Some exciting things are happening for the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). A $10,000.00 award has been provided to the YAP steering committee and the youth to pursue training with the Neutral Zone out of Ann Arbor. A $5,000.00 award was provided to the YAP team for the youth to address bullying within the county. Bullying and mental health are the two areas of focus the youth determined were of greatest need in the county last year. We are thankful to the Project AWARE grant for sharing state overage money with us to continue this important work with the youth of our county.
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who inspired change through courage, compassion, and action. At Van Buren ISD Instructional Services, we strive to embody his dream by fostering equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all students. Together, let’s continue to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Mark your calendars for the Whole Child Summit #6 on March 3, 2025, hosted at Van Buren Intermediate School District!
This dynamic event brings together educators, community members, healthcare professionals, and more to chart a course for building robust mental health support systems in a tiered model. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and prioritize the well-being of every child, shaping a brighter future together. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!
Register here! https://shorturl.at/lQLNX
𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞:
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝔻𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖 ℂ𝕃𝕆𝕊𝔼𝔻 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟛 𝕥𝕠 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝟝. 𝕎𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕁𝕒𝕟𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝟞! 𝕎𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕒 𝕨𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟!
Thank you, R & T Towing, for your generous donation at the Educator Excellence level to our Mix and Mingle 2024 professional development event! Your support is invaluable in fostering education and empowering Van Buren County school staff.
Thank you, MEA Financial Services, for your generous donation at the Educator Excellence level to our Mix and Mingle 2024 professional development event! Your support is invaluable in fostering education and empowering Van Buren County school staff.
Thank you, Honor Credit Union, for your generous donation at the Educator Excellence level to our Mix and Mingle 2024 professional development event! Your support is invaluable in fostering education and empowering Van Buren County school staff.
We are creating a gallery for Student Artwork to showcase at the 2024 Mix & Mingle.
If you would like to have students from your building/district represented, please reach out to Jenny Romero at jromero@vbisd.org
Save the Date! Mix and Mingle 2024 is going to be on August 21, 2024. Our theme this year is "Engage & Inspire".
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Upper elementary teachers, Michigan Learning Channel's "Read, Write, Roar!" is looking for teachers who are interested in being part of the production. Please check out the this link for more information! https://www.michiganlearning.org/news/rwrcasting/
Have you seen our new column, "Dear Essie," in our weekly Round-Up emails? Check your inbox every Friday to see what tips and tricks Essie is dishing out each week!
🦃 The Instructional Services department will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24. We will be back in the office Monday, Nov. 27. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, happiness, and the company of those dear to you. May your heart be as full as your plate. 🦃
📣 We are both saddened and excited to announce that we are looking for a new Director of Instructional Services.
Cheryl-Marie Manson is moving on to do wonderful things at Michigan Assoc. of Administrators of Special Education. She will be missed but we know great things are ahead for Michigan if Cheryl-Marie is involved!
Details and the application process can be found here: https://vbisd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=294
Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. Repeat. 😮💨 [breathe]. Take time during #MentalHealthMonth and every day to meditate—especially if you feel overwhelmed or distressed. ❤️ There is help if you need it. Call, chat, or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. ❤️ #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #DailyMeditation #988Lifeline
Connect with a trained crisis counselor at any time – day or night – by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. #MentalHealthMonth #988Lifeline #SuicidePrevention
Thank you to The Courier-Leader for this wonderful article on the Whole Child Summit we hosted on March 20th! We are looking forward to collaborating with different agencies all over Van Buren County at our next Summit on October 4th, 2023. shorturl.at/azFL4
Save the Date! Mix and Mingle 2023 is on August 23, 2023!
Register for our upcoming Professional Events on Learning Stream! https://tinyurl.com/Learning-Stream
Registration for Mix and Mingle 2022 is NOW OPEN! Join us on August 24 for a day of learning. Register here: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0067-0004-0e4a45a6d3434f0a982790c3dee33d6f
