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, Jan. 16th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Jan. 19 No Students - MLK Day
Feb. 11 Student Count Day
Feb. 13 No Students - Staff Proffessional Development
Feb. 16 No Students - Presidents' Day
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
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!
From Our Principal
MLK Day –
Students will not have school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. I encourage each of you to take time on Monday to reflect on Dr. King’s powerful legacy and the ongoing work of advancing equity, justice, and understanding in our communities. Whether through personal reflection, learning, or engaging in community service, this day offers a meaningful opportunity to honor his contributions and consider how we can continue working toward a more just and inclusive society.
Car Line –
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to refine our car line process. Based on this week’s observations, students are remaining safe and calm throughout dismissal. We have also reduced the time needed for this process by a few minutes and will continue to make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our students safe.
Inside vs. Outside Recess Determination –
Student safety and well-being guide all recess decisions. Each school day, weather conditions are reviewed prior to recess using three weather sources:
- AccuWeather
- The Weather Channel
- Apple Weather (iPhone default)
Temperature
- We review the coldest reported “feels like” temperature (including wind chill/RealFeel) across all three apps.
- If the coldest “feels like” temperature is 0°F or below, recess will be held indoors.
- If temperatures are above 0°F, recess will be held outside, weather permitting.
Precipitation
- Active rain → Inside recess
- Moderate to heavy mist → Typically inside recess
- Snow → Outside recess, unless temperatures or safety conditions require otherwise
Planning and Additional Considerations
- Families are encouraged to check these same weather apps to anticipate whether recess will be indoors or outdoors and plan accordingly.
- Administrators may make adjustments for safety concerns such as extreme wind, icy conditions, or sudden weather changes.
- Students should come prepared for outdoor recess during the winter months with appropriate cold-weather gear.
As always, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Teresa Dyer
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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 at Delta Center
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.
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