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Friday, September 25th, 2026
Upcoming Dates
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 Fall Homecoming SPIRIT WEEK
Oct. 1 Culture & Community Picnic 5:30 - 7 pm @ Jaycee Park
Oct. 5 PTO Meeting 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Oct. 7 Count Day
Oct. 9 No students - Staff P.D.
Oct. 16 FUN RUN
Oct. 21 Picture Retake Day
Oct. 28 TRUNK OR TREAT. 5:30 -7 pm @ Delta Center!
Nov. 2 PTO Meeting 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Nov. 10 Parent / Teachers Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nov. 12 Parent / Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nov. 13 Parent / Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:00 pm Virtual
Nov. 25 - 27 No Students - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30 No students - Staff P.D.
Dec. 7 PTO Meeting 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Dec. 21 - Jan 1 No students - Winter Break
Jan. 4 No Students - Staff P.D.
Jan. 5 Classes Resume
School Begins at 8:55 am
Please do not drop students off before 8:40am
School ends at 3:55 pm - Pick up by 4:00pm
Thank you!
From Our Principal
DC Families,
It has truly been an honor to be part of the Delta Center and Grand Ledge community. Although my time with you was much shorter than I anticipated, the students, staff, and families I have had the privilege of working with will always have a special place in my heart.
It was especially meaningful to close out my time at DC with so many celebrations and opportunities to recognize all that our students and staff have already accomplished this school year. Today, we were able to celebrate our Students of the Month, and it was a wonderful reminder of the amazing students who make DC such a special place.
Thank you for welcoming me, trusting me, and allowing me to be part of your children’s journey. I am incredibly grateful for the memories and relationships I will carry with me.
Wishing the entire DC family continued success and many wonderful celebrations ahead!
With gratitude,
Paden
September Students of The Month
GREAT JOB Students! We are proud of you! Joey Bell, Luna DiLernia, Colby O'Brien, Brooks Morrison, Levi Barrows, Landon Anderson, Neil Ropp, Bella Dolittle, Hope Stebbins, Avery Harris, Shreya Chunchu, Murphy Haapapuro, Violet Younglove, Zadie Rossman, Arla Rossman, Milo Sherwood, Alex Bohannon, Connor Spitzley, Lucy Farhat, Brock Ruston, Braylon Buggs, Lincoln Loszewski, and Arya Wolfrum
The Culture & Community Picnic is next week on Thursday, October 1st from 5:30-7 pm at Jaycee Park. Please invite your friends, family, and community members to join us!
Does Your Child Speak More Than One Language?
Your child may be able to receive support through our Multilingual Learner (ML) Program!
Many of our ML students were born in the United States and speak more than one language at home. Our program helps students grow their English skills while feeling confident and successful in their classrooms.
What does ML support look like?
Daily ML Support
Students come to my classroom for 30 minutes each day during WIN (What I Need) time. WIN is a time when all students receive support based on their individual needs, so students do not miss regular classroom instruction.
During our lessons, I preview the English Language Arts content and vocabulary students will learn in their classroom. This allows students to learn and practice important language before they see it in their classroom. The goal is to help students better understand the lesson and feel more confident participating in class. Teachers, students, and families have shared positive feedback about the support and the difference it can make for students.
Newcomer Support. Students who are new to the United States and score between 1.0–1.9 on the WIDA screener may also receive additional newcomer support. These students receive an additional 30-minute lesson focused on building English skills such as vocabulary, grammar, and everyday language.
Would you like your child to be screened? If your child speaks multiple languages and you would like to find out if they may qualify for the ML Program, please reach out to me! I can help you make sure your information accurately reflects the languages your child speaks. Once the information is updated, I can complete the appropriate language screening process and send home information if your child qualifies or does not qualify for language services.
Questions? Want to learn more?
Please contact Ms. Kinsora
kinsorar@glcomets.net
Smiles On Wheels for BK / Kindergarten
If you are a parent of a BK or Kindergarten student and they have not yet had their dental assessment, we will have Smile on Wheels here November 17th!
Screening Date: 11-17-26
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA)
Smiles on Wheels will be here to provide the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments (KOHA) in partnership with the Health Department. Like hearing and vision screenings, this is now a state requirement for ALL kindergarten students.
This is a visual oral assessment ONLY. No cleanings or other services are done. If you do not want your child to participate, please call the office and send a written note with
your child stating you would like to opt out. A letter from a dental office must then be provided to the school as proof of meeting the requirement.
Delta Center PTO
P.E. News From Mrs. Watters
Delta Center PE is a GREAT Place to BE active!
Want to help make our physical learning more fun?! If you would like to help Mrs. Watters purchase items for her classroom, please follow this Amazon link.
Below, please find our gym schedule for the 2026-2027 school year! This will show which days to wear your gym shoes. Thank you!
Steam Room
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.
Undocumented Absence Letter - 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.
