Gull Lake Community Schools Communicator - November 2017

November 2017

COMMUNICATOR

Administration & PAC Notes 2

Athletic Sign-Up 5

www.gulllakecs.org Photo Credits: GLHS Yearbook, Cindy Corstange and Brian Craddock

School Information 7

Europe Trip 16 1

New AED’s Benefit Schools

Drew Bordner - Director of Curriculum & Instructional Technology – dJoni Knapper RN, BSN – jknapper@gulllakecs.org

Gull Lake Community Schools would like to thank the Bradley family for their generous donation. Debbie Bradley RN, was a vivacious and talented school nurse who lost her life in a bicycle accident. In her memory many donations from friends and family were made to the GLCS Foundation.

Debbie was a passionate advocate for student wellness so it seemed fitting that some of these donations would benefit the GLCS community. Three Mrs. Leder and Mr. Blaesser with of our buildings AED’s (Automatic one of the new AED’s.

External Defibrillator) were aging which would make purchasing replacement parts impossible after 2018. Thanks to the Bradley family, they agreed to purchase three replacement AED’s for our schools. As you may know, access to immediate CPR, use of an AED when appropriate, and prompt medical intervention can save lives! Thank you Bradley Family!

Bus Behavior Expectations Gull Lake Administration and Transportation

Gull Lake Community Schools is launching a new Pre K - 5th Grade positive bus expectation program RIDE. The goals of the program are to unify bus expectations in kid-friendly terminology, while positively recognizing RIDErs that demonstrate the core principles while riding the bus. Positive rewards will be in place for students and drivers, as well as, future communication and photos of successful RIDErs. Our district asks that you help us in this initiative by talking with your Pre K - 5th Grade student(s) about transportation safety and the RIDE program.

THANK YOU!

New Third Grade Reading Law Drew Bordner – Director of Curriculum & Instructional Technology – dbordner@gulllakecs.org

In an effort to boost reading achievement, Michigan lawmakers passed Public Act 306 in October 2016. The goal is to help more students be proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, the law states that a child may be retained in 3rd grade if they are one or more grade levels behind in reading, as determined by the state assessment.

Research continues to support gains in achievement for children who read and are read to at home. If this is something you are

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already doing, you are on the right track! If this is something new for you, this is a great time to get started! Gull Lake Community Schools is asking that you make time to read EVERYDAY with your child for 15-20 minutes. Try to find a regular time and place for reading each day so that it becomes a part of your daily routine.

Our district looks at this law as a great opportunity for our students, staff, and families to live our mission statement of all students reaching their fullest potential. We can accomplish this by collaborating together, celebrating your child’s growth, and focusing on reading!

Grad Bash 2018 Fundraiser!!

What: MATTRESS SALE (name brand, quality mattresses, mattress toppers and sheets)

Annual Christmas Tree Pick-up Fundraiser

When:

December 3rd, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nothing smells better than a real Christmas tree, but what to do with it when the lights come down and the needles start falling off. Don’t send it to the landfill, let the Boy Scouts repurpose it as an animal habitat.

Where:

Pick up dates: Jan 6 and Jan 13

Gull Lake High School Gym

Suggested Donation: $20 Richland, Galesburg, Augusta, and nearby areas

A portion of the funds raised will go to GLHS Grad Bash 2018!

Email us at 239Tree@gmail.com, include your address and pick up date.

100% Proceeds build Men of Character through leadership and camping experiences

The Gull Lake High School Performing Arts Club Presents

Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest A full-length adventure by

Randy Wyatt November 17 & 18 7 p.m.

November 19 2 p.m.

Happy Holidays During this holiday season, we wish you all the best.

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W.K. KELLOGG BIOLOGICAL STATION

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS W.K. KELLOGG CONFERENCE CENTER AND MANOR HOUSE conference@kbs.msu.edu (269)671-2400

DECEMBER 5 (6 - 8 P.M.)

HOLIDAY WALK & MARKET NOVEMBER 24 & 25 DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, & 23 12 - 5 P.M.

MEET THE ARTISTS NOVEMBER 29 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

BIRD LOVERS’ WREATH CLASS DECEMBER 7 (6:30 - 9:30 P.M.)

HOLIDAY MIXOLOGY

DECEMBER 14 (5:30 - 7:30 P.M.)

FAMILY NIGHT

FEBRUARY 16 (6:30 - 9 P.M.)

