Good afternoon, GBA Families!
We hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!!
As a reminder, tomorrow is our field trip to the Sloan Museum and the Longway Planetarium. Please be sure to have your student(s) here promptly at 8:00am as the buses will leave at the scheduled time. If your student arrives after the buses depart, your student will need to be taken to the respective venue where they will be able to meet their teacher and class so they will be able to participate in the fun fill field trip. We don't want them to miss out on the day of fun! We will see you tomorrow morning!
We hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!!
As a reminder, tomorrow is our field trip to the Sloan Museum and the Longway Planetarium. Please be sure to have your student(s) here promptly at 8:00am as the buses will leave at the scheduled time. If your student arrives after the buses depart, your student will need to be taken to the respective venue where they will be able to meet their teacher and class so they will be able to participate in the fun fill field trip. We don't want them to miss out on the day of fun! We will see you tomorrow morning!
GBA Tidbits and Reminders!!
There will be a school wide field trip on December 2nd to the Sloan Museum and Planetarium. Permission slips were sent home with students on Tuesday, Nov. 18th. Please ensure your student returns the signed permission slips by tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21st.
Thanksgiving Break!
There will be no school next week for students. The school calendar is attached for your convenience and review.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
There will be a school wide field trip on December 2nd to the Sloan Museum and Planetarium. Permission slips were sent home with students on Tuesday, Nov. 18th. Please ensure your student returns the signed permission slips by tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 21st.
Thanksgiving Break!
There will be no school next week for students. The school calendar is attached for your convenience and review.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Good afternoon, GBA Families!
Monday, November 17th, will be the last day for our Book Fair!
The Book Fair will be open from 8:30am-10:00am. If your scholar has not had the opportunity to shop for a new favorite book, Monday will be the last day to do so!
Monday, November 17th, will be the last day for our Book Fair!
The Book Fair will be open from 8:30am-10:00am. If your scholar has not had the opportunity to shop for a new favorite book, Monday will be the last day to do so!
Basketball Tryouts are coming up!
Tryouts will be held Friday, November 14th and Friday November 21st from 3:45-5:30pm on both days.
Tryouts will be held Friday, November 14th and Friday November 21st from 3:45-5:30pm on both days.
Get ready for a day of fun at GBA!!!!
Wear your costumes to school tomorrow for all to see during our Fall Celebration! It will be a day of fun, arts and crafts, games and more!
Please make sure scholar is dressed comfortably and appropriately. No weapons, masks or blood. School-friendly costumes only, please!
Popcorn! Popcorn! Popcorn for sale!
We will have popcorn on sale tomorrow 2 for $1
***Volleyball***
Our GBA Volleyball team will have their first game this Saturday, Nov. 1st at Southwestern Classical Academy. The Varsity team will play at 9am and 11am. JV will play at 3pm and 4pm. Come out and support our team!
Wear your costumes to school tomorrow for all to see during our Fall Celebration! It will be a day of fun, arts and crafts, games and more!
Please make sure scholar is dressed comfortably and appropriately. No weapons, masks or blood. School-friendly costumes only, please!
Popcorn! Popcorn! Popcorn for sale!
We will have popcorn on sale tomorrow 2 for $1
***Volleyball***
Our GBA Volleyball team will have their first game this Saturday, Nov. 1st at Southwestern Classical Academy. The Varsity team will play at 9am and 11am. JV will play at 3pm and 4pm. Come out and support our team!
Good afternoon, GBA Families.
Tomorrow, October 28th, 2025, is Picture Retake Day. Only students are who retaking their pictures are allowed to dress down for their retakes.
Final tryouts for Volleyball will be tomorrow. All forms need to be turned in for Volleyball tomorrow as well.
There will be a volleyball parent meeting this Thursday from 5pm-5:30pm. A zoom link will be sent via ClassDojo for those who cannot attend.
Tomorrow, October 28th, 2025, is Picture Retake Day. Only students are who retaking their pictures are allowed to dress down for their retakes.
Final tryouts for Volleyball will be tomorrow. All forms need to be turned in for Volleyball tomorrow as well.
There will be a volleyball parent meeting this Thursday from 5pm-5:30pm. A zoom link will be sent via ClassDojo for those who cannot attend.
Annual Notification of Pesticide Applications
Dear Parent or Guardian:
State of Michigan law requires that schools and daycare centers that may apply pesticides on school or daycare property must provide an annual notification to parents or guardians of students attending the facility.
