Comet Weekly Update
Thursday, October 20th
Hello Leland Comets!
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Recently at LPS...
At recess, Sylvie, Elsa, and Merideth have been choosing to spend their time cleaning up our play ground. We are so grateful for these caring students who are taking the initiative to keep our school beautiful! Learn more about how IB schools encourage children to take action by watching the video linked below...
(Click "View" 1. Connect: How is action taking place in a PYP classroom?)
Enjoying healthy snacks!
AP Psychology created edible brains to learn the structures of the brain and their functions.
Playoff excitement is in the air! Varsity Soccer plays tonight at 6pm
Congratulations to our Cross Country runners for their hard work and success at the St Mary's Invite! The Boys took first place. The Girls second place. 9 individual medals were taken home.
Important Information & Events
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 28th - Picture Packages and Retake Day
November 1st - No School for Students/Staff Professional Development Day
November 9th, 10th, 11th - Dismissal of Students - 11:30 a.m.
November 9th & 10th - Progress Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences. You will be able to go online to schedule in the afternoon or evening blocks in person or online.
Dress Code / Cold Weather Reminders / Recess During Extreme Weather
The weather has transitioned in the last week. Please ensure your child has cold and rainy weather clothing during the school day.
Please also reference the LPS Dress Code linked below as a guide for appropriate clothing options during the school day.
During more extreme inclement weather (pouring rain, extreme cold), we make the gym available for inside recess.
Lost & Found
Students in Eryn Sluiter's classroom have started a lost and found project. If your child has misplaced a clothing item or some other possession, please check the link below. If you see your child's misplaced item, complete the claim form and the item will be returned to your child. Mrs. Sluiter has a couple of parents to help and if you would like to offer your support to this amazing project, please let her know!
~ High School Halloween Dance ~
Middle School Student Council is throwing a Halloween Movie Night!
LPS Drama Presents... Imagine It! - October 27, 28 & 29
Think about a place called Town that has strict rules on imagination. Now think about some
determined kids who have other ideas and begin their journey to show others the potential of
imagination. Soon everyone is realizing how important it is to being one’s self and to have
one’s happiness. Watch and listen to IMAGINE IT! as the songs and acting illustrate the fears,
determination and laughter!
IMAGINE IT! is a one act musical play, lasting about 45 minutes with no intermission. Tickets
will be sold at the door, or the box office, or at mynorthtickets.com. Adult tickets are $12.00
and child/student $10.00. This play is appropriate for all ages.
News From the Counseling Office
Free Zoom hour for parents to learn how to help with social emotional skills
News From The Athletic Department
This Weekend in Sports
Thursday, October 20th
Varsity Soccer @ District Finals (Suttons Bay) - 6:00pm
Friday, October 21st
No Events
Saturday, October 22nd
Varsity Volleyball vs Leland Invite - 8:30am
Varsity Cross County @ Class D State Finals - 12:00pm
News From The Cafe
Manage lunch money at the link below!
*Edit to the menu* There is no school Tuesday November 1st
News from the Nurse's Office
LPS has take home Covid tests!
Covid guideline reminder from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Read & Sign Parent/Guardian Medical Consent Policy
Parents/guardians must provide consent for their minor child for nursing care provided by the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department School- Based Nursing Program (SBNP). Students without a signed parent/ guardian consent will not be seen, except for a student’s first visit to the school-based nurse, when staff will call the parent/ guardian before providing any services, for a one-time-only verbal consent. The waver is linked below.
News From The Media Center
The media center has received a shipment of 4 big boxes of new books! Be sure to stop by and check them out
Use this QR code to view the Media Center's catalog of books!
Global Read Aloud
Multiple 1st through 7th grade classes at LPS are participating in an initiative called the Global Read Aloud. Over the next six weeks, these classes will be joining millions of students from around the world as they all read and discuss the same books. Students will be making connections between the stories and some classes will even be connecting with other children from around the world to discuss the books! Authors being celebrated this year include Christian Robinson (a selection of picture books), Jason Reynolds (Stuntboy), and Varsha Bajaj (Thirst). Ask your elementary and middle school students about their reading selections in their classes!
Overdue Books
Secondary students will begin to receive overdue email notices from the media center each week in their student email accounts. We appreciate your help in getting materials back to the library so other students may use them!
Sora App
Mrs. Clark, our Media Specialist, is demonstrating the use of the iPad app Sora, our eBook/eAudiobook app to the upper elementary students and then will move on to secondary students. Students have access to thousands of titles with just a tap of their hands on their iPads! Readers earn achievements in the app by trying different genres and being well-rounded learners. If you have questions about Sora or the media center, please email Anne Clark: aclark@lelandschool.com
Around The County
Young Life *Revised* Schedule
A fun opportunity to eat pizza and give back!
Tap dance for upper elementary or more experienced elementary students.
Tap dance for lower elementary students or beginners.
Tiny Tappers 4-H Club (second school offering) will be held this fall at Leland Public School with our wonderful 4-H leader Robin Carden! For all cloverbuds (*ages 5-7 as of January 1st, 2023*), and meeting on five Thursdays, November 10th through December 15th (no meeting on November 24th), from 3:30-4:00 pm in Mr. Evans' room. Once our 7 spots are filled, we will add people to a waitlist. Families will register youth in 4HOnline (https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in) by choosing SPIN Club Tiny Tappers 4-H Club. The only thing needed for the club will be tap shoes! To register for this free club, please contact Leelanau County 4-H Program Coordinator Rosali Collier at collierr@msu.edu or by calling our MSU Extension office at 256-9888.
Halloween at the Government Center is back for the first time since 2019!
Catholic Charities West Michigan now offers two parent support groups, Parenting Journey and Parenting in Recovery.
Local All Star Drivers Education
Leelanau VFW Holiday Gift Assistance Program
Leland Public School
Website: https://www.lelandschool.com/
Location: 200 North Grand Avenue, Leland, MI, USA
Phone: 231-256-9857