VALENTINE’S DINNER W.K. KELLOGG BIRD SANCTUARY

birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu (269)671-2510

FEBRUARY 10 (1 - 4 P.M.)

WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP

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BIRDS & COFFEE WALK

DECEMBER 13, JANUARY 10 & FEBRUARY 14 9 - 10:30 A.M.

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Laura Zervic – glcsfineartsfoundation@gmail.com We’ve had a great start to the new school year. We welcomed our newest Board Member, Kristen Kern-Beaver and have awarded three grants so far in support of the Arts at the Gull Lake Community Schools. The grants will benefit the GLHS Marching Band, the GLHS Art Students Richland and Kellogg Elementary Art Students.

In October, approximately thirty GLHS Art Students made a field trip to Art Prize, internationally recognized art exhibition that turns the entire city of Grand Rapids into an art gallery. This was made possible, in part, by a grant from the Fine Arts Foundation. They had the opportunity to view artworks in DeVos Hall, The Amway Grand Hotel and Calder Plaza, and then participated in a walking tour titled “Transforming Public Spaces”. During the tour stops the guide offered information about the art and artists and encouraged students to ponder the purpose of urban and public art through consideration of its positive social, cultural and economic benefits.

FAF to Award Scholarship We are thrilled to announce that this spring, we will be awarding the first Robin Nott Performing Arts Company Scholarship, in honor of the founder of the Gull Lake High School Performing Arts Company (“PAC”). Robin Nott founded PAC in 1987 as a way to rebuild theater education and production at GLHS. The scholarship honors Mr. Nott’s thirty-year legacy by providing a $1,000 scholarship to a PAC member who is pursuing theatre education in college.

Applications will be available in the high school guidance office, as well as by emailing the FAF at the email address below.

Join us for our monthly meetings, on the fourth Monday of every month, September – May (excluding December).

We meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the Ryan Intermediate School. We thank you for your continued support of the Arts in the Gull Lake Community Schools.

Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to GLCS Fine Arts Foundation, P.O. Box 611, Richland, MI 49083.

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March 10, 2018 6:30 PM at the Gull Lake Country Club

* Three Course Meal * Live auction * Live DJ and Dancing * Silent auction * Raffles * Limbo Contest

Many chan ces to win $125, $250, $500 , $1,000, $2 ,000 or EVEN $5,0 00!

Purchase your tickets online at www.gulllakesportsboosters.org

Spirit Shop holiday Sale! december 2nd 8am - 2pm

at Gull lake high School

mark your calendar!

2018 GULL LAKE LITTLE LEAGUE Baseball & Softball Sign-ups for Boys and Girls Ages 3* to 14 Looking for players of all skills and abilities!

Also looking for coaches, managers and umpires.

Online Registration: 12/1/17 to 1/31/18 Tee Ball & Coach Pitch until 2/28/18 • Player Evaluations on February 18th and 25th • Check website for more information NEW WEBSITE: www.gulllakeliRleleague.org

www.gulllakecs.org

GLYBA Sign Up Nov. 18th –registration and player evaluation (middle school gym) In order to minimize long lines, please try to arrive for registration the following times base on the first letter in your last name (both days):

A – E. . . . . . . . . . 8 – 9 am

F – H. . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10 am

I – M . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 11 am

N – S. . . . . . . . . . 11 – 12 pm

T – Z. . . . . . . . . . 12 – 1 pm Cost - $65 per player and $160 family maximum Volunteers NEEDED - Coaches, officials, concession help at all three locations, league directors, clock manager, etc.

Contact Kevin Meadows (Program Director) by email kmeadows@gulllakecs. org or by phone 269.491.3206

Gull Lake Youth Wrestling Club

The club focuses on wrestling fundamentals & fun while emphasizing leadership, accountability, discipline, sportsmanship, and work ethic.

Ages 4 to 14 welcome to join Informational meeting and sign-ups: November 20th from 6pm – 7pm in the Middle School Cafeteria.

Season runs December 4th through March 29th. Practice is 2x a week at the High School.

Cost is $45, which includes a free T-Shirt and MYWAY membership.

For more information contact Coach Josh Schultz at 269-760-Schultz or schul384@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Gull Lake Wrestling Club.

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Spring High School/Middle School Sport Start Dates Mark your calendars for the start of the spring season sports. They’ll be here before you know it!

