615 Jones St., Grand Ledge, MI  48837  |  Phone: 517-925-5480  |  Fax: 517-925-5523  | COVID Line: 517-925-5725

School hours are 9am-3:55pm.  Please do not drop students off before 8:40am.  Students must be picked up by 4:05pm.

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October 27, 2023

Congratulations, Holbrook!

Mrs. Gregory, one of our wonderful Kindergarten teachers, was honored by Grubaugh Orthodontics as a One Class at a Time award recipient. Mrs. Gregory has been awarded $1,000 for her students and classroom.

Mrs. Conner, our wonderful School Counselor, was honored by the Grand Ledge Education Foundation and awarded a teacher grant of $1,000 which will be used to purchase a bullying prevention program. These funds will have an immediate impact on improving the learning community at Holbrook Elementary!

With Halloween next week, please see the information in the orange Holbrook Halloween note below.

Have a great weekend!

Dr. Bill Albrecht, Principal

FALL BOOK FAIR!!

We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair during conferences and check out hundreds of fun, engaging, affordable books for the whole family to enjoy.

Book Fair Family Shopping hours will be:
Monday, Nov. 6th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 7th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, Nov 8th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 9th, 5:00p  - 8:00pm

Scholastic continues to offer ONLINE BOOK FAIR shopping too!  Beginning November 6th, you can log in to:  Scholastic Book Fair to preview the Fair and shop online from the comfort of your own home!  Purchase your holiday gifts ahead of the rush, or even after the Fair has closed at school.  Purchases will be shipped to the school for you to pick up.  The online book fair will be available from November 6th - November 19th.

This year we are offering the option for an eWallet for students to use to make book fair purchases. 

Families can set up an eWallet here.  Please note:  any eWallet funds NOT used during the book fair will NOT be refunded, but will be turned into a gift card that can be used online with Scholastic or to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair.

Plan to come and enjoy the Book Fair and get a great start on holiday shopping while helping our library grow with the profits we receive from the Fair.  

Thank you for your support for our school!

LCC STEAM Fest - Register here!
Date: Saturday, November 11 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: LCC Downtown Campus, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48917

Ready for a free day of fun? Attend the LCC STEAM Fest! Kids in grades K-6 and their families and friends are invited to LCC’s Downtown Campus to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics-themed events as STEAM Fest takes over the LCC Arts and Sciences building!

LCC faculty will teach several STEAM topics and host Preuss Pets, CADL, and other community partners to join in the fun! Participants will receive a goodie bag, event passport and map.

Explore the Arts and Sciences Building floor by floor to participate in 50+ activities like:  slime-making, live animal encounters, planetarium shows, cardboard engineering, M&M math, sculpture-making, and much more!

COSTUME DONATIONS
As we are approaching Halloween, we are looking for children’s costume donations. If you have some old children’s costumes in good condition that you would like to donate, please drop them off in Holbrook’s main office.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
To set up a phone appointment with Mrs. Conner visit youcanbook.me to schedule.
To access local resources visit the Tri-County Community Health Guide.
To access social-emotional learning resources for home, visit Holbrook’s school counseling website.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL
The Grand Ledge United Methodist Church is providing a free meal the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Rides are available for families as needed.  Location:   Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church, 411 Harrison Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.  Call June for more information at 517.627.3256.  If you family would need a ride to the event please email: sara.holding86@gmail.com

With the rapid rate of change occurring in our society, there are many implications for change in our schools as well. If a question or concern arises, please seek an answer or solution by contacting the teacher first and then the building principal or designee. If the question or concern is not satisfactorily resolved at the building level, the concerned person may appeal to the next highest level of authority.

Please use the following step process to address any concerns that may arise: 
Step 1 - Contact the teacher or staff member most closely associated with the issue.
Step 2 - If unresolved, contact the principal or supervisor. 
Step 3 - If unresolved, contact the Superintendent’s Office (517-925-5401). 
Step 4 - If unresolved, contact the Board of Education. 

