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September 2014 Steve Gabriel, Principal
WILX News 10 Schools Rule WILX News 10 will be visiting Grand
Ledge High school once again to broadcast their Schools
Rule segment live on TV! Students can begin filling the New Gym
at 5am on Friday, September 19th! Last year, GLHS had over 400
students attend this activity, showing their #CometPRIDE and were
aired live on TV
at least eight times!
Here at GLHS we encourage all of our students to join in and
help make history once again and show their Blue and Gold Comet
Spirit!
*Photos by Krystin Verran and Sarah Sims
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GL Exhibition
The 27th annual Grand Ledge Marching Band Exhibition will
take place on Wednesday, October 1 in the Grand Ledge Stadium
starting at 4:15 p.m.
Admission is $5. 18 bands from around Michigan will perform at
this event, and the night will
conclude with a special performance by the Spartan
Marching Band. Please join us for a
unforgettable night of music and marching!
Parents/Students can now access Athletic Schedules as well as
various school and district meetings through Schedule Star on the
GLHS website!
If you have any questions on
when/where your group, student or sports team is meeting, click
on the
Schedule Star link and search Grand Ledge Public Schools.
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The 2014-15 school calendar is now available on the Grand Ledge
Public Schools website. One thing you will notice is that there is
something new. Approximately once each month there is a 2-hour
delayed start. On those days we will follow the same schedule as we
do when there is a 2-hour weather delay. These delayed starts were
added to the school calendar in order to provide time for teachers
to work together analyzing data and using that data to plan their
instruction.
Calculators for Student Use
Students in Algebra 2 and above are expected
to have a graphing calculator. Students in Algebra 1 or Geometry
are expected to have a
scientific calculator. Calculators are available to rent from
the Math Help
Room. Students first need to complete the rental form and have
it signed by a
parent/guardian, then stop by room 315 to pick up the
calculator. Scientific calculators
are available to rent free of charge. Graphing calculators
require a $20 deposit and a $10 per trimester rental fee. Rental
forms are
available outside the door of room 315.
2014-2015 Calendar
2015 Yearbooks 2015 yearbooks are already on sale. Follow the
links on Mrs. Badalamente's website:
gljournalismprograms.weebly.com. Books are only $65. Senior
Portraits Senior Portraits for the yearbook are due October 31st.
Dont forget to check requirements listed on the GLHS home page
under the senior portrait requirement tab. 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 Want
a free yearbook? Cookie dough can be sold to earn a free yearbook!
Orders are due Monday and pick up is October 1st. Contact Mrs.
Badalamente for details ([email protected]). There will be
another cookie dough fundraiser in the winter if you miss the
opportunity.
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Grand Ledge High School is now a
Labels for Education School!
You can help Grand Ledge High School earn free merchandise
simply by collecting Labels for Education participating product
UPCs and beverage/sauce caps! Please turn in any UPCs and caps to
the box in the main office. For a complete list of participating
products, please visit the Labels for Education website.
TI Technology Rewards Program The Math Department is collecting
points
found on the backs of new TI calculator packages, which can be
redeemed for new
calculators.
Points can be turned in to Mrs. Rice or Mrs. Heriford.
GLHS Grief and Loss Support Group
Grand Ledge High School and Eles Place will once again be
offering a grief and support 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 weeks for one class period each week, and is designed to help
students who have experienced the death of someone important to
them. In small group sessions, students will have the opportunity
to talk about their feelings and experiences with others who
understand, express their feelings through a variety of activities,
and learn positive coping skills. Groups will be led by a trained
Eles Place staff member, Tammy Shiflett, as well as John Mills,
School Social Worker at Grand Ledge High School.
Eles Place is a non-profit community agency that has been
offering grief support groups to children and their families for
over 20 years. We at Grand Ledge High School are pleased to work
together with Eles Place to offer this very special opportunity to
your student. We know that children and teens can be deeply
affected by the death of someone close to them, and we have seen
childrens behavior, self-esteem, and school performance suffer as a
result of their grief.
Interested students should get a parent permission form From Mr.
Mills for their parents to fill out and return to the Student
Services Department. Only the first 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 call
Mr. 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 an online student test preparation site for
the ACT test. The USA TestPrep website allows each student to login
to a unique student account, and practice each of the 4 components
of the ACT test (English, Reading, Math & Science). The website
tracks each student's progress and gives practice problems that
correspond to his/her needs. Teachers are 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 Name
Address
City Zip Code
Phone Grade
Email
ACT + Writing Practice TestSylvan Learning Center will be
offering a practice ACT on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the
GLHS cafeteria. Check in begins at 8 a.m. All proceeds
EHQHW7KH&RPHWV7DOH newspaper. Please bring/ send registration
form and a check for $20 to Room 113 by Friday, Sept. 26 to sign
up. Results will be e-mailed to students.Schedule 8:00 a.m.
Check-in 8:30-9:15 Introduction to the ACT English Strategies
Reading Strategies Math Strategies Science Strategies Essay
Strategies
9:15-9:20 Sylvan College Prep Break 9:30-1:30 Practice Exam
Please Bring...#2 PencilsBlue/Black Ink
pensCalculatorWatchSnacks will be provided!
$20 pre-pay$25 at the door
Please make checks payable to 7KH&RPHWV
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Student Services has changed!
Students with last names
starting with A-K will speak to GLHS Counselor Dawn
Anderson. Students with last names starting with L-Z will report
to GLHS Counselor
Stacey Woodworth.
Comet PRIDE Keys To Success
BE POSITIVE o Bring a positive attitude to school. o Be
respectful and friendly to fellow Comets and guests. o Keep
language and behavior G-Rated.
BE RESPONSIBLE o 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 INTEGRITY o Dress for academic success. o Keep your apparel
and accessories G-Rated. o Grand Ledge High School is a
professional environment.
BE DETERMINED o Ask teachers and other staff members for help
and support. o Utilize resources, including help rooms and Student
Services.
BE ENGAGED o 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 Day January 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 Students May 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 Ledge High School
2014-2015 School Calendar
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Grand Ledge High School 820 Spring Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Phone: (517) 925-5815 Fax: (517)
925-5829
A dministration
Steven Gabriel, Principal [email protected]
Sara Sutherland, Assistant
Principal 9th and 10th Grades
[email protected]
Blake Wegenke, Assistant Principal
11th and 12th [email protected]
Laura Wyble, Student Success
Coordinator [email protected]
Warren Lester, Student Success
Coordinator [email protected]
Scott Millbrook, Dean of
Students 9th & 10th [email protected]
Maria Capra, Dean of Students
11th & 12th [email protected]
Main Office
Cindy Bouchard, Receptionist [email protected]
Ashley Howe,
Principals Secretary [email protected]
A ttendance Office
Mary Ann Eveleth, Attendance Secretary
[email protected]
Student Services
Dawn Anderson, A-K Counselor [email protected]
Stacy Woodworth, L-Z Counselor
[email protected]
John Mills, EISD Social Worker [email protected]
Nancy Folkertsma, Secretary [email protected]
Lisa Nelson, Secretary [email protected]
High School Library
Minda Schneider, Secretary [email protected]
A thletic Office
Steve Baker, Athletic Director [email protected]
Terrie Westman, Athletic
Department Secretary [email protected]
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