the constant comet august 2014
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August 2014Steve Gabriel, Principal
Welcome Back! Jump Start Dates
Tuesday, August 19 th Freshmen 9:00-11:30
Tuesday, August 19 th Sophomores 12:30-3:00
Wednesday, August 2othJuniors 9:00-11:30
Wednesday, August 20 th Seniors 12:30-3:00
Thursday, August 21 st Make up for all grades
5:00-7:00pm
**Make up Picture Day September 22 nd , 2014**
Make sure you have finished your Emergency Cardthat was sent home, detailing any important information!
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GL ARCHERY
Congratulations to the Grand Ledge Archery Team and their success at
the Worlds Tournament inMadison, Wisconsin this past
summer!The team shot well enough to earn a
spot as the 25 th best team in the world (with 44 teams competing atthe tournament). They shot a 3202
out of 3600 points possible.
Wonderful Job GL Archery Team!
Parents/Students can now access Athletic Schedules as well as variousschool and district meetings throughSchedule Star on the GLHS website!
If you have any questions on when/where your group, student orsports team is meeting, click on the
Schedule Star link and search GrandLedge Public Schools.
Attention all Students and Guardians of Studentswho drive:
Students who wish to drive to school willONLY be able to purchase their parking passes
online. Parking passes cost $50 for the year and can be purchased through the website below. Thewebsite can also be found through the GLPS
webpage, under the Parent/Student Resources tab,then clicking on PaySchools.
Once the parking pass is purchased throughPaySchools, the student driver will need to complete
the Google Form below (or through the GLHShomepage) regarding the following information
about the vehicle(s) he/she drives:
1. Make/Model2. Year and Color
3. License Plate Number4. Name of the Registered Owner
5. Students Drivers License Number
TO PURCHASE PARKING PASS:
https://www.payschools.com/cat.asp?id=08C73623B6FB407EA543C13D45B7979A
TO COMPLETE THE PARKING PASS
REGISTRATION:
Students will need to use their school email address([email protected])
https://docs.google.com/a/glcomets.net/forms/d/1AvRM1UtJtWzL0s5QYecSHFLB8q6XkD-yx5p-
riaz5Kw/viewform?usp=send_form
Once you have paid through PaySchools and registeredonline, see Mrs. Howe in the main office for your official
parking pass.
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The 2014-15 school calendar isnow available on the Grand LedgePublic Schools website. One thing you will notice is that there issomething new. Approximatelyonce each month there is a 2-hourdelayed start. On those days we willfollow the same schedule as we do when there is a 2-hour weatherdelay. These delayed starts were
added to the school calendar inorder to provide time for teachersto work together analyzing data andusing that data to plan theirinstruction .
Calculators forStudent Use
Students in Algebra 2 and above areexpected to have a graphing
calculator. Students in Algebra 1 orGeometry are expected to have ascientific calculator. Calculators areavailable to rent from the Math Help
Room. Students first need tocomplete the rental form and have it
signed by a parent/guardian, thenstop by room 315 to pick up the
calculator. Scientific calculators areavailable to rent free of
charge. Graphing calculators requirea $20 deposit and a $10 per trimesterrental fee. Rental forms are available
outside the door of room 315.
2014-2015 Calendar
2015 Yearbooks
2015 yearbook are already on sale. Follow the links on Mrs.Badalamente's website: gljournalismprograms.weebly.com.Books are only $65.
Proud Parent Ads Proud parent/grandparent/friend/family ads are on sale for the 2015 yearbook.
Go to the webpage below for more details:http://gljournalismprograms.weebly.com/the-ledge-yearbook.html
Senior Diplomas Class of 2014
Diplomas may be picked up in
the Student Services Office if you have not already pickedthem up.
If you would like your diploma mailed, pleaseturn in a self-addressed, stamped, 9 x 11
envelope to Student Services.
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Grand Ledge High School is now a Labels for Education School!
You can help Grand Ledge High School earnfree merchandise simply bycollecting Labels for Education participatingproduct UPCs and beverage/sauce caps!
Please turn in any UPCs and caps to the boxin the main office.
For a complete listof participatingproducts, please visit the Labels for Education website.
TI Technology RewardsThe Math Department is collecting pointsfound on the backs of new TI calculator
packages, which can be redeemed for newcalculators.
Points can be turned in toMrs. Rice or Mrs. Heriford.
GLHS Grief and Loss Support Group
Grand Ledge High School and Eles Place will once again be offering a grief andsupport group for Grand Ledge High School students for the 2014-2015 school year.
This program will be offered during the school day, once a week for 8 weeksfor one class period each week, and is designed to help students who haveexperienced the death of someone important to them. In small group sessions,students will have the opportunity to talk about their feelings and experiences withothers who understand, express their feelings through a variety of activities, andlearn positive coping skills. Groups will be led by a trained Eles Place staffmember, Tammy Shiflett, as well as John Mills, School Social Worker at GrandLedge High School.
Eles Place is a non-profit communityagency that has been offering grief supportgroups to children and their families for over20 years. We at Grand Ledge High Schoolare pleased to work together with Eles Placeto offer this very special opportunity to yourstudent. We know that children and teens
can be deeply affected by the death ofsomeone close to them, and we have seenchildrens behavior, self-esteem, and school performance suffer as a result of theirgrief.
