Lapeer West's girls basketball program will host a clinic for all elementary school girls who want to improve their basketball skills.
The clinic will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 30., at the Lapeer West gym. The cost is $20.
For details, contact West Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Bill Kinzer at bkinzer@lapeerschools.org.
Friday, October 22, 2010
A workshop on friendship
Is it difficult for your child to make and keep friends? Does your child struggle to get along socially?
Family Literacy Center will presents the workshop "It's So Much Work to be Your Friend" on Wednesday, November 2, from 12:30-2 pm or 6-7 pm at Mott College Lapeer Campus, Room 206, 550 Lake Dr., Lapeer.
Children who suffer with a learning disability often have difficulty in social situations. Whether your child has a learning disability or not, the information in this DVD presentation is priceless.
Educator, administrator, and consultant Richard Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, home, and community. This workshop is offered at no cost. Registration is required.
To register, call the Family Literacy Center at 810-664-2737. Give your name, phone number, and the time of the session you wish to register.
Family Literacy Center will presents the workshop "It's So Much Work to be Your Friend" on Wednesday, November 2, from 12:30-2 pm or 6-7 pm at Mott College Lapeer Campus, Room 206, 550 Lake Dr., Lapeer.Children who suffer with a learning disability often have difficulty in social situations. Whether your child has a learning disability or not, the information in this DVD presentation is priceless.
Educator, administrator, and consultant Richard Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, home, and community. This workshop is offered at no cost. Registration is required.
To register, call the Family Literacy Center at 810-664-2737. Give your name, phone number, and the time of the session you wish to register.
Parent volunteers needed for 'Your Time'
Parent volunteers are needed for the "Your Time" After School study hall at Lapeer East High School.
The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15 to 3:15 pm.
National Honor Society students are available to help with any issues that a student needs help with, and students have access to all elements of the East media center including books and computers.
Any interested parent may contact Parent Vounteer Bill Gavette at wmgavette@gmail.com, or call 810-417-1559.
Please note: Parent volunteers must go through a background check at the Lapeer Community Schools Administration Building.
The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15 to 3:15 pm.
National Honor Society students are available to help with any issues that a student needs help with, and students have access to all elements of the East media center including books and computers.
Any interested parent may contact Parent Vounteer Bill Gavette at wmgavette@gmail.com, or call 810-417-1559.
Please note: Parent volunteers must go through a background check at the Lapeer Community Schools Administration Building.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Suspicious incident in Metamora Township
The following is the text of a letter sent to parents today from Superintendent Debbie Thompson about a suspicious incident yesterday in Metamora Township.
October 21, 2010
Dear Parents,
Today we became aware of a suspicious incident that was reported to the Metamora Township Police Department yesterday.
A female student was walking near Sutton Road and Metamora Road at about 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and was offered a ride by a man in a newer, light-green pickup truck with an extended cab. The girl went to a nearby home and called 911.
The man was reported to be a clean-shaven, chubby white male in his mid-30s with short brownish-blond hair.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
October 21, 2010
Dear Parents,
Today we became aware of a suspicious incident that was reported to the Metamora Township Police Department yesterday.
A female student was walking near Sutton Road and Metamora Road at about 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon and was offered a ride by a man in a newer, light-green pickup truck with an extended cab. The girl went to a nearby home and called 911.
The man was reported to be a clean-shaven, chubby white male in his mid-30s with short brownish-blond hair.
We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce with your children the lessons about interacting with strangers and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.
Sincerely,
Debbie Thompson
Superintendent
Mayfield 1st graders do some learning in the woods
First grade students at Mayfield Elementary School took their classroom research outside to gain a little experience in the field.
The students visited the woods at the R. Michael Supernault Environmental Center on Oct. 13 to gather woodland plants and animals to create their own mini habitats.
Under the guidance of Environmental Education Teacher Al Hoppe, Teacher Debbie Daley and some dedicated parents, students carefully gathered twigs and leaves to provide the needed environment for the bugs and critters they found living on the woodland floor.
The science lesson for the day included a review of the plants and animals that are found throughout the woods as well as building habitats – in clear plastic containers – to house the plants and animals they uncovered in their search.