Please be advised that the Grand Blanc Academy school / GSRP program utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control pests. IPM is a pest management system that utilizes all suitable techniques in a total pest management system with the intent of preventing pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. Pest management techniques emphasize sanitation, pest exclusion, and biological controls. One of the objectives of using an IPM approach is to reduce or eliminate the need for chemical applications of pesticides. However, certain situations may require the need for pesticides to be utilized.
As required by State of Michigan law, the school or daycare will provide advance notice regarding the non emergency application of a pesticide such as an insecticide, fungicide or herbicide, other than a bait or gel formulation, that is made to the school or daycare buildings or grounds. Advance notice will be provided, even during periods when not in session. Advance notice is not given for the use of sanitizers, germicides, disinfectants or anti-microbial cleaners. In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without advance notice to prevent injury to students, but the school or daycare will provide notice following any such application.
Advance notice of pesticide applications, other than a bait or gel formulation, will be given by at least 2 methods by which advance notice of the applications of a pesticide will be given at least 48 hours before the application. The first method will be by posting at the main entrance to the school / daycare center, which is located at The front of the building. The second method will be by the method(s) checked below:
Posting in a public, common area of the school or day care center, other than an entrance. We will post in the
E-mail
A telephone call by which direct contact is made with a parent or guardian of a student of the school / day are center or a message is recorded on an answering machine.
Providing the students of the school or children of the day-care center with a written notice to be delivered to their parents or guardians.
Posting information on the school or GSRP program's web site.
Please be advised that parents or guardians of children attending the school or day care center are entitled to receive the advance notice of a pesticide application, other than a bait or gel formulation, by first class United States mail postmarked at least 3 days before the pesticide application, if they so request. If you prefer to receive the notification by first class mail, please contact Melissa Woodard at the school office by calling 810-953-3140.
Please be advised that parents or guardians of children attending the school may review the school's Integrated Pest Management program and records of any pesticide application upon request. Contact Melissa Woodard at 810-953-3140 or email mwoodard@grandblancacademy.org
Dear Parent or Guardian:
State of Michigan law requires that schools and daycare centers that may apply pesticides on school or daycare property must provide an annual notification to parents or guardians of students attending the facility.
Please be advised that the Grand Blanc Academy school / GSRP program utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control pests. IPM is a pest management system that utilizes all suitable techniques in a total pest management system with the intent of preventing pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. Pest management techniques emphasize sanitation, pest exclusion, and biological controls. One of the objectives of using an IPM approach is to reduce or eliminate the need for chemical applications of pesticides. However, certain situations may require the need for pesticides to be utilized.
As required by State of Michigan law, the school or daycare will provide advance notice regarding the non emergency application of a pesticide such as an insecticide, fungicide or herbicide, other than a bait or gel formulation, that is made to the school or daycare buildings or grounds. Advance notice will be provided, even during periods when not in session. Advance notice is not given for the use of sanitizers, germicides, disinfectants or anti-microbial cleaners. In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without advance notice to prevent injury to students, but the school or daycare will provide notice following any such application.
Advance notice of pesticide applications, other than a bait or gel formulation, will be given by at least 2 methods by which advance notice of the applications of a pesticide will be given at least 48 hours before the application. The first method will be by posting at the main entrance to the school / daycare center, which is located at The front of the building. The second method will be by the method(s) checked below:
Posting in a public, common area of the school or day care center, other than an entrance. We will post in the
A telephone call by which direct contact is made with a parent or guardian of a student of the school / day are center or a message is recorded on an answering machine.
Providing the students of the school or children of the day-care center with a written notice to be delivered to their parents or guardians.
Posting information on the school or GSRP program's web site.
Please be advised that parents or guardians of children attending the school or day care center are entitled to receive the advance notice of a pesticide application, other than a bait or gel formulation, by first class United States mail postmarked at least 3 days before the pesticide application, if they so request. If you prefer to receive the notification by first class mail, please contact Melissa Woodard at the school office by calling 810-953-3140.
Please be advised that parents or guardians of children attending the school may review the school's Integrated Pest Management program and records of any pesticide application upon request. Contact Melissa Woodard at 810-953-3140 or email mwoodard@grandblancacademy.org
Good morning, GBA Families!
As a part of National Bullying Prevention Month, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, we are encouraging scholars to wear orange shirts for Unity Day. Let us stand together as a community in promoting kindness, inclusion, acceptance and raise awareness of bullying.
