The annual Scott School Fun Run was spectacular and raised just over $31,000! WOW!!! Students were able to run, jog, or walk a course with pop music playing and a crowd of spectators cheering them on. Some students even elected to dance to join in the movement groove. Prize winners will receive their earned reward soon, and students who brought in $300 or more will have a special breakfast with Mrs. Reha. All funds generated from this event will go towards field trips and transportation (to and from each trip) along with school-wide positive behavior supports such as popsicles and bracelets, to name a couple, for students who are invited to monthly Panther Pride Lunch for demonstrating respectful, responsible, safe, and bucketfilling behavior. Thank you for making this event and fundraiser such a success. Your support makes a huge difference!

Community Education classes are a great resource for our students, families, and community members. However, registrations may not be turned in at school to ensure classes aren't overloaded and that no one is turned away in the chance that registration paperwork and payment is misplaced. Registration for Community Education classes can be done online, in the Community Education Office, or by phone (directly with the Comm. Ed. office). Registrations that are sent to school will be sent home with students. Thank you for your understanding.

Students in Mrs. Dennings' classroom developed code and programmed Ozobot robotics to follow a map they each drew of their neighborhood which reflects the second grade standards of making connections to our local community. It's amazing how innovative and creative our students are!

Friendly Reminders: Although there won't be a school-wide celebration or parade, classroom teachers have scheduled fun celebration events with a Halloween or Harvest theme. Families should have or will receive communication from your child's classroom teacher about more specifics surrounding the fun event they will be hosting. Costumes must meet the district dress code by being age and school appropriate and should be changed into during celebrations that are Halloween themed. No weapons or gore should be part of costumes at school to promote a safe learning environment for all students. Scott School staff wishes all of our students and families a safe and festive Halloween season and appreciate your help by keeping trick-or-treat candy collected on Halloween night at home to enjoy. This reduces classroom distractions and helps students make healthy food choices during the day to fuel their brains for learning. Remember, treats of any kind must always follow our nut free building guidelines to promote a safe environment for students with food allergies.

The DeWitt High School will be hosting its 14th annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, 2019. Any Veteran interested is invited to a coffee reception in the high school library from 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. A student-lead program will then be held in the high school gymnasium at 9:30 a.m. to which Veterans will be escorted and honored in front of a student body. The program will end at approximately 10:30 a.m.

In addition to this year's program, DeWitt Public Schools has provided a website/link to anyone interested in donating to this event. This year's theme is "Service to your country, your community and to yourself". A portion of what is donated will be given to Blue Star Service Dogs, a non-profit organization which provides trained rescue dogs to Veterans seeking help in recovery from PTSD or any other brain-related injury while serving our country. Please visit the DPS Veterans Day website to donate or to see further details.

We would also like to see your honored family Veterans! Please consider uploading or attaching a photo of your loved ones who are serving or who have served our country! We would like to share these pictures at our program reception. Please have them uploaded by November 8th. Please follow the link https://www.dewittschools.net/veterans-day

We hope that you consider to donating to this year's program, as well as our future programs, in honor of a veteran, a military branch, and its goal to educate our students about how DeWitt honors Veterans!

Thank you to all the families who attended Parent Teacher Conferences. It's such a delight to have some one-on-one time to talk about your child's learning. Thank you for being involved and partnering with our school! Also, a shout out goes to our PTA and parent volunteers for the delicious Conference Cuisine this week. Mexican and Italian meals were well received and much appreciated!