Delta Center Elementary Newsletter

Friday, April 19th, 2024

Upcoming Dates

May 8     PTO Meeting 6:30 in our Library - free childcare

May 20   Half Day / Dismissal at 12:10 pm

May 27   No Students - Memorial Day

May 31    Delta Center Carnival

June 7     Field Day 

June 14   Half Day / Last Day of School / Dismissal at 12:10 

 

2024 - 2025 School Year 

August 22    Open House  1st - 4th Grade                                             5:30 - 7:00 pm at Delta Center

August 26    Open House Kindergarten                                                  5:00 - 6:30 pm at Delta Center

August 27     First Day of School - Full Day

August 30 - Sept. 2  No Students - Labor Day Weekend

 

 

 

School Hours

9:00 am - 3:55 pm

 

Please do not

drop off before

8:40 am

 

Pick up no later

than 4:05 pm 

Thank you!

 

 

From Our Principal

M-STEP  ---  3rd and 4th grade students will take Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) assessments beginning 4/22 

We want your child’s state assessment experience to be as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Your positive outlook and supportive manner going into these assessments will influence your child’s experience. Schools rely on accurate test results to focus on students or programs that may need more academic support. Federal law requires a 95% participation rate. Additional information, including how you can help your child prepare for testing, is available on the M-STEP web page at www.mi.gov/mstep. 

All testing dates for M-STEP, NWEA, and Acadience have been established. Look for the specific dates and times for assessments from your child's teacher. Teachers are working to provide healthy snacks for our students on their specific testing days. Great rest and a healthy breakfast will help in preparing for the test. Look for important information from your child's teacher on how to make these days positive and productive. Thank you!

If at all possible, we ask that you please avoid absences during this critical testing period. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

 

Tornado Protocol: We are thrilled to share the outstanding success of our students' response during the tornado warning! With safety as our top priority, our students must be prepared for any emergency. And boy, did they rise to the occasion!

During the drill, our students demonstrated exemplary behavior, quick thinking, and adherence to safety protocols. Their calm and composed demeanor showcased their maturity and readiness to handle challenging situations. Here are some highlights from the drill:

������ Prompt Response: Without hesitation, students followed the instructions given by their teachers and quickly moved to designated safe areas. Their swift response is a testament to the effectiveness of our safety training programs.

������Communication Skills: Clear communication is key during emergencies, and our students excelled in this aspect. They listened attentively to instructions and effectively conveyed important information to their peers.

������Exemplary Behavior: Students were aware this was not just a drill and they remained disciplined and respectful towards their teachers and classmates. Their exemplary behavior reflects the values of our school community.

������‍������Teacher Appreciation: We extend our gratitude to our dedicated teachers for their guidance and leadership during the drill. Their calm demeanor and quick thinking were instrumental in ensuring the safety of our students.

������Celebrating Success: It's crucial to celebrate achievements, and our students' performance during the tornado warning is definitely worth celebrating! Let's continue to encourage and support them as they prioritize safety and preparedness.

As a community, we take great pride in the responsible behavior and resilience demonstrated by our students. Their actions during the tornado warning exemplify the spirit of unity and preparedness that defines our school. GREAT JOB!

 

 

BK/K Parent Information Meetings - 5/16 at 6:00 p.m. and 5/22 at 6:00 p.m.

If you have a new student to enroll in BK or Kindergarten for the 2024 - 2025 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. Our spring parent meetings for all BK/K students for the 2024-2025 school year are Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. Your child must be registered before attending a parent meeting; we ask that you attend only ONE parent meeting.

 

 

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

Teresa Dyer

 

 

Congratulations to our Kindergarten and First Grade Star Students 

Brailynn Anemone, Payton Benbow, Connor Colbert, Marcus Henderson, Jackson Lee, Lucas Liang, Bennett Miller, Leighton Miller, and Mahika Sharma

 

Congratulations to our Second, Third and Fourth Grade Star Students 

We would like to post this picture one more week as it seems our friend, Reed Jakus was left off the list. We apologize. Good Job Reed!!

