Delta Center Elementary Newsletter

305 S. Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917  |  Office 517-925-5540  |  Fax 517-925-5579  |  Attendance 517-925-5581  |  glcomets.net

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Upcoming Dates

May 14            PTO Meeting in Library (free childcare)

May 16            Delta Center Carnival  6:00 - 8:00 pm

May 23            No Students - Teacher P.D.

May 26            No Students - Memorial Day

May 30           Field Day

June 6             Last Day / HALF Day - Dismissal time 12:10 pm                        

  School Hours  8:55 am - 3:55 pm

Please do not drop off before 8:40 am

    Pick up no later than 4:05 pm 

 Please call before 3:00 pm if you have a transportation change

Thank you!

M-STEP Testing for 3rd and 4th Grade Students Begins April 22

Beginning the week of April 28th, our 3rd and 4th-grade students will take the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP).

We want this experience to be as relaxed and stress-free as possible for our students. Your positive encouragement and supportive attitude can go a long way in helping your child feel confident and prepared.

M-STEP provides important data that helps schools identify areas where students or programs may need additional support. Federal law requires a 95% participation rate, so we appreciate your help in ensuring students are present and ready. For more information and helpful tips on preparing your child, visit the M-STEP web page.

In addition to M-STEP, dates for NWEA and Acadience testing have also been established. Your child’s teacher will share specific testing dates and times, as well as information about classroom preparations. Many teachers are also arranging for healthy snacks on testing days to help support student focus and energy.

A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast are two of the best ways to set students up for success! If at all possible, we kindly ask that you avoid scheduling absences during this important testing window.

Thank you for your continued support in helping make these assessment days smooth and successful!

Additional Handicap Parking Spaces

We have added two additional handicap parking spaces in the staff lot for parents who require them for their families. A valid handicap placard is required to use these designated spots.

All other parents are expected to use the drop-off and pick-up drive-thru lane, as the staff lot is not designated for general parent parking. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

Kindergarten enrollment

If you have a new student to enroll in BK or Kindergarten for the 2025 - 2026 school year, please contact Mrs. Reiber at 517-925-5681. Once your child is registered, you will be invited to attend ONE parent meeting. During the parent meeting, we will discuss our BK and K programs, kindergarten curriculum, expectations, preferred school supplies, and other important information to help you and your child prepare for their kindergarten year. Your child must be registered before attending a parent meeting; we ask that you attend only ONE parent meeting. If you have not yet enrolled your child for BK / Kindergarten, please use this link: Enroll Today!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Teresa Dyer 

Congratulations to our very own Alison Gaffner, Raelynne Kinsora and Jenna Riekse for being nominated for Educator of the Year through the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce. We are so happy that you are a part of our amazing staff here at Delta Center! 

Congratualtions to our April Students of the Month!!  June Klingbiel, Keerthika Karukola, Ryker Karkau, Violet Hotwagner, Leslie Pimentel, Connor Spitzley, Naomi Schuchaskie, Noah Andrews, Emily Rider, Owen Kilbourn, Evra Ibrahim, Harper Jarvis, Avery Hoppes, Scarlett Herrst, Jayden Sensaliver, Hazel Anderson, Julian Lee, Mari Vanderstelt, Landen Daley, Ethan Spencer, and Prateeksha Rangaiahgari  

Delta Center's Carnival is coming up Friday, May 16th! We will also be having a silent autcion during the carnival. Please use the link below if you would like to donate to the baskets for the silent auction. As always, thank you for your support!  

DC Carnival Silent Auction Baskets

*The last week to borrow books is May 12-16.

*All library books are due back by Thursday, May 22. (Friday, May 23 is a Teacher PD day & therefore, no school for students.)

Updating Student Contact Information

Click this link to update your address, name, phone number, email, emergency contacts, medical updates.

To change an address we need two proofs of residency. These are the only forms that we can accept.
*Property Tax Statement (the taxes you pay on your home twice a year)
*Lease/Rental Agreement (with your name, the address, and the signature pages sign by both the lessee and lessor)
*Utility Bill
*Mortgage/Home Closing Documents
*Cable/Internet Bill
*Home/Renter's Insurance

Driver's licenses and voter registration cards are NOT acceptable for this purpose

You can email the documents to reiberm@glcomets.net or conatyk@glcomets.net.

If you have questions please contact our office at 517-925-5540.

Volunteering & Chaperoning

Persons wishing to volunteer for Grand Ledge Public Schools are required to complete the Volunteer Registration Form and be approved prior to serving as a volunteer.  All volunteers MUST check in at the office to receive a BADGE prior to proceeding to any other area on school property.  Please visit District Volunteer Application to complete the process.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is located near the gym. If your student is missing something, please have them check the lost and found. Labeling clothing/items will also help us to return things to students.  Thank you!

Delta Center PTO 

The Delta Center PTO is looking to fill some Executive Board vacancies in May. If you have any questions, please reach out to any board member. Thank you! 

What is a makerspace ? It is a place where students can build, create, innovate, and explore with tools and STEM based activities.  The goal is to be able to provide this learning experience to ALL of our students.Any questions please reach out to Brooke Ward. 

We are looking for parent volunteers to help run
makerspace on Monday’s during lunch recess!

Makerspace Volunteer Sign Up

If you would like to help with P.E. equipment, please use this link 

We apprecitate your generosity!  

Mrs. Watters

Delta Center PE Teacher