The Supernault Nature Center is an 80-acre District-owned property in a beautiful, rural setting in Oregon Township. It is primarily used for science field trips for students from Lapeer and other area districts.
For a look at more photos from the field trip, go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/Mayfield1stGradersAtSkinnerLake#
The students visited the woods at the R. Michael Supernault Environmental Center on Oct. 13 to gather woodland plants and animals to create their own mini habitats.
Under the guidance of Environmental Education Teacher Al Hoppe, Teacher Debbie Daley and some dedicated parents, students carefully gathered twigs and leaves to provide the needed environment for the bugs and critters they found living on the woodland floor.
The science lesson for the day included a review of the plants and animals that are found throughout the woods as well as building habitats – in clear plastic containers – to house the plants and animals they uncovered in their search.
The Supernault Nature Center is an 80-acre District-owned property in a beautiful, rural setting in Oregon Township. It is primarily used for science field trips for students from Lapeer and other area districts.
For a look at more photos from the field trip, go to:
http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/Mayfield1stGradersAtSkinnerLake#
A fresh, new look for the Seaton playground
Anthony Novick takes parental involvement seriously. His son, Joey, is a student at Seaton Elementary, and he wanted to do his part to help brighten the learning environment.
His crew from Color Wonders Painting rolled up to Seaton on Saturday, Oct. 16, to freshen up the playscape at the school.
With a bit of scraping and sanding and a healthy application of paint sprayed carefully from a large bucket, the Saturday-morning volunteer efforts brightened up the playground equipment and the basketball courts.
The paint company owner was joined by his wife, Jody, daughter Katie and employees James Keyes and Nathan Surbrook, as they added a bit of flair to the playground structures, recoating them in a popular “Seaton orange” color.
Novick’s crew was joined in the effort by Seaton parent Laura Fromwiller and daughter Renee.
For a look at before and after photos from the painting party, please go to:http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/AFreshLookForSeatonPlayground#
His crew from Color Wonders Painting rolled up to Seaton on Saturday, Oct. 16, to freshen up the playscape at the school.
With a bit of scraping and sanding and a healthy application of paint sprayed carefully from a large bucket, the Saturday-morning volunteer efforts brightened up the playground equipment and the basketball courts.
The paint company owner was joined by his wife, Jody, daughter Katie and employees James Keyes and Nathan Surbrook, as they added a bit of flair to the playground structures, recoating them in a popular “Seaton orange” color.
Novick’s crew was joined in the effort by Seaton parent Laura Fromwiller and daughter Renee.
For a look at before and after photos from the painting party, please go to:http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/AFreshLookForSeatonPlayground#
Mayfield Kids’ Boutique Oct 26 & 28
Mayfield Elementary School will host a “Kids’ Boutique” during parent-teacher conferences October 26 and 28.
The “Kids’ Boutique” will be a place to come in and shop for gently-used children’s clothing. Families can stop on the night of their children’s conference and shop for the clothing items their children need. The best part will be that the shopping is FREE!
Parents can help by donating clean, gently-used children’s clothing. Bring the clothes to Mayfield this week (through Friday, October 22).
The school is also looking for a number of parents who would be willing to help sort the clothing and set up on Monday, October 25th, and to staff the boutique during conferences. The boutique will be open the night of conferences, on October 26 and 28 from 5-7:30 pm, for Mayfield families to shop for items that their children need.
For details or to volunteer, please contact Kids’ Boutique Coordinator Cheryl Shifflett-Smith, Mayfield Learning Coach, at 810-667-2442.
The “Kids’ Boutique” will be a place to come in and shop for gently-used children’s clothing. Families can stop on the night of their children’s conference and shop for the clothing items their children need. The best part will be that the shopping is FREE!
Parents can help by donating clean, gently-used children’s clothing. Bring the clothes to Mayfield this week (through Friday, October 22).
The school is also looking for a number of parents who would be willing to help sort the clothing and set up on Monday, October 25th, and to staff the boutique during conferences. The boutique will be open the night of conferences, on October 26 and 28 from 5-7:30 pm, for Mayfield families to shop for items that their children need.
