This month's Ignite Fire Peer Group will take place Wednesday January 15th. Ignite Fire is hosted by Disability Network in conjunction with NCRESA. This month peers will have the opportunity the play bingo along with socializing and meeting new friends. The Peer Group takes place at the NCRESA Education Service Center located at 4747 W 48th St Fremont MI 49412 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
MoCI and Mrs. Hyrnes made reindeer cakes yesterday. There was a lot of "rich" language in this activity along with some great knife/
spreading skills!
Last night, the Great Start Family Coalition (GSFC) hosted a festive Santa Story Time event for families in Newaygo County. Santa and Mrs. Claus spent meaningful time with each family that attended, creating special memories. While waiting for their turn to meet Santa, children had fun with a variety of crafts and tasty treats. Each child was gifted a candy cane, a cozy pair of socks, and a lovely book from Santa—encouraging a love of reading.
Our talented photographer, Sarah Loss, captured family portraits that will be treasured for years to come. What a wonderful celebration by GSFC!
Gift of Time: Celebrating our staff at Neway Nature Preschool!! Thank you for all you do! Kelly and Alicia teamed together and created a cozy and quiet place for staff to enjoy a little break today as a way to say thank you for all they do!!
A group of NC RESA staff members helped to spread Holiday cheer to Newaygo County families at TrueNorth's Children's Christmas Program.
Yesterday evening, the Parents as Teachers program organized a holiday dinner for the families involved in the program. Families were treated to a delightful meal complete with traditional holiday dishes and desserts. Parent leaders in the program arranged a variety of fun craft and holiday-themed activities, including Pin the Nose on Rudolph, Candy Cane Fishing, gingerbread house decorating, and more. A big thank you to Amanda, Ashley, and Danielle for their planning and preparation, and to the PAT staff for preparing the delicious meal.
Parent Support Night will be virtual only tonight! Join us using the QR code on the picture from 6-7pm tonight to ask the advocates about special education related questions.
Students in Miss Nicole's Building Bridges Preschool classroom at the Neway Center showed Maple how hard they have been working on writing their names. They even taught Maple how to write her name! 🐾✏️
Don't forget to join us this Wednesday December 11th for our monthly Ignite Fire Peer Group. Ignite Fire is hosted by Disability Network in conjunction with NCRESA. The theme for this month's group with Caroling with Cookies.
The Peer Group takes place at the NCRESA Education Service Center located at 4747 W 48th St Fremont MI 49412 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Celebrating all the amazing work our teachers do for our preschools in Newaygo County!! A fun time of Team building activities and creative enjoyment as we thank our Teaching Staff for all they do! 🎄♥️👩🏻🏫
On Friday, December 6th, the Dogwood Center in Newaygo County became a festive hub as community members gathered for 'Christmas in Newaygo County.' The event, a delightful blend of holiday spirit and local talent, featured heartwarming music from area singers. Funds raised during the event were directed to support three local initiatives, with NCRESA's Dolly Parton Imagination Library among the chosen programs. Karen Clark took the opportunity to share insights about the library’s impact and express heartfelt thanks to the attendees for their generous support.
This month's Parent Support Night will feature "Ask the Advocate" with ARC of West Michigan's Maggie Kolk and Michigan Alliance for Families, Janiece Dance! We have a virtual option this month, but always welcome you in person for Pizza and day care as well!
Our annual BPA (Business Professionals of America) pizza party was a hit, with 18 students coming together to prepare for their upcoming events while enjoying some delicious pizza. The room buzzed with energy as members socialized, brainstormed, and collaborated on their ideas and strategies. Advisors were also present, offering valuable guidance and support to help students feel confident and ready for their challenges. The event showcased the teamwork and camaraderie that make BPA such a special organization!
We are so thankful for our Maple days! The preschoolers enjoyed the song, Shoo Turkey and did some shared writing in the library this week. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Neway Nature Preschool! 🐾🍁🦃
On Monday, November 25th, the Newaygo County Great Start Collaborative (GSC) dedicated its first permanent Story Walk at the Grant Area District Library. Despite the cold and rainy weather, several families, staff and GSC partners gathered to celebrate the first of many stories to be featured at this location.
Monday’s event featured the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. Attendees walked the property grounds of the Grant Area District Library and were visited by a friendly bear along the way. They also received free copies of the book, as well as enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa.
Check out this great opportunity to support one of our community agencies. The ARC will be hosting their annual Christmas Ball on December 7, 2024. Location is All Saints Catholic Church; 500 Iroquois Dr, Fremont MI 49412.
Social work team spending the day in Traverse City attending the MASSW conference and team bonding!
Gerry Brooks, known for gaining momentum on social media for highlighting school experiences with humor, was the keynote speaker on how to help positively change the culture climate.
#MASSW
Gift of Time at the Grant Center: Thankful for all of the work our Grant team does....showing a little gratitude for all they do!!
A big thanks to Newaygo Superintendent, Ben Gilpin for guiding our EAC support staff through an inspiring session on finding our values, building stronger team collaboration, and staying curious. Great insights to fuel our growth and connection!
Please join us for a Great Start Story Walk Dedication event. Come see the new story walk displays installed at the Grant Area District Library. November 25th at 3:30pm. Free books, hot cocoa, and cookies.
