Delta Center Elementary Newsletter

305 S. Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917  |  Office 517-925-5540  |  Fax 517-925-5579  |  Attendance 517-925-5581  |  glcomets.net

Friday, April 11th, 2025

Upcoming Dates

April 14            Autism Awareness Spirit Week (see below)

May 23            No Students - Teacher P.D.

May 26            No Students - Memorial Day

May 30           Field Day

June 6             Last Day / HALF Day - Dismissal time 12:10 pm                        

  School Hours  8:55 am - 3:55 pm

Please do not drop off before 8:40 am

    Pick up no later than 4:05 pm 

 Please call before 3:00 pm if you have a transportation change

Thank you!

Welcome Our New Counselor, Mrs. Chelsea Locke!

We are thrilled to officially welcome Mrs. Locke to the Delta Center team as our new school counselor! Mrs. Locke brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role, holding a dual degree in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her unique background will be an incredible asset as we continue to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all our students. Please join us in giving her a warm Delta Center welcome—we are so excited for the knowledge, care, and enthusiasm she brings to our team!

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders for Student Safety

For the safety of all students, please follow these important guidelines during arrival and dismissal:

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

Reinforcing Respect, Responsibility, and Safety at Delta Center

As we continue to focus on academic growth and personal development at Delta Center, we’re placing a strong emphasis on the importance of following adult directions and treating all staff and peers with respect. These values are essential for creating a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.

Following Adult Directions
Listening to and following directions from adults helps students stay engaged, meet expectations, and build essential life skills like responsibility and accountability. Whether it's during lessons, transitions, or daily routines, these moments shape a student’s success in and out of the classroom.

Respecting Staff and Peers
Respect for teachers, support staff, and classmates fosters kindness, trust, and collaboration. When students treat others with respect, they contribute to a stronger sense of community where everyone feels valued and supported.

How Families Can Help
We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. Encourage your child to listen, follow directions, and show kindness to all members of our school community—adults and peers alike. 

Thank you for helping us create a culture of respect, responsibility, and excellence at Delta Center!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Teresa Dyer 

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 my 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. Dillard’s class.

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

GUESS WHAT?! Once upon a time, a long time ago, I mentioned that Delta Center would be part of multiple art shows this year? Remember?! Remember?! Well, the second one is finally happening!!!

The Grand Ledge District Area Library is hosting its 2025 GLPS Art Reception and Show from April 9th through April 30th. This is Delta Centers 6th time participating (including a virtual show) and we're so excited to be able to do it again! This year we have over 20 carefully selected amazing artworks (including some amazing 3D creations) to represent our students' amazing talents, creativity, and skill from ALL grade levels! 

Be sure to check out this great opportunity on the first floor of the library over the next few weeks. We hope that you are inspired by not only our students' art but also from students in the other schools within our talented district! 

Don't forget to say "CONGRATULATIONS" to all our participating artists! I couldn't be prouder! 

In schools, occupational therapy (OT) supports students' participation in learning and daily activities by addressing physical, cognitive, and sensory challenges that might hinder their ability to succeed in an educational environment. 

Visit our Occupational Therapy website at ERESA to learn more about the areas that Occupational Therapy addresses in the school system.

https://www.eatonresa.org/special-education/occupational-therapy/

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 two proofs 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 reiberm@glcomets.net or conatyk@glcomets.net.

If you have questions please contact our office at 517-925-5540.

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.

Lost and Found

The lost and found is located near the gym. 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.  Thank you!

Delta Center PTO 

The Delta Center PTO is looking to fill some Executive Board vacancies in May. If you have any questions, please reach out to any board member. Thank you! 

What is a makerspace ? It is a place where students can build, create, innovate, and explore with tools and STEM based activities.  The goal is to be able to provide this learning experience to ALL of our students.Any questions please reach out to Brooke Ward. 

We are looking for parent volunteers to help run
makerspace on Monday’s during lunch recess!

Makerspace Volunteer Sign Up

If you would like to help with P.E. equipment, please use this link 

We apprecitate your generosity!  

Mrs. Watters

Delta Center PE Teacher