As a part of National Bullying Prevention Month, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, we are encouraging scholars to wear orange shirts for Unity Day. Let us stand together as a community in promoting kindness, inclusion, acceptance and raise awareness of bullying.
Tapology is back at GBA!
Class begins after school Tuesday, October 21st from 4pm-5pm! Permission slips are coming home today! Permission slips are due on Friday, October 17th!
Class begins after school Tuesday, October 21st from 4pm-5pm! Permission slips are coming home today! Permission slips are due on Friday, October 17th!
Get Ready!!! Get Ready!!!
GBA Spirit Week is coming October 27th-31st!
Monday: Pumpkin Day (with uniform bottoms)
Tuesday: Spooky Socks Day (Full uniform with spooky socks)
Wednesday: Fall Color Day (Dress Down Day)
Thursday: Favorite Sports Team Day (with uniform bottoms)
Friday: Costume Day
It's going to be a wonderful week at GBA. Don't miss out!
GBA Spirit Week is coming October 27th-31st!
Monday: Pumpkin Day (with uniform bottoms)
Tuesday: Spooky Socks Day (Full uniform with spooky socks)
Wednesday: Fall Color Day (Dress Down Day)
Thursday: Favorite Sports Team Day (with uniform bottoms)
Friday: Costume Day
It's going to be a wonderful week at GBA. Don't miss out!
Good morning!
There has been a change in the start date for StemNetics. StemNetics will begin Monday, October 13th. Please use the QR Code to register your scholar for this wonderful program! It's not too late!
There has been a change in the start date for StemNetics. StemNetics will begin Monday, October 13th. Please use the QR Code to register your scholar for this wonderful program! It's not too late!
Dear GBA Families,
October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Students are encouraged to wear blue shirts with uniform bottoms on Monday, October 6th.
October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Students are encouraged to wear blue shirts with uniform bottoms on Monday, October 6th.
Hello all!
Beginning on October 1, 2025, public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public-school academies are required on an annual basis to disseminate to the parent or legal guardian of each student the safe firearm storage informational notices created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”).
The MDHHS informational notices are available at the following links:
• What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan?
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Injury-and-Violence-Prevention/What-is-Secure-Storage-Law-in-MI-091225-4-final-Flyer.pdf
• Safe Storage Notice
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Injury-and-Violence-Prevention/Safe-Storage-Notice-09_12_25--NB-clean_sh-final.pdf
The Revised School Code also requires public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to post on their websites a link to the MDHHS webpage that hosts multiple language versions of the safe storage notices listed above. See MCL 380.1313b(3). The MDHHS webpage hosting the multiple language versions of the notices is located at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/firearm-injury-prevention/secure-storagelaw
Let’s work together to keep our kids at GBA safe! Any questions please email me at dseeley@grandblancacademy.org
Have a great day,
Officer Seeley
GBA School Resource Officer
Beginning on October 1, 2025, public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public-school academies are required on an annual basis to disseminate to the parent or legal guardian of each student the safe firearm storage informational notices created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”).
The MDHHS informational notices are available at the following links:
• What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan?
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Injury-and-Violence-Prevention/What-is-Secure-Storage-Law-in-MI-091225-4-final-Flyer.pdf
• Safe Storage Notice
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Safety-and-Injury-Prevention/Injury-and-Violence-Prevention/Safe-Storage-Notice-09_12_25--NB-clean_sh-final.pdf
The Revised School Code also requires public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to post on their websites a link to the MDHHS webpage that hosts multiple language versions of the safe storage notices listed above. See MCL 380.1313b(3). The MDHHS webpage hosting the multiple language versions of the notices is located at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/firearm-injury-prevention/secure-storagelaw
Let’s work together to keep our kids at GBA safe! Any questions please email me at dseeley@grandblancacademy.org
Have a great day,
Officer Seeley
GBA School Resource Officer
Good afternoon, Wonderful Allstar Families!
****School Wide Fun Day is tomorrow! Please send your scholars to school tomorrow ready for a fun day! ****
Tomorrow is dress down for students! WHOOP WHOOP!!!
Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately. Holes in clothing, sagging pants, suggestive slogans on shirts are not permitted! Leggings are not permitted unless covered by a skirt or bottom is covered by a dress shirt. Please see pg. 33 of the student handbook for full dress code details.
