Steve Gabriel, Principal

December 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, model for
others, and someone that has contributed to the high
school in a variety of ways. Kara Krupp was our
November Lions Club Student of the Month.

Congratulations Kara!

Student in the SPOTLIGHT

Grand Ledge High Schools Students of the Month

This year GLHS is proud to reintroduce a Student of

the Month Club! Each teacher gets an opportunity
to nominate one student who exemplifies Comet
PRIDE in his/her classes. Those students will be
honored at a breakfast at the end of each month.
November students of the month:
Kodie Wood, Logan Kroczaleski, Allyson Hunt,
Nathaniel Ethridge, Kailee Moran, Jamie Keating,
Isaac Baker, Madison Jones and Nick VanEpps.

Join us in celebrating all of the wonderful things going on at Grand Ledge High School

The student production of Grease turned out wonderfully! The shows were
sold out and left all audience members singing! Nice job to the cast, crew and
teachers who were a part of the production!
The high school QuizBowl team has been doing an amazing job so far this year!
They are quickly becoming one of the most competitive local teams!
Grand Ledge High School has successfully completed multiple safety drills thus
far. All drills have gone smoothly and students have done a great job
participating and taking the drills seriously.
Congratulations to all those student athletes that competed in sports this past
Fall! #proudtobeacomet
We currently have over 180 students with perfect attendance so far this school
year!
Our first trimester ACT Skills classes averaged a 3-point increase in their ACT
scores in just 12 weeks!
The Grand Ledge Wrestling Club with the amazing support of the community
raised over $1500 through a can drive on Sunday 11/23/14.
A group of GLHS teachers attended a conference on Friday to learn about
improving literacy among students. The Literacy Team will identify strategies
for improving literacy at GLHS and will lead their colleagues in implementing
effective strategies over the next few years.
GLHS had 628 students who did not receive one tardy during first trimester!
Five GLHS students (Saad Hasan, Jianxun Gao, Haonian Deng, Sisco Castillo-
Robles, and Jack Tan) attended a conference on international education at MSU
with Mrs. Pippin. They made up a panel of students representing first and
second generation immigrant families and were questioned by MSU professors,
local teachers, and graduate students. They did a phenomenal job - everyone
at the conference was very impressed by Grand Ledge High School, as our
students were the youngest and most insightful panel members!

Calculators for
Student Use

Juniors: State
Testing Update
This school year, the Michigan Merit
Exam has changed. 11th grade
students will still be completing
their ACT on March 3rd. The Work
Keys will be on March 4th. There will
be a delayed start (with times to be
determined) for 9th, 10th and 12th
graders on those days.

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.

2015 Yearbook Sales

The major change will be what we

have known as day 3/MEAP/ or
Michigan Merit. This test is now
being titled 11th Grade Summative
Assessments. 11th grade students
will take 4 different assessments:
English & Reading, Math, Science,
and Social Studies. The test dates
will be determined sometime in the
future.

Winter Break

Yearbooks are now $70. Please see the

yearbook tab on the left hand side of the
GLHS website for ordering details.

Proud Parents Wanted

Don't forget to buy your student a Proud
Parent Ad in the 2015 yearbook. New
layouts featuring between 1 and 10 photos
are now available. Contact Mrs.
Badalamente for details and pricing.
badalamentes@glcomets.net

Winter break is from December 22nd

through January 2nd. We wish you all
a safe and warm Holiday Break!

TI Technology Rewards
Program

Reminder for Drivers:

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.

Be prepared to stop if a school bus' lights are

flashing yellow. If the lights are red, you must
stop at least 20 feet away from the bus. The
only time you can keep driving by a bus with it's
red lights on, is if you are going in the opposite
direction on a highway with a physical barrier,
ie...grassy median, concrete barrier. etc.

Meijer Community
Rewards
Participating in the Meijer Community
Rewards program allows us to raise funds
that help provide materials, supplies and
activities for our students. This program is
free and parents can register online at
www.meijer.com/rewards. Already have a
Meijer card? Just call 1-800-961-011 to
transfer our account to the High School. The
code for the High School is #317984. Again,
thanks so much for supporting GLHS.

Student Opportunity

The Capital Area Career Center's open house is

Wednesday December 10th from 4:30-7:30pm
611 Hagadorn Road, Mason. Sophomores and
Juniors interested in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts
& hospitality, precision machining and
entertainment technology should attend.
Students must be able to provide their own
transportation for this program through Ingham
County for the 2015-2016 school year.

