Educational Foundation Annual Scrapbooking Event January 28 and 29 - Join us for the Grass Lake Educational Foundation's Annual Scrapbooking event at Grass Lake High School on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 9 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Participants can pay at the door on the days of the event. $55 for Saturday and Sunday, $40 for Saturday only. $25 for Sunday only. All proceeds will go directly toward improving educational opportunities for Grass Lake students. Contact Brad Hamilton with questions at 522-5540. Click here for more information and a registration form. |
Recent ActivityPhone: 517-522-5544 Fax: 517-522-5604
The Community Education and Cooperative Services Department acts as a liaison between the school district and the community to provide desired enrichment opportunities for citizens of all ages while maintaining a goal of improved academic achievement for our students. This department coordinates community education, summer school, after school education, and school building reservations.
The Importance of school/community relationships - "What happens in a school affects the community, and what happens in the community affects the school. If teachers and school administrators expect to be successful in their primary mission of educating the community’s children, they need to know a great deal about the community and the families from which the children come." (Engaging Families & Communities, Pathways to Educational Success, Decker & Decker, 2000)
Community Education & Services Announcements  Start your Mondays and Wednesdays Out With Zumba -Join us from 8:15-9:15 AM at Grass Lake High School as we work off the winter blues with the fun and camaraderie of Zumba. Get the aerobic benefits of Latin dance, the strength benefits of weight training, and the relaxation benefits of Pilates and Yoga, all mixed into an hour with friends and fun. This is for all ages and fitness levels. $4 per session at the door. 1st session is free. Pay for 10 visits and get two extra visits free. Bring a friend for a 1st visit and you get your visit free, too! GIVE IT A TRY! Call 522-5544 or e-mail dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com with questions, or just stop in.
 Babysitting Classes Available For 11-15 Year OldsAmerican Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Available
at Grass Lake Middle School for 11-15 Year Olds Course date and time: Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Grass Lake Middle School, 1000 Grass Lake Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240
Class requires a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12 per instructor.
The cost is $85 per participant. Deadline for registration is Friday, February 17, 2012 at Noon. Make checks payable to Grass Lake Community Schools and send to:
Grass Lake Community Education, 899 S. Union St., Grass Lake, MI 49240
Participants must arrive on time and with their own lunch and will not be allowed to leave the premises w/o a parent. For more information contact Pamela Miller at 313-576-4105.
Click here for more information and registration form.  Winter, 2012 JCC Classes at Grass Lake HSJackson Community College has announced its course offerings to be held at Grass Lake High School during the Winter, 2012 semester. Click here to access the printable schedule. There will be no JCC classes at Grass Lake High School during the weeks beginning February 27 and April 2. Remember that Grass Lake High School students can dual enroll with JCC classes and earn college credits before graduating from High School. NOTE: JCC classes at Grass Lake only close for inclement weather when the JCC main campus closes for inclement weather.
 Recreation Park Trails In The News Again!Using a grant from the Chelsea Wellness Foundation the Grass Lake Community Sports & Trails Recreation Park has taken a major stride forward in the "trails" department. Utilizing this funding has resulted in having stoned and mowed walking trails, which has given our community yet another valuable recreational resource. We appreciate the work of Jim Stormont and the Township of Grass Lake toward directing this vision to its current status. The Citizen Patriot offers a story about the use of the trails at http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2011/12/new_trail_brings_fun_fitness_t.html#incart_mrt. Click here to see a slide show exhibiting the trail.
 Winter, 2012 Community Education Brochure Now Available!Click here to access the latest Grass Lake Community Education offering brochure. There is a wide range of classes and offerings for all ages. If you have any questions, be sure to contact us.
 Jackson Catering Business Focuses On Healthy Lunches for Preschool and Elementary StudentsAs reported in the Jackson Citizen Patriot:
A Jackson catering business that focuses on healthy lunches for preschool and elementary school students is hosting a free taste-testing orientation. Fresh is Best, LLC, owned by Roni Weaver, will be holding two 75-minute sessions Dec. 29 to provide for children and parents a chance to see and taste the business’ lunch products and a preview of the “Cooking With Kids” classes. There will be age-appropriate activities for students in preschool to sixth grade. Grandparents, caregivers, daycare providers, teachers and classroom aides are also welcome. Advance registration is necessary to make sure there are enough samples and other materials. Those who are interested can register by emailing the number of people and ages of children attending to roni@fresh-is-best.com. Session times are 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and a later time may be added. The sessions will be held at the lodge at Camp McGregor, 10380 Adams Road in Liberty Township. Registration can also be done on Fresh is Best's Facebook page. The “Cooking With Kids” classes will start in January.  Area Road Conditions Now Available on this WebsiteBy clicking on "School Closing Info" above you can now access information regarding area road conditions from the Michigan State Police. The information in this advisory is provided by law enforcement and public safety personnel working throughout Michigan. The Winter Travel Advisory operates from late November or early December through March 30th. It is updated twice a day or as information concerning travel conditions is received. If you need more current or specific information, please listen to your local radio or television stations. You may also call the Michigan State Police Winter Travel Advisory Hotline at 1-800-381-8477. Conditions are listed for freeways and state trunk lines. These roadways are the first to be cleared during inclement winter weather. It is unusual for conditions on rural and county roads to be better than those listed in this advisory. While drivers are encouraged to use all available information when making winter travel plans, even the latest, most accurate information is not a substitute for good judgment. If weather conditions appear to be too severe to travel, they most likely are.
