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

June 5, 2026

Dear Holbrook Families,

As we conclude a fantastic year at Holbrook Elementary, I want to take a moment to express how truly proud I am of each student. This year has been filled with remarkable achievements, growth, and wonderful memories. It has been a joy to watch our students learn and flourish, and I appreciate all the hard work and support you've provided during this journey.

As we head into summer, I encourage you to remind your children to take time to relax, play and read. Summer is a great opportunity to explore new books or revisit favorites, keeping their minds engaged and eager for learning. We will miss our students greatly and are excitedly looking forward to their return in August. Please watch the PTO Facebook page for Holbrook Playground Playdates and share this information with any incoming Holbrook Kindergarteners you may know. To our 4th graders and all those transitioning to new schools, we wish you nothing but the best in your upcoming adventures! 

Warm, sunny wishes,  

Kat Farr, Principal

Camp Infinity: Summer Technology Camp for Girls
Looking for a fun and engaging summer learning opportunity? Camp Infinity is a week-long technology camp designed to introduce girls to computer science, coding, and technology through hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

Open to girls entering 4th–9th grade in Fall 2026, Camp Infinity provides an exciting environment where students can explore programming, robotics, app development, and technology careers while building confidence and making new friends.

Camp Dates: July 13–17, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday)
Location: 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Cost: $125 per camper (Scholarships Available)

Registration Link 

What Will Campers Learn?
Grades 4–6
*Program Dash robots using block-based coding
*Create animations and simple games with Scratch programming

Camp Infinity is sponsored by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation and is led by expert instructors who help students discover the exciting possibilities of technology through engaging, real-world applications.

For more information or to register, visit the Camp Infinity website or contact Camp Infinity at nicola.white@mcwt.org or (248) 218-2578 ext. 1104.

As we wrap up another wonderful school year at Holbrook Elementary, the PTO would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our students, families, staff, volunteers, community partners, and supporters. Your time, generosity, and enthusiasm helped make this year a tremendous success. From school events and fundraisers to classroom support and staff appreciation, every contribution made a difference for our students and school community.

Whether you volunteered at an event, donated supplies, attended a meeting, purchased popcorn, scanned Box Tops, or simply supported PTO efforts throughout the year, thank you for helping make Holbrook such a special place.

Stay Connected with Holbrook PTO!
While school may be out for the summer, the PTO will continue sharing updates and information about upcoming events for the 2026-2027 school year. The PTO will also be organizing school-wide summer play dates, which will be announced on our Facebook page throughout the summer.

Please like and follow the Holbrook Elementary PTO Facebook page to stay connected:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NSSZqSQRW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Box Tops for Education
Don’t forget to keep scanning your Box Tops over the summer! It’s an easy way to support Holbrook through purchases you’re already making.  https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

See you real soon!
The PTO is already looking forward to another fantastic school year. Meeting dates and times for the 2026-2027 school year will be announced at a later date. Until then, we wish all Holbrook families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer!

Go Comets!

Thank you to everyone who shopped the BOGO Book Fair!

Great job BK, 1st Grade and 4th Grade for having ALL of your library books returned!

Have a wonderful summer, and don't forget to read!!!The Little Library in front of our school will be available all summer!  Please feel free to take books to read and put in any books that you no longer need/want so that others can enjoy them.  Also, the Grand Ledge Library, the Delta Township Library and even Barnes & Noble are hosting summer reading programs in which you can earn prizes for reading!

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 3:30 pm 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!

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.