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Anchor Bay Science Special honored with statewide award; district presents Kaleidoscope writing prizes and teachers of the year
Summary
Set Aside Foundation and the Michigan Association of School Boards presented an Educational Excellence award and $2,500 to the Anchor Bay Science Special program. The board also recognized Kaleidoscope student writing winners from across district schools and named elementary, middle and high‑school teachers of the year.
Set Aside Foundation representatives presented the Anchor Bay Science Special program with a statewide Educational Excellence award and a $2,500 check at the March 12 Board of Education meeting.
Bridget Briggs, representing Set Aside Foundation and the Michigan Association of School Boards, told the board the Science Special was chosen as one of 10 statewide programs and cited gains the program reported: “Over 2,400 students have enhanced their science education, raising the science proficiency rate from 36% to over 62% and advanced proficiency from point 5% to 33.6%.” The foundation presented a trophy and yard sign to the program and a $2,500 award.
Superintendent Tim Jankowski and staff accepted the recognition on behalf of district science teachers; board members and attendees took group photos with students and staff.
The meeting also included the district’s annual Kaleidoscope literary awards and Teacher of the Year recognitions. Director of Secondary Education Mr. McDonald introduced students and teachers from elementary and middle schools whose writing was selected for Kaleidoscope publication; principals and teachers described the selected pieces in brief remarks. Examples included a fifth‑grade narrative about a family trip to Chicago and a creative piece about a dog titled “The Day I Met Bruno.”
Board and staff presented the Teacher of the Year awards to:
- Kelly Moore, elementary teacher at Naldred (Elementary Teacher of the Year), cited for creating a “highly engaged learning environment” and attention to social‑emotional and academic standards; - Ryan Lombardo, middle school math teacher at Middle School North (Middle School Teacher of the Year), recognized for engagement strategies and leadership with the district’s CBE initiative; - Anne Harms, social‑studies teacher at Anchor Bay High School (High School Teacher of the Year), praised for classroom consistency and student connections.
Mr. McDonald asked the award recipients to join the board for photographs; the board followed with remarks celebrating student authors and the teachers. Superintendent Jankowski and board members noted the community recognition and thanked the Set Aside Foundation presenters.
