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, October 3rd, 2024
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 9 Popcorn Day
Oct. 9 PTO Meeting
Oct. 11 FUN RUN
Nov. 1 No Students - Teacher PD
Nov. 13 PTO Meeting
Nov. 15 Half Day - Release at 12:10 pm
Nov. 19 Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nov. 21 Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nov. 27 - 29 No Students - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2 No Students - Teacher PD
Dec. 3 Conferences - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 No Students - Winter Break
Jan. 6 No students - Teacher PD
Jan. 15 PTO Meeting
Jan. 20 No students - MLK Day
Feb. 12 PTO Meeting
Feb. 14 No students - Teacher PD
Feb. 17 No students - Presidents' Day
March 5 PTO Meeting
March 7 Half Day - Release at 12:10
March 11 Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
March 13 Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
March 18 Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
March 21 - 28 No students - Spring Break
March 31 No Students - Teacher PD
April 9 PTO Meeting
May 14 PTO Meeting
May 23 No Students - Teacher PD
May 26 No Students - Memorial Day
June 6 Last Day - Release at 12:10 pm
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!
From Our Principal
This week, we began our fall data analysis meetings with our Kindergarten and third-grade teams. During these sessions, we closely examined students' fall NWEA, Acadience, and IXL data. Together with our teachers and specialized staff, we focused on enhancing Tier 1 instruction by implementing intentional, research-based strategies to address gaps in math and reading based on students' specific needs. Additionally, each teacher uses a workshop-style approach, which allows for targeted, skill-level work aimed at boosting student achievement. Next week, we will continue this work with our first, second, and fourth-grade teams, applying the same data-driven approach to support student growth and achievement.
Our fun run is scheduled for next Friday, October 11, 2024. For more information, please click this link.
Halloween is just around the corner! Our Halloween festivities will take place on Thursday, October 31st. Your child's teacher will provide details about their class party, including the time and any need for volunteers. Please remember that volunteers must be approved through our volunteer system. We’ll share the parade schedule next week.
To ensure a fun and safe celebration for all, please follow these costume guidelines:
*Masks may be worn, but please avoid excessive makeup due to the time and assistance it requires.
*Costumes promoting violence, blood, gore, or indecency are not permitted (e.g., zombie-like costumes).
*Costumes celebrating patriotism and what children want to be when they grow up are encouraged.
*Be original, creative, and/or funny—remember, we are Delta Center Stars!
We welcome volunteers! Please complete the volunteer application here if you’re interested in helping during the school day or chaperoning field trips.
We look forward to a fun and festive Halloween!
Our next PTO Meeting will be Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. in our Media Center.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Teresa Dyer
PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!
This is our big fundraiser of the year! It is a fun running / walking event that promotes healthy habits, while also raising needed funds for our yearly PTO activities, supporting our students by enhancing curriculum, supplies and educational experiences. Please help us reach our goal by sharing your student's webpage with friends and family via social media or email. We truly appreciate your support!
Follow these 3 Simple Steps to get to goal fast!
1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student
webpage with a PICTURE at Getmovinfundhub
School Identifier: 60131f5766840
2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
a. Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages
b. Post Facebook or Twitter
c. Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours
Thank you for your support!
Additional Office News
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.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is located near the gym. If your student is missing something, please have them check the lost and found. Labeling clothing/items will also help us to return things to students. Thank you!
Delta Center PTO
Our PTO provides support for teachers, academic materials for students, and fun activities for students and families. We are in need of volunteers to continue to run!
Please see below our meeting schedule for this school year and a list of our members. We would love to have you join us. We have free childcare during the meetings!
October 2024 Counseling Corner News
Happy Autumn! I am happy to announce that small groups will be starting this month. If you’d like to sign your student up for any of the groups below, please email me by Friday, October 11th at stevensm@glcomets.net.
Coping Skills Small Group- learning calming strategies to help with big feelings
Resiliency Skills Group- managing stressors and learning peaceful problem-solving steps
Worry Warriors Group- managing feelings of worry and separation
Social Skills Group- learning listening skills, following directions, etc.
Also, this October and November I will be heading into classrooms teaching a social emotional lesson focused on being a respectful learner. Please reach out if you have any questions, need assistance, and/ or if you’d like to sign your student up for a small group.
Thank you.
Have a great month!
Mindi
What is a makerspace ? It is a place where students can build, create, innovate, and explore with tools and STEM based activities. The goal is to be able to provide this learning experience to ALL of our students.Any questions please reach out to Brooke Ward.
We are looking for parent volunteers to help run
makerspace on Monday’s during lunch recess!
Physical Education News
If you would like to help with P.E. equipment, please use this link
We apprecitate your generosity!
Mrs. Watters
Delta Center PE Teacher
Delta Center has a 3rd Grade Brownie Troop that is meeting here once a month in our library. Please come to the first meeting if you have a 3rd grader who may be interested. The meetings scheduled are Ocotber 1st, November 12th and December 17th. Thank you!
District & Community News
- Oct. is National Bullying Prevention Month
- Oct. is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
- Oct. is National Principals Month
- Oct. is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Oct. is National ADHD Awareness Month
- Oct. is Crime Prevention Month
- Oct. is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Oct. 2-4 » Rosh Hashanah
- Oct. 2 » Nat'l Custodial Workers Recognition Day
- Oct. 3-12 » Navaratri
- Oct. 7 » Child Health Day
- Oct. 11-12 » Yom Kippur
- Oct. 11 » International Day of the Girl
- Oct. 6-12 » Fire Prevention Week
- Oct. 6-12 » National Metric Week
- Oct. 14-18 » National School Lunch Week
- Oct. 14 » Indigenous People's Day
- Oct. 14 » Columbus Day
- Oct. 16 » Boss’s Day
- Oct. 16 » World Food Day
- Oct. 19 » Sweetest Day
- Oct. 20-26 » America’s Safe Schools Week
- Oct. 21-25 » National School Bus Safety Week
- Oct. 23-25 » Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
- Oct. 23-31 » Red Ribbon Week
- Oct. 26 » Make a Difference Day
- Oct. 27 » World Occupational Therapy Day
- Oct. 31 » Halloween
- Nov. 1 » All Saints’ Day
Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any additional Recognitions & Acknowledgments you think we should include on this list or upcoming lists – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net.
The Fledge
Community Resources
NEW Community Giving Program Coordinated by Grand Ledge Chamber
Seven Grand Ledge charities, programs, and nonprofits have come together to form a "one stop shop" resource for neighbors to use. Once a form for the program is filled out, all nonprofits receive the information and provide the help they can. Watch the FOX47NEWS story about the new Community Giving Program.