For details or to volunteer, please contact Kids’ Boutique Coordinator Cheryl Shifflett-Smith, Mayfield Learning Coach, at 810-667-2442.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Get fit: Winter Walking begins Nov. 1
The annual Lapeer Community Schools FREE winter walking program begins on Monday, November 1.
Join us at Lapeer West on Monday through Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 pm as we walk for fitness and fun! Our quick registration is easily completed the first night you attend.
ALL walkers will wear a name badge (provided) while walking. Children under age 16 must walk with an attending adult. SORRY, no power walking, running or jogging. Please enter the high school using the door by the band room on the south side of building.
No walking on November 24 & 25, December 22 – January 2, January 17 & 20, February 21or “snow days.” If school closes earlier in the day because of inclement weather, the walking program is cancelled.
The walking program concludes on Thursday evening, March 31st.
The walking program is part of the Lapeer Community Schools Enrichment Program. Please do not call Lapeer West regarding this program. Questions can be directed to the Enrichment office at 810-538-1622.
Join us at Lapeer West on Monday through Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 pm as we walk for fitness and fun! Our quick registration is easily completed the first night you attend.
ALL walkers will wear a name badge (provided) while walking. Children under age 16 must walk with an attending adult. SORRY, no power walking, running or jogging. Please enter the high school using the door by the band room on the south side of building.
No walking on November 24 & 25, December 22 – January 2, January 17 & 20, February 21or “snow days.” If school closes earlier in the day because of inclement weather, the walking program is cancelled.
The walking program concludes on Thursday evening, March 31st.
The walking program is part of the Lapeer Community Schools Enrichment Program. Please do not call Lapeer West regarding this program. Questions can be directed to the Enrichment office at 810-538-1622.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Rolland-Warner CC course gets groomed
This parent smoothes out the ruts at Rolland-Warner
A few twisted ankles on the new Rolland-Warner Cross Country Course prompted Mike McClellan to take action.
He brought his Bobcat skidsteer to school Oct. 11 and spent the day working over the Cross Country course with a Harley power rake to get rid of all of the bumps and gullies along the 2-mile course that winds through the woods behind the school. He also sewed a little grass seed to prevent erosion and to help keep the course in shape in the future.
Math teacher Wyatt Stevens and science teacher Anne Prill coach the all-new cross country team. They explain that the power rake chewed up the top couple of inches to remove the ruts and bumps so that students weren't twisting their ankles any more. “We had multiple students down with injuries earlier in the season,” said Stevens.
“We really appreciate Mr. McClellan’s help. It’s made a huge difference in the course,” said Prill.
McClellan’s daughter Meghan is an 8th grader and a member of the R-W Cross Country team. Mike McClellan, the owner of M&M Construction in Attica, said he was happy to put in the volunteer effort to make things better for the 33-member team.
This is the first-ever season for Cross Country at the middle school, so many team members are setting new course records in almost every home meet. So far this year, the girls team has compiled an impressive 4-1 record. The boys stand at 1-4.
With the course improvements, the coaches say R-W hopes to be able to host invitational meets in the future, bringing in competitors from all over the Metro League.
Cutlines:
Mike McClellan (the guy near the left with the hat) gets a thumbs up for his efforts from the Rolland-Warner Cross Country team.
The all-new Cross Country team at Rolland Warner Middle School includes 33 runners in 7th and 8th grade.
A few twisted ankles on the new Rolland-Warner Cross Country Course prompted Mike McClellan to take action.
He brought his Bobcat skidsteer to school Oct. 11 and spent the day working over the Cross Country course with a Harley power rake to get rid of all of the bumps and gullies along the 2-mile course that winds through the woods behind the school. He also sewed a little grass seed to prevent erosion and to help keep the course in shape in the future.
Math teacher Wyatt Stevens and science teacher Anne Prill coach the all-new cross country team. They explain that the power rake chewed up the top couple of inches to remove the ruts and bumps so that students weren't twisting their ankles any more. “We had multiple students down with injuries earlier in the season,” said Stevens.
“We really appreciate Mr. McClellan’s help. It’s made a huge difference in the course,” said Prill.