Interested students should get a parent permission form From Mr. Mills fortheir parents to fill out and return to the Student Services Department . Only thefirst 12 students to return this permission form will be able to join Eles Group.Please return this form as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please callMr. Mills at 925-5528, or you can e-mail him at [email protected]
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USA Test PREP:Online preparation for the ACT Test
Last year GLHS was awarded a $1500 grant from DFCU Financial for a year subscription to anonline student test preparation site for the ACT test.
The USA TestPrep website allows each student to login to a unique student account, and practiceeach of the 4 components of the ACT test (English, Reading, Math & Science). The website trackseach student's progress and gives practice problems that correspond to his/her needs. Teachersare also able to work with students and view their progress.
1. Go to http://www.mail.google.com .2. Enter in your email address ( [email protected] For example, [email protected] )3. Enter in your computer login password (6 capital letters)4. Find the email from USA Test Prep that has your login information.5. To login go to: http://www.usatestprep.com/Member-Login 6. Enter in the login information you received ( Your PowerSchool Login and Password) 7. Click on the "LOGIN AS A MEMBER" button as your account has already been created for you.
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Attendance Reminders
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Student Serviceshas changed
Students with last namesstarting with A-K will speak to
GLHS Counselor Dawn Anderson. Students with last
names starting with L-Z willreport to GLHS Counselor
Stacey Woodworth.
Comet PRIDE KeysTo Success
BE POSITIVEo Bring a positive attitude to school.o Be respectful and friendly to fellow Comets and guests.o Keep language and behavior G-Rated.
BE RESPONSIBLEo Attend school daily.o Attending school daily has been shown to improve test scores, raise grades,
improve enjoyment level of school and help with on-time graduation.o Attendance is a JOB SKILL that employers require.
HAVE INTEGRITYo Dress for academic success.o Keep your apparel and accessories G-Rated.o Grand Ledge High School is a professional environment.
BE DETERMINEDo Ask teachers and other staff members for help and support.o Utilize resources, including help rooms and Student Services.
BE ENGAGEDo Limit phones and devices to appropriate times and locations.o Check with your teachers regarding use of electronics in their classroom.
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August 19-21, 2014 Jump Start
August 27, 2014 Open House (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
September 2, 2014 Students Begin School
September 22, 2014 Picture Retakes
September 24, 2014 2-Hour Delayed Start for Students
October 1, 2014 Marching Band Exhibition
October 14, 2014 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
October 16, 2014 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)October 17, 2014 No Students
October 22, 2014 2-Hour Delayed Start for Students
November 12, 2014 2-Hour Delayed Start for Students
November 21, 2014 12 Day for Students
End First Trimester 7-12
November 26-28, 2014 No Students - Thanksgiving Recess
December 1, 2014 Classes Resume
Dec 22, 14-Jan 2, 15 No Students - Holiday Recess
January 5, 2015 Classes resume
January 19, 2015 No Students - MLK DayJanuary 20, 2015 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
January 22, 2015 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
February 4, 2015 2-Hour Delayed Start for Students
February 16, 2015 No Students - Winter Recess (President's Day)
March 3, 2015 MME/ACT
March 4, 2015 MME/ACT
March 5, 2015 MME/ACT
March 11, 2015 High School Exam Day
March 12, 2015 12 Day for Students
End Second Trimester 7-12 High School Exam Day
March 13, 2015 No Students
March 27, 2015 Freshman Formal
April 3, 2015 No Students
April 6-10, 2015 No Students - Spring Recess
April 13, 2015 Classes Resume
April 21, 2015 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
April 22, 2015 2-Hour Delayed Start for Students
April 23, 2015 High School Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
May 6, 2015 2-Hour Delayed Start for StudentsMay 25, 2015 No Students - Memorial Day
May 21, 2015 Senior Exams
May 22, 2015 Senior Exams
Seniors Last Day
May 29, 2015 Graduation at the Breslin Center (7:00 PM)
June 4, 2015 High School Exam Day
June 5, 2015 12 Day for Students / Last Student Day
High School Exam Day
End of Third Trimester
Grand LedgeHigh School
2014-2015School Calendar
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Grand Ledge High School
820 Spring StreetGrand Ledge, MI 48837 Phone: (517) 925-5815 Fax: (517) 925-5829
A dministration
Steven Gabriel, [email protected]
Sara Sutherland, Assistant
Principal9th and 10th Grades
Blake Wegenke, AssistantPrincipal
11th and 12th [email protected]
Laura Wyble, Student SuccessCoordinator
[email protected] Warren Lester, Student Success
Scott Millbrook, Dean ofStudents 9th & 10th
Maria Capra, Dean of Students11th & 12th
Main Office
Cindy Bouchard, [email protected]
Ashley Howe,Principals Secretary
A ttendance Office
Mary Ann Eveleth, AttendanceSecretary
Student Services
Dawn Anderson, 9 th & 10th GradeCounselor
Stacy Woodworth, 11 th & 12th Grade Counselor
John Mills, EISD Social [email protected]
Nancy Folkertsma, [email protected]
Lisa Nelson, [email protected]
High School Library
Minda Schneider, [email protected]
A thletic Office
Steve Baker, Athletic [email protected]
Terrie Westman, Athletic
Department Secretary [email protected]
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