Tessa Benschoter, Julia Epifanio, Reed Jakus, Madelyn Johnson, Charlie King, Thatcher Linsley, Connor Ohm, Austin Reynolds, Leo Schroeder, Theoden Shriver, Carson Tarrant, and Declan Trainor

       

Congratulations to our Kindergarten & First Grade Star Students 

Adelynn Andrews, Caleb Celebreeze, Klaus Howard, Cora Jarvis, Lola Mason, Connor Neff, Harper Sklapsky, Mackayla Stow & Kataleya Vaughn

Congratulation to our Second, Third and Fourth Grade Star Students

Chloe Barlow, Gavin Chandler-Mack, Genna Gouin, Lenox Kilbourn, Aadhvi Maheswaran, Miles Motz, Saanvi Muvva, Joel Ramirez, Tatiana Ramirez, Prabhsukh Singh, Marcella Wardlaw & Charley Wohlscheid 

Hello families!

As the year begins to come to an end, please be aware that the library will end book borrowing in May.  The last week for our students to borrow books is the week of May 13th. After this, ALL library books must be returned no later than Friday, May 24th.  

Lost/Damaged book policy: Books that are not returned by May 24th will be invoiced and replacement fee notices will be sent home by May 31st. Thank you for helping your child find their books! It is greatly appreciated.

                        Delta Center PTO Needs You!

Our PTO provides support for teachers, academic materials for students, and fun activities for students and families. We are in need of volunteers to continue to run! We will have several board positions available at the end of this year and also have many opportunities to be involved, at any commitment level, throughout the year. Without parent participation and support, our PTO will not be able to continue to run. Currently we are looking for one parent per grade level to help with the Silent Auction at our Carnival on May 31. Please consider attending a meeting, volunteering, or reaching out for more information about how you can be involved. To reach us, you can join the Delta Center PTO facebook page or email us at DeltaCenterGLPTO@gmail.com

Thank you!

 

Happy Friday!

It’s been a great couple of months learning about emotion management in the classroom. Your kids are doing a fantastic job identifying their feelings and using calming strategies to calm themselves. The three calming strategies that we have focused on are taking deep belly breaths (rainbow breathing), muscle relaxation techniques (squeeze the lemons/ drop the lemons) and using positive self-talk.

Starting in April, we will be discussing problem solving strategies and techniques that your kids can use in the classroom and at home. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Have a great weekend!

Mindi Stevens
School Counselor

Makerspace needs your help!

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

Here is the NEW link to sign up:

If you ordered a picture package, you will receive a yearbook at the end of the year. If not, please see the information from Geskus on how to order a yearbook. 

If you need to check on your order, please call Geskus at 1-616-453-4170

Thank you!

Birthday Treats

Our classes do not have students bring in birthday treats. We have a number of food related allergies across the building so that is a practice we have not done for quite a number of years now. If your child wants to bring something for the class, it can be non-edible items like bookmarks, pencils, etc.

Thank you for helping to keep our students safe!

Please consider donating to Delta Center to help with our many equipment needs. Please use the following link:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CY998NT7RDI2?ref_=wl_share 

Thank you so much for thinking of us, we truly appreciate it! 

Mrs. Watters

Delta Center PE Teacher

GUESS WHAT?! Once upon a time, a long time ago, I mentioned that Delta Center would be part of two art shows this year? Remember?! Remember?! Well, the second one is finally happening!!!

The Grand Ledge District Area Library is hosting it's 2024 GLPS Art Reception and Show from April 18th through May 5th. This is Delta Centers 5th time participating (including a virtual show) and we're so excited to be able to do it again! This year we have over 20 carefully selected amazing artworks (including some amazing 3D creations) to represent our students' amazing talents, creativity, and skill from ALL grade levels! 

Be sure to check out this great opportunity on the first floor of the library over the next few weeks. We hope that you are inspired by not only our students' art but also that of all of our elementary and middle school buildings as well as the high school! 

Be sure to check out this great opportunity on the first floor of the library over the next few weeks. We hope that you are inspired by not only our students' art but also that of all of our elementary and middle school buildings as well as the high school! 

~ Mrs. BellDean