Family Flyer
October 2021
The Family Flyer is created by Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) Early Literacy and Math coaches and coordinators. Our hope is that parents and caretakers, countywide, take advantage of the resources to support their kindergarten through third grade children with academics, nutrition, and well-being. New events and resources will be published monthly. Please contact Education and Learning at the GISD if you have any questions. The contact information is located at the bottom of this flyer. It is our hope that you find this resource useful and fun. Enjoy!
Living in the Community
A Social Studies connection...
Genesee County is a large community filled with many smaller towns as well as larger cities. Take a look at these events that are happening in our community this month.
Wow! There are 19 branches of the Genesee District Library! Click on the image to check out both in-person AND virtual events in your community! Enjoy activities that range from storytelling to 3D printing; from drawing to tech tutoring.
Did you know that the Longway Planetarium offers Sensory Friendly shows on the second Saturday of each month? Click the image to register for the Halloween themed show held on October 9th @ 11:00 a.m.
Change is in the air! Come enjoy the beautiful fall colors with family and friends as you travel by tram through For-Mar Nature Preserve on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Click on the image for more information.
Jazz on Wheels @ Old Flint Farmers Market
Fenton Street Experience
Spooktacular Events!
Take some time to check out the family friendly events below and challenge your children to write about their experiences. We have attached some friendly planning sheets you can use to help guide their writing or maybe you want to consider getting your child a journal to write down important family memories.
Regardless of how you practice connecting writing to shared experiences, HAVE FUN doing it!
Click on the images below for details.
Family Costume Parade and Dance
October 23, 2021
Pine Hill Activity Center
11152 N. Saginaw Rd.
Clio, MI
Family Fun Harvest Festival
October 2, 2021
Bicentennial Park
1505 E. Grand Blanc Rd.
Grand Blanc, MI
Drive Thru Trick or Treat
Lake Callis Rec. Complex
1152 N. Gale Rd.
Davison, MI
Community Health and Wellness
CrimFit Active Zone Virtual Clinics
Mindfulness: Seated Mat Yoga for Runners & Walkers
Nutrition: Quick & Easy Recipes
Giving back to our community
Socktober is Here!
Fall for Books
Practice at Home
Make Your Own Leaf Man
Encourage your child to collect leaves that may have fallen on the ground. Arrange your leaves to make your own Leaf Man. Write a story about where your Leaf Man will go. Be sure to use details, and say the words slowly as you write! Share your stories with your teachers, friends, and classmates!
Name Writing
Have your child write his name. Show your child how to match the letters in his name with the sounds in his name. Point to each letter and have him name the letter and the sound it represents.
Leaf Science Experiment
Table Talk
Getting back into routines can be hard. Be sure to take time to ask about your child's day. Use the prompts below to inspire deep conversations. If you are looking for something quick to do with your child (ren) each night, click on the calendar below for some ideas that are fun and enriching.
Family Flyer Compiled By:
Dr. Joanne LeBlanc - GISD Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Coordinator for Instruction
Tameka Pritchett - Early Literacy Coach from West Wood Heights
Shannon Sly - GISD ELA Partnership Coach
Jeannine Strickert - Early Literacy Coach from Clio
Danielle Wolsker - GISD Math Partnership Coach
Genesee Intermediate School District
Email: mwing@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GISDPage
Twitter: @GeneseeISD