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Follow this link to check out the Spring edition of the Freedom Acres newsletter.
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The House students are once again holding their annual yard sale to help fund end of the year activities. The yard sale dates are tentatively scheduled for Thursday June 6th and Friday June 7th. We will be accepting donations after April 11, 2013.
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If you need us to pick the items up please call us at 527-9689 to schedule a time. We take all items, except clothing, but if you have clothing we will be happy to take it to Goodwill or Christian Service Center for you.
We appreciate your support in this activity. It allows our students to use many of the skills they work on during the year.
The House students and Staff
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Congratulations to all of the winners who won a Good Night Moon quilt and thank you to all that bought tickets and supported this program. We raised a total of $3800.00...that sponsors 140 kids in the program for one year! Click the show more link below to see the winners!
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- Patricia Kjolhede
- Chris Kjolhede
- Linda Fox
- Angie Terry
- Amanda Pung
- Opal Hubble
- Anna Johnson
- Chris Jackson
- Cari O'Connor
- Jim Loser
- Katie Magnuson
- Lynn Mason
- Dave Cook
- Theresa Kemink
- Jessica Rowland
- Judith Gage
- Brenda Cowling-Cronk
- Carrie Koval
- Mike Keast
- Brent Edick
- Payne Clinkscales
- Cindy Bishop
- John Granzo
- Donna Stoddard
- Maggie Jones
- Kelley McClintock
- Patti Grosskopf
- Heidi Wenzel
- Rizsak
- Cheryl Granzo
- Ewa Hatt
- Shirley Houghton
- Jenny Springer
- Renee Odette
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Ionia & Montcalm County Youth Advisory Councils are giving back to their communities. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world, celebrated in over 100 countries, and local youth are taking part in it.
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Ionia YAC has received $350 for four small service projects to distribute throughout Ionia County focusing on hunger, homeless and abuse; Montcalm YAC has received $150 for their project, Teens Against Drugs & Alcohol (T.A.D.A.), focused on presentations to 8th grade students in Montcalm County and wearing red to bring awareness for Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
  
 
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Emily Zug, a NASM Certified Fitness Professional, is offering an eight week Boot Camp starting after Spring Break on Tuesday April 9th at 3:45 until 4:45 and would continue every Tuesday for the remainder of the eight weeks.
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The cost is $80 (this can be payroll deducted) and the Wellness Committee will cover $30 of the total cost for ISD employees bringing your total cost to $50.
Emily is dedicated to helping YOU achieve YOUR personal fitness goals no matter what.
We need to know how many ISD employees are interested in attending this Boot Camp. Please RSVP with Sue Harvey at extension 1269 or email at your earliest convenience.
Check out Zug Elite's website at www.zugelitetraining.com
Click here for the flyer: Boot Camp Spring 2013.pdf
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The Ionia County Intermediate School District's Board of Education recognizes the 5 VISTAs working at the ISD for their year of service to the ISD and communities in Ionia County at their March 14th board meeting. The VISTA members are: Margaret Helmer, Tamice Gates, Michaela Cortese, Lynda Richter and Olivia Velasco.
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Lowell members of the Ionia County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) have been named a top ten Project Ignition Leader school in the nation for their teen driver safety initiative, Arrive Alive.
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Project Ignition is a nationwide competition for teen driver safety projects that is funded by State Farm Insurance. Arrive Alive is a project resulting from the Ionia County YAC’s Drive To Survive (D2S) program. Congratulations for your hard work Lowell YACers! Thank you State Farm for funding both of these initiatives; Drive To Survive to Arrive Alive!
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Ionia County Transition Council held a Resource Fair at Community Mental Health on March 13th. Although this event had to be rescheduled due to poor weather, attendance was very good.
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We had booths for Viewpointe Counseling services, Mid-Michigan Industries, Community Mental Health, Michigan Works, Dial-A-Ride, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, ENRICH Volunteer services, Community Gardens/United Way, Eight Cap, Ionia Housing Commission, Denny Ackerson (Drivers Training), and 211 services.
Over 40 individuals and families came in to get information. There were cookies, string cheese, popcorn, water and pop for all fair attendees and we received positive feedback on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
I want to thank everyone involved with this event; your help is very much appreciated.
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If you have any LEGOs and you would like to help libraries engage our county’s youngest learners to problem solve and think creatively, then please drop off your LEGOs to the General Education department. We have formed partnerships with district libraries to host LEGO clubs and are looking to collect enough LEGOs for libraries to be able to offer clubs to more of our county’s children. If you have any questions please contact Tamice Gates in the General Education department ext. 1252. Thank you!
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This weeklong event is an opportunity to bring more Americans into service, salute members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. The theme of AmeriCorps Week 2013, AmeriCorps Works, communicates the immense value and effectiveness of AmeriCorps. Ionia County ISD would like to thank our AmeriCorps Vistas: Margaret Helmer, Tamice Gates, Michaela Cortese, Lynda Richter & Olivia Velasco for their year of service to our communities & schools.
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Ionia County Intermediate School District and the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District recently received over $20,000 worth of free office furniture and supplies from State Farm Insurance Company. State Farm recently relocated their Wyoming, MI headquarters and allowed the nonprofit organizations they fund an opportunity to take the office furniture and supplies left behind. All donated materials will be shared by the Ionia and Montcalm ISD’s and primarily used to furnish the now empty HO Steele building. Deborah Wagner and the AmeriCorps VISTA’s will be using the HO Steele building to host a STEM summer program and also their I’M Kids Food Basket, a new feeding program servicing both Ionia and Montcalm counties starting this fall.
