A Saturday morning bone marrow registration drive attracted more than 150 people who signed up to see if they were a match for Sydney Gavan, a Mayfield Elementary School student, who was diagnosed with leukemia.
The "Be The Match" fund raiser was the most recent of several events hosted in Sydney's behalf.
For more information on today's bone marrow drive, the Flint Journal has a story online here.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Concessions, cuts, reserve fund infusion leads to balanced LCS budget for 2009-2010
Concessions from District employee groups, voluntary administration compensation cuts, consolidation of administration and custodial services, plus an infusion of $1.27 million from the District’s fund balance led to a balanced 2009-2010 budget.
In a list of 48 potential budget reduction possibilities, the Board of Education drew the line about halfway through in determining the cuts at its Board meeting Thursday, June 18.
The budget saving reductions range from a $1,300 savings in not printing a payroll newsletter to a $1.3 million expected savings relating to the recent teacher contract settlement.
“This budget, with some additional built in savings in the coming years, keeps the core of our excellent academic and extracurricular program intact,” said Superintendent Debbie Thompson. “We have always been a District that did more with less, but that challenge is getting increasingly difficult as the State funds get tighter.”
One savings, $4,000, came from a suggestion from the bus garage mechanics who believe that oil changes can be made every 6,000 miles instead of the current 4,000 miles without harm to the fleet.
Under the approved budget, all deans of students who were previously notified of potential layoffs, will be brought back to work in the fall. Some of the deans have agreed to contract with the District for services, eliminating the health benefit requirement, which will save the District $50,000 in the first year.
“We appreciate the sacrifices and ideas from our employees that have helped bring us to this difficult budget resolution,” said Debbie Thompson. “We are committed to keeping these cuts as far away from the classroom as we can, but ultimately the cuts do nibble around the edges of our program.”
In a list of 48 potential budget reduction possibilities, the Board of Education drew the line about halfway through in determining the cuts at its Board meeting Thursday, June 18.
The budget saving reductions range from a $1,300 savings in not printing a payroll newsletter to a $1.3 million expected savings relating to the recent teacher contract settlement.
“This budget, with some additional built in savings in the coming years, keeps the core of our excellent academic and extracurricular program intact,” said Superintendent Debbie Thompson. “We have always been a District that did more with less, but that challenge is getting increasingly difficult as the State funds get tighter.”
One savings, $4,000, came from a suggestion from the bus garage mechanics who believe that oil changes can be made every 6,000 miles instead of the current 4,000 miles without harm to the fleet.
Under the approved budget, all deans of students who were previously notified of potential layoffs, will be brought back to work in the fall. Some of the deans have agreed to contract with the District for services, eliminating the health benefit requirement, which will save the District $50,000 in the first year.
“We appreciate the sacrifices and ideas from our employees that have helped bring us to this difficult budget resolution,” said Debbie Thompson. “We are committed to keeping these cuts as far away from the classroom as we can, but ultimately the cuts do nibble around the edges of our program.”
Thursday, June 18, 2009
International contigent of Advanced Placement teachers visit LCS Outdoor Center
On a sun-filled, warm Thursday, about a dozen Advanced Placement Environmental Science teachers trekked to Skinner Lake to work on techniques and skills for teaching AP Environmental Science courses.The R. Michael Supernault Outdoor Education Center, a District-owned, 80-acre outdoor classroom is usually the destination of District students for science education during the school year.
Among the teachers visiting the Center on Thursday, June 18, were teachers from Chicago, Illinois, New York State, and teacher Viviana Mendoza Lozano, an AP Psychology and Philosophy teacher from La Paz, Bolivia who wants to expand her teaching into environmental science.There were also a number of teachers from Genesee County school districts at the Center on Thursday. A total of 220 teachers will attend the Institute before it ends next week.
The first of two Advanced Placement Summer Institute sessions ends Friday. The second begins next week. Lapeer East High School is the host for the Institute and is the only public high school in Michigan offering a summer AP Institute. It is the second year, East has hosted the event.
Photo at top is a group of teachers looking through specimens pulled from Skinner Lake for study. Second photo is a picture of Bolivian teacher Viviana Lozano. To see more pictures of the teachers at Skinner Lake go to the photo gallery.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Lapeer East's Mike Carson has a good night at the plate and field at All-Star game
A Lapeer East baseball player, Mike Carson, represented himself and his school in an 
outstanding manner at the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All Star Hall-of-Fame banquet and game on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16.On Tuesday night, Lapeer East standout pitcher and shortstop, Mike Carson, took the field as a member of the 2009 East All-Star squad. During the game Carson pitched one inning, played shortstop, right field and left field for the East All-Stars who lost the game.
At the plate Carson had a double in two trips to the plate, had a run batted in and scored a run. In one of the later innings, while Carson was playing shortstop he had to run down a fly ball hit near the foul line in left field.
In his four-year varsity baseball career at East, Carson batted .505 and .531 in his senior year. He was first-team All Flint Metro League infielder. He has accepted a scholarship to play for Oakland University.
The pictures above are a pre-game photo of Mike in front of the scoreboard and the scoreboard information that was flashed when he came to bat.
There are additional photos of Mike both batting and fielding at the District photo gallery here.
