Montcalm Area ISD

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

See flyer for details.

Take Your Child to the Library Day! Details for special events will follow.

Join us for Lego Club a.k.a. as the "Block Party" on the first Saturday of the month! Help choose a theme and create a wonderful Lego creation!

Free entry - Donations welcome. This is definitely worth going to! Great for children from preschool through lower elementary!

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Cost: FREE Taught by Brenda Long at longbr@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

If you are the parent/caregiver of a child on the #autism spectrum join us for M.A.P.S. (Montcalm Autism Parent Support)! M.A.P.S. begins Tuesday, January 8th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and meets the first Tuesday of every month following at our #CARDStanton center (100 East Main Street, Suite A, Stanton, MI 48888). We provide a safe place to share, learn, be encouraged, and support each other in caring for our children. Childcare will be provided. For more information, please call (989) 289-2182 or email MontcalmAutismResource@gmail.com.

M.A.P.S - Montcalm Autism Parent Support Open to parents and caregivers caring for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders Meets the first Tuesday of every month, beginning May 1st, from 6pm - 8pm. Childcare is provided. Contact: MontcalmAutismResource@gmail.com or call 989.289.2182. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Stanton

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

All Ages Join us each month for a showing of a new-to-DVD, family-friendly movie on our big screen (with popcorn!). Upcoming movies are: February - Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (copyright Warner Brothers Pictures, PG); March - Smallfoot (copyright Warner Brothers Pictures, PG); April - The House with a Clock in it's Walls (copyright Universal Pictures, PG).

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

See flyer for details.

This buoyant sequel follows the East High favorites as they face the realities of the adult world and begin to grow up. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined. Rockin' songs, action-packed dance numbers, and ample opportunities to highlight a strong ensemble make this an ideal show for young actors. Performances: Friday, February 8 at 7:00 pm Saturday, February 9 at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 pm

3rd Monday of the month at 6 pm – 6 years old and younger An evening story time for busy families that is perfect for children 6 years old and younger, but older children are also welcome. Stories, activities, crafts and more are all part of the fun as we explore the themes of the month. February theme: Colors

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

On the second Wednesday of every month at Montcalm Care Network from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, a support group will be meeting to discuss Overcoming Domestic Abuse. This group will be facilitated by: Dr. Dorothy Berg, Director of North Kent Guidance; Melissa Campbell, Counselor/Legal Advocate from Relief After Violent Encounter - Ionia/Montcalm, Inc.; and Michelle Hudkins, Peer Support from Montcalm Care Network Support group is CONFIDENTIAL! For questions about eligibility, please contact Melissa Campbell at 616.527.3351, ext. 226.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONTCALM AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

A Special Meeting of the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Helen Hamler Building, 621 New Street, Stanton, MI  48888.  

Primary purpose of the meeting is to interview Board candidates.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Make and take a cute paper plate heart sewing craft.

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

See flyer for details.

Dates: Friday, February 15 from 7:00-9:00pm & Saturday, February 16 from 3:00-5:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm Ticket Sales: Tickets on sale NOW **this event sells out quickly** Bring your shining star for a magical evening of music, dancing, and treats, plus a flower to take home to commemorate the fun filled evening. Paparazzi (a professional photographer) will be onsite to capture the red carpet moment.

BABYSITTING BASICS Boys & Girls ages 10-15 Date: Monday, February 18, 2019 12:00-3:00pm Deadline: Friday, February 8, 2019 Ready to start babysitting? This course will cover the basic babysitting skills, business aspects, safety, CPR and choking (no certification), and many other related topics.

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

Join us for the Early Release Programs at the Library. Fun will be had by all! Come check us out!

Go Forth and Fort!! Family Fort Night in the Daytime is a fun and playful library program. We will read a story to begin the program and then you will build your fort! Then be sure to find lots of books to read in your fort! Name your fort and we will draw for a winner at the end of the hour.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

Anyone with an interest in home schooling is welcome to join us for this time of fun discussion and collaboration! The TDL HSAB has planned an annual Science Fair, Book to Movie discussion nights, and a variety of other events, and many interesting items have been added to TDL's collection through conversations at this monthly meeting. The purpose of the Tamarack District Library Home School Advisory Board is regularly to collaborate in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of their families, the library, and the community. The Homeschool Advisory Board will share resources, plan or recommend events, and support endeavors with a focus on positive community interaction, education, and service to others.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

See flyer for details.

Cost: FREE Taught by Jinnifer Ortquist at ortquisj@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

4th Monday of the month at 6 pm – Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Guaranteed fun with stories, games, activities, and crafts just for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Snacks are included. Upcoming themes are: February - Fairy Tales; March - Curious Creatures; April - Survival

Cost: $50 Taught by Teagen Lefere at leferete@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Ages 3 - 6 Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet.

Art, Activities, Music, Movement, and of course...Stories! Please call to sign up! 989.831.4327

Cost: $50 Taught by Brenda Long at longbr@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5.

Birth to 4 year old story time.

Milk & Cookies Take time to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive help from Certified Lactation Counselors. Surrounding yourself with others who share your same situation can be very supporting and helpful. This is a free meeting held every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Spectrum Health United Lifestyles. for more information Call Spectrum Health United Lifestyles in Greenville 616.754.6185 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/_/maisd.com/greatstartmontc?hceid=Z3JlYXRzdGFydG1vbnRjYWxtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.2m5p38bpkb2e15ep7379qakrqs&hs=121

Do you need individual tech help? Head over to TDL where the Library's own Mary Russell will assist you with your technology needs.

Kids of all ages love to build with Lego blocks. All ages are welcome to come build with Legos the last Tuesday of each month.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Last Saturday of the month at 10 am - all ages Make a unique Lego creation and display it in the library to be admired until the next party! ALl materials will be provided.

Birth through Age 2 Enjoy a story, songs, and playtime at this beginning story time designed for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger.

Encourage your child's love of books and reading while having fun and meeting new people! This is a free program for children 3-5 years old. Please call 989-584-3680 to register & for more info!

Cost: FREE Taught by Teagen Lefere at leferete@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Cost: $50 Taught by Teagen Lefere at leferete@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Cost: $50 Taught by Brenda Long at longbr@msu.edu Brought to you by the Financial and Homeownership Education Team through video meeting technology called Zoom. Webinar Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Prefer a self-paced online class? Go to www.ehomeamerica.org/msue and choose the Homebuer Education Course or the Money Management Course. Both are available in English or Spanish. Both provide a certificate of completion when finished. Go to mimoneyhealth.org and under Events, find the complete Events calendar! Recorded Videos: Rent Smart, Home Affordability, Savings Tips, Credit Tips, Foreclosure Basics in the Online Learning tab at mimoneyhealth.org.

Story time for children 2 1/2 - preschool.

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.