McClellan’s daughter Meghan is an 8th grader and a member of the R-W Cross Country team. Mike McClellan, the owner of M&M Construction in Attica, said he was happy to put in the volunteer effort to make things better for the 33-member team.
This is the first-ever season for Cross Country at the middle school, so many team members are setting new course records in almost every home meet. So far this year, the girls team has compiled an impressive 4-1 record. The boys stand at 1-4.
With the course improvements, the coaches say R-W hopes to be able to host invitational meets in the future, bringing in competitors from all over the Metro League.
Cutlines:
Mike McClellan (the guy near the left with the hat) gets a thumbs up for his efforts from the Rolland-Warner Cross Country team.
The all-new Cross Country team at Rolland Warner Middle School includes 33 runners in 7th and 8th grade.
Haunted Hallways this Saturday and Sunday at West
The Lapeer West Key Club will be sponsoring its annual Haunted Hallways located at the North entrance of Lapeer West High School.
The dates are Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th, from 9 am to 4pm. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $2 per person.
All proceeds will go to UNICEF.
The dates are Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th, from 9 am to 4pm. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $2 per person.
All proceeds will go to UNICEF.
Turrill Kids’ Boutique
Turrill Elementary School will host a “Kids’ Boutique” during parent-teacher conferences October 26 and 28.
The “Kids’ Boutique” will be a place to come in and shop for gently-used children’s clothing. Families can stop on the night of their children’s conference and shop for the clothing items their children need. The best part will be that the shopping is FREE!
Here is how the Kids’ Boutique will work: Clean out your closets and donate clean, gently-used children’s clothing. Bring the clothes to Turrill this week (through Friday, October 22).
The school is also looking for a number of parents who would be willing to help sort the clothing and set up on Monday, October 25th and to staff the boutique during conferences. The boutique will be open the night of conferences, October 26 and 28 from 3:15-4:15 pm and again from 5-7:30 pm for Turrill families to shop for items that their children need.
For details or to volunteer, please contact Kids’ Boutique Coordinator Cheryl Smith, Turrill Title 1 Teacher /Interventionist, at 810-667-2418.
The “Kids’ Boutique” will be a place to come in and shop for gently-used children’s clothing. Families can stop on the night of their children’s conference and shop for the clothing items their children need. The best part will be that the shopping is FREE!
Here is how the Kids’ Boutique will work: Clean out your closets and donate clean, gently-used children’s clothing. Bring the clothes to Turrill this week (through Friday, October 22).
The school is also looking for a number of parents who would be willing to help sort the clothing and set up on Monday, October 25th and to staff the boutique during conferences. The boutique will be open the night of conferences, October 26 and 28 from 3:15-4:15 pm and again from 5-7:30 pm for Turrill families to shop for items that their children need.
For details or to volunteer, please contact Kids’ Boutique Coordinator Cheryl Smith, Turrill Title 1 Teacher /Interventionist, at 810-667-2418.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Lapeer East girls will ‘Volley for A Cure’
Once again the Lapeer East Volleyball team is hosting a “Volley For A Cure” match against Linden on Tuesday, October 19th, at Lapeer East High School. The game tips off at 7 pm.
This year the team will donate the money to the charities of their wishes: two families that had daughters play on the Lapeer East volleyball team.
Jessica Knapp’s mother, Kathy, lost her battle to breast cancer this past June. Evie, Kari, and Lisa Dinsmore’s dad, Steve, lost his battle to stomach cancer this past August. At the game the team will honor both families and the memory of each of their parents.
Sponsors of the fundraiser include Dr. Aaron Fisher, DDS, Dr. Albert Smith Jr. and family, Dr. John Yap, Lapeer Medical Associates, Mott Community College, Ray C’s and Speedy Screen Printing.
Volleyball team members will sell T-shirts for $10.00 each to raise funds for this occasion.
This year the team will donate the money to the charities of their wishes: two families that had daughters play on the Lapeer East volleyball team.
Jessica Knapp’s mother, Kathy, lost her battle to breast cancer this past June. Evie, Kari, and Lisa Dinsmore’s dad, Steve, lost his battle to stomach cancer this past August. At the game the team will honor both families and the memory of each of their parents.
