Summer Learning
page updated May 23, 2023
Summer Learning 2023
Welcome to the GLPS Summer Learning Program! We are excited to be able to offer our outstanding program to our families again this year. This document outlines the details of the program. Our focus, as it was last year, is to provide a fun, engaging learning experience for students!
Locations
K-6 Programming - Holbrook Elementary School; rooms TBA
9-12 Programming - Grand Ledge High School; teachers will use their own classrooms
Please note that because of low interest and changes in funding sources, there will not be 7th or 8th grade programming this summer.
Dates, Times, & Themes
July 5, 6, 7*
July 10, 11, 12, 13
July 17, 18, 19, 20
July 24, 25, 26, 27
July 31, August 1, 2, 3
*This week runs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, instead of the normal Monday-Thursday pattern of the rest of the weeks due to the 4th of July holiday.
All sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BK-6 students can sign up for one week at a time.
High school students will sign up for two-week blocks, based on the classes they need for credit. High school counselors and administrators will communicate with families directly.
The themes for each week, by grade level, can be found here:
Eligible Students
The GLPS summer learning program is open to all students enrolled at Grand Ledge Public Schools. It is not available for students from other schools or districts. Students will sign up based on the grade level in which they are currently enrolled, NOT next year’s grade level.
Based on space and staffing, students will be placed on a first come, first served basis. If the section is full for a week that a family requests, the student may be placed on a waiting list. All placements will be finalized and communicated to families on or before June 9th. Along with your confirmation, you will receive additional information about classrooms, field trips, drop off/pick up procedures, and other logistics. Incoming kindergarten students are not eligible unless they are current GLPS begindergarten (BK) students.
Sign Up Information
To sign up for Summer Learning, please follow these directions:
K-6 » Families need to log into the parent portal in PowerSchool. Directions for accessing the Parent Portal, including information about signing up for an account, can be found here. We also encourage you to reach out to your child’s school for assistance if needed. Once logged in, you will click on the Form tab on the bottom left of your screen (see sample student screenshot below). If you are using the mobile Power School app, please note that you will have to log out of the app and log back in to see the form. We will be using Power School for our scheduling and record keeping this year again, which will allow us to have access to student information like IEP/504 needs, allergies, contact information, etc.
THIS FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 26TH THROUGH MAY 19TH , AND STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED THROUGH THE FORM TO RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION.
9-12 » Since 9-12 courses are for credit recovery, students need to work with their counselors to build a schedule for the summer. Please reach out to your student’s counselor with specific questions.
Special Education Services
All students with IEP’s, 504’s, or other plans are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have special education staff available to support them in their classes.
Meals
We are not serving a snack this year because the dollars used for this in the past are no longer available. You can choose to have your students bring in a peanut/tree nut free snack each day.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided to all students within district boundaries who sign up for Summer Learning on or before May 19th. The Transportation Department will not process adds or changes to routes after the 19th. Families will be notified of their transportation routes and times after June 9th and prior to the first week of the program. Notifications will be sent via School Messenger, postcards will not be mailed.
Cost
The program remains free for families.
Questions
If you have questions or concerns during the enrollment window, please contact:
Tricia Brentar, Program Administrator - brentart@glcomets.net
Steve Gabriel, Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services - gabriels@glcomets.net
Themes for Each Week
Students will attend Summer Learning based on the grade level they just finished.
page updated April 27, 2023
Summer Learning 2023
Welcome to the GLPS Summer Learning Program! We are excited to be able to offer our outstanding program to our families again this year. This document outlines the details of the program. Our focus, as it was last year, is to provide a fun, engaging learning experience for students!
Locations
K-6 Programming - Holbrook Elementary School; rooms TBA
9-12 Programming - Grand Ledge High School; teachers will use their own classrooms
Please note that because of low interest and changes in funding sources, there will not be 7th or 8th grade programming this summer.
Dates, Times, & Themes
July 5, 6, 7*
July 10, 11, 12, 13
July 17, 18, 19, 20
July 24, 25, 26, 27
July 31, August 1, 2, 3
*This week runs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, instead of the normal Monday-Thursday pattern of the rest of the weeks due to the 4th of July holiday.
All sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BK-6 students can sign up for one week at a time.
High school students will sign up for two-week blocks, based on the classes they need for credit. High school counselors and administrators will communicate with families directly.
The themes for each week, by grade level, can be found here:
Eligible Students
The GLPS summer learning program is open to all students enrolled at Grand Ledge Public Schools. It is not available for students from other schools or districts. Students will sign up based on the grade level in which they are currently enrolled, NOT next year’s grade level.
Based on space and staffing, students will be placed on a first come, first served basis. If the section is full for a week that a family requests, the student may be placed on a waiting list. All placements will be finalized and communicated to families on or before June 9th. Along with your confirmation, you will receive additional information about classrooms, field trips, drop off/pick up procedures, and other logistics. Incoming kindergarten students are not eligible unless they are current GLPS begindergarten (BK) students.
Sign Up Information
To sign up for Summer Learning, please follow these directions:
K-6 » Families need to log into the parent portal in PowerSchool. Directions for accessing the Parent Portal, including information about signing up for an account, can be found here. We also encourage you to reach out to your child’s school for assistance if needed. Once logged in, you will click on the Form tab on the bottom left of your screen (see sample student screenshot below). If you are using the mobile Power School app, please note that you will have to log out of the app and log back in to see the form. We will be using Power School for our scheduling and record keeping this year again, which will allow us to have access to student information like IEP/504 needs, allergies, contact information, etc.
THIS FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 26TH THROUGH MAY 19TH , AND STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED THROUGH THE FORM TO RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION. ENROLLMENT AFTER MAY 20TH WILL FOLLOW A DIFFERENT PROCEDURE, WHICH WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO FAMILIES AT THAT TIME.
9-12 » Since 9-12 courses are for credit recovery, students need to work with their counselors to build a schedule for the summer. Please reach out to your student’s counselor with specific questions.
Special Education Services
All students with IEP’s, 504’s, or other plans are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have special education staff available to support them in their classes.
Meals
We are not serving a snack this year because the dollars used for this in the past are no longer available. You can choose to have your students bring in a peanut/tree nut free snack each day.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided to all students within district boundaries who sign up for Summer Learning on or before May 19th. The Transportation Department will not process adds or changes to routes after the 19th. Families will be notified of their transportation routes and times after June 9th and prior to the first week of the program. Notifications will be sent via School Messenger, postcards will not be mailed.
Cost
The program remains free for families.
Questions
If you have questions or concerns during the enrollment window, please contact:
Tricia Brentar, Program Administrator - brentart@glcomets.net
Steve Gabriel, Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services - gabriels@glcomets.net