High School Sports: Softball, Baseball, Track/Field, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf, Girls Tennis Start Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 Middle School Sports: Track/Field and Tennis Start Date Monday, March 19, 2018 Please visit www.GoGLBlueDevils. com for more information on each sport.

Stay Up to Date on Team Schedules Winter and spring seasons are notorious for weather cancellations and event reschedules. To stay up to date on schedule changes make sure you download the Gull Lake Athletics Scheduling app on your android or iphone. App Name: Big Teams, powered by REC IT Once the app is downloaded select your sports. When a game is scheduled, canceled or rescheduled it will show on your app immediately.

You can also sign up to receive notifications on news articles, score updates and schedule changes.

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Gull Lake Athletics Karyn Furlong – Athletic Director – kfurlong@gulllakecs.org

Fall Sport Season Wrap Up

The fall season is nearing an end. Our teams saw much success on the playing fields this fall and more importantly learned valuable lessons and made memories they will take with them for the rest of their lives. Below are the final conference finishes for each sport Congratulations to all coaches and athletes on a successful and memorable fall sports season.

Cross Country: Girls 4th place; Boys 6th place

Boys Soccer: 7th place

Girls Golf: 2nd place

Boys Tennis: 4th place

Football: 2nd Place

Volleyball: 3rd place

Equestrian: Qualified for the State Finals; finished 8th overall in state.

Post season awards for all conference, all district, all state will be updated on our website, www.GoGLBlueDevils.com once they become available.

Welcome New Winter Sport Coaches

We would like to welcome our new winter sport coaches. Some have been here in another capacity and are taking on new roles and some are brand new to the district.

Boys Basketball Competitive Cheer Varsity Coach: Bryan Dutton Varsity Coach: Dana Green Junior Varsity Coach: Kyle Roberts Freshman Coach: Luke Walker Asst. Coach: Brendan Howard

Middle School Winter Sport Start Dates The second session of middle school winter starts begins just after holiday break. Below are the start dates and contact information for middle school girls basketball and middle school wrestling. Please note that middle school girls basketball do have tryouts and is open to only 7th and 8th graders.

Middle School wrestling welcomes everyone, 6th, 7th and 8th grade.

MS Girls Basketball: Start Date: Monday, January 9 Coaches: 8th Grade: Katie Dolfman, katie@mei.net 7th Grade: Diana Kwiatkowski, dkwiatkowski@gulllakecs.org MS Wrestling: Start Date: Monday, January 9 Coach: Brian Bender, brianb@ benefits4seniors.com Note: In order to participate in any tryout or sport at Gull Lake High School or Middle School students must have an athletic physical on file in the athletic office. Physicals can be dropped off, mailed or emailed to the athletic office at any time. Please do not wait until the day of tryouts to turn in a physical. This stresses your student-athlete out! Physical forms can be found online at www. goglbluedevils.com under athletic office info/forms

High School News

Don Eastman – Principal – deastman@gulllakecs.org

1st Trimester Exam Schedule

Wednesday, November 29th 1st Block Exam - 7:30-9:10 am

Thursday, November 30th (1/2 Day)

Cyber Wizards Brad Lange – HS Teacher – blange@gulllakecs.org

The Cyber Wizards (Spencer Schewe, Eric Mayo, Justin Watts & Nic Durian) from Mr. Lange’s Computer Science program accepted the challenge and entered into the Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge. Out of 182 teams, the Cyber Wizards placed in the top ten qualifying them for an all-expense paid trip to compete in the North American Cyber Summit’s Capture the Flag competition in Detroit MI on October 30th. They placed 7th out of 10 teams.

2nd Block Exam – 7:30-9:10 am

3rd Block Exam – 9:20-11:00 am

Friday, December 1st (1/2 Day) 4th Block Exam – 7:30-9:10 am

5th Block Exam – 9:20-11:00 am

Warm Up The Winter Benefitting the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission

Gull Lake High School Student Senate and National Honor Society are happy to partner with Comstock NHS to help “warm up the winter” for those less fortunate in our community.

WE are COLLECTING NEW items for ALL sizes: SOCKS MITTENS GLOVES HATS (also accepting gently used COATS) When: Collection dates are October 23 - November 27 Students will deliver donations to the Gospel Mission in early December.

