Freeland Learning Center

Young Fives/Kindergarten Registration Night is coming up in February. 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.

This week, Freeland Learning Center is highlighting our Special Education teacher, Miss Sirissa Koebke. Miss Koebke is in her first year of her role as the special education teacher here in Freeland, but has over four years of experience in education. Miss Koebke is a very dedicated teacher who is always thinking of her students and how best to support their academic and social emotional needs. When asked what she finds most rewarding about her position, Miss Koebke said, “Watching my students be successful at something that is challenging for them. I love to see them try their best and make progress in everything they do, then recognize and celebrate their successes.” She also spoke about how much she enjoys working for the Freeland Community School District because she loves the support she gets from her supervisors and the willingness to help from the other staff in the buildings. She also loves that there are a huge number of families who are involved and passionate about their child’s education. When asked what was one of Miss Koebke’s favorite memories so far, while working at Freeland Community School District, she said, “I’ve made a lot of memories in the last couple of months being in Freeland, but I think my favorite is when a student reaches a goal or makes an accomplishment every staff member and even other students praise them and show how proud they are of them. Everyone is so kind and willing to help others and share resources.” When Miss Koebke is not working, she is usually home playing with her three dogs or reading a book. Thank you Miss Koebke 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 students and staff had a wonderful day celebrating Halloween. Thank you to our wonderful Learning Center Families for your generous donations of items for the celebrations and the gift of your time. You helped us make this day special for all of our students. We hope you all have a wonderful evening as you continue the celebrations with your families!

This week, Freeland Learning Center is highlighting one of our kindergarten teachers, Miss Madison O’Leary. Miss O’Leary is in her second year of teaching kindergarten students here in Freeland. Miss O’Leary is a devoted teacher who is always thinking outside the box to support all of her students’ academic and social emotional needs. When asked what she finds most rewarding about her position, Miss O’Leary said, “watching students grow as individuals.” She also spoke about how much she enjoys working for the Freeland Community School District because she is surrounded by individuals who make each other better each and every day. One of Miss O’Leary favorite memories so far, while working at Freeland Community School District, was when her past students visited her during this school year’s Open House. It was one of her favorite memories because she loves knowing what exciting things her former students have been up to, and talking about past memories they have enjoyed while they were in her class. When Miss O’Leary is not working, she enjoys traveling with friends and family, running races, hiking, and fishing. She loves being outdoors whenever she can! Thank you Miss O’Leary for your dedication to the students and families of the Freeland Learning Center and for all you do for the Freeland Community School District.

Students in Mrs. Hensley's Kindergarten classroom turned off the lights today and let their bright minds GLOW to review math and literacy skills. What a bright way to learn!

This week is National Police Week and Mrs. Neering’s first grade class took a trip to the Tittabawassee Township Police Department office to thank the members of that department for all their work in keeping us safe. Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!

Mrs. Hare’s kindergarten students enjoyed a pajama day and some great books during a classroom Read-In. We hope that you and your families have a safe and relaxing spring break and get to enjoy some great books as well!

A huge THANK YOU goes out to one of our local business owners. We are thankful to the owner of the Lady Jane's Quilt Shop, who recognized the importance of reading. Since there is nothing better than curling up on the couch with a good book, warm blanket and pillow, she took it upon herself to make that possible for all of our kindergarten students. With the help of the Freeland Lions Club and other private donations they were able to purchase pillows for over 150 kindergarten students. With the help of the Lady Jane's Quilt owner along with her customers and the members of the St. Agnes sewing ministry they were able to sew over 150 pillow cases with a pocket for books. The Freeland LC/ES PTO donated books for each of the kindergarten students to keep in the pillow pocket and read. Thank you Freeland community members for spreading the joy of reading to our students!

Mrs. Johnson's young fives class is showing their athletic abilities as they participate in the Saginaw County Health Department program called Step Up & BWell promoting healthy exercise and eating habits. Way to go Falcons!

Mrs. Johnson’s young fives students had fun today celebrating the 100th Day of School. Some of the activities they enjoyed were stacking with 100 cups, using tweezers to move 100 colored puff balls onto a hundredth chart, and putting together 100 piece puzzles. The students concluded their 100th day of school celebration by making a 100 days smarter crown. It sounds like a fun day of working with number 100!

We had a great day at the Freeland Learning Center celebrating the 100th day of school. We are so proud of all of our students and their accomplishments! Way to celebrate a 100 days of learning Falcons!

We hope you can join us for the Y5/Kindergarten registration night taking place Thursday, February 23rd from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Please use the attached flyer for more information.

Mrs. Neering's first grade students took some time to write letters to special people in their lives who are veterans. They are very eager for them to get their letters in the mail. Thank you for taking the time to honor the special veterans in your lives first graders!

The Freeland Learning Center and Elementary School staff and students are celebrating kindness week next week. We hope to make a positive change.

Freeland Learning Center students had a lot of fun celebrating Halloween today. They participated in fun activities and games while enjoying some special treats. Students in Mrs. Peter's class sure look like they had a great time. Happy Halloween Everyone!

Thank you Mr. Feinauer and Blue for visiting the Freeland Learning Center today. We enjoyed getting to know you and your therapy dog, Blue. We hope to see you in our building again soon. Your presence in the building made us all smile.

Thank you Mrs. Grassmick and Basil for visiting our school today. We can't wait to meet all of the other therapy dogs that will visit us soon. The students and staff were so happy to meet you and your therapy dog today. Thank you for bringing smiles to all of our faces!

Thank you to our Freeland Learning Center nutrition department staff Mrs. Kain and Mrs. Kinley for making apple crunch day such a fun event for all of our students. They went above and beyond to make sure every student and staff member enjoyed a nutritious locally grown apple, while having fun at the same time. Way to make healthy eating fun for everyone!

Students at the Freeland Learning Center are having fun participating in the homecoming spirit week! Here are a few pictures from our crazy hair day.

Mrs. Miller’s first grade class is working with Boomwhackers to learn high and low, and to play along with some popular songs. Way to go inspiring new musicians, Ms. Deschaine!