Mom 2 Mom Sale

Grand Ledge High School will be holding its
Third Annual Mom2Mom sale! This sale acts
as a Journalism Program fundraiser, with
proceeds going to the group.
The sale is on Saturday, December 6th in the
high school cafeteria
from 9am - noon.
For more information please contact Mary
Vu at 517-925-5848 or send an email
to mv21106@glcomets.net

Practice ACT (Sylvan

Learning Compan y)
A practice ACT will be offered the morning of
Nov. 22 in the GLHS cafeteria. In addition to
the practice ACT that will be scored for you
student that day, Sylvan will be teaching
strategies on how to perform better on the
test. The cost is $20 if paid by Oct. 20 and $25
the day of the test. Contact Mrs. Badalamente
for details. badalamentes@glcomets.net

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center

The Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center is now registering sophomores and juniors for a
Visitation Day Field Trip during the school day on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014. Students
will meet the program teachers, current students, and administrative staff while finding out more
about the exciting opportunities available for their junior and/or senior year! The will also have
the chance to enroll for the 2015-2016 school year. All transportation and coordination with the
high school is provided. The field trip and all program offers are free to Grand Ledge students.
Students will be learning more about program choices and have the chance to register for
the field trip in English classes throughout first trimester. If your student does not have
English during 1st trimester and would like to attend, please have him/her follow these steps:
Choose two programs to visit
Register online at: http://www.eatonresa.org/services/career-and-technicaleducation/ (Click on red button that says 10th and 11th Grade Visitation Day
midway down the page)
Turn in permission slip (available in student services) to the main office by October
31st
o Eaton RESA Career Prep Center 2015-2016 Pending Offerings
Offered at Farm Bureau Insurance through Olivet College
Insurance & Risk Management (Potential 9 college credits)
Offered at AIS Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator (Articulated Credits after 2 years)
Heavy Equipment Repair (Articulated Credits after 2 years)
Offered at Davenport University
Business Academy (Potential 10 college credits)
Offered at Lansing Community College
Computer Graphics/Animation & 3D (Potential 9 college credits)
Fashion Design (Potential 12 college credits)
Computer Support (Potential 12 college credits)
Mobile App & Web Development (Potential 13 college credits)
Auto Collision Repair (Potential 11 college credits)
Automotive Technology (Potential 10 college credits)
CAD/Pre-Engineering (Potential 10 college credits)
Construction Technology (Potential 12 college credits)
Mechatronics & Robotics (Potential 11 college credits)
Welding Technology (Potential 10 college credits)
Health Technology I (Potential 7 college credits)
Health Technology II (Potential 10 college credits)
Criminal Justice (Potential 9 college credits)
Emergency Medical/Fire Science (Potential 8 college credits)
Law Enforcement (Potential 10 college credits)
Offered at Potter Park Zoo
Animal Science & Zoo Management (No college credits currently available)
o FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Go to: http://www.eatonresa.org/services/career-and-technical-education/
Like us on Facebook at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center! (Lots of great
pictures!)
Email Heather Algrim at halgrim@eatonresa.org
o

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 GRated.
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.

Congratulations to the following

students on being chosen for the MSVMA
Region B Honors Choir:
Wyatt Barker (9), Emerson Ganton (9), Mark Jackson (10),
Christine Lee (10), Carly McDevitt (12), Taylor McPhail (11),
Lainie Plunkett (9), Paige Plunkett (9), Sophia Ruark (11),
Jake Wilson (12), Noah Wyatt (10). These students will sing
with others from our region on December 6 at Western
Michigan University.
Holiday Choir Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30pm in the
GLHS Auditorium.

Socktober Clothing Drive

The students in Ms. Bronsons
English 9A classes conducted
a clothing drive for the last
three weeks of October. All
clothing donated will be
distributed to Kens Coat
Closet, The Grand Ledge Food
Bank, and various other
charitable organizations that
provide clothing to the needy
in the Capitol Area. Items
that were brought in were
gently used or brand new
(such as socks and underwear).
Students filled three large trash
bags with winter coats, two copy paper boxes of brand new hats, gloves and scarfs,
two copy paper boxes of brand new socks, and six trash bags of gently used
clothing. With another long, and possible treacherous, winter ahead of us, Ms.
Bronsons students wanted to help clothe people and keep them warm in the
upcoming months. The drive was a success!

Grand Ledge High School

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

A dministration

A ttendance Office

A thletic Office

Steven Gabriel, Principal

gabriels@glcomets.net

Mary Ann Eveleth, Attendance

Secretary
evelethm@glcomets.net

Steve Baker, Athletic Director

bakers@glcomets.net

Student Services

Terrie Westman, Athletic

Department Secretary
westmant@glcomets.net

Blake Wegenke, Assistant

Principal
11th and 12th
wegenkeb@glcomets.net

Dawn Anderson, A-K Counselor

andersond@glcomets.net

Main Office

Stacy Woodworth, L-Z Counselor

woodworths@glcomets.net

Cindy Bouchard, Receptionist

bouchardc@glcomets.net

Laura Wyble, Student Success

Coordinator
wyblel@glcomets.net

John Mills, ERESA School Social

Worker
millsj@glcomets.net

Ashley Howe,
Principals Secretary
howea@glcomets.net

Warren Lester, Student Success

Coordinator
lesterw@glcomets.net

Nancy Folkertsma, Secretary

folkertsman@glcomets.net

Sara Sutherland, Assistant

Principal
9th and 10th Grades
sutherlands@glcomets.net

Scott Millbrook, Dean of

Students 9th & 10th
millbrooks@glcomets.net
Maria Capra, Dean of Students
11th & 12th
capram@glcomets.net

Lisa Nelson, Secretary

nelsonl@glcomets.nets

High School Library

Minda Schneider, Secretary
schneiderm@glcomets.net

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