COLLECTION LOCATIONS:

~Liz’s Cafe ~Living Hope Church

~Richland Eye Care ~Richland Lanes

~Harding’s Friendly Market ~First Presbyterian Church

~Gull Meadow Farms ~GLCS Administration Building

~Gull Lake Chiropractic ~Gull Lake Middle/High School *Ryan/Richland/Kellogg collection for students/staff only please

DECA

Bree Tarnas – HS Teacher – btarnas@gulllakecs.org

The Gull Lake High School DECA Chapter is thriving, at 70 total student members! The two advisors for the 2017-2018 school year are GLHS Business teachers, Bree Tarnas and Katie Hansen. GLHS is proud and excited to have a student member on the Michigan DECA State Officer Board. This is major step for our chapter, and we are looking forward to collaborating with senior, Taylor Gripentrog, as we continue to help our chapter advance.

The first district competition will take place on January 19th, at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Students competing in role play events will attend the conference and compete against other local area schools for scholarship, awards and the chance to move on to the Michigan State Career Development Conference.

Gull Lake DECA would like to thank our 2016 - 2017 business sponsors Digital Highway, Wenke Greenhouse, Richland Eye care, Galesburg Ford, Sherriff-Goslin Roofing, Adams Heating and Cooling, Harold Zeigler Ford, VanderSalm’s Flower shop and Gull Lake View Golf Club.

If you are interested in volunteering time to help our GLHS DECA members prepare for competition, would like to be a business sponsor or want to know more about our local chapter, e-mail Bree Tarnas.

CAN’T WAIT FOR SUMMER? Register today for Winter Camp!

SHERMAN LAKE YMCA CAMP www.shermanlakeymca.org • 269.731.3000 www.gulllakecs.org

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Early College and Virtual News

Bobbi Jo Stoner - Principal of Early College and Innovative Programs bstoner@gulllakecs.org Gull Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early College program continues to grow and thrive. Currently there are 176 students participating in the program which allows them to partner with Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kellogg Community College, and Western Michigan University.

Upon completion of grade 13, students earn their high school diploma and up to an Counselor Jodee Stanton with Early College associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or 63 transferable college students Miranda, Ciara and Amara Fisher. credits!

The Gull Lake Virtual School has grown tremendously in the last year and we are off to a great start to the school year. We are excited to be working together as a team to provide high quality, innovative opportunities to our students.

New this year, we will be participating in PLC time, professional development opportunities, and staff meetings...both in-person, and virtually! Also new this year, we have open computer lab hours Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm which is staffed by Virtual Mentor Cathy Miller-Heidel with visiting two of our own Gull Lake Virtual School teachers. students and parents, Nevaeh, Autumn, Jared This time can be used to get help in any virtual and Ash Hewitt. class, technology questions/concerns, and/or in-person testing requirements.

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Gateway News

By Lynnette Walker Gateway Academy Supervisor Lwalker@gulllakecs.org

At Gateway Academy, we enjoy giving our students opportunities to learn with hands-on activities. From planning and cooking meals to hanging pictures on our walls, we try to make our school a place where students can experience new opportunities. The generous gift of $1500 from the Gull Lake Community Volunteers accompanied with the donation of $500 from the family of Lillie Gleason and the services of retired contractor, John Calhoun, we have a wonderful new greenhouse.

Mr. Calhoun worked with students over the course of a week and together they were able to build the greenhouse.

Students measured (re-measured), assembled (unassembled and assembled again), and worked in small groups.

Each day was filled with a better understanding of how things are put together and how to follow directions. Sherri Snyder from Gull Lake Landscaping has pointed us in the right direction so we can start growing vegetables and spices for our healthy living classes.

We appreciate the continued support of the Gull Lake Community Volunteers and the Lillie Gleason family. Over the years, both groups have made it possible for students to enjoy coming to school and learn life skills that will benefit them not only today, but later in life.

Middle School News MiCareer Quest-Southwest Kim Ditto – MS Counselor

MiCareer Quest-Southwest is a unique hands-on experience, where students will find out what it is really like to be an RN, a graphic artist, a mechanical engineer and more. Students interacted with business, industry, and postsecondary partners in these areas: Arts, Business, Human Services, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Health & Natural Sciences. To view the impact from our event, visit http://www.micareerquestsw.org.

MiCareer Quest-SW exposed students to exciting careers and got them inspired about their futures! This career education event sponsored

by Kalamazoo RESA took place on November 1 for all 8th graders.

