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 4pm.

Supply Lists for 2024-25 have been updated on the Holbrook webpage.

May 24, 2024

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this holiday and extend my warmest wishes to each of you.

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave women and men who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It's a day to pay tribute to their courage, valor, and selflessness, as well as to express our deepest gratitude for their sacrifice.

While Memorial Day often marks the unofficial start of summer with barbecues and gatherings, let us not forget the true meaning behind this holiday. As we enjoy our time with family and friends, let's also take a moment to pause and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the price that has been paid to secure them.

I encourage each of you to find your own way to honor the memory of those who have given their lives for our nation. Whether it's visiting a local memorial, participating in a community event, or simply taking a moment of silence, let's come together to honor their legacy and ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

On behalf of all Holbrook staff, I wish you all a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. May we always remember and honor the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our country.

Dr. Bill Albrecht, Principal

Growth Mindset Activities To Try At Home
Growth mindset is the belief that abilities can improve over time. It is the opposite of a fixed mindset which is the belief that abilities are set and won’t ever improve, even with effort. You can help your child move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset with the help of these fun activities created by Understood.org. These activities can help your child move from thinking “I’m done” and “I can’t” to “What’s next” and “I can”.

Try Saying Something Else Worksheet

15 Growth Mindset Questions

Why I Can Do This Worksheet

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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.

Students have had their final library checkout for this school year.  ALL library books are due back to the library by Friday, May 31st.

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).

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.