May 5: Tee it up for for West football
On Saturday, May 5, you and three of your friends can tee it up at Lapeer Country Club in the 17th annual Lapeer West Football Club Golf Scramble.
The outing’s shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m.
The cost is $300 per team ($75 per person) for 18 holes with cart. Lunch is also included. There will be prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. Trophies will be handed out for men, women and mixed divisions.
All entries must be submitted by April 7.
For more information, contact Mike Smith (810-667-2423 ext. 3232), Pat Cronin (810-664-1711) or Bob Rowden (810-664-4906).
Click here to print off an entry form.
Energy Essentials: Strategies and daily checklist
As more of our buildings get plugged in to the District’s Energy Essentials conservation program, it’s important to keep the communication flowing.
Our energy conservation point man Brad Walker, alongside energy consultant Rob DeBoer, talked to the staff at Community High School today about the program and mentioned the ongoing need to report obvious energy issues (like, for example, temperature extremes in classrooms). At Turrill Elementary last week, Walker was informed about a climate control issue in the building. He alerted relevant staff members and the problem was resolved the following day. Sometimes all it takes to fix a problem is calling attention to it.
Walker has met with the staffs of about half the buildings in the District and will finish the District-wide kick-off next month.
Here’s a helpful checklist that outlines some other opportunities to conserve:
Energy Strategies |
Daily Checklist |
| ⇒ Reduce lighting by turning off unnecessary lights internally and externally | ⇒ Check all classroom lights and turn off when not needed |
| ⇒ Remove unneeded light fixtures, chargers, appliances, and copying equipment | ⇒ Be sure all lights in closets and storage areas are turned off when not in use or required |
| ⇒ Use energy efficient light fixtures, appliances, and office equipment | ⇒ Check for obstructions in front of ventilation units |
| ⇒ Save on energy costs without sacrificing comfort | ⇒ Report all equipment that is not working properly |
| ⇒ Where classrooms or other areas are uncomfortably cold or drafty, find out why and fix the problem | ⇒ Turn off all computers that are not required to be on 24 hours a day |
| ⇒ Stop leaks!! Look for simple draft beating strategies | ⇒ Check all printers and copiers to be sure they are off before leaving the building |
| ⇒ Use PC LAN management to enable the “sleep” mode when not in active use | ⇒ Report all leaking faucets and other water related items |
| ⇒ Maintain HVAC equipment and replace old kitchen appliances. | ⇒ Be sure all parking lot lights are shut off when the buildings are unoccupied |
| ⇒ Get the entire school involved. Form a student energy patrol for your school building | ⇒ Be sure all personal lights and fans that are brought into the classroom are turned off before leaving the school each day. |
| ⇒ Publicize energy costs and savings. | ⇒ Be sure all windows are closed and secured. |
Lapeer West girls’ basketball team tracking toward conference title
LCP Photo
Check out this feature in Wednesday’s paper about the historic run by the Lapeer West girls’ basketball team. The upcoming game between our District’s two high schools has some serious implications for the Panthers.
From the Lapeer County Press:
The Lapeer East and West boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will meet for the second time this year on Friday, Feb. 24, and the outcome could be a milestone for the West girls’ team.
Not to put the cart before the horse, but the West girls’ squad is set to make school history after dispatching Holly, 46-28, on Feb. 17 in the winnertake all game. That sets the table for a possible first outright league title in 43 years for the Lady Panthers’ girls’ program.
Keep it up ladies! You are making the District proud!
Coming Saturday: Tickets selling fast for Detroit Lions Basketball Game at East
The 2012 Lapeer East Project Graduation Committee is sponsoring a Detroit Lions Basketball Game on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Lapeer East High School. Doors open at 6pm and the game will begin at 7 pm.
Detroit Lions football players including Jason Hanson, Herman Moore, Corey Schlesinger, and Rob Rubick (more player names to be released soon) will play a basketball game against the Administrators and Principals of Lapeer Community Schools and the principals of Chatfield School.
If you wish to pre-purchase your tickets they are $10 per person or $36 for a family four pack and are available now at all Lapeer Community Schools. You can also purchase your tickets at River Street Music and Cafe in downtown Lapeer, Lapeer Gold & Diamond on M-24 next to Subway. There are also limited free tickets available at the law firm of Kohl, Harris, Nolan, McCarthy, Turkelson & Ogden P.C located in the heart of the Village of Metamora, kiddy-corner across from The Historic White Horse Inn.
Tickets at the door will be $10 per person, so pre-purchase your group tickets now and save a few $$$.
