Steve Gabriel, Principal

February 2014

Student in the Spotlight

Lions Club Student of the Month
Each month we recognize a Lions Club Student of the Month. The student must be a senior, role model for others and someone that has contributed to the high school in a variety of ways. We attempt to select students that are not usually recognized and since we are allowed only eight seniors per year, it is imperative that we select confident, creditable ambassadors.

Congratulations Andrew!

Andrew Zakerski was our January Lion's Club Student of the Month!

Eyeglasses Needed!
Cub Scout Pack 657 (on behalf of the Lions Club of Grand Ledge) is collecting used eyeglasses. These are checked and sanitized and given to those in need. A collection bucket is available in the Main Office from Feb 11th through the end of the month.

Enrollment for the Eaton RESA Career Preparation Centers 2014-2015 programs is now open!
On December 17th, 2013, over 200 Grand Ledge sophomores and juniors attended an exciting Visitation Day Field Trip to the Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center. During the field trip, they explored future academic and career opportunities from a variety of programs offered at LCC West and Downtown campuses, Farm Bureau Insurance, AIS Construction, and the Potter Park Zoo. These programs include: Computer Graphics/Animation & 3D, Fashion Technology, Computer Support, Insurance & Risk Management, Mobile App & Web Development, Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, CAD/PreEngineering, Environmental & Sustainable Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Repair, Mechatronics & Robotics, Welding Technology, Health Technology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical/Fire Science, Law Enforcement, and Animal Science and Zoo Management. The Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center programs are designed to prepare high school students for college and careers by providing enriching, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities that can lead to both high school and college credits. Many of the programs also offer the chance of earning an industry certification, leadership opportunities in local, regional, and national student organizations, and professional job shadowing and work-based learning.

Sophomores and Juniors, to register for next years programming:

Visit: http://www.eatonresa.org/scho olservices/careerprep/ Click "Student Enrollment Form" on the orange sidebar on the right side of the webpage Complete the online Student Enrollment Form See your counselor to create a one or two-year plan to ensure you are on track for graduation!

Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be open until February 21, 2014. If you have any questions, please email Heather Algrim at halgrim@eatonresa.org

Photos for Senior Slide Show are now being accepted!

Please email photos to Krystin Verran at kv10787@glps.k12.mi.us. Photos will be accepted until April 18th. Pictures must be from your high school years. No individual photos will be accepted.
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Mi College Goal Event: Sunday, February 9th

If you are graduating from high school in 2014, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st, 2014.

Attend the Mi College Goal event, on Sunday, February 9th, to have an expert help you fill out the FAFSA forms, for FREE! If you wait to complete the FASFA forms, youll most likely receive less aid. Check out www.micollegegoal.org for more details!

Choir Highlights & News:

Six choir students participated in the MSVMA State Honors Choir on January 16-18 in Grand Rapids. Congratulations to Greg Brown (12), Mark Jackson (9), Darren Promer (12), Carly McDevitt (11), Dar Van Court (12), and Matt Wilcox (12)! Students from the GLHS Choir program will be participating in the District 8 Solo & Ensemble Festival on Feb. 7 & 8 at Western High School. Seventy six events will be performing for judges. The GLHS Choir Pre-Festival Concert will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:30pm in the auditorium. Concert is free and all choirs will be singing. GLHS Choirs will be participating in the District 8 Choral Festival on Feb. 19 & 20 at Holt High School. Times are TBA. All choirs will be performing and sight-reading for a panel of judges at the festival. Good luck to all of the choirs!
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Senior Information:
Senior students, please make sure to stop in to Student Services and make sure your name is spelled correctly for your diploma. Remember, graduation is May 30th at 7pm at the Breslin Center. Also, dont forget to head to the Main Office to pick up your MME scores from Mrs. Bouchard.

GLPS Lacrosse
Sign-ups for spring lacrosse for grades 3-12 will be held Wednesday, February 5th from 6-8 in the High School Cafeteria. All skill levels are welcome! Go to http://gllacrosse.com/ for more information and LIKE the group on Facebook.

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.

Jr/Sr Banquet
Banquet has been moved to Saturday, February 8th. The banquet will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 7:3011:00 p.m. 1. 2.

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.

Theme: Great Gatsby Guests: If you are bringing

someone from another high school, a Freshman or Sophomore from GLHS, or someone who has graduated, you must have a Guest Request form completed and returned to Mrs. Yuvan no later than Wednesday, February 5th.
Points can be turned in to Mrs. Rice or Mrs. Heriford.

2014 Yearbooks
Yearbook preorders are done, however a few extra copies will be ordered. To get one of the extra books that is ordered you must have your student turn in an $80 check or cash to room113. First come first serve. Email questions to badalamentes@glcomets.net

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Attendance: You must

be in good standing with your attendance. If you have questions or are concerned about your eligibility, see your Dean of Students.

Grand Ledge High School

820 Spring Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Phone: (517) 925-5815 Fax: (517) 925-5829

A dministration
Steven Gabriel, Principal Seniors gabriels@glcomets.net Sara Hamelink, Assistant Principal th 9 and 10th Grades hamelinks@glcomets.net Blake Wegenke, Assistant Principal 11th and 12th wegenkeb@glcomets.net Laura Wyble, Student Success Coordinator wyblel@glcomets.net Warren Lester, Student Success Coordinator lesterw@glcomets.net Scott Millbrook, Dean of Students 9th & 10th millbrooks@glcomets.net Maria Capra, Dean of Students 11th & 12th capram@glcomets.net

A ttendance Office
Mary Ann Eveleth, Attendance Secretary evelethm@glps.k12..mi.us

Grand Ledge Parent Group

Candy Little, President kandyscastle@aol.com

Student Services
Dawn Anderson, 9th & 10th Grade Counselor andersond@glcomets.net Stacy Woodworth, 11th & 12th Grade Counselor woodworths@glcomets.net John Mills, EISD Social Worker millsj@glcomets.net Nancy Folkertsma, Secretary folkertsman@glcomets.net Lisa Nelson, Secretary nelsonl@glcomets.nets

A thletic Office
Steve Baker, Athletic Director bakers@glcomets.net Terrie Westman, Athletic Department Secretary westmant@glcomets.net

Main Office
Cindy Bouchard, Receptionist bouchardc@glcomets.net Ashley Howe, Principals Secretary howea@glcomets.net Elaine Yuvan, Bookkeeper yuvane@glcomets.net

High School Library

Minda Schneider, Secretary schneiderm@glcomets.net

Website Address Change!

The Grand Ledge Public School website address has changed! We are now at: glcomets.net. Please change your bookmarks to reflect this.