Dear Scott School Families,

Our second trimester will be coming to an end on Friday, February 27th, and watching our second and third graders rise to challenges, overcome obstacles, and express jubilance when discovering and learning new things is one of the biggest privileges and joys of being an educator.  Thank you for giving me and our Scott School team the opportunity to make memories with your child during their elementary school journey.  Also, please remember that K-8 DPS schools have a half day on the 27th for Records Day to work on report cards.  Scott School dismissal will be at 11:42 a.m.

Reading month is right around the corner, and as soon as March is here, Scott School will be Game for Reading, which is our theme this year.  The hype and buzz about how reading is enjoyable, informational, and magical seems to always be in the air at an elementary school, but March is Reading Month is particularly special.  I encourage you to consider what your at-home reading modeling and practices are and think of ways you can provide your child access to various forms of texts.  The way you foster excitement and opportunities for your child to read independently and with your family has a huge impact on academic achievement and how your child perceives reading.  It's never to late to pick up a book and establish new reading habits at home.  Give it a try; you'll be glad you did.

Warm regards,

Linda Reha

Scott School Principal

Mrs. Schwarz, Mrs. Poustforoush, and some of her students did an amazing job presenting about Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) and how Scott School is embracing some amazing practices to encourage a positive and predictable school environment that everyone contributes to in meaninful ways at the February 9th School Board Meeting.  

Scott students got into the Valentine's spirit with lots of color and heart themed apparel and sharing Valentine's with kind messages to their peers while enjoying a few snacks and activities in their classroom.

Below is a message from our DeWitt PTA.

Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Culver’s Community Share Night! Your participation helps the PTA continue providing valuable programs and opportunities for our students.

STEAM Family Event – Saturday, March 21 | 3–5 PM at Herbison Woods Elementary
Registration is now open for our STEAM Family Event! Families are encouraged to sign up soon—the first 200 students to register will receive a special STEAM goodie bag to help carry their projects.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/steam-family-event

March PTA Meeting – Wednesday, March 4 | 7 PM at Herbison Woods Elementary
We invite you to join us at our March PTA meeting. Meetings are a great way to stay informed, share ideas, and learn more about how the PTA supports our schools.

Below is a communication from Kevin Robydek that will be going out to all DPS families this afternoon regarding free school meals for the current school year.  

Dear DPS Families,

We’re excited to share some wonderful news! The Michigan Legislature has approved the 2025–2026 state budget, which includes continued funding for the Michigan School Meals Program. This means that all DeWitt Public Schools students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch this school year, regardless of household income.

While this funding remains in place, the State of Michigan now requires every family to complete the Education Benefits Form each year. This form is quick and easy to fill out, and it plays a crucial role in helping our district qualify for important state and federal funding. These funds support classroom instruction, technology, student support services, staffing, and our school meal programs.

You can now easily complete the Education Benefits Form online at dewitt.familyportal.cloud simply click “Apply for Benefits” to get started. Please complete the form as soon as possible to help us secure essential funding that supports classroom instruction, technology, student services, and more. Even though all students receive free meals, submitting this form is important for maintaining these valuable programs.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our Food Service Director, Megan Haase, at meganhaase@dewittschools.net.

Thank you for partnering with us to maintain these valuable programs and ensure that every student has access to healthy meals and strong educational support.

Sincerely,
Kevin Robydek, Ed.S., Superintendent

DeWitt Public Schools will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to students this year.  Although this is a cut that legislators are considering within the education budget that has not yet been approved, DPS is committed to offering this important food program to students with hopes this continues to be funded by our state.  Menus can be found here and will be updated soon.

We are grateful to families and our community members who donate healthy, no nut snacks to classrooms and our snack pantry which also provides our students brain and body fuel throughout the day.  Your partnership in removing hunger as a barrier to learning and child development makes a lifelong impact.  Thank you!

Student safety is a priority.  Please bring proper identification each time your child is picked up from school.  Here are some ways adults picking up students can be identified:

• Physical ID (ie. driver's license)

• Personal ID by office staff

• Other identification proof such as utility bills or other statements, credit card, etc., AND answer personal information that we have in Infinite Campus (ie. phone number, child's birthdate, etc.)

There are some Scott students who have health-threatening nut allergies in our building.  Scott School is a 'No Nut' building.  Pack items that do not contain nuts for your child's lunch and snack.  It is critically important that we provide a safe learning environment for all students, and your help with this is needed and appreciated.  Please always contact your child's teacher if you have a concern about an allergy or other health condition related to your child that they should be aware of.  Also, if your child has a medical need, including food or other allergies, don't forget to update your child's Medical Management Plan by completing and submitting the district forms to the office before school starts so we can follow protocols to keep your child safe.

In order for Scott School personnel to administer medication (including cough drops) to your child, a parent guardian must:

• Submit a completed district medication form to our office. 

• Be sure all medications are brought to and stored in our office. 

• Be sure prescription medication is in its original container accompanied with a physician’s signature. 

• Be sure non-prescription medication is in its original container accompanied by a parent’s signature. 

• Please communicate with your child's teacher if he/she takes medication daily at school. 

• If your child has a medical condition, please be sure to complete a Medical Management Plan for your child and turn it in at the office.

Medication and other medical forms can be found on our DeWitt Public Schools website.

Our school social worker, Mrs. Schwarz, is always willing to assist students and families in any way possible.  In addition to working closely with your child's teacher, consider reaching out to her if you have questions or need support.  She is truly amazing at what she does!  She can be reached at 517-668-3446 or schwarzdea@dewittschools.net.