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Comet Weekly || Week of October 16

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (03:30 PM)
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COMET Weekly
Friday, October 16th 2026

The Principal's Update

Dear LPS families,
Last night was our annual Forever Dig Abby night, a volleyball charity event started in 2010 to honor Leland student Abby Gross and her battle with cancer. The event has continued yearly, long beyond Abby’s passing in 2015, and each year our community rallies to support someone in their battle with cancer. 

Last night’s benefactor was my sister-in-law, Sara Caldwell, and I cannot even begin to express how special this evening was for her in her cancer journey. Sara is my family’s closest parenting partner, the one who picks up the kids, picks up the pizzas, picks up the slack. It was so special to see her honored and supported by the Leland and Suttons Bay communities. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

This event was coordinated by Jane Lang in a major way. Thank you, Jane! If you missed it and would like to support the Dig Abby cause, you can connect with Jane via email at jlang@lelandschool.com. 

In other news, Parent-Teacher Conferences are approaching! We have half days scheduled for conferences on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, October 28th and 29th.  All of our sign-ups happen in ParentSquare. Visit lelandschool.com/PTC to see all the sign-up links in one place. 

Have a great weekend, and feel free to reach out with any questions,
📧 sfehrenbach@lelandschool.com
📞 (231) 256-3802
- Shelagh Fehrenbach, K-12 Principal
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, October 19- School Board Meeting, HS Library, 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 22nd- Winter Sports Parent Meeting 6:00 pm
Friday, October 23rd- BLHD Vaccine Clinic
Monday, October 26 - Picture Retakes
Tuesday, October 27 - 10th Grade FSU/U of M College Tour Visit
Wed-Fri, Oct 28-30 - Half Days for Students
Wed-Thur, Oct 28-29 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 10- PTO Sponsored Education Session on AI, 6:00 pm
Friday-Saturday November 13-14- Fall Play, Into the Breeches 6:30 pm
Sunday, November 15- Fall Play, Into the Breeches, 2:00 pm

Important Information & Events

Two smiling girls hold up a Spirit Week schedule sheet indoors.

Elementary Student Leadership

We have some amazing student leaders in our 5th grade class who have launched the very first Elementary Student Leadership group at Leland. The group is small so far, but they are mighty! They have big plans to bring our Elementary School together next week for Elementary Spirit Week. Let's join them in dressing up!

Monday: Pajama Day - Stay Comfy
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day - Get Creative
Wednesday: 80s Day - Dress for the Decade
Thursday: Wear Your Favorite Jersey Day
Friday: Purple and Gold Day - Wear Your School Colors!

After conferences at the end of October, our Elementary Student Leadership group will begin accepting new 5th grade applicants. Student Leaders will work every Friday during morning recess to plan school-wide events, solve student issues, and design fun activities. 
A blue flyer for Leland Elementary School Spirit Week from October 19-23, 2026, listing daily dress-up themes from Monday to Friday.
 
A festive flyer with a red and white checkered background for an apple picking event on October 25th, 2026.

Fall Festival Fundraiser

Come support the Class of 2027 by attending the annual Fall Festival at the Miezio farm. There will be apples, pumpkins, face painting, a chili cook-off, and more.  We hope to see you there!
 
A smiling child with a bandage on his arm high-fives a healthcare worker.
This event is open to the staff, students, and families of LPS. Parents should accompany children under 18 to present insurance cards and sign consent forms.
Schedule Here
 
An informational graphic for the Leland PTO Impact Fund with the title "Be Part Of It" and four illustrated goals.

Wait...Am I A PTO Member?

Yep. 
There are no PTO dues. No membership form. No special sign-up.
If you have a student at Leland Public School, you’re already part of the PTO.
The Impact Fund is simply our annual invitation to help fund the work we do throughout the school year.
Maybe you give $10. Maybe you give $100. Maybe you’re not able to give this year. Everyone is welcome, and every contribution makes an impact.
Come be part of it. 
To contribute, drop a check in the office (made out to Leland PTO) or send your donation via Venmo (@Leland-PTO)
POPCORN FRIDAY for October is sponsored by Asunto Builders! Thank you for making Friday a little more fun!


 
A Halloween-themed trivia night flyer with a black background, spiderwebs, and a green rotary phone at the bottom.
 
A flyer for a student-led high school Bible study meeting every Wednesday during lunch in room C214.
 

School Menus

A school breakfast menu for October 2026, displaying daily meals for weekdays.
The Leland Public School lunch menu for October 2026, featuring daily meal options from Monday to Friday.
A purple graphic banner featuring yellow text that reads, "The LELAND Experience is..." with small star symbols.
A collage of ten photos showing students engaged in various educational activities, including outdoor field trips, museum visits, cultural presentations, and classroom storytelling.
A purple and white graphic banner with yellow sparkles and the text "building community connections."
 

Opportunities in the Community

A corkboard displays flyers for community events, including a 'Community Meal' and information about Leelanau Christian Neighbors.
Click Here
 

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