Sponsors of the fundraiser include Dr. Aaron Fisher, DDS, Dr. Albert Smith Jr. and family, Dr. John Yap, Lapeer Medical Associates, Mott Community College, Ray C’s and Speedy Screen Printing.
Volleyball team members will sell T-shirts for $10.00 each to raise funds for this occasion.
Sign-up underway for popular Super Babysitter class
The popular Super Babysitter class will be offered next month by the Lapeer Community Schools Enrichment Program in a two-session program for students 12 and older.
Instructor Gloria Sherman and super sitter students, both boys and girls age 12 and older, discuss important safety issues and first aid, nutritious snacks, diapering, bottle preparation, and fun-filled games in this two-week course.
Helpful tips include advertising techniques and how to determine what wage to charge.
The two-week class runs Monday Nov. 1 and 8 from 6:30 to 8 pm at a city school location.
The fee for the class is $20, or 2 students for $30, and it includes a Certificate of
Completion.
For more information or to register by phone, please contact the Enrichment Office at 810-538-1622.
Instructor Gloria Sherman and super sitter students, both boys and girls age 12 and older, discuss important safety issues and first aid, nutritious snacks, diapering, bottle preparation, and fun-filled games in this two-week course.
Helpful tips include advertising techniques and how to determine what wage to charge.
The two-week class runs Monday Nov. 1 and 8 from 6:30 to 8 pm at a city school location.
The fee for the class is $20, or 2 students for $30, and it includes a Certificate of
Completion.
For more information or to register by phone, please contact the Enrichment Office at 810-538-1622.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Lapeer Schools breakfast program is a winner
Lapeer Community Schools have been honored with a silver award in the State of Michigan Breakfast Challenge for significantly increasing participation in the District’s breakfast program in 2010.
The silver award brings with it a $2,500 cash prize that will be reinvested in the Lapeer Community Schools breakfast program. The award was handed out by State School Superintendent Mike Flanagan at the September Michigan Association of School Administrator’s Fall Conference in Traverse City.
District officials honored the LCS Food Services staff for its winning ways at its Oct. 7 meeting of the Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education.
“The goal of the program was to increase school breakfast participation by 50%,” said Dining Services Director Scott Smith. “This past school year we increased participation by 64%, which according to the Michigan Department of Education was ‘way up there.’” Twelve school districts earned awards this year for increasing participation in the school breakfast program: 4 overall champions (2-year-awards), 4 gold awards and 4 silver awards.
The Superintendent’s Breakfast Challenge is sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. Over the past two years, 206 school districts met Flanagan’s challenge. The 52,145,702 school breakfasts served statewide during the 2009-10 school year marked a 30% increase from the 2007-08 school year.
The school breakfast program is important because research shows that students who eat a healthy breakfast improve their academic achievement, have fewer health issues, behave better in class and are more attentive.
Photo cutline: On hand for the presentation were (from left) Lapeer Community Schools Food Service Director Scott Smith, Assistant Food Services Director Jill McLaughlin, cook helper Emma Bugaski, head cooks Diane Ritter, Mary Holbrook and Jennifer Putnam; Food Services driver Steven Ritter and head cook Edie Hogan. (Photo courtesy Jeff Hogan)
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The silver award brings with it a $2,500 cash prize that will be reinvested in the Lapeer Community Schools breakfast program. The award was handed out by State School Superintendent Mike Flanagan at the September Michigan Association of School Administrator’s Fall Conference in Traverse City.
District officials honored the LCS Food Services staff for its winning ways at its Oct. 7 meeting of the Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education.
“The goal of the program was to increase school breakfast participation by 50%,” said Dining Services Director Scott Smith. “This past school year we increased participation by 64%, which according to the Michigan Department of Education was ‘way up there.’” Twelve school districts earned awards this year for increasing participation in the school breakfast program: 4 overall champions (2-year-awards), 4 gold awards and 4 silver awards.
The Superintendent’s Breakfast Challenge is sponsored by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. Over the past two years, 206 school districts met Flanagan’s challenge. The 52,145,702 school breakfasts served statewide during the 2009-10 school year marked a 30% increase from the 2007-08 school year.
