Our kindergarten students are hard at work practicing for their big performance next week! For a sneak peek, click on the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmLXhsVlWX3juz2Td_iz4ipkroXuvUmC/view?usp=sharing
1st & 2nd Grade Parents ~ Just a reminder that the deadline for registering for Grandma Ba's Kitchen is this Friday. For more information, please click on https://www.smore.com/jtfhv.
As Freeland Schools looks to more efficiently use the space we have, we are parting with some of our periodical collections.
Time Magazine (bound): 1964 - 1997
Time (not bound): 1998 -2016
Newsweek (bound): 1964 - ?
Life (bound): 1965 -?
Saturday Evening Post (bound): 1964 - 1967
If you are interested in all or part of the collection, make an appointment to view (989.695.5527) or submit a bid to Kelly Baker (bakerk@freelandschools.net). The highest bid(s) and /or those removing the largest amount of the collection (as determined by the District), submitted by Thursday, December 20, 2018 @ 12:00 pm will the receive the collection.
Freeland was allocated $49, 950 as one of 72 districts funded through the Teacher & Leader Instruction Support Competitive Grant Program. 23 staff members are receiving training in Cognitive Coaching and will be revising our Mentor Program for new staff through this grant.
Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Mixed Bag has a great selection of gift ideas. Proceeds support the FPSO & kids @ FHS/FMS. Order by Friday to get in time for Christmas.
http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=886034&student=FreelandPSO
Freeland Roboforce advances to the State Finals. Congratulations and good luck to Makenna Geurts, Mia Hileman, and Lauren Messing.
Freeland Formulators & Freeland Roboforce competed Saturday against 36 teams at the "Ready, Set, Lego" robotics competition. The Formulators received a Program Award trophy for robot design, demonstration, & model progress, while Roboforce is advancing to States. Way to go!
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities Board, an electronic sign has been constructed in front of Freeland High School/Middle School. We are very thankful and super excited to have this great communication tool.
Congratulations to all Talent Show participants! Special recognition goes to our winners, 1st place Kyla Maxey, 2nd Lance Haenlein, and 3rd Noah Mehl for their musical performances.
Last night, the Freeland Board of Education approved a calendar for the 2019-20 school year (see below) and start dates of September 1, 2020 & August 31, 2021 for the 20-21 and 21-22 school years. Freeland will start school prior to Labor Day beginning in 2020.
Is your K-8 student interested in the theatre? Check out this awesome one (1) day camp on December 8th.
The breakfast and lunch menu at all schools, will follow the Tuesday menu. No adjustments due to the snow day. See you Tuesday!
Freeland needs you! The Freeland Athletic Association is looking for volunteers to assist in the Concession Stand during home athletic events.
Please sign up to help.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2573970/false#/invitation
FES students created community art by decorating bags for Pat’s Food Center.
Freeland Community Schools are closed today - Monday, November 26, 2018.
Freeland Schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 & Friday, Nov. 23.
Freeland Elementary School is looking for a Building Secretary.
Please take a look at the link below to the 2018 Powley Street Singers Fall Concert. It was awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEZspFvrV5w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0dKFuwuVv-nt1cIvT2pAUFsB18iTbHfuTgFWpp3WEmG3_bW53cdfSrVF8
Learning Center Families ~ 3rd Street (south of the LC) will be closed today, Wednesday, November 21. Dismissal will occur following the plan that was communicated last Friday.
3rd Street, south of the Learning Center, will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 21st. Will be open Monday & Tuesday.
Freeland Lions Club helping families in need. Please share will those who could benefit from these opportunities.
FHS Senior Autumn Kloha committed to play soccer for SVSU this week. Autumn will complete her 4th year of basketball & her 4th year soccer before joining the Cardinal program. Congratulations!
We are looking forward to seeing FMS parents and students tonight during conferences from 4:30-7:00pm. Thank you Freeland Assembly of God for providing a wonderful meal to the middle school teachers!
Freeland Chamber's 11th Annual Christmas Benefit Breakfast - Thursday, Dec. 20. Don't miss this great event.
We are looking for volunteers (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or siblings) to help our students this year with shopping and packaging up gifts for their families.
Click on this link now to sign up: http://signup.com/go/gFQDydn
Dates: November 26-30th, 2018
Do you have a special skill, talent, or new class idea that you'd like to share with others? If you are interested in teaching a Community Education class or would like to learn more, please contact Marcus Hillborg at 989-695-5721 or hillborgm@freelandschools.net.
