Welcome to
Gier Park School
PreK-3 Home of the Giraffes
Our Mission is to create a school climate in which all students will develop a positive self image, become self directed learners, master grade level skills and objectives, engage in higher order thinking skills, and demonstrate being responsible citizens.
Gier Park specializes in developmental reading strategies, anchored in the common core. We take struggling readers, providing additional differentiated support, and building confident readers. Students at Gier Park receive balanced literacy in a dynamic small group setting from highly qualified teachers.
Gier Park Academics
- Great Start Readiness Program(PreK)
- PreK to K Transition Days
- Moving Up Days, Family Fun Nights, Curriculum Nights
- Classroom to Classroom Reading Buddies, REM: Reading EVERY Month, and Read to Succeed
- 1 to 1 Tutoring & Assessment and Push-In Resource Teacher
- Computer Lab, laptop cart, iPads in the classroom
- Junior Achievement
Student Incentive Programs
- HUGs: Check In/Check Out Program
- Bucket Fillers Weekly Drawing
- Student Leadership Board
What makes Gier Park Special?
- Technology in every classroom.
- Community Partnerships that support our teachers, students and greater Gier Park community
- Building Healthy Communities Grant and Healthy Kids Club after school program.
- “Giraffe Days” offering fun activities centered around life skills - cooking, crafting, and social interaction.
- Full-time volunteers supporting our teachers and students with experienced instruction and supervision within the classroom setting.
- Healthy Kids Club
- Weekend Survival Kit
Contact Gier Park
Fax: 517 755-1369
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Chris Cadogan - Principal
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| Alyssa Palacio - Secretary alyssa.palacio@lansingschools.net |
Bell Times
2021-22 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lansing School District Student Handbook
Gier Park Rack Card
Gier Park Walk Boundary Map
Let's Talk
Gier Park K-Team
PBS Parents
BrainPop
Dance Mat Typing
Funbrain
Harcourt School Math
Starfall
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29 Aug
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First Day of School - K-12, ECSEDate: Aug 29Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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Half Day - Kindergarten OnlyDate: Aug 29Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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30 Aug
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Half Day - Kindergarten OnlyDate: Aug 30Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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31 Aug
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Half Day - Kindergarten OnlyDate: Aug 31Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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1 Sep
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Half Day - All GradesDate: Sep 1Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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2 Sep
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No SchoolDate: Sep 2Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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Final Lansing Pathway Promise Bond Update
Lansing Pathway Promise Bond Update - Winter 2021
Lansing School District Board of Education Takes Historic Action Against Racism
Annual Education Report Cover Letter (AERCL)
Title IX - Sex Discrimination/Gender Equity/Sexual Harassment
What is Title IX?
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service or activity including, but not limited to: educational programs or activities, e.g., extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.
Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Under Title IX
Sexual Harassment (unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature)
Sexual Misconduct/Violence (rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual exploitation and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity)
Stalking (repeatedly following, harassing, threatening or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication or social media)
Retaliation (adverse academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations)
Sexual Misconduct Policy
September 30, 2020 - Clark Hill Power Point Presentation
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Investigation Procedures A to Z - November 2, 2020
Reporting Prohibited Behavior
Members of the school district community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the District’s Title IX coordinator:
- If you are a district employee and would like to report prohibited behavior, please fill out the form on the Lansing School District Prohibited Behavior Internal Reporting Portal. (You must be logged into your Office 365 account.)
Michael E. Jones
Title IX Coordinator
titleix@lansingschools.net
(517)755-2832
You may also report any form of sexual misconduct to:
Mr. Bruce Lankheet
Department of Public Safety Coordinator
bruce.lankheet@lansingschools.net
(517) 755-2030