Drop off and pick up goes really quickly when students and drivers remember to board and exit vehicles in the blue curb zone in the Parent Loop. Look at the curb and anywhere there's blue paint, your child should get out of or get into your car so he/she is safe and to help keep traffic flow moving along. Thanks for your help with this easy to follow procedure.

Did you know that Scott School has a Morning News broadcast that you can watch? It airs live every Tuesday through Thursday and can be viewed by going to our Scott School website and clicking on "Announcements", or simply go to: https://scott.dewittschools.net/announcements . Third grade students participate in this throughout the year and learn many communication skills by doing so. Share with grandparents and or other relatives when it's your child's turn. It's amazing how informative and professional students are in their news crew role.

The purpose of this information is to help provide you with some guidelines for identifying when your child may be too sick to go to school. Always remember that your pediatrician or family physician is your best resource for questions or advice. These guidelines are based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Fever: Your child should be without fever for 24 hours or more before returning to school. Vomiting and/or Diarrhea: Your child should not be vomiting or have diarrhea for 24 hours or more before returning to school.

Runny Nose and Colds: A clear runny nose is acceptable in school without other symptoms. A yellow or green runny nose may be related to serious infections and your child should not be sent to school until these symptoms are gone or he/she has been seen and cleared by a physician.

Strep Throat: Your child may return to school after he/she has been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours with no fever.

Rashes: Rashes should be cleared by a physician or health care provider before a child attends or returns to school.

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Your child may return to school when discharge from the eyes has stopped and the whites of the eye are white again. For bacterial conjunctivitis it usually takes 24-48 hours after starting antibiotic eye drops.

The following is information about the current events of the PTA:

• Save the Date! The next Zap Zone family fun night is scheduled for Friday, February 21 from 6-9 p.m. For $20 per person, you will receive unlimited laser tag and trampoline park as well as all-you-can-eat pizza and soda from 6-7 p.m. Non-participants can eat for only $5. The PTA earns a portion of the proceeds.
• The DeWitt Community Partnership Around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is providing another diversity related event next month titled "Gender and Sexuality 101". The event is scheduled for Monday, February 24th. Watch here or the district Facebook page for more information about the time and location.
• At our February PTA meeting we will be voting on teacher grants. Teachers from all four elementary buildings are eligible to submit grant applications to the PTA for projects or supplies that benefit their individual classrooms or the school as a whole.The PTA has $5000 budgeted for teacher grants this year. Join us at our meeting on February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Middle School media center to see what grant applications have been submitted and what will be funded. All PTA members are eligible to vote.
• We are still accepting new members and membership renewals! Go to https://dewittpta2018.memberhub.store/ to become a member, sponsor a teacher or make a donation. You can join the PTA just to help support our schools - there is no time commitment or volunteer requirement.
• Finally, the PTA would like to wish Herbison Woods principal, Ms. Vicky Milner, congratulations on her retirement at the end of this month. We have enjoyed working with her over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors!

Thanks so much!

DeWitt Public Schools is looking for individuals interested substituting in our support staff positions which include lunch room and playground assistants, student aides (paraprofessionals), secretaries, and food service. Times vary for these positions and can range from 1.5-8 hours each day. If you are interested in subbing, please call our DPS Administrative Office at 668-3000.

DPS is also looking for substitute teachers. DPS partners with Ingham ISD and EduStaff to contract with qualified substitute teachers. For additional information about EduStaff and substitute teaching opportunities in DeWitt Public Schools, visit www.edustaff.org to complete an application, or contact the DPS Administrative office at 668-3000 for additional information.