615 Jones St., Grand Ledge, MI  48837  |  Phone: 517-925-5480  |  Fax: 517-925-5483  |  Holbrook Website  | COVID Reporting

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

May 2, 2025

Teacher Appreciation:
Next week, we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the incredible work and dedication our teachers put into ensuring the success of each student at Holbrook. Every day, our educators go above and beyond, fostering a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. Their passion, commitment, and unwavering support make a significant difference in the lives of our students. Let's take this time to show our appreciation and recognition for their hard work, as together we celebrate the amazing impact they have on our students’ education. Thank you for joining us in honoring our exceptional team of teachers here at Holbrook! 

Volunteering: 
We have many exciting field trips and volunteer opportunities coming up over the next few weeks! A few reminders: all volunteers must have an up-to-date volunteer form and background check on file, and please remember to sign in and out when you arrive. If you plan to take your student with you prior to the end of the school day, they must be signed out in the office. Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We appreciate all of our Holbrook volunteers! Please visit District Volunteer Application to complete the process.

Warm regards,

Kat Farr, Principal

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month begins May 1st! Taking care of our mental health is important – for kids and adults! Here’s some information about mental health and how you can support your child.

What is mental health? 
It is how well we are able to handle the demands and challenges of life, our relationships with others, and our view of ourselves.

How can kids improve their mental health?
*Spend time outside
*Spend time with loved ones
*Exercise
*Do an activity they enjoy
*Do something to help someone
*Get enough sleep
*Try something new
*Limit time spent on technology

How can parents help support their child’s mental health?
*Listen to your child - to the big and small things
*Do something together that your child enjoys
*Set and enforce boundaries around technology
*Give your child meaningful praise
*Don’t be afraid to seek professional help for your child

Here is a self-care tracker that you can use along with your child to help celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month:

Self-Care Tracker

Daily Choice » Blueberry Muffin with Yogurt, String Cheese & Goldfish
Mon., May 5 » Chicken Tenders
Tue., May 6 » French Bread Pizza
Wed., May 7 » French Toast Sticks & Sausage
Thu., May 8 » Beef & Cheese Soft Taco
Fri., May 9 » Mini Corn Dogs

Students who bring lunch from home may purchase milk for $0.50 if they choose.

Please note that students do not have access to a microwave for lunch.

Upcoming library dates/information:
**Final library checkouts for the school year will be the week of May 12th.
**ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE back to the library by THURSDAY, MAY 22nd!
**May 27-30 we will be hosting a BOGO Scholastic Book Fair.  EVERYTHING at this book fair will be Buy One, Get One Free!!

Attendance Reporting
There are several ways to report an absence at Holbrook. When using any of the options below please include the following information; Child's full name, teacher and the reason for their absences. We keep track of all illness for the Barry-Eaton Health Department.  If your child is going to be tardy please let us know what their choice for lunch is before 9:15 am. Thank you!
1. The fastest way is using the online portal at ps.glcomets.net. Once you have logged in, select “Attendance Monitor” from the left navigation menu. Then, click “Report New Attendance.” After you have entered the date, reason, and explanation, click Submit. Please note: online attendance reporting is not available in the app; it is only available on the website.
2. Email hirschmana@glcomets.net or edgettt@glcomets.net.
3. Call the main office at 517-925-5480. Feel free to call anytime day or night and if you need to leave a voicemail message, please include your student's full name, teacher and the reason for the absence.

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 11th, for your student to receive the first bag on September 19th.

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).

Need Hats or Gloves?
Please call the office (517-925-5480) and let us know.  We have a supply of donated items that we'd love to get to your child if needed.

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.

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 one proof 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 hirschmana@glcomets.net or edgettt@glcomets.net.  If you have questions please contact our office at 517-925-5480.