615 Jones St., Grand Ledge, MI  48837  |  Phone: 517-925-5480  |  Fax: 517-925-5483
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NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 7

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

November 6, 2025

Wellness Wednesday
This week we kicked off "Wellness Wednesday" with our Holbrook staff. We invite students to also join in and wear comfy wellness clothes each Wednesday between now and winter break. On Wellness Wednesday, students may participate in social‑emotional learning conversations and focus on calming strategies designed to support their well‑being.

Parent Input Survey
We also value your perspective. Please take a few minutes to complete the parent input survey—your responses provide vital information for our collaboration and help guide our continued growth. Please feel free to complete a survey for each child within the district. 

Kat Farr, Principal

Mobile Food Pantry Events
There are a number of mobile food pantry events being held by the Greater Lansing Food Bank over the next several weeks.

What to expect at a mobile food pantry:
*Anyone in need of food can attend a GLFB mobile distribution.
*You do not need to provide identification or proof of residency to receive food.
*If you are unable to attend a distribution, someone else may pick up food on your behalf.
*Distributions may end sooner than published time if food runs out.
*Drivers and passengers are required to stay in vehicles at all times. Restrooms are not available.
*Food will be placed in your trunk or backseat.
*If you are feeling sick, please stay home and arrange for someone to pick up food for you.

Distribution Schedule for Eaton County
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
2:00 PM - Eaton County, Community Baptist Church,
7832 W Mt Hope Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Google Maps | Apple Maps

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
09:00 AM - Eaton County, Vermontville Food Bank,
110 S. Main St, Vermontville, MI 49096 Google Maps | Apple Maps

Saturday, November 8, 2025
09:00 AM - Eaton County, Mt Hope Church,
202 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 Google Maps | Apple Maps

Saturday, November 22, 2025
09:00 AM - Eaton County, Alumni Stadium Parking Lot,
805 Greyhound Drive, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Google Maps | Apple Maps

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
09:00 AM - Eaton County, Vermontville Food Bank,
110 S. Main St, Vermontville, MI 49096 Google Maps | Apple Maps

If you would like to search for location outside of Eaton County, visit their website: Greater Lansing Foodbank

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.
*To book a phone appointment with Mrs. Conner, visit Mrs. Conner’s booking page.

FALL BOOK FAIR!!
We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair during conference  week and check out hundreds of fun, engaging, affordable books for the whole family to enjoy.

Book Fair Family Shopping hours will be:
Monday, Nov. 10th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 13th, 5:00p -8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 14th, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Scholastic continues to offer ONLINE BOOK FAIR shopping too!  Beginning November 10th, you can log in to: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/holbrookelementary 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 10th - November 23rd.

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 at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/holbrookelementary

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!

The next PTO meeting of this school year, will be held, Thursday, November 6, 2025. All meetings are held in the Holbrook Library at 6pm. There is a virtual option to attend posted on the PTO Facebook page the day of the meeting. Any staff member, parent, guardian, caregiver or grandparent of a student at Holbrook is automatically a member of the PTO at no cost or obligation. Even if you do not have a lot of time to volunteer, there are many ways to help contribute to the PTO.

PTO meetings will be on the first Thursday each month, unless otherwise scheduled ... 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/12, 4/9, 5/7, 6/4.

Please like and follow the Holbrook Elementary PTO Facebook page for PTO updates and volunteer opportunities .

Please help us fuel and appreciate Holbrook staff during the Fall Conference! We are asking for donations of snacks, drinks, and utensils. Drop-off your donations to the main office November 3rd–10th.  Sign up:  Holbrook PTO: Fall Conferences

We’d love your input, Holbrook families! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on our PTO fundraising efforts — your feedback helps us plan events and initiatives that truly support our students, teachers, and community. Together, we make Holbrook stronger! 

Daily Choice » Soft Pretzel with Yogurt and String Cheese
Mon., Nov. 10 » Popcorn Chicken
Tue., Nov. 11 » Personal Cheese Pizza
Wed., Nov. 12 » Mac & Cheese with Breadstick
Thu., Nov. 13 » French Toast Sticks & Sausage
Fri., Nov. 14 » HALF DAY

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.

Join us in spreading the word of Unified throughout the Grand Ledge district!  All proceeds go to GL Unified Program.  Email Natalie Queen with any questions (queenn@glcomets.net). Orders due by Friday, November 14, 2025 by 5 p.m.  To place an order, please click here!

Christmas time is right around the corner and the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour committee is looking for our help! The Shopping Tour is an organization here in the GL area that helps provide clothes and a toy for needy children in grades K-4 at Christmas time. Each child is assigned a chaperone for an evening in December and the child and chaperone shop together for clothes for the student. After shopping they go to dinner at a local church and visit with Santa. The dinner food is donated by lots of local restaurants. The toys are donated by school families.

That is where they need our help! If your family would like to donate some toys please send the unwrapped toys to Holbrook on or before Tuesday, December 9. If you would like more information please call the school at 517-925-5480. Thank you!

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.

Update Contact Information
Do you need to update contact information (email, address, name, emergency contacts, etc. for you, your child, or people associated with your child? Please visit www.glcomets.net/ourschools/holbrook-elementary.

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 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.

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).

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.  If your student will be moving to a different school next year, be sure to select both their current school and the school they’ll be attending.  For example: If your child is currently in 4th grade at Holbrook and will attend Hayes next year, select Holbrook and Hayes on the application. This ensures you’ll be cleared to volunteer at both locations when needed. Applications are valid for one calendar year.