Spring testing started on Tuesday, 4/11.  However, the MSTEP platform had a lot of struggles statewide that day, so testing was postponed until Wednesday, 4/12.  No worries though!  Additional make up testing time will be provided to students who need it.  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 is scheduled as follows:

• M-STEP ELA (3rd grade only):  4/11-4/13 (All third graders must have headphones or earbuds for this test.)

• M-STEP Math (3rd grade only):  4/18 & 4/20

• NWEA Reading:  4/24-4/27 (Classroom teachers will communicate the two dates their students will test in this window.  All second graders must have headphones or earbuds for this test.)

• NWEA Math:  5/1-5/4 (Classroom teachers will communicate the two dates their students will test in this window.  All second graders must have headphones or earbuds for this test.)

• Acadience:  5/9-5/11

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, and the ELA test score is used to determine students who may benefit from retention.  

UPDATE:  Governor Whitmer recently signed a bill to overturn the Read By Grade Three Law.  Although local districts have not yet received information from the Michigan Department of Education about when this will go into effect, media reports indicate that it takes 90 days for a law to be overturned, so as of right now it looks like retention will still need to be considered this year for students who don't meet the M-STEP cut score on the ELA assessment.  Additional information will be shared with families once we know more. 

An email was sent to families on Friday, April 14th containing a link to complete a Parent Input Form for those interested in providing feedback for next year's class placement consideration.   Please be sure to honor our request for no teacher requests.  If you're interested in providing input to our team, please complete the form instead of providing information through separate emails, phone class, and/or requests for meetings..  This system is the best way to provide feedback and ensures that the information families give to our school is documented in the same place and same manner.  Thank you for following our district procedure and helping us collect your feedback in a meaningful and systematic way.  

Mark your calendar for the annual DeWitt Community Showcase.  It is scheduled for June 1st this year.  Look for more information on social media and from our District about this fun event.  We hope you consider bringing your family out to connect with friends, staff, and local vendors and organizations to learn more about all that is offered right here in our amazing community and the greater Lansing area.

Scott School Field Day is scheduled for Friday, June 2nd.  Third graders will participate in Field Day events in the morning, and second graders will participate in the afternoon.  If you're interested in volunteering on this exciting and thrilling day, be on the lookout for communication about how to sign up to join the fun later in the month or early in May.

Third graders will be taking a building tour of Herbison Woods Elementary to give them a sneak peek of the school they will attend next year.  Your child's classroom teacher will communicate the specific tour date to families since there are two dates which are scheduled for Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 23rd.

Please help keep our school community healthy by keeping your child home if he/she is ill.  Read these CDC and health department resources and infographics below for steps to take if your child contracts COVID, is exposed to the virus, or contracts a different communicable disease.

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 to your child when we return to in person instruction, you 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.