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.

April 11, 2025

We want to remind you that M-Step testing will begin this Monday for 3rd and 4th grade students! Our 4th graders will be testing in reading on Monday, while our 3rd graders will take their test on Tuesday. 

Students have learned a great deal this year and this is an opportunity to share these skills. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep beforehand and enjoy a healthy breakfast on testing days. If your child is dropped off at school, please make sure they arrive by 8:40 AM if they would like breakfast, or 8:50 AM if they do not wish to have breakfast. 

As a reminder, students may not wear smartwatches or have cellular devices during testing. These must be turned off and in lockers. Staff will remind students of this before testing begins. 

Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed during this testing period! 

Best regards,

Kat Farr, Principal

Sun Bucks - Michigan Summer EBT
Website with information: State of Michigan HHS 

Michigan Summer EBT is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get Michigan Summer EBT can still participate in other summer meal programs. Some families will get Summer EBT benefits automatically, but some families will need to apply. Families must meet the income and program requirements to be eligible.

Who is eligible?
Your school-aged child, age 6 to 18, is eligible for Summer EBT if:
*They were or are already receiving SNAP (food benefits), TANF (cash assistance), or Medicaid anytime between [07/01/2024-08/31/2025]
*Categorically eligible (Foster child, homeless, migrant, or a runaway)
*Are approved for Free/Reduced price meals with their school due to direct certification or an approved school meal application.

Some families eligible for Summer EBT don't need to apply and will receive benefits automatically.

You DO NOT need to apply if:
*Your child from age 6-18 receives SNAP (food benefits), TANF (cash assistance), or some types of Medicaid*.
*Your child of any age gets free or reduced-price meals because you completed a school meal application and were approved**.
*Your child of any age is enrolled in a school participating in the National School Lunch Program and has the status of being in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or a runaway.
These groups of children will get benefits automatically. You DO NOT need to fill out a Summer EBT application. 

How do I apply for Summer EBT benefits?
You may apply online SOMPortal - MI Bridges.  A paper application will be available soon. You must meet the income and program guidelines to be eligible. 

Do the benefits expire?
The Summer EBT benefit, in their entirety, must be used within 122 days after the issuance date. The issuance date is the date the benefit was added to the card. 

More resources on the Summer EBT program
You can find more information by visiting these resources:
Parent Resources:
SEBT Parent FAQ
NSLP-SBP Participation List

Daily Choice » Soybutter & Jelly Sandwich with Cheese Cubes & CheezIts
Mon., Apr 14 » Pizza Bites Crunchers
Tue., Apr 15 » Chicken Drumstick & Biscuit
Wed., Apr 16 » Grilled Cheese
Thu., Apr 17 » Waffles & Sausage
Fri., Apr 18 » Popcorn Chicken

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.

April is National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which was introduced in 1996.  It is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.

April cold with dripping rain
Willows and lilacs brings again,
The whistle of returning birds,
And trumpet-lowing of the herds.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82)

Congratulations to the Destination Imagination (DI) Elementary Technical Team, “The Team Whose Name Stands Out From All the Other Team Names,” for taking 3rd place at the State Tournament at Albion College on Saturday. This team has worked together since September to design and create an electromagnetic powered crane to build a brick wall, a gigantic hammer that destroys the wall, along with bringing to life a multi-setting story revolving around a scientist whose moving robot gets stolen by robbers and hidden in an abandoned lab. Thanks to law enforcement the thieves are caught and the robot returned just in TIME!

The team is composed of Delta Center students, Ela in Mrs. Sellers, Chris in Mrs. Moon, Japji from Mrs. Veloz, Jayden, Leandra, and Payton in Mrs. Hull- Scarpelli, and Holbrook student Mason from Mr. Diller’s class.

The team will compete next month at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City!

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.