The school breakfast program is important because research shows that students who eat a healthy breakfast improve their academic achievement, have fewer health issues, behave better in class and are more attentive.
Photo cutline: On hand for the presentation were (from left) Lapeer Community Schools Food Service Director Scott Smith, Assistant Food Services Director Jill McLaughlin, cook helper Emma Bugaski, head cooks Diane Ritter, Mary Holbrook and Jennifer Putnam; Food Services driver Steven Ritter and head cook Edie Hogan. (Photo courtesy Jeff Hogan)
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Lapeer East Girls Golf Coach is Regional Coach of the Year
Lapeer East Girls Golf Coach Steve Stearns has earned Regional Coach of the Year honors after his team finished second Oct. 7 in Regional play hosted by Lapeer West at Lapeer Country Club.
Coach Stearns has led both the girls and boys golf teams at Lapeer East for the last six years, and prior to that was the golf coach at Lapeer West for two years. The honors came from a vote of the 11 coaches whose teams participated in the Regional tournament.
This year’s second-place finish in Regional play is the best showing for the East girls golfers.
“All of the credit goes to the girls. They were the ones who won that. They made me look good by playing well,” said the coach.
“I really was surprised,” said Stearns of the honor. “I had a lot of fun watching the girls play and perform well.”
Stearns, a business and co-op teacher at East, is in his 27th year as a teacher in the Lapeer Community Schools. During that time he also has coached junior high and junior varsity football for 25 years. He is an avid golfer and spends his summers working at Devil’s Ridge golf course in Oxford.
The Lapeer East girls team shot 378 to earn a second-place finish and its first trip the State Finals. The MHSAA Girls Finals Tournament takes place on October 15-16 at Forest Akers West (MSU) in East Lansing.
Host Lapeer West girls golfers shot a 373 to earn first place in the Regional and advance to the state finals for the third year in a row.
Cutline for photo:
Coach Steve Stearns with East golfers Sierra Woodcum, Keely Turczyn, Kelsy Robinson, Meghan Gordon and Audrey Fleming.
Coach Stearns has led both the girls and boys golf teams at Lapeer East for the last six years, and prior to that was the golf coach at Lapeer West for two years. The honors came from a vote of the 11 coaches whose teams participated in the Regional tournament.
This year’s second-place finish in Regional play is the best showing for the East girls golfers.
“All of the credit goes to the girls. They were the ones who won that. They made me look good by playing well,” said the coach.
“I really was surprised,” said Stearns of the honor. “I had a lot of fun watching the girls play and perform well.”
Stearns, a business and co-op teacher at East, is in his 27th year as a teacher in the Lapeer Community Schools. During that time he also has coached junior high and junior varsity football for 25 years. He is an avid golfer and spends his summers working at Devil’s Ridge golf course in Oxford.
The Lapeer East girls team shot 378 to earn a second-place finish and its first trip the State Finals. The MHSAA Girls Finals Tournament takes place on October 15-16 at Forest Akers West (MSU) in East Lansing.
Host Lapeer West girls golfers shot a 373 to earn first place in the Regional and advance to the state finals for the third year in a row.
Cutline for photo:
Coach Steve Stearns with East golfers Sierra Woodcum, Keely Turczyn, Kelsy Robinson, Meghan Gordon and Audrey Fleming.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Got a spare mini trampoline?
The Motor Moms at Maple Grove are looking for a mini trampoline. If anyone has one collecting dust in their basement that they would like to donate they can contact Julia or Brooke at Maple Grove Elementary. 810-667-2444.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Lynch PTC raises funds with Walk-A-Thon
Sunny skies greeted students at Lynch Elementary as they marched around the school playground throughout the day Monday, Oct. 4, to raise funds for the school’s PTC in the annual Lynch Walk-A-Thon.
The first students to put in their laps were kindergarteners and first graders who hit the “track” at 9 a.m. Students earned funds for the PTC programs for each lap they completed. This year’s theme was “Changing the world with each step we take.”
Parent volunteers and a crew of four helpers from Kohl’s were on hand to help out at the event. The Kohl’s volunteers also came bearing a $500 donation from the retailer.