Dr Carmen Maring - Principal - cmaring@gulllakecs.org

Annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon The Gull Lake Middle School Student Council and student body would like to invite our senior friends to celebrate the holiday season with a special meal planned just for you. On Thursday, December 14, at 11:30 AM, our band department will provide you with instrumental festive music to whet your appetite for a delicious meal served at 12:00 PM. After you have dined, our Gull Lake Middle School Choir will delight you with songs of the season.

Parking will be in the back of Gull Lake Middle School. As an extra service to you, we will have valet parking starting at 11:00 AM. This is our way to give you back a little something for the many years of service you have given your school community.

For reservations call 548-3600 by December 8

“ Fuel Our School ” Circle K in Richland will donate 10 cents/gallon from any pump to Gull Lake Middle School.

When: Friday, Nov. 10 4:00-8:00 pm Friday, Dec. 22 4:00-8:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 1 4:00-8:00 pm

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8th Grade Honors Band Michelle Chabitch – MS Band Teacher – mchabitch@gulllakecs.org

Congratulations to Natalie Howard, Jhanaj Quispe, Luke Marchand, Shelby Foster, Ashlie Cady, Cordelia Stark and Liam Drzewicki for their outstanding performance at MSBOA District 11 Honor Band Concert held on November 7th at Vicksburg High School. They represented Gull Lake Middle School and our band program with much pride and respect! They showed phenomenal ROCKS to our guest clinician, Mr. Mark Stice. Incredibly proud of these young musicians.

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Ryan News

Rob Woodrow - Principal - rwoodrow@gulllakecs.org

Girls on the Run

Registration for Girls on the Run is open November 1 until November 15. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Girls can be registered online through the link below. https://girlsontherunkazoo. org/Register-Now

The students and staff at Ryan thought it would be great for us to put “patriotism” into action! Students and staff collected funds that were sent to UNICEF with a designation to specifically go to schools/students in the areas devastated by Hurricane Irma. Our school sent $1,864.65. We are proud of our compassionate leaders!

learn about Michigan government and history.

Students were able to tour our State Capitol and Michigan Museum. They were invited to be on the floor of the Senate

by Margaret O’Brien. She is working to get legislation passed for cyclists on the road.

On our tour of the Capitol, we were able to lay on the glass floor and see portraits of our past governors. It was exciting to

The Ryan Rally is our one and only fall fundraiser and supports the bulk of the PTO budget. This is a fun filled day for students, parents and staff. There is music, games and visits from surprise guests that provide excitement and great photo opportunities.

Thank you to all who volunteered and helped make this year’s Rally a success

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Also, Ryan needs Girls on the Run coaches! If you’re looking to impact a girl’s life, please consider signing up. Please visit https:// girlsontherunkazoo. org/Coach to sign up to be a coach.

Richland Elementary News

Danielle Buckmaster – Principal – dbuckmaster@gulllakecs.org

Deputy Kelm came to read a book and answer questions in each of our Kindergarten classrooms.

Thank you to the Richland Fire Department for visiting our Kindergarten and 2nd grade classrooms for Fire Prevention Week. The students had a great time learning about Fire Safety!

The Science Curriculum in 2nd grade includes studying the life cycle of an apple tree. Students were able to visit Gull Meadow Farms to further their experience with the apple tree by picking apples. Thank you to the GLCS Foundation for your financial support in helping to extend student learning.

READ-A-THON Winners Richland Elementary’s primary fundraiser, the Annual Read-A-Thon, was a success. The top two readers for each grade (who read the most minutes) won a prize. Great job marvelous readers!

Holiday Market Fundraiser and Frosty’s Workshop Saturday, December 2nd – 9 am to 1 Location: Richland Elem Gym Richland Elementary Staff is looking forward to meeting students and parents We will have all-natural skin care products, holiday crafts, LuLaRoe, handmade wood items and much more!

If you would like to participate as a vendor or crafter, please contact Erin Sullivan at erintsullivan@gmail.com. www.gulllakecs.org

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Kellogg Elementary News Kellogg students are enjoying a great school year—many smiling faces and positive attitudes— and, of course, lots of learning!

A special thank you to the Ross-Augusta firefighters for visiting and reviewing fire safety with our Kellogg students. Our students loved the visit and the opportunity to take a closer look at the fire trucks. What a special treat!

Kellogg Elementary’s Robotic Club is up and running again this year. Our budding engineers are enjoying learning to program their Lego creations. Kyler and Kellan give it two thumbs up!

Kindergarten classes celebrated Pumpkin Day together in October.

