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, Feb. 13th, 2026

Upcoming Dates

Feb. 13          No Students - Staff Professional Development

Feb. 16          No Students - Presidents' Day

Feb. 19          Curriculum Night 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Feb. 20        GLOW PARTY DC Gym 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mar. 3           Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Mar. 5           Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Mar. 6           Conferences Virtual  1:00 - 3:00 pm

Mar, 27 - April 3   SPRING BREAK 

April 6          No Students - Professional Development Day

May 22         No Students - Professional Development Day

May 25         No Students - Memorial Day

June 5           Last Day & Half Day for Students

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 by 3:00 pm for transportation changes

Thank you!

I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication demonstrated by both our staff and students in achieving academic growth as measured by the NWEA Reading and Math assessments. From fall to winter, Delta Center students increased the percentage of students at or above proficiency by 5% in Reading and 7% in Math. This growth reflects our collective commitment to high-quality instruction, targeted intervention, and continuous improvement.

These past two weeks, each grade level engaged in a dedicated winter data analysis day where teams thoroughly reviewed student performance data. During this full-day session, teachers analyzed trends, identified Tier 1 instructional needs, and examined both grade-level and individual classroom cohort data. Teams dug deeply into specific student skill gaps and made intentional instructional shifts to strengthen core instruction. In addition, grade levels developed and refined WIN (What I Need) time to ensure targeted support aligned to individual student needs.

As a result of this collaborative and data-driven work, this year’s winter-to-spring goals are as follows:

Kindergarten Goals:

Behavior: By spring 2026, by addressing independence using classroom discussions, lessons, and a positive classroom behavior incentive, 85% of students will be able to follow classroom routines without reminders. 

Reading: By Spring 2026, 61% of our students will be at Benchmark as measured by DIBELS Composite. 

Math: By Spring 2026, 72% of students will be at Benchmark as measured by Kindergarten Math NWEA.

1st Grade Goals:

Behavior: By the end of the spring trimester, 1st-grade students will increase active participation during whole-group instruction, as measured by consistent use of engagement strategies (e.g., turn-and-talk, partner reading, response cards, choral responses) observed in weekly walkthroughs and lesson plans, resulting in improved on-task behavior and reading fluency growth.

Reading: By spring data analysis, 65% of our students will score at or above benchmark on NWF-CLS on DIBELS 8.

Math: By Spring Data Analysis, our students will go from 69% to 74% core as measured by NWEA.

2nd Grade Goals:

Behavior: By spring 2026, with Intentional teaching of PBIS expectations, data will show an increase in peaceful, independent conflict resolution and an increase in classroom learning time.

Reading: By spring data analysis, 57% students will be at/above core on words read fluently (WRF) according to DIBELS data.

Math: By winter data analysis, 56% of students will be at/above core for operations and algebraic thinking according to NWEA.

3rd Grade Goals:

Behavior: By spring 2026, with intentional usage of engagement strategies, we will notice fewer interruptions during instructional time. 

Reading: By spring of 2026, we will see a 10% increase in students at or above benchmark on the DIBELS ORF.

Math: By Spring of 2026, third-grade students will increase to 69% at or above benchmark on NWEA. 

4th Grade Goals:

Behavior: If we implement structured alternative recess options during afternoon recess, we will see a decrease in unsafe student behaviors outdoors, resulting in fewer major behavior log entries during recess.

Reading: By spring, 2026, 61% of students will be at or above benchmark by overall composite score as measured by NWEA. 

Math: By spring, 2026, 54% of students will be at or above the benchmark, as measured by the NWEA overall composite score.

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

Teresa Dyer

Curriculum Night!

Come enjoy Delta Center's Curriculum Night on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:30-7:00pm. This is a drop-in evening for the whole family to explore and learn! Activities include:

-makerspace

-STEAM challenges

-art display

-math and reading games to play and take

-informational sessions about reading and math curriculum

If you're interested in coming, click the link below so we have an idea of how many people to expect. Hope to see you there!

Click here- I'm interested in attending!

 GLOW PARTY COMING SOON!!!

FEBRUARY 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Please use this link if you would like to help!!

Thank you for your support! 

Attention families!  In celebration of March is Reading Month, we have designed reading tshirts and sweatshirts!  Please use the link or the QR code to purchase if you are interested!  Shirts will be delivered to your child later this month!  Children are adult sizes are included!  Have any questions?  Ask Mrs. Viecelli at viecellij@glcomets.net.  Order deadline is midnight on February 15th!

Here is the link and QR code:

https://flat-out-graphics.printavo.com/merch/delta-center-reads-online-store-2026/

Hello DC Families and Friends! 

I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need to succeed, so I've created a Golf project through DonorsChoose, the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Here's my project:

Teeing Up Opportunities: Golf for All!

Your support would mean so much to my students!

Thank you for considering a gift to my class!

Lynley Watters

P.S. If you know anyone who may want to help my students, please pass this along!

Attendance / Absence Policy

All absences from school conflict with the continuity of learning and need to be avoided when possible. Regular school attendance is necessary to academic success and continuous and consecutive attendance in school is required by State law; 10-undocumented absences limit per school year.  The 10-absence limit per school year includes both Explained Absence (AE) and Unexplained Absence (AU).

In order to help provide supports for students and families, GLPS closely monitors explained and unexplained absences. We also work with families to ensure that as many absences as possible are documented, because undocumented absences can trigger truancy considerations.

Documented Absence (AD) - Absence that includes a note from a professional  (ie. doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.) to explain the absence. Absences are only considered documented for the days identified in the note. For example, if a doctor excuses a student for Monday and Tuesday, but the student is absent on Wednesday and Thursday as well, only Monday and Tuesday’s absences are considered documented. Any absence that does not include a note from a professional is considered undocumented.

Explained Absence (AE) - Undocumented absence in which a parent/guardian calls the office or sends a note to alert the school their child will not be in attendance, but does not include a note from a professional (ie. doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.). This is important because explained absences are necessary for schools to meet pupil accounting requirements.

Unexplained Absence (AU) - Undocumented absence in which a parent/guardian does not call the office to alert the school their child will not be in attendance.

Attendance Policy - Undocumented Absences

A student's school will send a letter after 6 undocumented absences and after 10 undocumented absences in a school year, providing you with notice of the absences and outlining steps to help your child attend school regularly.

A student's school will communicate with families if the student has undocumented absences on more than 10% of the first 30 days. 

Ten (10) or more days of undocumented absences in a school year can be sent to court. However, GLPS will make every effort to work with you and your student before it gets to that point.

Please note that school related absences, such as field trips or athletic events, are not factored into any truancy related processes.

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.

Please note: the background check takes a few days to process, so submit your application in advance based on your volunteer plans. 

If your student will be moving to a different school next year, be sure to select both their current school and the school they’ll be attending.
For example: If your child is currently in 4th grade at Delta Center and will attend Hayes next year, select Delta Center and Hayes on the application. This ensures you’ll be cleared to volunteer at both locations when needed. Applications are valid for one calendar year.