Students in all grades, from Early-5s through fifth grade, participated in the Walk-A-Thon. The last students finished their laps at around 2 p.m. Grandparents also participated and donated $5 for the chance to put in some laps with their grandkids.
Rain on Sept. 28 postponed the Walk-A-Thon to Oct. 4.
The fundraiser is the biggest of the year at Lynch Elementary, and it helps to provide the bulk of funding for the PTC’s annual programs. The Walk-A-Thon came close to providing half of this year’s $10,000 budget.
Other sponsors of the Lynch Elementary Walk-A-Thon included: Columbiaville Flea Market, Hofman Shoes, Phil’s Tractor Repair, Delynn's Designs, Dinius Trucking, Farm House Family Eatery, Lee's Auto Repair, M3 Graphix, Tattoos At The Red Room, Use It Again Tools, Whispering Pines Adult Foster Care Home, Marz Food Service, Minkler Electric, Alaura's Portrait, Chilly Cow, Kaye Financial, Lapeer Sound Machine DJ Service, Mark Johnson Builder, Michaud Bookeeping, Outback Nails and Tanning, Performance Horses, Side Tracks Bar and Grill, Smith Refrigeration, Thorpe Animal Hospital, Wooden Nickel and Silver Screen.
All of the Lynch PTC funds raised are used in the school for a wide variety of programs, field trips and assemblies for students.
For a look at a photos from the Walk-A-Thon, go to the Lapeer Community Schools photo album at: http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/LynchElementaryWalkAThon102010#
The first students to put in their laps were kindergarteners and first graders who hit the “track” at 9 a.m. Students earned funds for the PTC programs for each lap they completed. This year’s theme was “Changing the world with each step we take.”
Parent volunteers and a crew of four helpers from Kohl’s were on hand to help out at the event. The Kohl’s volunteers also came bearing a $500 donation from the retailer.
Students in all grades, from Early-5s through fifth grade, participated in the Walk-A-Thon. The last students finished their laps at around 2 p.m. Grandparents also participated and donated $5 for the chance to put in some laps with their grandkids.
Rain on Sept. 28 postponed the Walk-A-Thon to Oct. 4.
The fundraiser is the biggest of the year at Lynch Elementary, and it helps to provide the bulk of funding for the PTC’s annual programs. The Walk-A-Thon came close to providing half of this year’s $10,000 budget.
Other sponsors of the Lynch Elementary Walk-A-Thon included: Columbiaville Flea Market, Hofman Shoes, Phil’s Tractor Repair, Delynn's Designs, Dinius Trucking, Farm House Family Eatery, Lee's Auto Repair, M3 Graphix, Tattoos At The Red Room, Use It Again Tools, Whispering Pines Adult Foster Care Home, Marz Food Service, Minkler Electric, Alaura's Portrait, Chilly Cow, Kaye Financial, Lapeer Sound Machine DJ Service, Mark Johnson Builder, Michaud Bookeeping, Outback Nails and Tanning, Performance Horses, Side Tracks Bar and Grill, Smith Refrigeration, Thorpe Animal Hospital, Wooden Nickel and Silver Screen.
All of the Lynch PTC funds raised are used in the school for a wide variety of programs, field trips and assemblies for students.
For a look at a photos from the Walk-A-Thon, go to the Lapeer Community Schools photo album at: http://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/LynchElementaryWalkAThon102010#
Friday, October 8, 2010
Lapeer West and East golfers headed to State Finals
Lapeer West girls led the field at the MHSAA Regional Girls Golf Tournament Oct. 7 for the second straight year, followed by Lapeer East who finished second. Both West and East golfers qualified for a State Finals appearance.
The Regional matches were hosted by Lapeer West High School at Lapeer Country Club. West turned in a team total of 373 to finish first in the tournament.
The Panther golfers were led by Senior Kim Brown with an 86 (good for 4th place and a Personal Best), followed by Junior Haley Byard with a 93 (10th place and Personal Best). Lindsay Yateman chipped in with a 96 and Freshman Tori Carlson had a 98. Sophomore Kate Carlson shot a 107.