Students read about pumpkins, planted pumpkin seeds, estimated how many seeds in a pumpkin and how large around a pumpkin was, made pumpkin necklaces, learned about the life cycle of the pumpkin and how to sequence the stages, did pumpkin math, wrote about pumpkins and tasted pumpkin food.

It was a “perfectly pumpkin day”!

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GLCS Foundation Awards

$169,820 To GLCS in 2016-2017

Find out more at glcsf.org.

WHO WE ARE: A private, non-profit school foundation, established in 1983, to solely benefit the Gull Lake Community School District.

WHAT WE DO: Support all teachers, students and staff at every level of the educational journey at GLCS through staff training, student opportunities, innovative projects, after school clubs, character building programs, scholarships and more!

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Go to glcsf.org and make your tax-free gift today! Thank you!

Support the Foundation that supports your schools! www.gulllakecs.org

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Thank you Meijer!

Lori Drogosh - drogoshlori@gmail.com The Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers – Women’s Group has been busy this fall! On Saturday, October 21st, we participated in our annual Fall Warm-up event. We would like to send a HUGE thank you to our sponsor, the Gull Road Meijer Store. This local branch ordered in extra coats for us, dedicated part of the store for our shopping, and also gave us a generous donation! We provided new winter coats and snow pants for 125 families this year. We also enjoyed seeing the smiles on the faces of 316 children as they walked out with their brand new, colorful, coldweather gear! We are currently preparing for our next event, Bright Holidays, which is held in December. The GLACVs provide clothing, food items, and educational toys to families in need for the holidays. If you are interested in sponsoring a family Bright Holidays, or would like to make a monetary donation, please contact Marsha Drouin at marsha@ GLACV members work with Meijer employee, Julie, who has assisted with Fall Warm-up for many years. gulllakecv.com.

PARTNERS IN BUILDING A STRONGER AND BETTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY Edward Schaadt – www.gulllakearearotary.org

The Gull Lake Area Rotary Club is proud of its longtime partnership with the Gull Lake Community Schools. Over the years Rotary has contributed too many school-related projects such as the Pathway of Pride and more recently, the Outdoor Classroom. Working together with school administrators, teachers and staff, Rotary has also provided dictionaries for all third-graders, Christmas gifts for children in need, scholarships for high school seniors, financial support for local Robotics teams, one-time donations to fund classroom projects or special needs, recognition of student leaders and volunteers, and annual contributions to Grad Bash, providing graduating seniors with a fun and safe ending to their high school careers.

For their part, the Gull Lake school community has opened its doors to Rotary by allowing us to hold our annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the High School, utilizing its facilities, kitchen staff and the Volunteens servers. We could not do what we do without the support and cooperation of the Central Office administrators, the principals, counselors, teachers, other staff members, and of course our students and parents. We will continue to explore new ways to fulfill our motto of “Service Above Self ”.

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SAVE THE DATE! The annual

Father-Daughter Dance has been scheduled for

Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 7-9 p.m. at GLHS.

The Gull Lake Area Community Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those residing in the Gull Lake area through services, support programs, and activities that benefit the whole community.

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please join us! We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the GLHS teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lounge at 7:00 p.m. We would love to meet you!

Also, check out our website at GLACV.org, and our Facebook page.

Mrs. Gernaat and her students would like to thank the Birchmeier family for their generous donation of a loft for their classroom.

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Board of Education

Gull Lake Community Schools 10100 East D Ave. Richland, MI 49083

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President

Carole Mendez Vice President

Jon Scott

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Treasurer

Jeff Brown Secretary

Richard Miller Trustees

Lin Marklin Brad Bagley Mini Paulose-Murphy Superintendent

Christopher Rundle

Gull Lake Community Schools Communicator is published quarterly by Gull Lake Community Schools, 10100 East D Ave., Richland, Michigan 49083.

Occasional special issues published as needed.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

Parents and all other community members are encouraged to attend school board meetings on a regular basis. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at the Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate School Media Center at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise indicated. Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities to be able to participate in the meetings. Official minutes of each school board meeting are available for public inspection at the Superintendent’s office, 10100 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083, or may be accessed on the school website: www.gulllakecs.org.

