Friday, May 29, 2009

Mayfield Elementary 5th and 6th graders test science theories by building catapults

A two-month science project culminated Thursday afternoon, May 28th, when the 5th grade class of Mr. Robert Losinger and the 6th grade class of Mr. Joshua Back faced off on the athletic field with Trebuchets (catapults) built by students.

Materials provided by The Home Depot made this project possible.

Students first researched and designed the catapults based on the scientific theories of force and motion and kinetic energy. Next they built small scale models and tested them. Each class decided on a final model. From that model they designed a full scale version.

At the Thursday assembly students from all the classes gathered on the athletic field to watch and see which of the two catapults would prove to be more accurate.

After three tries each, the score was tied with two hits on the target each and the contest ended in a tie. A set of photos can be found on the District's photo gallery.

Swing Out 2009! A 76-year Lapeer tradition recognizes achievement of graduates

Swing Out, the unique graduation tradition of Lapeer Community Schools, put the 76th annual event in the books on Thursday, May 28th.

Family, friends and the community clogged downtown Lapeer to recognize the achievements of hundreds of graduating seniors at Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community High Schools.

The rich tradition, which includes the giving of flowers, balloons and gifts to the graduating seniors is a right-of-passage in Lapeer.

To see a photo album of the event go to our District photo gallery.
In the early years of Swing Out students from the entire District marched.
That was changed a number of years ago to just the graduating seniors.
It is a must see event.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Murphy students, parents get preview of new facilities at the future Rolland Warner campus

Students in the fourth and fifth grades at the Murphy campus of Hadley-Murphy Elementary School and their parents paid a visit Wednesday, May 27, to the new facilities they will be attending at the opening of classes in the fall of 2009.

Hadley-Murphy Principal Scott Warren, Superintendent Debbie Thompson, Director of Transportation Jerry Podzikowski and Food Services Director Scott Smith were on hand to answer parents’ questions and take a tour of the new facilities.

Next year’s fifth and sixth grade students will attend classes in what will be the 6th grade wing of Rolland Warner Middle School when it opens in the fall of 2010 as a middle school.

The Lapeer Community High School students who are currently studying in the facility will move to their new campus at Cramton in the fall of 2009.

The District’s 7th grade students next year will attend classes in the soon-to-be-completed 7th and 8th grade wings of the facility.

Lapeer East's Ashley Corriveau swims with Olympic greats at Charlotte meet

Lapeer East High School senior Ashley Corriveau competed with Olympic swimmers and placed in the finals in the 100 freestyle at the Charlotte Ultra Swim Meet, the weekend of May 14-16.

The meet included some of the current stars of swimming, including Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Aaron Peirsol and Ryan Lochte.

Ashley finished in 58.58 in the 100 freestyle in a 50-meter pool.

Ashley, a five-time All-State girls’ swimming in Division 1, was a four-year Scholar Athlete and a two-year member of the National Junior Honor Society and a two-year member of the National Honor Society at Lapeer East.

In addition to swimming for the Lapeer High School swim team, Ashley is a member of the Lake Orion Liquid Lightning, a USA Swim team.

In December, Ashley signed a national letter of intent to swim as a scholarship athlete at Wayne State University next season. Ashley took third place in the 50-yard freestyle and a fourth place in the 100-yard freestyle at the State Swimming Finals at Eastern Michigan University in November.

“We are very proud of our daughter and she was awesome in the Charlotte meet,” said her mother, Dorothy Corriveau.

“We at Lapeer East are proud of Ashley not just for her outstanding swimming accomplishments, but for being a model student and wonderful person,” said Lapeer East Principal Kelly Paige.

More photos are available at the District photo gallery.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Channel 12 airs Zemmer visit to R. Michael Supernault Outdoor Education Center

The video link from ABC 12, WJRT-TV, is now available here.

Zemmer students enjoy fresh air, make the news

The first wave of students from Zemmer Junior High School to visit the R. Michael Supernault Outdoor Education Center this week were expected to be the subject of an ABC news segment today.

Students from Zemmer will be visiting the Skinner Lake outdoor center in separate groups all week. In the photo at right, instructor Al Hoppe is interviewed by Channel 12 reporter Randy Conat. The segment was expected to run about 5:30 p.m.

In addition to four science stations, students will be working on English Language Arts, math, art and physical education classes at the 80-acre, District-owned center.

To see photos from today's visiting go to the District photo gallery here.

Lapeer East athletes commit to compete at the collegiate level in 2009-2010

Lapeer East High School varsity football quarterback Ryan Springsteen, and varsity wrestler Phil Joseph signed commitments to compete at the collegiate level at a signing ceremony in the Lapeer East media center today, May 26th.

Flanked by family, coaches and teammates the posed for media photos.

Ryan Springsteen will play for Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa next year. Phil Joseph, who won a State Championship this year in the 171-pound division will wrestle for Eastern Michigan University team.

Both athletes were first team All Flint Metro League selections in their primary sport. Photos of the ceremony are available here.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Sports physicals for high school athletes offered on August 5th at therapy center

Required sports physicals for student participants from Lapeer East High School, Lapeer West High School and Zemmer Junior High School for the 2009-2010 school year are being offered at the Lapeer Regional Physical Therapy Center at 1057 Suncrest Drive on Wednesday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m.

This is a new location from previous years.

The cost is $20.

In the event parents or guardians want to have the physicals done by another doctor they should be aware of the following requirements:

Sports physicals for the 2009-2010 school year must be dated on or after April 15, 2009 and must be recorded on the Lapeer Regional Physical Form.

No other physical form will be accepted, including the Michigan High School Athletic Association form. Parents not attending the August 5 session can pick up the forms at the office at Lapeer East and Lapeer West High Schools.

A parent or guardian must sign the physical form.