Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Video: Talented and Gifted activities of 2009-2010

The students in The Mayfield Tech Team produced this video on the Talented and Gifted Activities of 2009-2010. Enjoy!

Video: Mayfield Elementary activities 2009-2010

This is a video made by the students of The Mayfield Tech Team of the activities of the classes of Mr. Robert Losinger and Mr. Joshua Back and some activities at the school.


Meet Mr. Scott Roper, Lapeer East's new Principal

Mr. Scott Roper, Principal at Brown City Junior/Senior High School for the past five years, is the new Principal at Lapeer East High School.

Current Lapeer East High School Principal Kelly Paige is retiring at the end of the school year.
Mr. Roper’s education career began as a middle school teacher in Danville, Illinois 13 years ago. Later he became a middle school teacher, then high school teacher and basketball coach at Schoolcraft Community Schools near Kalamazoo.
He obtained a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in English from Illinois State University. Mr. Roper also serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) and committees for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).

In addition to enjoying his family and friends, Mr. Roper is a fan of the outdoors and enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling as well as landscaping, gardening and a recent interest in golf.

“I am a big fan of high school sports and activities, and I look forward to supporting the students at Lapeer East in their various programs of interest,” Mr. Roper said. “Lapeer Community Schools has many great traditions including its commitment to academics.

“It is evident that there is a dedication to provide a school environment which promotes academic, social, and emotional growth. I look forward to collaborating with the staff, students, parents, and community members of Lapeer East in our quest to raise student achievement and promote life-long learning through opportunities which inspire and challenge our students to reach personal, academic, social, and career goals.”

“We are pleased to welcome this dedicated educator to Lapeer East and to our District,” said Superintendent Debbie Thompson.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Lapeer Community High School honors Top Graduates

The photos of the Top 3 Lapeer Community High School graduates and the bios are now available for viewing at the photo gallery.

Congratulations to these graduates!

Beat the Heat! Summer fun at the Polar Palace

Press Release from the Polar Palace:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Beat the Heat Inside the Polar Palace this Summer

Lapeer, MI -- As the temperatures begin to soar into the 90's this summer, inside Polar Palace's state-of-the-art ice skating center will remain cool.

Preschoolers as young as 3 years old can come in from the heat and enjoy the ice with Polar Palace's Mice on Ice Program.

"This Learn-to-Skate program acts as a one hour skating party combining on- and off-ice activities to help children become comfortable on the ice," stated Wayne Alexander, General Manager. "It also provides time for building their socialization skills with a craft and snack time."

Emphasis is placed on familiarizing the preschooler with the ice by teaching them how to stand, march, fall down and get up. Upon completion of the Mice-On-Ice program, skaters will be ready to move on to Snow Plow Sam 2-3, Rink Rats or Basic Hockey class.

For all non-preschoolers through adult, the Lapeer Skating School will continue to host its 6-week Learn-to-Skate program beginning June 14 through July 29. The United States Skating Structure will include Snow Plow Sam 1-3, Basic Skills 1-8 and Freestyle 1-6 classes -- your choice of Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.

The skating team is also very excited to offer a "Bridge Program" to their list of skating offerings this summer. This program is designed for the serious skater wishing to take their abilities to new levels through concentrated disciplines including Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing, Stroking Techniques, etc. as well as learning the proper ice etiquette in becoming a true figure skater.

The class focus remains fun, however, with solid technique building. Skaters interested in future Club skating, competitions, private instruction would benefit immensely from this type of Bridge Program. Freestyle Drop-In is also available and recommended for this level skater...whether practicing on their own or with a private instructor.

Does your skater like skating in unison? If yes, Polar Palace's Synchro Clinic is for him/her. Trained instructors will provide an introduction to synchronized skating (formerly called precision team skating) for those skaters interested in discovering this wonderful spectators' sport. This clinic is designed to teach skaters to skate in unison, similar to line dancing or a chorus line. Skaters under 16 years of age interested in enrolling for this clinic must have solid basic skills ie. Skater must be at a Basic Skills 2 or above and a USFS member. If not a USFS member, a $10 membership fee will be required.

Got coffee and cocoa? The Polar Palace does! The Coffee & Cocoa Club Skate is open to all adults and their children and/or grandchildren wishing to step in from the "heat" and use the ice as their path to "cool" fitness and fun. Membership includes skate rental, coffee or cocoa, bagel or muffins and logo'ed travel mug. Trained Skating Instructors will be available during this open session "floating around the ice" offering tips and suggestions to improve your skate. This is a fun and casual environment and all levels of skaters are welcome. Club members can enjoy coffee or cocoa in their new logo'ed mug before or after their skating fun. (Children 5 and under skate free).

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, skating around the rink in circles is healthful. But, when combined with the basic skills of skating, which include forward and backward crossovers, turning, stopping and changing feet, the health benefits increase tremendously.

So, consider stepping in from the "heat" this summer with Polar Palace's many "cool" skating offerings. For specific program details, please call the rink's office via 810-245-7778 or visit www.polarpalace.com. On-line registrations are welcome.