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

Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2025

Upcoming Dates

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!

I am happy to welcome our new Dean, Erin LaFerier! Please take a look at her introduction letter below.

Dear Delta Center Families,

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Dean of Students. This role holds special meaning for me as I am a former Delta Center student returning home to serve the community that shaped my own educational journey.

For the past decade, I taught in a multi-age 3rd/4th-grade classroom at Okemos Public Montessori at Central, where I learned the power of strong relationships and flexible, student-centered teaching. Most recently, I served as a K–5 Instructional Specialist at Olivet Community Schools, where I coached teachers and coordinated our district's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to ensure every child receives the academic and social-emotional support they need.

As I step into this role, I bring a philosophy centered on maintaining high academic standards while supporting each child's social and emotional growth. This means clear expectations with consistent follow-through, regular communication with families about both successes and concerns, and ensuring every student gets the support they need to thrive.

I look forward to meeting you at upcoming school events and working together to support your child's growth. Once I'm fully settled in, I will share my contact information with you. I believe in an open-door policy and fluid communication. Whether you have questions, concerns, or celebrations to share, I want to hear from you. I can't wait to be part of your child's Delta Center journey.

With gratitude and excitement,

Erin LaFerier

Dean of Students, Delta Center

Delta Center Fun Run:

Mark your calendars—our Fun Run, the school’s main fundraiser, is scheduled for Friday, October 10th! This event has been an incredible success over the past few years, thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our families and community.

Our fundraising goal is $25,000 again this year, and we are confident that, together, we can achieve it! Funds raised directly support our students and school programs, making a meaningful difference in their educational experience.

 Please sign up at FUN RUN.  Our school identifier number is 60131f5766840. More info coming home today. The flyer for our Fun Run is posted below. 

Halloween Fun at Delta Center:

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate with our students on Friday, October 31st! Your child’s teacher will share details about their classroom party, including the time and any need for volunteers. Please note that all volunteers must be approved through our volunteer system. The parade schedule will be sent home next week.

To help make our celebration safe and enjoyable for all, please keep these costume guidelines in mind:

      *Masks may be worn, but please avoid excessive makeup, as it requires time and assistance to apply.

      *Costumes that include violence, blood, gore, or indecency are not permitted (e.g., zombie-style costumes).

      *Costumes that celebrate patriotism or highlight “what I want to be when I grow up” are encouraged.

Be creative, original, and fun—remember, we are Delta Center Stars!

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

Teresa Dyer

Congratulations to our spectacular students of the month!

Juniper Smith, Sammy Homola, Landon Anderson, Sophia Malone, Owen Liford, Katrina Zeineh, Lylah Wittman, Asher Balderas, Mehtaab Singh, Alex Bohannon, Ryker Karkau, Kenna Ford, Milo Benda, Emily Rider, Lucy Farhat, Mirabella Strunk, Onaleia Arnold, Harper Jarvis, Raymon Steele, Colbie Trang, Emerson Hawker, Emmi Warriner, Emmanuel Bradley 

Here are amazon links to new items if families would rather donate that way. We will definitely need the wheel and axle kits (first link!)  Thank you! 

Amazon donations

Amazon donations #2

Amazon #3

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.

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.