FAA Meetings: Due to the upcoming basketball season & Progressive Raffle held on Wednesdays. Meeting dates are being move to the 3rd Monday of the month. Next two meetings: Nov. 19 & Dec. 17 @ 7:00 pm in the FHS Office.
Miss Mary from St. Mary's is handing out helmets to all third graders. They have just completed a 6 week program called Think First! It is a wonderful program that teaches them about water safety, bike safety, and gun safety.
Do you know an elementary education major graduating in December? Freeland Elementary School will have a full time teaching position opening in January and is looking for excellent candidates.
What were Freeland teachers, staff, and student volunteers up to today? Attending, presenting, and hosting an amazing #migoogle conference.
#migoogle Freeland student volunteers doing a great job today serving our teachers!
Consumers Energy is (finally) scheduled to repair the streetlight electric lines at the MS Crosswalk on Webster Rd. We expect the dig to start on Thursday, 11/8. Thank you for your patience and for driving safely.
Saginaw ISD is 10th in the state with the number of students served in school districts across Saginaw County, but 55 out of 56 in local tax revenues per student. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Proposed millage funds will support student participation in skilled trades/career technical education courses, support transportation, improve infrastructure, & upgrade equipment. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
This table shows comparisons in tax revenues per student with neighboring and peer counties. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Saginaw County superintendents identified these four barriers for Saginaw County students. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
CTE enrollment differences between Saginaw County and Bay/Arenac County are due to identified barriers. To learn more about the Career Technical Education Millage go to https://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Freeland Schools will not be in session on Monday (11/5) or Tuesday (11/6)
Freeland Volleyball wins District Championship, 3-1 over Garber.
Freeland Schools received a $48,074 grant through the 2018 Competitive School Safety Grant Program. Allocated for improving the security of our buildings, this grant was awarded by the State of Michigan and is administered by the Michigan State Police.
Happy Halloween! FMS celebrated with a Halloween themed dance. Shout out to Ms. Shea, Mrs. DeShone, and the Student Council for planning this great event!
Freeland Schools will not be in session on Mon., Nov. 5 or Tues., Nov. 6 due to the Michigan Google Conference being held at FHS/FMS. We look forward to welcoming this large conference to Freeland and showcasing our school for the State.
With 3rd Street from Powley Drive to Church Street nearing completion, please be aware that twice a day, as the buses leave from FES to go to the Learning Center, the buses will be stopping traffic to unload/load children. It may be best to avoid 3rd Street at those times.
Please be aware that we are expecting the Saginaw County Road Commission to install a 3-way stop at the corner of Powley Drive and 7th Street in the very near future.
Saginaw County CTE millage language is on the bottom of page two of the 11/6 ballot. The language asks voters to decide whether or not to approve 1 mill to support Career and Technical Education course participation for Saginaw County students.
http://www.saginawcountycte.com/
Students in Mrs. Howson's 7th grade English class analyzed plot collaboratively using textual evidence from Gary Soto’s “Seventh Grade."
Reminder-
Elementary Picture Retakes are Monday, October 29, 2018
Freeland Football hosts Chip Hills tonight in the 1st Round of the Playoffs. Kickoff - 7:00 @ Falcon Stadium. $6 entry fee. Can't get to the game, use the link below to watch live on the MHSAA.TV website and the NFHS Network. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/tournament/michigan-fall-championships/football-mi
Freeland Football hosts a playoff game on Friday and the Freeland Athletic Association needs help in the concession stand. Please go to the link below and volunteer. You can make a difference.
http://signup.com/go/WrpRmDm
Freeland Soccer advances to Regional Finals a with a 5-1 win over Lake Fenton.
FPSO Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, October 30th @ 6:00 p.m. in the CIC Room in the high school office. We will be discussing: Goals for 2018-2019, fundraising ideas, upcoming items that need funding, teacher conference meals, & after prom activities. Please join us in making a difference in our schools!
Freealnd Football Coach Townsend and some FHS Varsity Football players presented Tyler Wirth and his family with a check at their fundraiser, on behalf of Clash for a Cure. Tyler, an 8th grader from Midland, is battling stage 4 glioblastoma in his spinal cord. #tylerstrong
The Freeland Travel Club is headed to Europe in June 2020. You will spend 12 days in Ireland, Scotland, and England. The trip is open to parents and 7th-12th grade students (after the 2019-2020 school year).
There is an information meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at 6 pm in Mrs. Hannon's classroom (MS 85). If you are interested in the trip but unable to attend the meeting, please email Mindi Hannon (hannonm@freelandschools.net) for information.
