Special guest at the Miami County ESC office!🎅
Santa made the trip down from the North Pole just for our ESC families😊 Adults enjoyed donuts and coffee while the kiddos made their lists and colored, then came time to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Everyone had a blast; tons of smiles, and not a lump of coal in sight this year! #SantaDay2025
Mrs. Grumpp's class modeled the Moon's phases from New Moon🌚 to Full Moon🌝, and back again, showing the entire cycle! A fun, hands-on way to see how the Moon changes throughout the month (and yes, of course they finished by munching on some Oreos!).
#MoonPhases #STEMFun #MiamiCounyESC
Our preschool students got active last week for Thanksgiving! Mrs. Stahl's class started with a themed obstacle course crafted by their Physical and Occupational Therapists. After they blew off some steam and completed the course, they enjoyed a friendship fruit salad with the other classes. Their day ended with a whole-school music and movement activity🕺🎶💃. Great job to our staff for providing unique experiences to their classrooms, and great job students knocking out that obstacle course! 😉
#ESCPreschool #MiamiCountyESC
🍗Recapping our eventful Thanksgiving celebrations — Mrs. Etter's preschool class at Washington Primary hosted a Thanksgiving Feast where parents were invited for story time and yummy food! Huge thanks to the parents who took the time out of their day to participate, those smiles on our student's faces tell us all we need to know!☺️ #Family #ThanksgivingFeast #MiamiCountyESC
Mrs. Ruzicka’s class at Tippecanoe HS had a busy November . . .🦃
First, class took a trip to Aldi so they could shop for the school's food drive while also developing real-life skills such as shopping for items off of a grocery list and then checking out. They took a detour to return completed condiment packets to McDonald’s and enjoyed some McD's for lunch with the employee discount. Next, they celebrated “Friendsgiving” with Ms. B’s class at Bob Evans while practicing their social skills. To cap off their month, They had a great trip to the Boonshoft Museum with Ms. B’s class to learn more about both outer space and animals.
Last but not least - due to the generosity of our students and their parents and the students’ hard work sorting and counting food items for the food drive, THEY WON THE 500 TURKEYS competition so Mrs. R donned the turkey suit! What a jam-packed month and an awesome classroom to be part of!
#Thankful #MiamiCountyESC
Students acted out visits to the dentist, helping them feel more comfortable with new experiences and strengthening their social-emotional skills. They explored what dentists do, looked at some of the tools they use, and talked about why taking care of our teeth is so important.
The children also practiced proper brushing techniques, building confidence and healthy habits through engaging, interactive activities. We’re proud of how curious and enthusiastic the students were to participate! #DentalHygiene #OralHealth #MiamiCountyESC
Mrs. Smith's class at TJHS has been collecting cans and saving up the money they earn for a special project. Last week, they were able to visit the Miami County Recycling Center and see what happens to the cans after they crush them. This visit their total haul weighed in at 96lbs of cans! #Recycling #MiamiCountyESC ♻️
We're back from our short Turkey break, and the weather's starting to change❄️🥶 Here's some flicks of the activities from the many Thanksgiving celebrations across our classrooms!
Mrs. Balkcom's class blended literacy and writing skills with the holiday theme by writing out what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving, look at those proud smiles😊 #Thanksgiving #Thankful #MiamiCountyESC
#EarlyThanksgiving #Thankful #MiamiCountyESC
📸Industry Day @ Milton Union🔥
Last week, Liz & Kristi from the Career Connections team supported Industry Day at Milton Union High School. Students visited 5 different booths corresponding to specific industry sectors for a hands-on activity where they learned a little about the local business along with the career options available at the businesses. Thank you to the local businesses who participated in this unique and engaging event - Dayton Regional Manufacturing Association (DRMA), Broadway Tattoo & Piercing, Hamler Gingrich Insurance Agency, Strong Crypto Innovations, Perrigo, and CompuNet Labs!
#CareerConnections #CareerExploration #MiamiCountyESC
#TurkeyTime #Thanksgiving #MiamiCountyESC
Students were asked to vote on which sweet fall treat they wanted to make, and pumpkin pie was the victor. They started by picking a recipe and shopping for their ingredients, then they worked together to make it themselves!
Two of her students took a trip outside the classroom to volunteer at the local animal shelter. They helped clean and tidy up the living quarters for the animals staying at the shelter.
Students in Mrs. Prenger's room have no shortage of awesome experiences!
#LifeSkills #VolunteerWork #MiamiCountyESC
This week, Mrs. Canan's class was finally able to enjoy the delicious results of their AeroGarden project! After weeks of caring for their herbs, the dill was ready to harvest. What better way to use the herbs than making homemade ranch dressing right in the classroom?
Students helped measure ingredients and mix everything together. They loved seeing how something they grew themselves could become part of a recipe. It was a great hands-on lesson in plant care, cooking, and trying new flavors.
Our ranch turned out creamy, fresh, and full of that amazing homegrown dill aroma. The students felt that growing and cooking with their own herbs made the experience extra special!
#AeroGarden #CLCLearning #MiamiCountyESC
Check out what our Director of Student Services, Bethany Whidden, has been up to in DC this week!
"As a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association's Government Affairs and Public Policy Board, I had the privilege of spending the day advocating on Capitol Hill on behalf of the speech and hearing professions and those we serve. I met with Senator Husted and Representatives Davidson and Carey among others. Advocacy matters!"
Leadership that is willing to have the hard conversations and advocate to those in positions of power continues to drive ESC success. Nice work Bethany!
#Advocacy #ASHA #MiamiCountyESC
Training Opportunity at the ESC - Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP) for empowering non-speaking individuals!
Register today - LAMP Registration
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, we host a Connect Meeting to bring together educators to collaborate, exchange ideas, and share materials. This professional development session is open to any and all educators within our consortium classrooms, and it is led by Kim Roeser and Susan Whidden!
The focus of this session was physical structure in the classroom. A panel of educators showed the group what their classroom setups look like and aim to achieve. The physical space a student occupies can have a huge impact on their ability to absorb material, so it is important to make an environment conducive of learning.
#MiamiCountyESC #ProfessionalDevelopment
