REMC 9 Newsletter

For the first time ever TeacherCon is coming to Bay City. I would highly recommend applying to the scholarship program. Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on what workshop you apply for. Please see details I'll be volunteering at the event and I hope for a strong turnout from our Saginaw county educators.

Click the links below to view more details of what's being offered:

• Elementary Computer Science Bootcamp
• Bootstrap: Data Science & Algebra Workshops
• CS Professional Learning for Middle School & High School
• AI for Education- An artificial intelligence workshop has been added to TeacherCon. Registration for this is being finalized, I'll share it ASAP.

Why Attend?

• Innovative Learning: Experience project-based learning that pushes the boundaries of traditional education.
• Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about enhancing their professional and personal development.
• Nature-Inspired: Discover how the natural environment can stimulate creativity, problem-solving, and well-being.
• Professional Growth: Gain unique insights and skills that can be applied across various disciplines and in your everyday life.

Event Details:

• Register: https://forms.gle/C2xrWm16UiXFiVVZA
• Date: June 1st
• Location: Hartley Outdoor Education Center
• Limited availability, so sign up soon!

For more information please visit our website https://sites.google.com/sisd.cc/outsidetheclassroom/home

The next total solar eclipse to cross the country is coming on Monday, April 8th. Subscribe to an e-newsletter called “Vivify STEM” which just released some excellent resources for teachers, students and parents:

• https://www.vivifystem.com/blog/2024/2/15/top-resources-for-the-2024-solar-eclipse
• PBS Nova Education has content as well:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/2024-eclipse-resources-and-events/
• Delta College Planetarium have created a single page (double-sided) info handout for those in the Central Michigan region. A copy is attached but is also available online at https://www.delta.edu/planetarium/_documents/solar-eclipse-resources.pdf

If you are interested in having one of our planetarium staff come out to give presentations about the event to teachers or assemblies please let them know.

For classes thinking about a field trip to the planetarium, they have an excellent show called “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed”. It is ideally suited for grades 4 and up. Field trip inquiries can be made to planetarium@delta.edu or by calling 989-667-2260.

Michigan's DE is going to start providing a monthly email. Here is an example of February's newsletter below! We are looking for feedback on hosting a county wide PD on Discovery Education in the fall. Please email Mark if this is something your district/building would find useful.

Discovery Education February 2024 Newsletter

On April 12th we invite you to attend the day long workshop to explore REMC updates & open sharing. Think of these meetings like a mini MACUL. We are hoping to have representatives from each district, these are open to any teacher, tech director or admin in Saginaw County.

Please email Mark Lyons at mlyons@sisd.cc if you have any questions or if you would like to see the topics to be covered. Lunch & SCECHs will be provided. Register at https://forms.gle/RAwSeVTiZZYBXseh9

Have a question, don't hesitate to reach out to me

Email: mlyons@sisd.cc
Website: https://www.sisd.cc/page/remc9