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 Sept. 12th, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Sept. 24          Picture Day 

Oct. 1               Student Count Day 

Oct. 3              No students - Staff Professional Development

Nov. 7             No students - Staff Professional Development

Nov. 11            Conferences 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov. 13           Conferences 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nov. 14           Conferences - Virtual 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Nov. 26 - 28     No students - Thanksgiving Break 

Dec. 1             No students - Staff Professional Development

Dec. 22 - Jan 2   No Students - Winter Break       

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!

This week, the students started working through NWEA and DIBELS 8 testing in reading and math.  As mentioned earlier, we use this information to inform and guide our instructional practices for your child.  Encourage them to do their best and forget the rest! 

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of September 11th. Like many people, I remember vividly where I was when I heard of the terrorist attacks.  It will be etched in my memory for the rest of my life.  Let us remember and honor the lives lost, and how in that time of devastation, our country came together in unity through courage and resilience.

Congratulations Lori Van Hoesen! The Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) was pleased to recognize Lori Van Hoesen, one of our very own Reading Teachers, as the recipient of the 2025-2026 Elementary English Teacher of the Year Award. This achievement is outstanding, and we are grateful to have Mrs. Van Hoesen on our Delta Center team!

Safety Reminder: Parking Lot Expectations: I want to address a few unsafe and avoidable behaviors that have occurred in our parking lot over the past few days. We are fortunate to have an access road and procedures in place that, when followed with patience, allow for a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up experience. A few parents have become upset in line and reacted by speeding off or using inappropriate language. I am grateful no one was injured and sincerely apologize if your child witnessed any of these events.

I ask that all parents model safe and respectful behavior to create a positive experience for our students. The drop-off experience can set the tone for the day, and we want to ensure it begins safely and encouragingly. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

Tonight is our homecoming parade! The parade will start at 5:30 pm in downtown Grand Ledge. The football game against East Lansing will follow at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there! 

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

Teresa Dyer

Culture & Community Picnic – You’re Invited! 

Join us for an evening of food, fun, and family at the Culture & Community Picnic! Bring a dish from your culture, pack a blanket, and enjoy games, laughter, and great company.

 Thursday, September 18
 5:00–7:00 PM
 Delta Center Playground – 305 S Canal Rd, Lansing, MI

Let’s celebrate community together – we can’t wait to see you there!

Food Service News

GLPS will offer free meals to students at least through September 30, 2025, as part of the Michigan School Meals program, which was funded through the last state budget.  GLPS will have a better idea about the future of the Michigan School Meals program and whether free meals will be provided to students once the state government agrees on a new budget (for the state fiscal year 2026).  GLPS will communicate more about school meals as we learn more.

In the meantime, you can DO YOUR PART, CHECK THE CHART – your family might qualify for education and meal benefits.  The Education & Meals Benefit Application helps our schools get state and federal funding for education programs.  This application must be completed annually in order to qualify for the education and meal benefits that help both your family and the school district.  The Application for the Michigan School Meals Program collects information needed to ensure the school receives state and federal funding for education programs. Without this information, Grand Ledge Public Schools could lose critical state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.

What else might my student or household be eligible for? By filling out the School Meals Application, your child may qualify for other programs such as:

Summer EBT money

School sports fees waived

Programs that provide food support

Programs that assist with school fees

Potential household support for cable and internet

Paper applications are also available in all school offices or by calling the food service office at (517) 925-5733.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Darrin Gyurich at 517-925-5733.

Please note: BREAKFAST IS ONLY SERVED UNTIL 8:55. If your student arrives after 8:55, they will not be able to have breakfast.

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.

2025 - 2026 Device Agreement 

We have the technology device agreement below for this school year. Please use this link if you need more info for our technology department. Thank you!

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.

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.