Beagle Elementary School • 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 • www.glps.k12.mi.us Phone (517) 925-5480 • Fax (517) 925-5523

MESSAGE FROM MRS. KENNAUGH Next Friday, May 2, Beagle Elementary students and staff will be participating in the 3rd annual “Stand4Change Day” with all of the other schools in our district. This is a nationwide effort that Beagle students and staff have participated in each year and involves discussion about bullying and all those who are present standing together to take the following pledge:

“I will not allow social labels to define others or myself. I will take a stand against bullying in my school. Starting today, I will stand up and defeat the label.”

Please take a minute to talk to your child(ren) about how important it is to work toward this important goal and how just one person really can make a difference… You can check out www.deafeatthelabel.com for further information about this program. I want to remind everyone of appropriate school clothing. Generally, inappropriate clothing is that which may draw unnecessary attention to what the child is wearing – it distracts others. These guidelines become more important for the older, mature students whose bodies are developing (See GLPS Elementary Student Handbook on GLPS website.) Specific clothing that falls into the inappropriate-for-school category includes short shorts, tops that reveal a bare midriff or shoulder, tops that have spaghetti straps, or large, over-sized tank tops.

The common sense guideline is that if the child has some doubt about whether some article of clothing falls into this category, s/he should not wear it. With continued parental monitoring and support, I believe this will continue to essentially be a non-issue. If violations arise, however, the offending student will be asked to make the necessary adjustments. And as always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss any concerns, please contact me.

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

If you currently have a Schools of Choice student, you must notify the District either by email to D'Anne Golub at golubd@glcomets.net, or a letter to Grand Ledge Public Schools, c/o D'Anne Golub, 220 Lamson Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 no later than May 31, 2014 indicating that you would like your student(s) to continue as a schools of choice student for the 2014-2015 school year.

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." --

Benjamin Franklin

Mrs. Dawn Kennaugh, Principal

April 25, 2014

LUNCH MENU 4/28 ~ French Toast Sticks or Turkey & Cheese Chef Salad 4/29 ~ Cheese Filled Breadsticks/Sauce or BBQ Rib Sandwich 4/30 ~ Soft Beef Taco or Mini Bagels, Yogurt & Cheese Stick 5/01 ~ Popcorn Chicken & Roll or Pasta & Meat Sauce & Roll 5/02 ~ Cinnamon Toast Crunch/Hard Boiled Eggs or Fished Shaped Nuggets w/Roll

DATES TO REMEMBER Tues. 4/29 Town Hall Meeting – 6 p.m. Thurs. 5/8 PTO Meeting Sat. 5/17 Relay for Life – 4th Grade - Noon Mon. 5/26 No Students – Memorial Day Sat. 6/7 Golf Outing Fundraiser Tues. 6/10 6th Grade Recognition – 7 p.m. Wed. 6/11 A.M. Half Day – Last Day for Students

Mrs. Dawn Kennaugh, Principal

Beagle Elementary School • 600 South Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 • www.glps.k12.mi.us Phone (517) 925-5480 • Fax (517) 925-5523

APRIL BEAGLE R.O.C.K.S STUDENTS

D1 Zachary Cudney, Melissa Hannahs, Austin Patrick R1 Kelsie Mead, Macy Nihart, Aidan Perry T1 Jack Kent, Madyson Massey, Carter McKinney D2 Lena Nihart, Jameson Patten, Emerald Rutherford G2 Olivia Donaldson, Logan Peterson, Corey Richards H2 Cicely Dachtler, Olivia McCausey, Avery Vandermeer K2 Jon Remy, Sam Schaefer, Edmund Nelson H3 Josie Parish, Chase Wagner, Katie Waybright P3 Julia Nelson, Anna Padilla, Quinn Vanderlip SM3 Logan Patterson, Kailie Slaybaugh, Eden Viramontes ST3 Aiden Chamblee, Nathan Moran, Elizabeth Raymer B4 Madalynn Slaybaugh, Allison Smith, Josie Starr K4 Jacob Bowlin-Rasmussen, Amelia Patten, Dylan Ross L4 Aiden Lundquist, Kaitlyn Vermetti, Jordyn Wilbur S4 Mason Patrick, Paige Remy, Crystal Rutherford D5 Adrienne Parker, Doug Robinson, Nicole Russell F5 Brenna Naughton, Gabby Sauers, Camden Schuchaskie N5 T.J. Jones, Savannah Phillips, Emma Stewart R5 Austin Deaton, Max Schaefer, Ella Van Fossen LS6 Isaac Near, Kelsea Smith, Chloe Willobee DS6 Jonathan Lesatz, Marie Poulin, Hattie Stalter SZ6 Jimmy Renton, Gillian Sanchez, Sarae Wilson V6 Adam McCubbin, Colin Patterson, Norah Williams

BECOMING A LOVE & LOGIC PARENT

Coming to Eaton Intermediate School District – America’s Most Practical and Entertaining Parent Training. Becoming a love and logic parent is a seven-week

parent training program designed by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. It’s only $10 to cover the cost of the parent book, payable to ERESA at the first class session. Classes run from May 6 – June 17, 2014. You can register online at eatonresa.org/prodevelopment or by calling Laurie Marshall at 517-541-8771. For more information, please see the link made available on our Beagle > Newsletter page.

BEAGLE SPRING SPIRIT WEAR

Order forms went home this week. If you would like a t-shirt, please submit your order and payment (payable to Beagle PTO) by Monday, April 28th. If you need more information or a copy of the form, please see the link made available on our Beagle > Newsletter website page.

RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER WALK 214 Relay for Life Grand Ledge is coming! Sign up now to join us for the Relay for Life Grand Ledge event scheduled for Friday, May 16 at 5:00 pm - Saturday, May 17 at 5:00 pm at Beagle Elementary School, 600 South Street. This overnight, community, fundraising event supports the American Cancer Society through an organized 24-hour walk that has teams of people camping out and taking turns walking around the track. Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie. This is a family-friendly environment for the entire community. Sign up to join us at www.relayforlife.org/grandledgemi.

FOURTH GRADE MUSIC PERFORMANCE Saturday, May 17th at Noon

Fourth grade volunteers will be playing and singing “Disney” songs during this year’s Relay for Life fundraiser held at Beagle. Please have students arrive 15 minute early and meet at the stage by the cafeteria. Dress: Beagle t-shirts or Blue & Gold t-shirts, and jeans.

ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR

It’s that time of the year again where our staff will start making plans for next year. If you know your student(s) will not be attending Beagle next year, please contact the office at 925-5480. If you are aware of new students that will be moving into the area, please encourage them to give us a call. Thank you!

~ LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCES ~

As the end of the school year approaches, please check with your child, Food Service (925-5733) or on-line to make sure there is no outstanding balance on your child’s account. In order to check the balance online, you will have to contact the school office (925-5480) to obtain your student’s number. Once you have that number, you may check the balance anytime. Thank you!