Third grade parents/guardians, please read about the Read By Grade Three Law so you're informed. Third graders take the M-STEP for the first time in April (dates will be shared soon), and the ELA test score is used to determine students who may benefit from retention.

Gathering information for 2022-23 class placements will start soon. Families will receive a letter with a Parent/Guardian Input Form in April. This form is the most conducive and beneficial way to provide input for placement consideration. If you would like to provide input, please use the form in lieu of sending emails. DeWitt Public Schools uses a balanced classroom approach to class placements. Therefore, teacher requests cannot and will not be honored. Thank you for respecting this process and trusting that our school team works extremely hard on every student's placement for a positive school experience.

If you're seeking ways to support your child with the war in Ukraine, below is a blurb for a webinar that parents/guardians may find beneficial.

World news can cause a lot of stress and uncertainty for our youth. With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia there has been a lot to weigh on the hearts and minds of families around the world. Our children may be confused, anxious, or fearful, and many parents are wondering what to do to ease their fears. Join us for a discussion on how to talk to your child as the world navigates these challenges and crises. We need to have a blueprint for how to reassure our children while also allowing them to ask questions and be informed.

Join Dr. Celeste Beesley and Dr. Kevin Skinner as they open dialog, share their expertise and answer parents' questions on March 16, 2022 8:00 p.m. (EST) - Click here for the webinar registration.

Recently the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated their program from the emergency funding that was during COVID to a more long range benefit called the Affordable Connectivity Program. At the bottom of this web page a 3 step process for qualifying and applying for the program is provided: https://acpbenefit.org/

There are several providers in our area that participate with the program, including both hard wired and mobile options so interested families who qualify can choose the best plan for them.

Hello Scott School Families,

I hope you're all doing well as we begin the jump into Spring. We have been so proud of the growth we have seen with our students so far this year, both academically and socially. We know as the excitement of warmer days ahead sets in, it's a great time for a reminder of our problem solving strategies that we've been using. Please see our Problem Solving Wheel and DeBug system for references. As always, we remind our students what it means to be Bucket Fillers. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Best wishes,

DeAnn Schwarz

School Social Worker

schwarzdea@dewittschools.net

(517) 668-3446

Yearbook Order Deadline: 4/4/2022

In order for Scott School personnel to administer medication to your child, parents/guardians 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.