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, December 6th, 2024

Upcoming Dates

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3   No Students - Winter Break

Jan. 6               No students - Teacher PD

Jan. 20            No students - MLK Day

Feb. 14            No students -  Teacher PD

Feb. 17            No students - Presidents Day     

Mar. 7             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!

The Twelve Days of Giving is in Full Swing!

Seeing our students so excited to donate items to those in need is heartwarming. Your generosity and participation have made this initiative a huge success so far! The giving continues next week, and students can bring in donations through Monday, December 18th. A sincere THANK YOU for making a difference in our community! Let’s keep the momentum going as we approach the final week of giving!

Bundle Up for Michigan Winter Recess!

Students will continue to enjoy outside recess, even during our cold Michigan days. The only exceptions are when it is raining or the temperature or wind chill drops below zero. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather, including coats, hats, gloves, boots, and other warm clothing. Thank you for helping keep our students warm and ready for outdoor fun!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Teresa Dyer 

If you would like to sign up to help us out during our 12 Days of Giving, please use this link: 12 Days of Giving Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for your support! 

Here's hoping you have a great upcoming Thanksgiving break! As we return to school, we will be embracing the cold and the change of seasons by diving into our winter projects. We'll be covering new artists like Charley Harper, new techniques like paper collage, mixing up some color theory, and even adding some sparkle with glitter (I apologize in advance ).  

Original Works Ordering is Still a Go!

Yep, you heard that right! If you forgot to order, want to order more, or your dear Aunt Sally finally got back to you on their request, then you're in luck  Our initial ordering window has ended but that doesn't mean we've closed shop! Orders can still be made for Original Works during our "Second Chance/Late" ordering window!

This window is open and runs through December 6th and 13th. For artwork that is already in our online Gallery, ordering is still the same using the website and your student's access code to locate and place orders. You can even share the links and codes with family and friends and they can place their own orders! The last day for online orders is December 13th. For artwork that was not scanned or for new artwork, please return the artwork and order form to me by December 6th to allow for shipping. Please note that delivery dates for late/additional orders are not guaranteed for specific arrival dates, but I will keep you updated as often as possible of their potential delivery in January.

Dates to Remember:

"SECOND CHANCE/LATE" DUE DATE (ONLINE): Friday, December 13th. 

"SECOND CHANCE/LATE" DUE DATE (MANUAL): Monday, December 9th

DELIVERY DATE (online/manual | initial deadline): Products already ordered are currently scheduled to arrive by Wednesday, December 11th. Stay tuned for more info regarding an evening pick up opportunity at the school!

DELIVERY DATE (“second chance” deadline): TBD. Current estimated arrival January.

BONUS: Do you have a DC alum who misses creating keepsake art? A future DC artist who wants to be a part of the fun? Let me know! I can provide paper, steps, and criteria to follow, and they too can participate as part of the manual ordering process  !

If you have any questions, feel free to email me: belldeann@glcomets.net. Don't forget to check out our Delta Center art room facebook page (Mrs. BellDean's DC Art Room) for important updates and amazing art!

As always, thank you for your continued support in our students and our school ! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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 

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! 

Please see below our meeting schedule for this school year and a list of our members. We would love to have you join us. We have free childcare during the meetings!

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

Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any additional Recognitions & Acknowledgments you think we should include on this list or upcoming lists – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net.

It is that time of year again... here is 2-page "School Closing Protocol" document.

This year, we will communicate about school closings using our SchoolMessenger system and by placing a District Alert on our website's homepage: GLcomets.net. For school closings, we create an automated phone call, a text message, and an email that is sent using SchoolMessenger. We also post a District Alert on our website (see example below). Finally, we will reach out to local TV stations, but we encourage you to rely on the school district's communications – GLPS is the best source for closing information and details.

Please be sure your phone number and email address are accurately recorded in SchoolMessenger so you get communications about school closings. You can use the "SchoolMessenger Settings Guide" and follow the instructions to view the contact information in our system. If you want to get text messages from the schools, be sure to opt in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. If changes are needed to the contact information, legal parents and guardians can communicate with the main office of the school or use this Contact Information Update form.

If you have grandparents, daycare providers, etc., who need to be kept in the loop, please let them know they can sign up for school district communications about school closings, and more, by following the instructions at GLcomets.net/Connect.

An example of what the District Alert looks like on our website is below.

Sign up to participate: share a cultural display or exhibit, to walk in the fasion show, or to do a cultural performance

Volunteers are needed to make International Night go well, so please sign up to volunteer.

Chris Chester, the GLPS Student Safety Supervisor, wants you and your family to stay safe this December. Here are some outdoor safety tips for this holiday season:

988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more.

Text, call, or chat 988.