Freeland Learning Center

Mrs. Koehler and her Freeland Learning Center STEM students would like to thank Dr. Johnson's Freeland office for donating old eyeglasses frames for the students to use in their new Eye Doctor dramatic play area in STEM class. Thank you for helping us learn and have fun at school!

Mrs. Amanda Murray and some of the Seussical Musical cast members visited the Freeland Learning Center today to share a few songs from the production with the students. The Learning Center students enjoyed their performance and were excited to see a few of their friends join the cast, as they will be performing with them this weekend. We hope you can come out to the Freeland High School this weekend to see the wonderful show!

We were happy to see several sixth grade students visit the Freeland Learning Center today to spread some kindness. The sixth grade Kindness Week team came over today to spread some Kindness to our youngest Falcons! They wrote many kind messages with chalk on the sidewalk, read aloud to the kindergarteners and got to spend some time with Young Fives students during specials. Happy Kindness Week!

Mrs. DeFever's young fives students are working on developing logical thinking with "Hexagon Havoc" strategy they learned. Students worked with partners at their Thinking Boards to complete the number puzzle. What a great way to learn with a friend.

The Freeland Learning Center students and staff sure had fun with celebrating Down's Syndrome Awareness month with a fun filled spirit week. From crazy hair day to goofy socks and even a superhero day! What a great way to celebrate our unique qualities!

This week the Freeland Learning Center would like to highlight one of our staff members for their dedication to our school and the school district. Mrs. Rapin is in her 5th year of service to the Freeland Community School District moving from her part-time job to a full time office professional position at the Freeland Learning Center. Mrs. Rapin is also a parent in the district with one Freeland graduate and two more children in the district. Mrs. Rapin is always ready to help out and fill in wherever she is needed. She is very warm and caring as she assists the youngest of our Falcons and their families. Thank you Mrs. Rapin for your dedication to the students and families of the Freeland Learning Center and for all you do for the Freeland Community School District.

The staff and students at the Freeland Learning Center had a fun day as they read books, completed art projects and even exercised with the high school football team. Thank you for visiting our school and spending some time with our littlest Falcons!

Students and staff at the Freeland Learning Center had fun as they participated in teacher student swap day . It was great seeing students dressed as teachers and teachers dressed as students as we celebrated another fun day during our homecoming spirit week. We even had a student dress as our superintendent, Mr. Hillborg. What a great idea!

We are happy to share that our kindergarten students have just completed a delightful mini unit of study focused on apples! Over the past few weeks, the children have explored various aspects of apples, including their growth, different varieties, and their importance in our diets. To conclude our unit, the students had a wonderful hands-on experience making homemade applesauce. Students in Mrs. Peter's class even got to enjoy the delicious results of their hard work. What a fun way to learn!

The Freeland Learning Center students and staff enjoyed a morning visit from one of our special therapy dogs. We were so happy to see Blue and his owner, Mr. Feinauer, visit our building today. Thank you for spreading so much joy!

The Freeland Learning Center students and staff enjoyed a morning visit from one of our special therapy dogs. We were so happy to see Blue and his owner, Mr. Feinauer, visit our building today. Thank you for spreading so much joy!

This week, Freeland Learning Center is highlighting one of our amazing office professionals, Mrs. Pam Dammer. Mrs. Dammer is in her tenth and sadly last year of serving our school community in her role as the office professional. Although she was with us for only about ten years, she has over 34 years total experience working in a school setting. Prior to coming to the FCSD she worked at Holy Trinity School in Bay City. Mrs. Dammer’s dedication and unwavering commitment to our Freeland Learning Center students, staff and families have made such a positive impact on all of those she served. Throughout the years, she has been the cornerstone of our school community, bringing warmth, efficiency, and professionalism to every task she undertook. Her ability to manage the countless responsibilities of the office with grace and ease has been nothing short of remarkable. Beyond her exceptional professional skills, it is her kindness, empathy, and genuine care for others that have made her such a beloved member of our school family. Her welcoming smile and willingness to go above and beyond to help anyone in need have touched the lives of countless individuals, leaving a lasting impression on us all. When asked what she finds most rewarding about her position, Mrs. Dammer said, “I am fortunate to see our ‘littlest Falcons’ blossom throughout the school year! It is truly amazing to see how much they have grown.” When asked what was one of Mrs. Dammer’s favorite memories, while working in Freeland Community School District, she said, “The first day that I walked into the Learning center office, I felt like I was at home. The staff at the Learning center are a family! We support each other on a daily basis.” When Mrs. Dammer is not working, she loves spending time with her family, reading and crocheting. She also shared that she is very blessed to have had the opportunity to finish her career at the Freeland Learning Center. Thank you Mrs. Dammer for your dedication to the students and families of the Freeland Learning Center and for all you do for the Freeland Community School District. You will be dearly missed and we wish you many new experiences with your family in your retirement! Freeland Learning Center Staff and Students