If you have a general matter concern, or you are unsure whom to contact, please contact the Superintendent’s office at 517-925-5401 to be directed to the appropriate personnel. 

Academic Services (517-925-5403): for concerns associated with classroom instruction, report cards, and district curriculum. 
Human Resources (517-925-5406): for concerns associated with staff/personnel.
Operations (517-925-5430): for concerns associated with facilities, grounds or transportation. 
Student Services (517-925-5410): for concerns associated with Special Education.

Mrs. Gregory was honored by Grubaugh Orthodontics as a One Class at a Time award recipient. Congratulations!!

The lost and found is bursting at the seams ... three deep on each hook.  Feel free to stop by the school anytime between 7:30 am - 4 pm.  The lost and found is located in the vestibule between the gym and playground and can also be accessed in the evenings when the building is open to gym schedules. 

Student Drop Off/Pick Up
When dropping off your child in the drop off line, please make sure your student is able to exit the vehicle themselves with their belongings, otherwise please park and walk them to the crosswalk.

Late Arrivals
If your student is going to be late and needs school lunch, you must call the office by 9:15am to order lunch for them.

Medication Drop Off
If your student will require medication during the school day, you will need to provide the proper paperwork.  All medications must be turned into the office by an adult.  This includes over the counter medications, any ointments, and cough drops.  Medical paperwork can be found on the district website under Parent Resources Medical Paperwork

Blessings in a Backpack
If your student needs additional food at home, the Grand Ledge Blessings in a Backpack program is here. For over a decade, this program has provided bags of food for weekend meals at no cost to hundreds of students in the Grand Ledge area. For students attending school in-person, a bag of nourishing, kid-friendly food will be placed discretely in their backpack or locker at the end of each week during the school year (except during school breaks). Examples of some of the food items distributed are: macaroni and cheese, canned vegetables, soup, oatmeal, granola bars, fruit cups, and beef ravioli. If you would like your student to participate in the program, please fill out the permission form that went home or request one from the office. Return the form to the school office by Wednesday, September 13th, for your student to receive the first bag on September 21st.

Lost and Found
The lost and found is located near the gym in playground vestibule. 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.

Need Shoes or Boots?
The Old Newsboys Association of Greater Lansing is a nonprofit charitable organization whose sole purpose is to provide footwear to needy school children. This includes well fitting school shoes, warm boots and socks. For, assistance and to obtain a request for footwear form, please contact our office (hirschmana@glcomets.net).

End of the Day Changes
If you need to change end of the day plans for your student, please contact the office prior to 3pm so proper notes can be delivered to classrooms. Thank you so much!!

Illness Reminders
We ask that your child be 24 hours free of fever (without fever reducing medications), vomiting or diarrhea before you send them back to school after they have been out sick.  We appreciate your cooperation with this!

Covid Reporting
To report a positive Covid case, please complete the Covid Reporting Form.

Change of Clothes
Please send in a change of clothing with your student to be left in their locker. Students have spills during lunch or get muddy/wet on the playground. The office supply of clothing is very limited and students are often more comfortable in their own clothing.

Student Birthday Treat Policy
Student birthday treat policy will be up to each individual classroom teacher. Communicate clearly and often with your student’s families regarding your specific policy so they know your expectations. Keep in mind that not all students celebrate birthdays, and not all birthdays are positive for students. Also be sure to be mindful of allergies. Food must be store bought & prepackaged. Encourage healthy snacks at all times.

Raptor Visitor Management System Starting
Grand Ledge Public Schools will continue using the Raptor Visitor Management System to enhance the safety of our school buildings. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen school visitors, providing a safer environment for our students and staff.  School visitors will be screened during the school day before being allowed to leave the main office and enter the school building. School visitors will be asked to present a valid, government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license), and it will be scanned or manually entered into the Raptor system. Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of the visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary to drop off an item in the main office or to pick up paperwork from there.

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.