305 S. Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917 | Office 517-925-5540 | Fax 517-925-5579 | Attendance 517-925-5581 | glcomets.net
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 16 FUN RUN
Oct. 21 PICTURE RETAKE DAY - Last one!
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
Breakfast is served from 8:40 - 8:50 am only
School ends at 3:55 pm - Pick up by 4:00pm
From Our Principal
Conferences
If you have not already done so, please sign up for ONE conference for your child. Please use this link to select your conference choice. You will then receive an email to complete scheduling your conference. The conference dates are Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Delta Center. On Friday, November 13th, conferences will be from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm virtually.
FUN RUN
Our current Fun Run stats are as follows:
Goal: $25,000 (100%)
Raised: $18,735 (74%)
1st Place: Team Bofysil at $1,915
2nd Place: Team Justice at $1,755
3rd Place: Team Seal at $1,510
4th Place: Team Ferry at $1,370
5th Place: Team Arnott at $1,070
Classroom with the most students registered: Team Riekse
Donations are still accepted until next Friday, October 23rd! Thank you!!
Halloween Parade
We are looking forward to our fall parade on Friday, October 30, from 3:15–3:45 PM! The parade will take place outdoors at the playground at Delta Center Elementary.
Where to Go
Families attending the parade can follow the sidewalk past the office and enter through the gate by the kindergarten playground.
Student Pick Up / End-of-Day Dismissal
This year, the parade will end at regular dismissal, so students will not be checked out early through the office to leave with parents.
If you plan to take your child home with you after the parade, please contact the office by 12:00 PM on October 30. This will allow us to notify the classroom teacher that your child should go to carline with their class rather than follow their usual dismissal arrangement.
After the parade, you may head directly to carline pickup without stopping in the office, and wait for your child's class to arrive. Please touch base with an adult when your child arrives so we know they are leaving with you.
Dismissal will be busier than usual, and our students will likely be buzzing with excitement! Please come ready to be flexible, have fun, and show one another grace as we work together to make the afternoon a positive experience for everyone.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Jill Mangrum
Check out our new AAC Board at DC Playground!
We are thrilled to announce the installation of our new Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) board on the Delta Center school playground! This project was made possible thanks to generous funding donated by our very own Delta Center Teacher PTO. This interactive communication board features pictures, symbols, and words designed to help students who are non-verbal, non-speaking, or developing speech skills express their thoughts, needs, and feelings during recess. By bringing accessible communication tools directly to the play area, the board ensures every student can easily invite friends to play, choose activities, and participate fully. This new addition offers a wonderful opportunity for all our students to learn alternative ways to connect with one another, fostering empathy, friendship, and a more inclusive school community. Next time you drop by, take a peek at the board and encourage your child to explore how it works!
FUN RUN! Please sign up today :) Donations accepted through October 23rd
Please us the link below to sign up your trunk at Delta Center for TRUNK OR TREAT!!!!! Thank you for your support :)
Red Robin & Delta Center ������
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
Please call our attendance line to leave a message if your student will be absent from school. This is available 24 hours a day.
517-925-5581
Please call before 9:30 am if your student will be late and will need to order a lunch.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Birthdays for Students
Due to food allergies and special dietary needs throughout our school we do not allow edible birthday treats. If you would like to send something in for you child to share with the class on their birthday, please send in things such as bookmarks, erasers, etc.
When we have classroom holiday parties, please approve snacks with your child's teacher.
Thank you!!