Freeland tops Swan Valley for District Soccer Championship, 3-0.
Freeland Golf is in 2nd place at the State Finals after Day 1.
Freeland is playoff bound. 15-8 win over Frankenmuth.
Freeland is looking for a Drama Club Advisor. Do you know someone who is excited about leading our talented students in their Spring production?
Middle school students enjoying creating pull toys in robotics class.
Saginaw News Article regarding the SISD CTE millage.
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2018/10/here_is_what_the_cte_millage_f.html
6th grade enjoyed their Delta STEM field trip today. Thank you to all of the chaperones who attended.
FHS Graduate Stacy Delaney was featured in this great article. Check it out!
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Where-Are-They-Now-Freeland-all-time-great-Stacy-13296895.php
The Falcon Threads store is open on the school website:
www.freelandschools.net
MENU > Parents & Community > FALCON THREADS
Store is open through 10/14/18. Happy Shopping !
Freeland is looking for a JV Baseball Coach. Do you know the perfect person? Let them know.
Nice article in MHSAA NOW highlighting Freeland graduate Betsy Cook and FHS Junior Caitlinn Pistro.
The Township's work on the extension of 3rd Street, from Church to Powlely, is continuing.
Freeland Schools has an open Paraprofessional position at FES. Looking for a great person to work with some of our awesome kids.
Today, the Freeland Learning Center & Elementary School are distributing STEM Passports to all Y5-3rd grade students. This program is designed to offer children in the Great Lakes Bay Region an increased opportunity to access STEM learning.
Coats for Kids - Coat Distribution - Saturday, Nov. 3rd. See flyer for details.
Reminder: Freeland Schools are Closed on Monday, October 8, 2018.
6th Annual Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival @ Delta College - FREE and OPEN to the public of all ages on Friday, October 12, from 6 pm – 9 pm and Saturday, October 13, from 11 am – 2 pm.
At FMS this is week, we are celebrating Homecoming! We had great participation today for Patriotic Day. Make sure to wear a jersey tomorrow for Jersey Day!
Great day for Freeland Cross Country @ Harbor Beach. Girls won the Team Trophy w/ 6 medalists and Kiera Hansen & Whitney Farrell running races that put them on the Top 10 Record Board. Boys medalists were Darren Bila & Jacob Wurtzel. Many PRs & great races by Freeland runners.
STEM Class - 3rd graders use the Koma Koma app to learn about animation and stop motion, using LEGO mini figures to help tell their stories.
STEM Class - 5th graders are getting to know the Dash robot by making obstacle courses. This is a lead-in to learning to code Dash and is great for problem solving & teamwork.
Congratulations to Justin Beyer & Matthew Staley - Freeland’s newest Eagle Scouts!
Freeland Volleyball defeated Swan Valley 3-1 last night. Miss the action? If you had a subscription to the NFHS Network, you could have watched the game live or On Demand at your convenience at home or on your mobile device.
Freeland Soccer tops Shepherd 8-2 last night, and recognizes 2018 graduate (and former player) JT Burnett at halftime as he battles colon cancer.
Looking for something to do? Come to FHS. Freeland vs. Swan Valley Volleyball - Tonight at 7:00 (following Fr. & JV action). Come see the Falcons defend last year's Division Title.
Know an exceptional Elementary Special Education Teacher? Freeland has an opening. Inquiries can be made to Matt Cairy at cairym@freelandschoools.net
Support the FHS Band from 4-6pm today! Get a professional wash at Deano's (corner of Midland/Pierce Roads) and they will donate 100% of what you pay/donate for the wash to the Freeland Band program.
The Freeland Community School District proudly displays Falcon pride on our school vehicles.
Freeland tops Standish 17-14
https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/abc2ebae0d8307/saginaw-football-roundup-freel.html
Clash for a Cure - TV5 Pregame
https://www.wnem.com/news/clash-for-a-cure-game/video_1b365d2e-32d0-5165-b8b0-286f77eeccf6.html
Students in our Intro to Sculpture class visited SVSU today to work with Artist-in-Residence, sculptor William Allen.
FMS is game day ready. Clash for the Cure 2018. Go Falcons!
Tonight - Varsity Football hosts Standish-Sterling in our Clash for a Cure game. Kickoff is @ 7:00. Falcon Stadium opens @ 5:15 w/ a raffle & silent auction tent. Opening ceremony starts @ 6:30 with our football players, cheerleaders, & poms sharing dedications/memorials.
