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
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Chris Cadogan - Principal
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| Alyssa Palacio - Secretary alyssa.palacio@lansingschools.net |
Bell Times
2022-23 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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30 Nov
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(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council MeetingDate: Nov 30Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Dr. Halik Center 4200 Wainwright Ave. Lansing, MI 48911Cost: FreeCalendar: Gier Park School Calendar
Free dinner and childcare will be provided.
The conversation will focus on Parent Voices / PCAC Officer Elections.
The full PCAC calendar can be found on our website at www.lansingschools.net/pcac
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14 Dec
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(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council MeetingDate: Dec 14Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center 5825 Wise Rd, Lansing, MI 48911Cost: FreeCalendar: Gier Park School Calendar
Free dinner and childcare will be provided.
The conversation will focus on Community Resources / District Programs and Resources.
The full PCAC calendar can be found on our website at www.lansingschools.net/pcac
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26 Dec
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No School - Winter BreakDate: Dec 26Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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27 Dec
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No School - Winter BreakDate: Dec 27Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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28 Dec
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No School - Winter BreakDate: Dec 28Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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RIF Announces: "A Year With Frog and Toad: The Musical" at the Riverwalk Theatre--Dec. 14
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.)
| Darin Walter Title IX Coordinator darin.walter@lansingschools.net (517)755-2037 |
Erin Miracle Title IX Compliance Officer erin.miracle@lansingschools.net (517)755-2010 |
Title IX concerns can also be mailed to:
Lansing School District
519 West Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48933