Lapeer West's Coach Bradley honored at Hall-of-Fame banquet, 2009 All-Star game
Lapeer West High School was front and center at the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All Star Hall-of-Fame banquet and game on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16.On Monday night, former Lapeer West baseball coach Tim Bradley was inducted into the MHSBCA Hall-of-Fame in recognition of his nearly 28 years of coaching baseball, eight Flint Metro League Championships, eight District Championships, six Regional Championships, two quarterfinals and three appearances to the State final four.
On Tuesday night, Coach Bradley was brought out on the field near home plate at Comerica Park and introduced to the crowd on hand for the 2009 MHSBCA East-West All-Star game.
Mr. Bradley was District Coach-of-the-Year six times, Regional Coach-of-the-Year twice and was the overall MHSBCA Coach-of-the-Year in 1992. Bradley continues to coach the West Boys’ golf team.
Mr. Bradley was District Coach-of-the-Year six times, Regional Coach-of-the-Year twice and was the overall MHSBCA Coach-of-the-Year in 1992. Bradley continues to coach the West Boys’ golf team.
In photo above, Coach Bradley is third from the left. For more photos of Coach Bradley go to the District photo gallery.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Bone marrow drive on June 20th to honor the 6th birthday of Mayfield's Sydney Gavan
A new bone marrow donor drive is being held from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 20th at the offices of Todd A. Courser & Associates, PLLC, 455 S. Main Street in Lapeer.
Members of the community who are between the ages of 18-60 and in good general health are invited to join the "Be the Match Registry" in honor of Sydney's birthday and as a gift to her and her family, and thousands of patients like her, by increasing the chances of finding the match they desperately need.
The first 232 (increased since the video below was produced) test kits will be offered free of charge, thereafter they will be offered for a discounted fee of $25 which covers the cost of lab fees. Tax-deductible donations of any size will be accepted and appreciated for those with the ability to pay.
Questions regarding this event can be directed to Janelle Jackson at 810-358-9683 or at janellejackson73@gmail.com
Here's a short video on Sydney.
Members of the community who are between the ages of 18-60 and in good general health are invited to join the "Be the Match Registry" in honor of Sydney's birthday and as a gift to her and her family, and thousands of patients like her, by increasing the chances of finding the match they desperately need.
The first 232 (increased since the video below was produced) test kits will be offered free of charge, thereafter they will be offered for a discounted fee of $25 which covers the cost of lab fees. Tax-deductible donations of any size will be accepted and appreciated for those with the ability to pay.
Questions regarding this event can be directed to Janelle Jackson at 810-358-9683 or at janellejackson73@gmail.com
Here's a short video on Sydney.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Lapeer East to host Advanced Placement Summer Institute, 220 teachers on the way
For the second consecutive year, Lapeer East High School is hosting a two-week Advanced Placement Summer Institute starting June 16. Lapeer East is the only public high school in Michigan to host an AP Summer Institute.
More than 220 teachers, some as far away as Bolivia, will be traveling to Lapeer to take part in the intensive training. The local sessions are being run by Directors Gary Schubert and Dr. Mike Hobolth. Dr. Hobolth is an assistant principal at East.
The Institute, which is taught by experts in each subject area, will be working with new AP teachers and those looking to improve their skills. Among the subjects to be taught are: Calculus AB, Micro/Macro Economics, English Language, Pre-AP: English, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, English Literature, Psychology, Statistics, European History, French Language, U.S. Government/Politics, U.S. History, World History, Spanish Language and Physics BC.
More than 220 teachers, some as far away as Bolivia, will be traveling to Lapeer to take part in the intensive training. The local sessions are being run by Directors Gary Schubert and Dr. Mike Hobolth. Dr. Hobolth is an assistant principal at East.
The Institute, which is taught by experts in each subject area, will be working with new AP teachers and those looking to improve their skills. Among the subjects to be taught are: Calculus AB, Micro/Macro Economics, English Language, Pre-AP: English, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, English Literature, Psychology, Statistics, European History, French Language, U.S. Government/Politics, U.S. History, World History, Spanish Language and Physics BC.
The photo above is from last year's Institute. Gary Schubert (left) and Dr. Mike Hobolth, assistant principal at Lapeer East High School, are Directors of this year's Institute again.
Free summer breakfast, lunch program offered for second consecutive year at LCS
For the second consecutive year, the Food Service Department of Lapeer Community Schools will be offering free breakfast and free lunches to all children 18 years old or younger, weekdays through the summer, except for Friday, July 3rd.
The program, which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, comes during a particular rough economic period in the State.
The free meals are available at Turrill Elementary School, 785 S. Elm Street, or at the City of Lapeer Recreation Center, 880 S. Saginaw Street, to anyone meeting the age requirement. There are no geographic or economic requirements.
Breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The program began Monday, June 15, and will end Friday, August 28.
With so many people in need, please help us spread the word of this program in our community.
The program, which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, comes during a particular rough economic period in the State.
The free meals are available at Turrill Elementary School, 785 S. Elm Street, or at the City of Lapeer Recreation Center, 880 S. Saginaw Street, to anyone meeting the age requirement. There are no geographic or economic requirements.
Breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and lunch 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The program began Monday, June 15, and will end Friday, August 28.
With so many people in need, please help us spread the word of this program in our community.
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