GBA is proud to announce the start of the following after school programs:
Hip-Hop Dance on Thursday's 3:45-4:45pm beginning October 9th
StemNetics: Robotics on Monday's 4pm-5pm and Wednesday's 1pm-2pm beginning October 6th
You if have not already registered your scholar, please do so.
Registration for Tapology will be announced soon! Stay tuned for further information!
~Mrs. Sims~
****School Wide Fun Day is tomorrow! Please send your scholars to school tomorrow ready for a fun day! ****
Tomorrow is dress down for students! WHOOP WHOOP!!!
Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately. Holes in clothing, sagging pants, suggestive slogans on shirts are not permitted! Leggings are not permitted unless covered by a skirt or bottom is covered by a dress shirt. Please see pg. 33 of the student handbook for full dress code details.
GBA is proud to announce the start of the following after school programs:
Hip-Hop Dance on Thursday's 3:45-4:45pm beginning October 9th
StemNetics: Robotics on Monday's 4pm-5pm and Wednesday's 1pm-2pm beginning October 6th
You if have not already registered your scholar, please do so.
Registration for Tapology will be announced soon! Stay tuned for further information!
~Mrs. Sims~
Good morning, GBA Families!
This is a reminder that there is no dress down today. Please ensure that your scholars are wearing their uniforms today!
This is a reminder that there is no dress down today. Please ensure that your scholars are wearing their uniforms today!
*****Reminder!!!*****
Tomorrow is Picture Day! Come dressed to impress and make your picture memorable! Students are allowed to dress down for pictures.
Orders made after Picture Day will be available for online purchase only.
Tomorrow is Picture Day! Come dressed to impress and make your picture memorable! Students are allowed to dress down for pictures.
Orders made after Picture Day will be available for online purchase only.
Good morning, GBA All Star Families!
This is a reminder that our GBA Open house is next Thursday, August 21st from 2pm-6pm. Come out and meet your teachers, connect with staff and other GBA Families. It's going to be a great time! We hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that our GBA Open house is next Thursday, August 21st from 2pm-6pm. Come out and meet your teachers, connect with staff and other GBA Families. It's going to be a great time! We hope to see you there!
Hi GBA Families!
We hope you have had an amazing summer but guess what?! GBA IS BACK IN BUSINESS and we cannot wait to see our All Stars shining bright again!
SAVE THE DATE
Open House
Thursday August 21st | 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Come kick off the school year with us! You will be able to:
Meet your teacher
Sign up for GSRP Pre-K
Register for transportation if your family needs it (Dean Transportation will be here for sign ups)
Connect with other GBA families and staff
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday August 25th – Mark your calendars and set those alarms
School starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp this year Let’s start strong and on time All Stars!
We are a school that is all about quality fun and family. If you know a family looking for an amazing school for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade tell them to come join the GBA All Star family today!
Let’s make 2025/2026 our best year yet!
We cannot wait to see you on August 21st and again on the first day of school ready to shine at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Let’s go GBA!!!
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Dear GBA Families,
The bittersweet final days of the 2024–2025 school year are here, and what a journey it’s been! As we head into summer, please know how much we will miss the smiles, laughter, and brilliance your children bring to our building each day. We are incredibly proud of all they’ve accomplished and grown through this year!
We also want to give a heartfelt thank you to every mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, guardian, and supporter who has walked alongside us. Your partnership has meant the world, and our teachers truly couldn’t have done it without you.
🎓 End of Year Events – June 11, 2025
Kindergarten Graduation
🕣 8:30 AM (please arrive 10–15 minutes early – we will begin on time!)
Awards Assembly
🕘 9:30 AM (right after Kindergarten Graduation)
Whole School Cookout
🍔 Immediately following the Awards Assembly
Buses will be held so students and staff can enjoy one final GBA moment together!
8th Grade Graduation
🕕 6:00 PM – An evening to remember for our amazing grads!
💥 BIG THANKS to our GBA families for your love, support, and commitment this year! 💥
🎉🎉🎉 THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDS. JUNE 11, 2025 🎉🎉🎉
Hello GBA Families,
We hope you're having an awesome day! Just a quick note to let you know that if you ever need to reach our school's Transportation Office, you can give them a call at:
(810)-953-3140 ext. 146
We’re here to support your transportation needs and ensure everything runs smoothly for you and your student. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re just a call away!
Thanks for being part of the GBA family!
Warmly,