 Free Books Available for Children Under 5 Years OldEarly literacy skills are essential to a child's success in school and throughout life. Recognizing the need to strengthen and support early literacy efforts in the community to ensure all young children get the best start possible, the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in April of 2008 with the generous support of CMS Energy. Every child under age five who resides in Jackson County is eligible to receive a free, age-appropriate book each month until their fifth birthday. Click here for more information or to sign up.  Sports and Trail Recreation Park Trail Ready for UseNearly 2 miles of grass and stoned walking trails are now available for use by the public at the Grass Lake Community Sports and Trails Recreation Park located on Willis Road between W. Michigan Avenue and Winegar Road. The majority of the funding for the project came from a grant from the Chelsea Area Wellness Foundation. The Foundation gave the township a $42,000 grant to help with the trails. The remainder of the $44,600 bid was donated by the contractor on the job, Bailey Sand and Gravel. Click here to see a slideshow exhibiting different areas of the path. (This is a large file. Use the "down" key to scroll through it.) This slideshow also includes an aerial view of the park indicating the trail routes. Thank you to Jim Stormont for preparing this slideshow. The public is invited to enjoy this valuable resource.
 Kettlebell Exercises - What They Can Do For YouIf you've eyed the cast-iron kettlebells at your gym and couldn't imagine a use for them beyond doorstop, keep reading. Researchers found that people who did a 20-minute kettlebell workout torched almost 300 calories—and that's just for starters. When you factor in the muscle-sculpting impact (the calories burned after you exercise as your body repairs its muscle fibers), the total expenditure could increase by up to 50 percent. Kettlebell workouts have become a popular way to tone your body and increase flexibility. Click here for a 10-minute instructional video.
 Parents! Are you looking for valid information about the dangers of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription and OTC drugs?Children across the country are being bombarded with choices that we wish they would never have to make. But the reality is that some of the most dangerous drugs are readily available in our own medicine cabinets in our own homes. Parents need to know about the items available to their children in their homes, as well as the homes of others. Take a look at the website at http://srslychelsea.org/facts.html for more information about the dangers of these substances and tips for children and parents toward avoiding the substances effectively without straining interpersonal relationships.  Dangerous Synthetic Drugs on the Market - Parents BewareThere are synthetic drugs that are marketed and sold as herbal incense across the United States, including Michigan, Jackson County, and online. They are being touted as “legal pot” or “fake weed”. They are carrying product names such as K2, Spice, Blaze, and Black Mamba. They were not intended for human consumption, but have found their way onto the market because kids can use them to get high and they are very difficult to detect in typical drug tests. Even though they are now illegal in Michigan, marketers continue to create new forms of the drug. Parents need to become familiar with the dangers these drugs present to their children. Click here to understand where the drug came from, how it is marketed, and what is being done to prevent its distribution. This is a large file. If you have problems opening it, call 522-5544 or e-mail dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com and a copy will be sent to you.
 Educational Foundation Annual Scrapbooking Event January 28 and 29Join us for the Grass Lake Educational Foundation's Annual Scrapbooking event at Grass Lake High School on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 9 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Participants can pay at the door on the days of the event. $55 for Saturday and Sunday, $40 for Saturday only. $25 for Sunday only. All proceeds will go directly toward improving educational opportunities for Grass Lake students. Contact Brad Hamilton with questions at 522-5540. Click here for more information and a registration form.  Grass Lake High School Facilities Open to the PublicWe welcome our community to use the facilities at Grass Lake High School to improve your fitness. The High School Multi-Purpose Room is available for walking or running from 6 AM to 9 AM Monday through Friday. The High School classroom corridors are available for walking from 6 PM to 9 PM Monday through Friday. The High School Fitness Room is available from 6 AM to 9 AM and 6 PM to 9 PM Monday through Friday. Evening fitness room visitors must have a pass. There will be no charge. Availability is limited to the days that school is in session. Contact Doug Moeckel with questions or to get an evening fitness room pass at 522-5544 or dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com.  Prescription drug misuse and abuse is cause for great concern.As of 2008, teens cite prescription drugs as the second most accessible drugs available to them, after marijuana. Teens also view the drugs as 'safe' highs. Prescription drugs are medications that should only be used as prescribed. The addictive potential of prescription drugs is the same as that of illegal drugs -- such as cocaine or heroin -- and the consequences of use can be severe. Opioid (analgesic/narcotic pain relievers) drugs are the most commonly misused of prescription drugs. Click here to see more information about the dangers of misused and abused prescription drugs.
 Community Garden Survey Now AvailableAn opportunity has presented itself that would allow the Grass Lake community to offer plots in a community garden to let families grow fruits and vegetables. We have individuals and organizations willing to help us with this activity, but we need to know if the community is interested in having a garden space available to them. Please click here to access and submit the survey.
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