MEE TING DATES November 20, 2017

December 18, 2017

Come Join Us & Expand Your Cultural Horizons -

TRIP TO LONDON, PARIS, & ROME

• JUNE 20-28, 2018 (9th – 12th Grade Students welcome) • EF Tours – Largest Student Travel Organization in the U. S. • Karen Kiser – Coordinator (Gull Lake Schools Community Partnership) • Parents also welcome – For more information contact . . . . . . Karen Kiser at karenkiser8@gmail.com 16

ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL 7:00 pm 12/5 Otsego 12/8 vs Loy Norrix 12/12 Comstock 12/15 vs Battle Creek Central 12/19 vs Marshall 12/21 Caledonia 1/9 vs. St. Joesph 1/12 Kalamazoo Central 1/16 vs Three Rivers 1/19 Lakeview 1/23 vs Portage Central 1/26 vs Mattawan 1/30 Lakeshore 2/2 Loy Norrix 2/6 Niles 2/9 Battle Creek Central 2/13 vs Kalamazoo Central 2/20 Portage Northern 2/23 vs Lakeview 2/27 Mattawan 3/5 MHSAA Districts 6:00 pm 3/7 MHSAA Districts 6:00 pm 3/9 MHSAA Districts 6:00 pm FRESHMAN/JV BOYS BASKETBALL Freshman–4:15 pm/JV–5:45 pm 12/5 Otsego 12/7 Loy Norrix 12/12 Comstock 12/14 Battle Creek Central 12/19 vs Marshall 12/21 Caledonia 1/9 vs St. Joseph 1/11 vs Kalamazoo Central 1/16 vs Three Rivers 1/18 vs Lakeview 1/23 vs Portage Central 1/25 Mattawan 1/29 vs Loy Norrix 1/30 Lakeshore 2/6 Niles 2/8 vs Battle Creek Central 2/15 Kalamazoo Central 2/20 Portage Northern 2/22 Lakeview 2/27 Mattawan

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL 11/28 vs Caledonia 7:00 pm 12/1 Mattawan 7:00 pm 12/5 vs Otsego 7:00 pm 12/8 vs Loy Norrix 5:45 pm 12/12 vs Comstock 7:00 pm 12/15 vs Battle Creek Cent 5:45 pm 12/19 Marshall 7:00 pm 1/9 St Joseph 7:00 pm 1/12 Kalamazoo Central 5:45 pm 1/16 Three Rivers 7:00 pm 1/19 Lakeview 5:45 pm 1/23 Portage Central 7:00 pm 1/26 vs Mattawan 5:45 pm 1/30 vs Lakeshore 7:00 pm 2/2 Loy Norrix 5:45 pm 2/6 vs Niles 7:00 pm 2/9 Battle Creek Central 5:45 pm

2/13 vs Kalamazoo Central 5:45 pm 2/20 vs Portage Northern 7:00 pm 2/23 vs Lakeview 5:45 pm FRESHMAN/JV GIRLS BASKETBALL Freshman-4:15 pm/JV-5:45 pm 11/28 vs Caledonia 12/1 Mattawan 12/5 vs Otsego 12/7 vs Loy Norrix 12/12 vs Comstock 12/14 vs Battle Creek Central 12/19 Marshall 1/9 St Joseph 1/11 Kalamazoo Central 1/16 Three Rivers 1/18 Lakeview 1/23 Portage Central 1/25 vs Mattawan 1/29 Loy Norrix 1/30 vs Lakeshore 2/6 vs Niles 2/8 Battle Creek Central 2/15 vs Kalamazoo Central 2/20 vs Portage Northern 2/22 vs Lakeview WRESTLING 12/8 JV @ Delton 5:00 pm 12/9 Kelloggsville 10:00 am 12/13 Lakeview 6:00 pm 12/16 GL Invite 9:30 am 12/20 Plainwell 5:00 pm 12/29 Climax-Scotts 9:00 am 1/6 Marshall Invite 9:00 am 1/10 vs Battle Creek Cent 6:00 pm 1/13 Parchment 9:00 am 1/17 vs Mattawan 1/24 vs Kalamazoo Central 6:00 pm 1/26 Comstock 4:00 pm 1/27 JV @ HOME 9:00 am 1/31 Loy Norrix 6:00 pm 2/3 SMAC Finals @ HOME 9:00 am COMPETITIVE CHEER 12/18 Mattawan 6:00 pm 1/13 Blue Devil Invite 9:00 am 1/15 SMAC Jamboree 6:00 pm 1/19 West Catholic Invite 6:00 pm 1/27 Otsego 9:00 am 1/29 Lakeshore 6:00 pm 2/2 Portage Northern 6:00 pm 2/7 GL Open 6:00 pm 2/10 Delta Plex 10:00 am HOME GAMES IN BOLD * Schedules are subject to change.

