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
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Conner
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”.
Thu., May 30 » Confetti Pancakes & Chicken Sausage
Fri., May 31 » Beef Hotdot
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 Dates
May 24 » K-M Field Trip to GL Library
May 27 » Memorial Day - NO School
May 30 » Browning/Gregory Q&U Wedding
May 31 » 1st Grade Field Trip - Boulder Ridge
Jun 3 » 4th Grade to Hayes
Jun 3 » K-C Field Trip to Corner Cone
Jun 3 » K-G Field Trip to GL Library & Lickity Split
Jun 4 » 4th Grade Field Trip - Grant Woods Park
Jun 4 » PTO Meeting (Library)
Jun 6 » 4th Grade Celebration
Jun 6 » K-K & K-M Field Trip to Jaycee Park & Lickity Split
Jun 7 » Field Day
Jun 11 » BK/K Field Trip to Royal Scot Bowling & Delta Mills Park
Jun 11 » 2nd Grade Field Trip - Corner Cone/Jaycee Park
Jun 11 » K/BK Celebrations (HS)
Jun 13 » All-School Picnic
Jun 14 » Half Day (last day of school)
Upcoming 2024-25 Dates
Aug 22 » Open House (1st - 4th grades) 5:30-7 pm at Holbrook
Aug 26 » Open House (Kindergarten) 5-6:30 pm at Holbrook
Aug 27 » First Day of School - Full Day
Aug 30-Sep 2 » No Students - Labor Day Weekend
PTO Postings
The Holbrook PTO would like to thank everyone for a successful Family Fun Night! If you have any pictures from our evening, please be sure to submit them to our Holbrook Elementary PTO page.
The 2024-25 Holbrook PTO board ... all positions ran unopposed and thus were elected into respective roles. Alysia Mitchell-Wallace - President; Kylie Bannister - Vice President; Josh Donnoe - Treasurer; Drew Merrill - Secretary; Kim Abed - Activities Coordinator; Kali Stevens - Public Relations Coordinator
Please like and follow the HOLBROOK ELEMENTARY PTO page on Facebook for PTO updates and volunteer opportunities.
Important Information from the Office
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.
District & Community News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month
May is NF (Neurofibromatosis) Awareness Month
May is Preservation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month
May 27 » Memorial Day
Jun. is LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Jun. is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Jun. is Great Outdoors Month
Jun. 5 » World Environment Day
Jun. 9-13 » National History Day Contest
Jun. 9 » Race Unity Day
Jun. 11-13 » Shavuot (Festival of Weeks)
Jun. 12 » Loving Day
Jun. 13 » Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day
Jun. 14 » Flag Day
Jun. 16 » Father’s Day
Jun. 16 » Holy Day of Arafah
Jun. 17 » Eid al-Adha
Jun. 19 » Juneteenth
Jun. 20 » First Day of Summer
Jun. 21 » Litha
Jun. 25 » Eid al-Ghadeer
Jun. 28 - Jul. 4 » Fireworks Safety Week
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.