Spring testing will start shortly after we return from Spring Break. These assessments are not ones that students can study for, but you can help your child be test ready by encouraging your him/her make sure he/she does the following:

• Gets a good night of sleep before each testing day.

• Eats a healthy breakfast.

• Attends school on testing days and be on time (students arriving late on testing days cannot test once a test session has started).

• Perseveres and gives his/her very best effort.

• Brings headphones or earbuds for testing (3rd grade needs a pair for the M-STEP ELA assessment, and 2nd grade needs a pair for the NWEA Reading and Math assessments.)

• 3rd Grade Only:

  • • Completes M-STEP practice tests at home (must use Google Chrome) with this link: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/

      • • Select the M-STEP Online Tools Training button.

        • Click on the Sample Items Sets

        • Select Grade 3

        • Complete both the English Language Arts and Math (no calculators allowed) mini-assessments

        • Be sure to try out the testing tools located at the top of each question screen. These are useful tools to assist with taking the test.

Spring Testing will be as follows:

• M-STEP ELA (3rd grade only): 4/12-4/14 (All third graders must have headphones or earbuds for this test.)

• M-STEP Math (3rd grade only): 4/19 & 4/20

• NWEA Reading: 4/25-4/28 (Classroom teachers will communicate the two dates their students will test in this window.)

• NWEA Math: 5/2-5/5 (Classroom teachers will communicate the two dates their students will test in this window.)

• Acadience: 5/5 & 5/6

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.

Hello Scott School Families.

Each year we celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff members during the DeWitt Elementary PTA Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week which is being held this year during the week of May 2nd to May 6th. Due to the overwhelming support from parents, last year was a HUGE success. All of the teachers and staff definitely felt the outpouring of support. We have been busy planning and we are excited for the opportunity to show our teachers and all staff members, once again, the appreciation they deserve!

We need your help to make this happen!! Please check the sign up genius link for more information and to sign up to support our amazing teachers and staff!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094CA8A928AB9-20225

Thank you all so much,

Angela Straus - (517) 204-6566

DeWitt Elementary PTA Building Representative

From Scott Staff: Thank you, PTA and family volunteers for funds, food, and time towards Conference Cuisine last week. The meals and treats were yummy, and having food provided and ready for our staff was a huge hit and help! It takes a village - thanks for being part of ours.

Our Spring Book Fair will be held: April 11th-14th

Our online fair will run: April 11th-April 24th

For more details about our Spring Book Fair including ordering information, please read this letter from Mrs. Wallick, our Media Coordinator.

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.

Scott School staff are shouting THANK YOU from the rooftop to our DeWitt PTA for putting on a fantastic Conference Cuisine last week. The meals and snacks were out of this world and a real help on conference nights. Our PTA is fantastic, awesome, fabulous, and amazing!

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.

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.