READ THE LATEST EDITION OF 499 RANGE ROAD 

Teachers work to make fall classes better

Some of what you'll find in the latest edition of 499 Range Road, the RESA

electronic newsletter: 

• Why a worldwide videoconference succeeded with RESA's help.
• What a dedicated group of teachers is working on this summer.
• When you can sign up your child for summer camps at the Pine River Nature Center.
• What's coming up on Dateline:Schools on cable TV and local radio.

Read the current edition

Students demonstrate skills in Kansas City

Nine St. Clair TEC students recently represented TEC and the state of Michigan at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Josh Blair, Elizabeth Emery, Alex Hagen, Ryan Hawks, Kira Letzgus, Cassandra Martin, Reese Mayhew, Shelby McCormick and Craig Wilder competed with more than 5,000 career and technical education students from around the country. Among their accomplishments: a fourth-place finish in the Crime Scene Investigation category; fifth place in Precision Machining Technology; and fifth place in Audio Production.
Click here for the press release.
 

Symposium offers guidance on emerging technology

The RESA Education Services department will present the 2nd annual 21st Century Learning Symposium on Aug. 6 at Port Huron High School. The event, designed for teachers, administrators, board of education members, and business and community leaders, will give attendees a deeper understanding of the emerging practices, technology tools and approaches that educators across the country are using to engage learners and prepare them with 21st Century skills. National, state and local presenters include Will Richardson, author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Tools for the Classroom; Dr. Bryan Setser, executive director of the North Carolina Virtual School; and Elliott Soloway, a College of Engineering professor at the University of Michigan. Registration is required for this event.

For more information, click here.

Student-built sheds for sale

Sheds built by students in TEC's Construction Trades program are available for sale at RESA. Four of the sheds are 8' x 12' x 7' with a 5' double door. The other four are built on an 8' x 12' base with the shed measuring 8' x 8' x 7' with a 5' double door and a small porch. Each shed costs $1,400, which covers the cost of materials and tax. Anyone who is interested can call 455-4211.

View pictures of the sheds

Boat event keeps Special Olympics sailing along

The St. Clair County Special Olympics is offering a special deal to people coming to downtown Port Huron on July 23 for the annual Boat Week's Family Night festivities. For $40, people can get a parking pass for a lot near the downtown Citizens First Savings Bank location. They also get vouchers to feed a family of four: four hotdogs, pops, chips and ice creams. Food, which can also be purchased separately, will be offered in the lower parking garage on the riverfront beneath the main Citizens First building. All proceeds from the event will help underwrite Special Olympics. The bank is donating the parking spots and the use of the garage. Family Night occurs the Thursday before the Bayview Yacht Club's annual Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. Visitors gather along the Black River downtown to view the cavalcade of boats preparing for the race.

Tickets are available from Jennifer Egan at Woodland, 455-4439 or Kim Day at Administration Office, 455-4035. 

View the event flier

READ THE LATEST EDITION OF NATURE NOTES

Be careful with injured animals in the wild

How to deal with injured or abandoned wild animals is in the current edition of Nature Notes, the newsletter for supporters of the Pine River Nature Center. Find out how to subscribe, and learn about the latest activities at the nature center by reading the Spring/Summer 2009 edition.

Read the newsletter

Homeless DVDs available statewide

RESA-created DVDs* exploring the plight of homeless students are available to order. The DVDs give a first-hand look at the cause of homelessness and how educators can respond.

* Videos are also available upon request.

Click here for DVD order form

Ribbon is cut at nature center's accessible treehouse

RESA officially cut the ribbon on the Pine River Nature Center's universally accessible treehouse. The Oct. 28 ceremony was held at the treehouse site, near the center of the 90-acre nature center property. A formal grand opening ceremony is planned for Spring 2009. The only one of its kind in Michigan, the treehouse is part of the countywide "Access to Recreation" program funded through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the RESA and private donors.

See the ribbon-cutting story and photos

View a slideshow of progress at the site

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Keep up on the latest programs for educators

The RESA provides sessions throughout the year on a range of topics for educators.

View coming workshops

MAP/DIRECTIONS TO RESA CAMPUS:

For driving directions, click on the small Michigan icon at bottom left