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

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

April 24, 2026

Mileage Club
Mileage Club is up and running! Kids have enjoyed running and walking during lunch recess. We are still looking for parent volunteers to help scan student cards to track laps and progress. If you’re able to help, please sign up using the following link: If you have and questions, please contact our PE teacher, Mr. Sean Stevens at StevensS@glcomets.net. 

M-Step Information 
The M‑Step assessments will begin for 3rd and 4th grades next week.  The schedule is as follows. 
Tuesday, April 28 - 3rd Math M-Step
Wednesday, May 29 - 4th Math M-Step
Monday, May 4 - 4th ELA M-Step
Tuesday, May 5 - 3rd ELA M-Step

We encourage families to help their children to get enough sleep and a good healthy breakfast on testing days.  On testing days, we begin promptly at 9 am.

Enrollment
I am hoping you can help relay some important information regarding Holbrook Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Do you have a child at home who will be ready for Kindergarten/Begindergarten next school year? Or, do you have a neighbor, relative, or friend with a child who will be ready for Kindergarten next school year? Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 in order to attend K next school year. Children who turn 5 between September 2 - December 1, 2026 may be eligible for BK. Please visit the following link or pass along to someone you know who may need it to begin the enrollment process here.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Kat Farr, Principal

Parent’s Guide to Test Day Success
MSTEP and NWEA assessments will be coming up soon for our 3rd and 4th grade students. These assessments provide helpful information about student learning and growth. You can support your child by helping them feel calm, confident, and ready to do their best. Below are a few simple tips to help your child prepare for testing days.

Before Test Day
*Set a Routine: To create stability, establish consistent bedtime, mealtime, and study habits. For example, ensure your child gets at least 8-10 hours of sleep the night before and eats a balanced dinner.
*Practice Relaxation: Teach your child calming strategies, like “balloon breathing.” For example, inhale deeply as if blowing up a balloon, and slowly exhale as the balloon floats away.
*Normalize Nervousness: Let your child know it’s okay to feel a little nervous—it’s a sign they care! For example, you can say, “Feeling a bit nervous is your body getting ready to focus and do its best.”

Day of the Test
*Start with a Healthy Breakfast: Include a mix of protein, whole grains, and fruit to sustain energy.
*Encourage Positive Self-Talk: Help your child focus on effort and preparation, not perfection. For example, you can say, “You’ve worked hard, and you’re ready to show what you know!”
*Keep the Mood Light: Share a fun or calming activity, like listening to a favorite song.
*Remind Your Child to Use Their Tools: Encourage them to take deep breaths if they start to feel overwhelmed.

After the Test
*Celebrate Effort: Focus on your child’s hard work, not their score. For example, you can say, “I’m so proud of how hard you worked to prepare. That’s what matters most!”
*Reflect Together: Talk about what went well and what they might do differently next time. For example, you can ask, “What part felt easiest? What could help you feel even more prepared next time?”

Quick Tips
*Avoid Overemphasizing the Test: Instead of saying, “This is really important,” try, “This is one way to show what you’ve learned.”
*Stay Calm Yourself: Children take their cues from adults. Model calmness and confidence.
*Provide Reassurance: Let your child know that one test doesn’t define their abilities or worth.

PTO Postings
The next PTO meeting of this school year will be held, Thursday, May 7, 2026. 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 ... last one 6/4!

Stay Connected with Holbrook PTO!
Please like and follow the Holbrook Elementary PTO Facebookpage for PTO updates and volunteer opportunities. 

Help Fuel Our Students! 
We’ve updated our Holbrook Elementary Snack Wish List and could really use your support! Every donation helps keep our students energized, focused, and ready to learn. Let’s come together to make sure every child has access to nutritious snacks! Your generosity truly makes a difference!  https://a.co/4Hv8Pq4

Box Tops
Don’t forget to scan your Box Tops to help support with your normal weekly grocery purchase! It is quick and easy! Sign up today! https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

Popcorn Fridays volunteers needed!
We also still need volunteers to keep popcorn Fridays possible! Please consider volunteering to help support this student loved event! Mark your calendars the annual  https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F4AABAD2BA7FAC34-58219042-popcorn

Family Fun Night! Save the date! 
Our Family Fun Night is coming May 15th and it’s going to be FULL of inflatables, games, and unforgettable fun for our kids!! Pre-orders happening at this link!  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fun-night--2026-2

BUT—we can’t make it happen without YOU.  We are in urgent need of volunteers to help run this event. Without enough support, we risk not being able to offer all the fun activities our kids are so excited for.  If you’ve ever thought about helping, this is the moment Even a little bit of your time makes a HUGE difference for our school community.  Sign up to volunteer here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AACA828A2F5C61-63539621-family#/ 

Principal Appreciation Day (May 1st)!  
Shoutout to Principal Farr for being the kind of leader who shows up, supports everyone, and keeps our school running with heart and purpose. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed—you make a difference every single day for staff, students, and families alike.  

We appreciate you more than words can say—thank you for all that you do!

Daily Choice » Build Your Own Pizza!  Flatbread, Marinara & Mozzarella Cheese
Mon., Apr. 27 » Bosco Sticks & Marinara
Tue., Apr. 28 » Confetti Pancakes & Sausage
Wed., Apr. 29 » Chicken Nuggets
Thu., Apr. 30 » Ham & Cheese Croissant
Fri., May 1 » Beef Hot Dog

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 library dates/information:
*Final library checkouts for the school year will be the week of May 11th.
*ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE back to the library by THURSDAY, MAY 21st!
*May 26th - May 29th, we will again be hosting a BOGO Scholastic Book Fair. EVERYTHING at this book fair will be Buy One, Get One Free!!

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.