The Lapeer East team score of 378 earned a second-place finish and earned the team a trip to its first State Finals. The MHSAA Girls Finals Tournament takes place on October 15-16 at Forest Akers West (MSU) in East Lansing.
The Eagles were led by Seniors Keely Turczyn (84 good for 2nd place) and Kelsy Robinson (85 good for 3rd place). Sophomore’s Meghan Gordon (99) and Audrey Fleming (110) each had Personal Best scores. Freshman Sierra Woodcum shot a 115.
Standings in the Oct. 7 Regionals (top to bottom) were: Lapeer West, 373, Lapeer East 378, Swartz Creek 380; Flushing, 387; Flint Kearsley, 400; Midland Dow, 406; Alpena, 412; Clio, 415; Mt. Pleasant, 426; Bay City Western, 433; Bay City Central, 482. The top three teams, all from the Metro League, qualified for the State meet.
The Regional matches were hosted by Lapeer West High School at Lapeer Country Club. West turned in a team total of 373 to finish first in the tournament.
The Panther golfers were led by Senior Kim Brown with an 86 (good for 4th place and a Personal Best), followed by Junior Haley Byard with a 93 (10th place and Personal Best). Lindsay Yateman chipped in with a 96 and Freshman Tori Carlson had a 98. Sophomore Kate Carlson shot a 107.
The Lapeer East team score of 378 earned a second-place finish and earned the team a trip to its first State Finals. The MHSAA Girls Finals Tournament takes place on October 15-16 at Forest Akers West (MSU) in East Lansing.
The Eagles were led by Seniors Keely Turczyn (84 good for 2nd place) and Kelsy Robinson (85 good for 3rd place). Sophomore’s Meghan Gordon (99) and Audrey Fleming (110) each had Personal Best scores. Freshman Sierra Woodcum shot a 115.
Standings in the Oct. 7 Regionals (top to bottom) were: Lapeer West, 373, Lapeer East 378, Swartz Creek 380; Flushing, 387; Flint Kearsley, 400; Midland Dow, 406; Alpena, 412; Clio, 415; Mt. Pleasant, 426; Bay City Western, 433; Bay City Central, 482. The top three teams, all from the Metro League, qualified for the State meet.
Buy 5 punch cards, get one free
Lapeer families who buy five Athletic Punch Cards can get the sixth one free.
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education approved the discount at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Athletic Punch Cards provide a 50 percent discount when purchasing tickets to athletic events in the District. Each punch card costs $25 and can be used to purchase $50 worth of admission to middle school and most high school regular-season sporting events.
Buying five passes at one time will earn the sixth one free. The “pay 5, get 6” punch card offer is available at the Operations Department in the Administration and Services Center, 250 Second St., Lapeer. For more information, contact Dawn Betz at 810-667-2401.
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education approved the discount at its Oct. 7 meeting.
Athletic Punch Cards provide a 50 percent discount when purchasing tickets to athletic events in the District. Each punch card costs $25 and can be used to purchase $50 worth of admission to middle school and most high school regular-season sporting events.
Buying five passes at one time will earn the sixth one free. The “pay 5, get 6” punch card offer is available at the Operations Department in the Administration and Services Center, 250 Second St., Lapeer. For more information, contact Dawn Betz at 810-667-2401.
Change in school calendar
The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education and the Lapeer Education Association have agreed to a change in the school calendar that moves the end of the second trimester back a week to March 11.
The calendar needed to be revised because of a change in the Michigan Merit Exam testing dates for 2010-2011. Those exams will be given on March 1, 2, and 3.
The new schedule extends the end of the second term for students to Thursday, March 10. This will move high school exams to March 8, 9 and 10. March 11 is a records day for teachers and there is no school for students. March 4 will be a regular school day for students.
The calendar needed to be revised because of a change in the Michigan Merit Exam testing dates for 2010-2011. Those exams will be given on March 1, 2, and 3.
The new schedule extends the end of the second term for students to Thursday, March 10. This will move high school exams to March 8, 9 and 10. March 11 is a records day for teachers and there is no school for students. March 4 will be a regular school day for students.
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