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It is March and that means it is quilt raffle time. There are once again 34 opportunities to win a lovely handmade quilt. Tickets are available at the ISD, Michigan One, Biggby, Belding Library, Saranac Elementary, Lakewood Library , Palo Elementary and the Around the Block quilt shop in Portland. Tickets are 1 for $5.00 or 10 for $30.00. Did you know that $30.00 sponsors a child in the program for an entire year?! If you want to help by selling tickets WE WANT YOU!! Contact Jacqui Barr @ 1-616-527-4900 Ext. 1351. The drawing is March 27th at noon! Click here to view the different quilts. |
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When: ISD Year End Picnic
Where: Ionia ISD
What: All of the Linda Loot turned in will be put in a large box and the ISD wellness committee will randomly draw the winner of the 2 night stay at TreeTops Resort! |
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Well the snow last Thursday didn't keep everyone away. There were a few brave people that attended the ISD Bowling Night. Those that attended enjoyed an afternoon of bowling and socializing.
The big announcement was our two winners from the Holiday No Weight Gain Challenge. The two winners were...
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Katrina Rainey and Carol Ritcheske. They are both a little richer in more ways than one. Sometimes it's a good thing to be called a loser.
Everyone be sure to collect your wellness bucks and get them in the boxes at Tracy's desk, the box at Freedom Acres or the one at Heartlands Institute of Technology. You win wellness bucks by attending wellness activities and performing acts of kindness.
The grand prize this year is a two night stay in the lodge at Treetops Resort, check out the flyer on the web that will be coming soon. The winner for this happens at the end of the year picnic and you do not need to attend to win. Just get your wellness bucks turned in. Treetops Resort offers golf, skiing, a spa, restaurants and a sport's bar. What more do you need?
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The Ionia County YAC Drive To Survive (D2S) team hosted their 2nd Annual Teen Driver Safety State-Wide Conference October 2012 and the evaluation results are in! To see the positive impact these teens are making on their peers check out the feedback the students gave the YAC.
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Students and staff from the local high schools (Belding, Ionia, Portland, St. Pats, and Saranac) will be participating in a dodgeball tournament to raise money for Heartlands student scholarships. You are never too old to play! If you would like to put a team together and play, please contact Elena Brooks via email or at (616) 527-6540.
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What: Gatorball Tournament (Dodgeball)
Where: Ionia High School gym
When: Wednesday, February 20
Cost: Spectators $1.00, Teams $21.00 (teams consist of 7 players and team entry forms must be turned in by 2/19/13)
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Driving in Snow and Ice:
Sometimes, driving in the snow and ice may be unavoidable. Have a discussion with your teen about what to do if they are caught in a snow or ice storm. Here are some tips to share with your teen driver:
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- Drive slow.
- Drive in a low gear.
- Stopping distances are longer in the snow and ice.
- In general, if you have anti-lock brakes, apply firm, continuous pressure. If you don't have anti-lock brakes, pump the brakes gently.
- If you find yourself in a skid, stay calm and ease your foot off the gas while carefully steering in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go. Stay off the pedals (gas and brake) until you are able to maintain control of your vehicle. This procedure, known as "steering into the skid," will bring the back end of your car in line with the front.
- Do not pass plow trucks.
- Always turn on your headlights.
- Always wear your seat belt.
Resources:
Driving Safety Tips: Driving in the Snow and Ice
7 Tips for Driving on Snow and Ice
Driving in the Snow and Ice: 10 Safety Tips
Sources:
Under YOURInfluence Newsletter, January 2013
The Weather Channel
Roemer's Tire Factory
Edmunds.com
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| Reflexology will be at the Ionia ISD on February 11th. The cost for hands is $20.00, feet is $50.00 and to have both done is $65.00. If you are interested, you can contact Sue Harvey at (616) 527-4900 ext: 1269 to sign up. |
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| The 2013-2014 Collaborative Preschool Application for Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program is now available. |
If you want to be considered for either of these programs you must complete this application. There are eligbiligty requirements for both of these programs but the income levels do vary and specific risk factors are also part of the eligiblity formula. So please complete the form if you want to be your child to be considered for either of these programs. All applications must be returned to the Head Start which is listed on the application.
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| Learning how to drive is a big milestone in a teen’s life, yet being in the driver seat is one of the most dangerous places for a teen to be. Car crashes are the leading killer of teens in America today. |
The Ionia County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Drive to Survive (D2S) teen driver safety initiative has received the YOUth in the Driver Seat Grant for $1,000 from Youth Service America (YSA) and State Farm Insurance.
For more information:
Drive to Survive on Facebook
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| Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in America. The Ionia County Youth Advisory Council has been chosen by the Detroit Pistons as a Come Together Game Changers Grant Challenge recipient for their project, Drive to Survive. |
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Here is a reminder that the ISD holiday staff gathering will be on Wednesday, December 19 at Olivera's from 2:30pm - 6:00pm. Appetizers will be provided! Catch up with co-workers! Come when you can!
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There are AmeriCorps VISTAs serving in your community here at Ionia County ISD to make a positive change for a stronger community. Click here to find out what is VISTA , who they are and what they do.
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ICISD's own Kelli King has been appointed by Governor Snyder to the State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Great Honor!!
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| The Michigan School Business Officials’ (MSBO) Distinguished Service Award is one of the highest honors MSBO presents. It is given to a MSBO member who provides exemplary and inspirational service to MSBO and the school business management community. This year’s award goes to Mike Keast from Ionia ISD. |
Mike has been a member of MSBO for 38 years. He has served at Ionia County ISD since 1976 and is known to be the “expert” resource on school finance for Ionia County. Mike’s reputation is one of always being willing to reach out to those in need and offer solutions to difficult problems. He is known for his honest and accurate advice. Mike has served on many MSBO committees, as well as presenting at MSBO events. He has given back to his profession and to MSBO. There is no doubt that Mike models what we have come to expect from recipients of MSBO’s Distinguished Service Award.
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