Middle college begins enrolling students for next fall

Student enrollment for the Blue Water Middle College has begun, said Director Pete Spencer. Free informational sessions about the middle college are scheduled. Families may attend any session. No registration is required.

• Port Huron Northern High: Thursday, Jan. 26,

         6 p.m.

Information may also be received by contacting Spencer at (810) 989-5805 or send an email.

For more information about the middle college, click here.

ACT prep courses can help students raise scores

KnowHow2Go is sponsoring ACT test prep workshops beginning for a four-week period on Saturday, Jan. 28. Local students are invited to gain test taking skills, content review and ACT testing experience. All workshops are 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the St. Clair County Community College M-TEC building. The cost is $25 per session. Registration is required. Students can register by mailing a registration form and payment to RESA or calling Jennifer Evans at (810) 455-4261 to reserve a spot and pay at the door the day of the event. For more information, call Evans or e-mail her at evans.jennifer@sccresa.org.

TEC to show what it has to offer at open house

The St. Clair TEC Open House is Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5:30–8 p.m. Prospective students in grades 8–10 and their parents are invited to learn more about TEC’s career and technical education programs. Attendees will tour the school, meet with instructors, and find out how they can gain technical skills. TEC staff members will also advise students on how they can earn academic and college credit and gain leadership and employability skills. For more information, contact TEC at (810) 455-1010.

'University' provides information,
advice on parenting

Workshops designed for parents and childcare providers of children ages 0–18 will be part of the 7th annual Parent University on March 3. The event is from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on the RESA campus. Parent University provides information on some of the issues faced by those raising children. Workshops will cover such topics as parent-child communication and ensuring children lead a healthy lifestyle. Participants will also learn about products and services available to parents in St. Clair County. The $13 fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, download a copy of the event brochure. Contact Shane Welch at (810) 455-4041 with questions or send an e-mail. More information can also be found on Parent University's Facebook page.

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 Chili cook-off benefits March of Dimes

  Some of what you'll find in the latest edition of 499 Range Road, the RESA  

  electronic newsletter.

  – How RESA is helping babies by eating chili.

  – When the Woodland book fair begins.

  – Why the Pine River Nature Center took in a new resident.

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Students 'roar' with help of mascot

  Here is what you'll find in this edition of Woodland's newsletter, The  

  Woodland Word:

  – How ROARY, the Detroit Lions' mascot, helped teach good behavior.

  – What Cargill Salt did to help put iPads in Woodland classrooms.

  – How Woodland's Girl Scouts are getting involved in the community.

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READ THE LATEST EDITION OF TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

Student gets scholarship at top auto school

Some of what you'll find in this edition of Technically Speaking, St. Clair TEC's electronic newsletter:

  – Why a DMT student turned TEC into a puzzle piece.

  – What the new TEC marketing campaign looks like.

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READ THE LATEST EDITION OF HEALTHY KIDS

Helpful tips for flu season

Some of what you'll find in the latest edition of Healthy Kids, a publication of RESA and the St. Clair County Health Department:

  – How to treat head lice.

  – How the Teen Health Center's "Lifestyles" program helps local kids get fit.

It’s not too late to vaccinate against the flu

The St. Clair County Health Department is encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated to do so now. Flu season typically peaks in January or February and can last as late as May. The health department reminds the community that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu complications each year in the U.S. Annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. Vaccine is available in two forms; shots and nasal spray. The health department now offers flu vaccinations by appointment. Most insurances are accepted. For more information, contact the Preventive Health & Immunizations Division of the health department at  (810) 987-5729. Clinic hours and more information is available at the health department's website.

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