STATE CHAMPS! a HS Sports Show on Fox Sports Detroit, will spotlight the the Birch Run-Freeland volleyball game that is on MHSAA.tv and show highlights for Sunday’s show airing at 9:00am. The match was an exciting 4 set win for the Falcons. Check it out!
Don’t forget to send a $1.00 donation tomorrow for Clash for a Cure Hat Day. Any student who brings $1.00 can wear a hat of their choice tomorrow. All donations will go towards Freeland Clash for a Cure.
Clash for the Cure-
Popcorn with Players
Our elementary students cheered for Senior athletes as they paraded the elementary halls.
Thanks to all who attended the Tailgate with the Teams last night. It was a great part of our Clash for the Cure week.
Learning Center students enjoying pizza and salad for lunch today.
Tonight (Wednesday) the Freeland community is invited to a Tailgate with the Teams at 5:00 in the FHS Cafeteria. Meet the fall sports teams, eat free hot dogs, chips, & cookies, and stay for a boys' soccer game or girls' volleyball game. See you there!
Clash for a Cure is so much more than just a football game!
https://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2018/09/will_vondette_gets_chance_to_h.html
Check out the picnic tables that the FHS woodworking class built for the Freeland Athletic Association and the District. These student constructed tables will become a part of the concession area at Falcon Stadium.
Can't get to FHS sporting events? A seasonal/4 month ($30) or year-long/12 month ($60) NFHS subscription allows access to all Freeland games played at Falcon Stadium or in the FHS gym. See the flyer below. A great gift for those who cannot travel to Freeland.
WeCode @ SVSU is a FREE one-day camp for beginners who want to explore coding. Open to 5th–12th graders & offered on Sat, Oct 6 or Sat, Oct 27 (may attend 1 session). Use the links below:
Register for 5th - 12th grade October 6, 2018
Register for 5th - 12th grade October 27, 2018
Freeland's Clash for a Cure week got off to a great start with the Color Run on Sunday. What's next?
Wed: Free Tailgate with the Teams @ 5:00 (HS Cafe)
Fri: Falcon Stadium gates open @ 5:15 (Raffles+)
Pre-game ceremony w/ dedications @ 6:00
Freeland vs SSC kicks off @ 7:00
Several Freeland 6th-8th Cross-Country runners competed at the MSU Spartan Invitational on Friday. Braydon Honsinger (8th grade) won the middle school 3200m race in 10:31. TJ Hansen (6th) placed 3rd overall. Noah Graham (7th) also medaled. Congratulations!
If you have a girl in grades K - 6th who is interested in chants, stunting, tumbling, and having a great time - the Little Falcon Cheer Clinic is for them. The date is Tues., Sept. 25. Check out the details on the registration form and join the fun
Want to see some great HS Football? Freeland (2-0) hosts Swan Valley (2-0) tonight at Falcon Stadium. Kickoff @ 7:00. Go Falcons!
Thanks to a $20,101 grant from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and the Dow Corning Foundation, Freeland Middle School is excited to introduce an ST Math Intervention Program to increase student math achievement at FMS. We are very grateful, and excited for our students.
Today's 6th -12th grade Cross Country meet at Shepherd has been moved to Thursday, September 6.
The Freeland Community School District is super excited to welcome our students back for the 1st day of school!
Freeland Football Update: Freeland 36 - Carrollton 13. Next up: Freeland (2-0) hosts Swan Valley (2-0) on Friday @ 7:00 pm. Go Falcons!
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities Board, an electronic sign will be constructed in front of Freeland High School/Middle School this fall. We are very thankful and super excited.
This is a Test Message from the Freeland Schools Alert System. We are looking forward to a great school year.
Staff Message - Test
Freeland is excited to bring Chartwells School Dining Service to our students. Check out the menus and give it a try. Your kids will not be disappointed.
https://freeland.nutrislice.com/menu
Start times for Tuesday Open Houses:
Y5/K - 5:00
1st Grade - 6:00
4th Grade - 5:00
5th Grade - 5:30
6th Grade - 6:00
FHS - 6:00
Freeland Soccer tops Alma 6-0 last night in TVC action.
Freeland is rolling out our new mobil app.
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.freeland
iPhone:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/freeland-community-schools/id1418588052?ls=1&mt=8 .
Check it out!
Open House for 2nd (5-6:30) & 3rd (6-7:30) grades and Freeland Middle School (5-6:30) tonight. We hope to see you there!
Freeland's custodial staff has been busy this summer - making even 50+ year old gym floors look as good as new.
Freeland District Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Check out this helpful Thrillshare information. http://5il.co/4268