Please check the GL athletic website at goglbluedevils.com. * MS schedules available online at goglbluedevils.com.

* Please call the athletic office at (269) 548-3520 with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 2017

Feb 9 Richland PTO Meeting 9:00am

Kellogg PTO Meeting 9:05am

MS PTSO Meeting 9:15am

GL Area Volunteers Meeting 7pm Location: GLCS Teachers’ Lounge

12

GL Sports Boosters Meeting 7pm Location: GLHS

17

Ryan PTO Meeting 9am

GL Health & Wellness Meeting 10am Location: Ryan Intermediate

14

Early Release Day See GL website for dismissal times

16

Ryan PTO Meeting 9am

18

MS Robotics Marshall FTC Qualifier Location: Marshall Middle School

GL Health & Wellness Meeting 10am Location: Ryan Intermediate

20

Board of Education Meeting 7pm Location: Ryan Intermediate

20

Early College Info. Meetings for Class of 2020 Location: GLHS Media Center

26

Fine Arts Foundation Meeting 6pm Location: Ryan Intermediate

13

GL Sports Boosters Meeting 7pm Location: GLHS

15

22-24 NO SCHOOL 27

Fine Arts Foundation Meeting 6pm Location: Ryan Intermediate

30

½ Day of School-Exams for HS & MS See GL website(s) for dismissal times

December 2017

7 pm

March 2018 2

MS PTSO Meeting 9:15am

3

Father-Daughter Dance Location: GLHS

7 – 9pm

1

½ Day of School-Exams for HS & MS See GL website(s) for dismissal times

9

Richland PTO Meeting 9:00am

MS PTSO Meeting 9:15am

Kellogg PTO Meeting 9:05am

2

Spirit Shop Holiday Sale Location: GLHS

10

The Event 6:30pm Location: Gull Lake Country Club

Ryan Int. Robotics Competition 6 teams in Grand Rapids

12

GL Sports Boosters Meeting 7pm Location: GLHS

3

Grad Bash Mattress Fund Location: GLHS

15

½ Day of School-Exams for HS & MS See GL website(s) for dismissal times

4

1st Day of 2nd Trimester

7

Wassailing 5:30 - 8pm Location: Richland Village

16

½ Day of School-Exams for HS & MS See GL website(s) for dismissal times

Ryan PTO Meeting 9am

8

Richland PTO Meeting 9:00am

Kellogg PTO Meeting 9:05am

GL Health & Wellness Meeting 10am Location: Ryan Intermediate

9

MS Robotics Big Rapids FTC Qualifier Location: Jim Wink Arena

8 – 2 pm

11 – 4pm

January 2018

16/17 HS Robotics Competition TBA

Location: GLHS 19

1st Day of 3rd Trimester Early Release Day See GL website for dismissal times

8

School Resumes

21

GL Sports Boosters Meeting 7pm Location: GLHS

23/24 HS Robotics Dist Competition TBA

Location: Mason HS

11

GL Band Parent Assoc. Meeting 7pm

12

Richland PTO Meeting 9:00am

Kellogg PTO Meeting 9:05am

26 Early College Info. Meetings for Class of 2020

Location: GLHS Media Center

MS PTSO Meeting 9:15am

Fine Arts Foundation Meeting 6pm Location: Ryan Intermediate

17

Early Release Day See GL website for dismissal times

30

NO SCHOOL

19

Ryan PTO Meeting 9am

GL Health & Wellness Meeting 10am Location: Ryan Intermediate

22

Fine Arts Foundation Meeting 6pm Location: Ryan Intermediate

February 2018

7 pm

Fine Art Events December 2017 5

MS Band Concert 7pm Location: MS Gym HS Holiday Concert 7pm Location: HS Gym

1

Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8pm

21

Early College Info. Meetings for Class of 2020 Location: GLHS Media Center

20

MS Pre Festival Concert 7pm Location: MS Gym

2

No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences 9-4pm

7

Early College Info. Meetings 8:45 am for Class of 2020 Location: GLHS Career Center

21

HS Band 7pm Pre Festival Concert Location: HS Gym

7 pm

February 2018

March 2018 9/10 MS Dist Band Festival TBA