Don't forget to VOTE

Tuesday, November 4,
2014. Polls are open 7:00
am to 8:00 pm.

Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
This is a renewal of a millage approved by the voters in
1995 for 20 years. It has been levied every year since
then. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on
Non-Homestead property in 2014 but it expires this
year. This is not a new tax and does not affect a
property owner's primary residence. The Non-
Homestead Millage is required by Proposal A, the
state's school funding structure, in order for Grand
Ledge Public Schools to receive its minimum per pupil
foundation allowance from the state. In order to
maintain the state minimum funding, the voters have to
approve this periodically.
The revenue generated from the 18 Non-Homestead
mills equals almost $7 million, or 16% of the district's
operating budget each year. If this millage renewal
does not pass, the state will NOT replace the lost
funding and Grand Ledge Public Schools will be forced
to substantially reduce, and/or eliminate, programs and
services to offset the funding loss.

Please Vote on November 4th.
For complete details on the proposal, visit our Elections
page under the Board of Education on our website:
www.glcomets.net.

GL SWIMMING
Late Fall Swim Lesson begin on Saturday Nov 1st at the
Grand ledge High School Pool. These lesson will run
Saturday mornings for 6 weeks (with no classes Nov
29th). For times and cost of each level please go
to www.glathletics.com/hq/swim-lessons/
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Open Swim at the High School Pool is Wednesday
evenings 7:00-8:30 and Saturday afternoons 1:30-3:30,
cost is only $3.00 a person or $9.00 for a family of the
same household. Children 7 and under need an adult to
come with them. More information please call
925-5373.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Scheduling for parent-teacher conferences has begun.
A couple of weeks ago your student received a
conference letter explaining our online conference
regi strati on procedure. Pl ease
schedule your conference now by
using the QR Code or the following
link:
www.glcomets.net
our schools
Delta Center
Parent Teacher Conferences
The scheduling site will list all of the teachers and you
can sign up from there. If you have any questions, or
are unable use our online system, please contact our
office at 517-925-5540.
BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Book Fair is coming on Nov. 18th, 20th, and 21st!
Fall conferences are also the
time for our Fall Book Fair!
Come visit Sir Read-a-lot's
Cas t l e t o fi nd a r oyal
selection of books for your
whole family. Plan ahead to
attend during our Secret
Shopping hours and do some of your holiday shopping! If
you would like to help with the Fair, please contact
Bethany Skinner (bethanyskinner7253@gmail.com) or
Avani Patel (aav212@gmail.com) to sign up! Helpers are
needed for a variety of jobs, from set-up or take-down,
to cashiering, baking, or assisting with student walk-
through tours. Join us in the Kingdom of Books!
MORE SWIMMING NEWS
NEW Community Stroke School
Mid Michigan Aquatics is starting the NEW Hurricanes
Stroke School at the Grand Ledge High
School Pool. This program is intended
for kids who just completed local
swimming lessons or a fall sport and
would like to improve their skills while
exploring the sport of swimming. The
program will run twice per week from
November 3 to December 5 and is open to all ages.
Please see our website www.mmahurricanes.com for
more information and to register for this exciting new
community program.

Delta Center Elementary 305 S Canal Rd, Lansing MI 48917 www.glcomets.net
Phone 517.925.5540 Fax 517.925.5579 Voice Mail/Attendance 517.925.5581
The Delta
Center Dateliner
Scott R. Eckhart, Principal
eckharts@glcomets.net, www.facebook.com/DCPrincipalPage
October 31, 2014
THANK YOU
A big thank you to all of the volunteers that helped
make our Monster Mash a huge success! We especially
appreciate Julie Sample and Trish
Harkins for taking the lead in
coordinating this event! All the
fami l i es and st udent s t hat
attended had a great time! Thank
you volunteers!
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Another big thank you to the Delta Township Recycling
Center and the Escanaba Recycling Center for their
donation of more than 1,200 Box Tops for our school!
We appreciate their donation!
FUN THINGS TO DO
Pom Pon Clinic
Grand Ledge High School Pom Pon is holding its
annual pom clinic for grades K-6 on Saturday, November
8, 2014 in the auxiliary gym at the high school from
9:00am-noon. Girls will perform for parents at 12:00pm.
More information is available on our website
at www.eteamz.com/grandledge pompon or from
Reinette Coates at 517-927-4851.
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Bigger, Faster, Stronger Program
Attention all 6th grade students - If you are interested
in learning how to lift weights, using the proper
technique, please see your PE teacher for a Bigger,
Faster, Stronger information and sign up sheet. Classes
start November 18, 2014 and are held in the high school
weight room.
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Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is coming to the MSU
Wharton Center April 1-12, 2015. Tickets are on sale
now at www.whartoncenter.com.
AUTHOR VISIT DECEMBER 9th
Author of Arnie the Doughnut to Visit First, through
Third Grades, December 9th.
Laurie Keller, author and illustrator of Arnie the
Doughnut and other books, will be visiting our first,
through third grades on December 9th! Classes will be
hearing her speak about sources for story ideas and the
writing process she uses to create her wonderful books.
They will even try some illustrating with her!
Ms. Keller will be signing pre-ordered books on the day
of the event. The order form will be sent home on
October 31st and must be returned (with payment by
check) by November 12th in order for the books to be
delivered for the event.
Families who do not have children who will be attending
the presentations are also welcomed to order
autographed copies of her books.
WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME FROM
SCHOOL
The Michigan Department of Community Health has put
together a list of general recommendations for when to
keep your child home from school.
1. Fever: A child has a temperature of 100 F taken by
mouth or 99 F taken under the arm. The child should
not return until 24 hours of no fever, without the use
of fever-reducing medications.
2. Diarrhea: A child has two loose or watery stools,
even if there are no other signs of illness. The child
should have no loose stools for 24 hours prior to
returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider
has determined it is not infectious. Diarrhea may be
caused by antibiotics or new foods a child has eaten.
Discuss with a parent/guardian to find out if this is the
likely cause.
3. Vomiting: A child that is vomiting. The child should
have no vomiting episodes for 24 hours prior to
returning to school. Exception: A healthcare provider
has determined it is not infectious.
4. Rash: The child develops a rash and has a fever or a
change in behavior. Exclude until the rash subsides or
until a healthcare provider has determined it is not
infectious.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Nov 2 Daylight Savings
Time
Remember to turn back
your clocks
Nov 4 Election Day Remember to VOTE
Nov 11 PTO Meeting
Free Childcare
Media Center
7:00-8:00pm
Nov 12 2-hour Delayed
Start
School starts at 10:45am
Nov 13 3rd Grade Music
Performance
6:00pm Martin/Rycus
7:00pm Nelson/Salinas
Nov 18 Conferences 5:00- 8:00pm
Nov 20 Conferences 5:00-8:00pm
Nov 21 1/2 Day School Students Release at noon
Nov 21 Conferences 1:00-4:00pm
Nov 26
- 28
Thanksgiving
Recess
NO SCHOOL
Dec 1 Classes Resume
Dec 20
- Jan 4
Winter Break
Jan 5 Classes Resume

Delta Center Elementary 305 S Canal Rd, Lansing MI 48917 www.glcomets.net
Phone 517.925.5540 Fax 517.925.5579 Voice Mail/Attendance 517.925.5581

Delta Center Elementary 305 S Canal Rd, Lansing MI 48917 www.glcomets.net
Phone 517.925.5540 Fax 517.925.5579 Voice Mail/Attendance 517.925.5581