Thank you to our amazing businesses that supported the kindergarten Falcon Pride initiative this year! This started over 15 years ago as a way for our littlest Falcons to show their pride! The initiative grew from every kindergarten student receiving a shirt - to now include every sixth grade student and senior receiving a shirt. Our kindergartners (Class of 2036) received their shirts today. Thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring the shirts: Kloha Contracting, Mid Michigan Gymnastics, Freeland Sports Zone, Freeland Family Dentistry, Pat’s Food Center & Do It Best Hardware, Baynes Apply Valley Farm - the Coughlin Family, Riverside / The Otherside, 2nd Street Pub, McIntosh & Associates FOCUS Retirement Made Clear, Barton Woods, and ATS! *Sixth grade and Senior Alumni shirt recognition forthcoming. #FalconPride

March 21st is an international day of celebration and awareness that has been observed for many years now. It's most important purpose is to educate the world on what Down syndrome is and how individuals with Down syndrome need to be valued in their communities. The date for WDSD is significant as the 21st day of the 3rd month, which was selected to signify the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. All of the students and staff at the Freeland Learning Center celebrated the special by wearing mismatched socks to school today to represent all of our uniqueness. Way to share your special self with others!

This week, Freeland Learning Center is highlighting one of our amazing kindergarten teachers, Miss Hannah Ducolon. Miss Ducolon is in her second year of teaching kindergarten here in Freeland, with this also being her second year of experience in education. Miss Ducolon is a very dedicated educator who is always thinking of her students and how to challenge them to be the best they can be. She goes above and beyond what is expected to make sure her students grow academically and socially. When asked what she finds most rewarding about her position, Miss Ducolon said, “Giving children a meaningful first experience at school.” When asked what was one of Miss Ducolon's favorite memories so far, while working in Freeland Community School District, she said, “I was a student teacher at the kindergarten level at the Freeland Learning Center, and my favorite memory is realizing that this was the place for me!” Miss Ducolon has quickly become an integral part of the Freeland Learning Center kindergarten team and we are ecstatic to have her as a part of our learning community. When Miss Ducolon is not working, she likes to enjoy her creative hobbies like knitting, playing her guitar, and cooking new recipes. Thank you Miss Ducolon for your dedication to the students and families of the Freeland Learning Center and for all you do for the Freeland Community School District.

Freeland Learning Center and the Freeland Elementary school kicked off March is Reading Month with a special visitor! We are "Swinging into Reading," and the students are excited to participate in the various activities their teachers have planned throughout the month of March. A special thank you to the Great Lakes Loons for letting us borrow Lou E. Loon for a little bit this morning to surprise our students!

Young Fives/Kindergarten Registration Night is coming up on Thursday, February 22nd from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Please see the flyer for more information and share it with your neighbors if they have a child turning five by December 1st of 2024. We look forward to seeing you at the Freeland Learning Center on Thursday, February 22nd between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Please note that if your child is currently attending the Young Fives or Kindergarten program at the Freeland Learning Center you do not need to attend this event. This event is only for new students to the Young Fives or Kindergarten program. Thank you and we look forward to meeting our new families on Thursday!

Here are some more images from our 100th Day of School celebrations. It was a fun filled day with many fun activities which included us imagining what we might look like at a 100 years old.

It is hard to believe but all of our students are 100 days smarter! Yesterday, the Freeland Learning Center staff and students celebrated the special day with several fun cooperative activities. They all looked a little older as they continued to work and learn together.

Well...it sounds like spring will be here soon. According the the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, there are only six more weeks of winter left and spring will be here early. Mrs. Johnson's young fives students wanted to share the prediction with all of us. We are excited to hear that news!