Dear LPS families,
Happy Friday and welcome to November!
Our Learner Profile Attribute this month is Risk-Taker, celebrating the staff and students who innovate and step outside their comfort zones. Having built a strong foundation as Caring Inquirers throughout September and October, our school community works together to be a safe, encouraging space to try new things and grow together.
We are also excited to share that our new Elementary Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum launched in K–5 classrooms this week! SEL helps children develop essential life skills, including recognizing and managing emotions, building healthy relationships, making responsible choices, and setting goals.
Our K–5 classrooms are using the TRAILS SEL for Schools curriculum, which is backed by research from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). TRAILS teaches the “think-feel-do” cycle, helping students reflect on how their thoughts, feelings, and actions connect so they can navigate everyday challenges with confidence.
Have a wonderful weekend! Please join me in cheering on our Cross-Country runners as they head to the State meet this weekend! Go Comets!
📧 sfehrenbach@lelandschool.com
📞 (231) 256-3802
- Shelagh Fehrenbach, K-12 Principal
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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
Monday, November 16th- Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 HS Library
Thursday, November 19th- MSU/GVSU Field Trip
Saturday, November 21st- High School Fall Dance, PAC, 8:00-10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th- No School, Thanksgiving Break
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The Comets cross country teams head to the Michigan International Speedway this weekend to race at the State Finals meet! The boys team were runners up at the Regional meet this past weekend, and Natalie Burpee and Sophie Grinage were individual state qualifiers. It was a fast course with the majority of runners earning new PRs and season best times.
Go Comets!
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Crystal Mountain Afterschool Program Information
Important information and links below
Welcome new and returning families! The sign up window is now open for the Crystal Mountain Afterschool Program. This program provides lift tickets, equipment rental, and skill lessons at a discounted rate to support students aged 7-18 with access to skiing and snowboarding at Crystal Mountain. The season runs January 5th to February 9th.
Headline News - THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS 100% DIGITAL
STEP 1
Pass Purchase & Lesson LINK:
Username: leland
Password: Crystalmountain1
You will need a picture of your participant for the program pass and a ready credit card (message me for scholarship options). UPDATE - the program pass application is attached to the waiver so "Step 2" from last year is no longer necessary. Everything is done digitally in this step through the online portal. Use this link to sign up for lessons and skill assessments.
Important Notes:
- We have been assigned TUESDAY this year as our program day on the hill.
- Deadline to sign up for the program is Friday, November 20th.
- ALL RETURNING participants are required to participate in a skills assessment on December 13th. You sign up for a spot through the website with times of 1, 2, or 3pm. New participants will be assessed during the first lesson date January 5th.
- Same day, December 13, there will also be open session rental fitting from 9am-4pm. This is not required but a recommended opportunity so that renters are ready for the first day (saves time at the rental counter).
- Lesson sign up requires 72 hour advance online registration (example: our Wednesday lessons must be booked on prior Saturday).
- Crystal Mountain will continue to offer $10 meal deals for participants.
- Transportation is NOT provided so please make plans for driving or carpooling.
- Additional info in attachments (snow day protocols, hill access in the remainder of February/March, lift card replacement, etc).
Program Requirements: ALL ONLINE
- Season Pass Application and Payment
- Waivers
- Rental Liability (if applicable)
- Lesson sign up - required weekly 72 hours in advance (example: our Tuesday lessons must be booked on prior Saturday)
Advisors, Chaperones and Participants are responsible for the review and understanding of all program information provided. Questions or concerns may be directed to:
Emily Modjeski – School Program Coordinator
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LIFT's fall has been filled with everything fun and festive and we can't wait for the coziness to continue in this new month.
October brought spooky vibes, everything pumpkin or apple-themed and lots of time outside amongst the changing leaves. November will bring lots of game nights, some exciting field trips, and of course, LIFTsgiving; LIFT's annual November event during which we celebrate and thank students for their participation, trust and friendship by sharing tasty, hearty dishes together before fall break!
As always, register your teen HERE, or by following the QR code to ensure they can join us for everything we have in store, in November and beyond!
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The IB Learner Profile Attributes
Developing the whole child, beyond academics.
The IB Primary Years Programme isn't just about what students learn; it’s about who they are becoming. The Learner Profile consists of 10 attributes we foster in our students. At LPS we focus on 1 attribute each month. In November, we are celebrating students who are risk takers.
Parent Connection: Celebrate these traits at home! Praise your child for being reflective after a mistake, or caring when helping a sibling.
Want to learn more? Contact PYP Coordinator Ellen Keen at ekeen@lelandschool.com
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You told us. We listened.
At the end of last school year, we asked Leland families what you want the PTO to focus on.
Your top three:
#1 Staff appreciation
#2 Family-friendly events
#3 Supporting classrooms and students
Guess what? Those are some of the things our Impact Fund helps make possible. We want to keep celebrating our staff, creating opportunities for families to connect, and supporting the people and classrooms that make Leland Public Schools such a great community.
Help us turn your feedback into action. Donate to the Impact Fund.
We've almost met to our goal of $2500 to fund our initiatives for 2027. The Impact Fund Drive is coming to a close, and we'd love for you to be a part of it!
There’s no required amount and no expectation that every family contributes. Whether you give $10, $50, $100, or whatever works for your family, your contribution helps us make Leland an even better place for our students, staff and families.
To contribute, drop a check in the office (made out to Leland PTO) or send your donation via Venmo (@Leland-PTO)
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The PTO will be hosting Peter Milne, Instructional Technologist & Regional Educational Media Center Director for Northwest Education Services, on November 10 for an educational session about Artificial Intelligence.
With over 25 years of experience in education, Peter works closely with educators across grade levels to promote personalized learning, student engagement, and hands-on, project-based approaches that empower both teachers and students. Peter is passionate about helping educators explore creative, accessible ways to use emerging technologies.
Join us to learn more about the history and ever-changing landscape of AI, both in the world and the classroom. A question and answer session will follow Peter's presentation. Please note that this presentation will not be specific to Leland Public School AI and Technology Policies.
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If you or your group have something you would like to share to the Comet Weekly, please send a clear image and information about it to cometweekly@lelandschool.com. Any submissions received after noon on Thursday will be considered for addition to the following week's newsletter.
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