Informational meetings to present virtual learning opportunities for homeschool families
The face of education in Michigan is quickly changing as the state is allowing more flexibility to school districts to reach a broader range of students. To reflect this flexibility, The Lapeer Community Schools’ long-term strategic planning proposal includes a component that would offer virtual learning opportunities to families who have chosen, for various reasons, to educate their children at home. Two informational meetings will be held next week to introduce the Lapeer Virtual Learning Center (LVLC) concept to these families.
Over the past few months, Superintendent Matt Wandrie has been meeting with parents and leaders in the homeschool community to gauge interest in virtual learning. Robyn Parton, a local homeschooling advocate, has been impressed by the District’s level of engagement.
“I’ve had the privilege to be in on meetings with superintendents from several districts in the area recently, and I can definitively say the LCS administration has done its homework in advance in order to provide a solid outreach to home educators,” Parton said. “It would be well worth parents’ time to come and find out what the District is preparing to offer.”
Attendance at one of these forums is a great opportunity for anyone interested in virtual learning and how it fits into the educational future of the LCS community.
“I have the utmost respect for families that make the choice to educate their children at home,” Wandrie said. “Our goal is to simply empower parents with resources that our District is in a unique position to provide.”
Informational meeting schedule:
–Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex Building meeting room, next to the historic downtown Lapeer Courthouse
–Wednesday, February 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the DeAngeli Library meeting room, 921 W. Nepessing St. , Lapeer.*
*Please park on the street in order to keep the regular parking lot available to library patrons.
LCS Board of Education hears strategic plan proposal, recommendation for additional Elementary closure
Superintendent Matt Wandrie presented the District's strategic plan proposal at last night's Board of Education work session at Zemmer Middle School. The Board directed Wandrie to present the proposal, in addition to a second elementary school closing recommendation, as part of a comprehensive long-term restructuring plan.
LAPEER, Michigan — The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education heard a recommendation on Thursday night that would, if implemented, close Maple Grove Elementary at the end of the 2011-12 school year.
At the Board’s Feb. 2nd meeting, members called upon Superintendent Matt Wandrie to make a recommendation for a second elementary school closure following this school year (the Board unanimously passed a resolution on Feb. 2nd to close Seaton Elementary School). The Board directed the Superintendent to make the recommendation as part of a comprehensive district restructuring program.
“The recommendation is just one component of the District’s long-term strategic plan proposal,” Wandrie said. “While it is a difficult one to make, it is a necessary part of a broader plan to put the District on an innovative and sustainable track moving forward.”
Wandrie said the Board of Education and administrative staff of Lapeer Community Schools have taken extraordinary steps to involve the entire community in the strategic planning process.
“While many organizations facing tough times focus on reductions, we’re committed to making those necessary cuts but focusing the bulk of our effort at innovation and improving our District for our students,” Wandrie said.
For more information on the LCS strategic planning process, visit LapeerSchools.org and click “Transitions for Tomorrow.”
February 16: Updated schedule for evening activities
Here is the updated schedule for evening activities in the District (click to enlarge):
* Update: Lapeer swim @ Caro is cancelled.
Updated Rolland-Warner and West band concert information
The Lapeer West band concert will proceed as planned this evening. The band room will be open between 5 and 6:30 so students can retrieve instruments or music for tonights performance. The concert starts at 8 p.m.
The Rolland-Warner band room will be open between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. for students to retrieve instruments or music. Students report to East High School at 6 p.m. The Rolland-Warner band concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
February 16th: Schools closed today
The Lapeer Community Schools are closed today, Thursday, February 16th, due to icy road conditions.
The Board of Education work session will take place as scheduled (7 p.m. at Zemmer Middle School).
Please stay tuned for more information on evening activities.
An artful homecoming: Mayfield students celebrate return of ‘Mr. D’ from Afghanistan
Mayfield Elementary Principal Heather Vance speaks at an assembly held on Wednesday to celebrate the return of art teacher Nathan Denryter from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Mayfield Elementary students lined the hallway early Wednesday morning in preparation for a homecoming celebration for their beloved art teacher, Nathan Denryter (also known as “Mr. D”), who recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
The students prepared for the event by crafting colorful and creative posters that spelled out “Welcome back Mr. D.”
In her introduction, Mayfield Principal Heather Vance talked about how Mayfield students used the opportunity to learn about the world through their teacher’s writings on his “Dispatches with Mr. D” online blog. She also thanked students and staff for their concern throughout Denryter’s tour.
“While he was away, so many of you were asking about him, sending him cards and packages,” she said. “Today he’s back and he’s ready to start teaching Art again.”
And while Art wasn’t his subject matter of choice while he was away, LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie commended Denryter for still being a teacher while he was 7,000 miles from home.
