DeWitt Public Schools welcomes our new K-5 Dean of Students, Ms. Anna Rosalin.  We are excited to have an additional team member to help foster positive relationships, continue our ongoing efforts in teaching problem resolution skills, and support social/emotional needs with students.

National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tues., 5/2 and National Teacher Appreciation Week is Mon., 5/8-Fri., 5/12.  We celebrate all of our staff in DeWitt Public Schools on these days, so at the building level, staff will be served a catered lunch next Tuesday, and will be pampered by our elementary PTA the week of May 8th with a Rock'n'Roll theme because as they put it "our staff rocks".  If you want to show your appreciation towards our staff, consider helping your child write a personalized note at home or talk about other ways your child can shower his/her special staff members with gratitude.

The following message is from our amazing PTA.

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 8th to May 12th. 

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 this Sign Up Genius for more information and to sign up to support our amazing teachers and staff!

The PTA and Scott Elementary staff THANK YOU for your support. If you have any questions, please email or text your building representatives:

Krista Jo Howard- Krista.Jo.Howard@gmail.com (517) 575-5003

We are still in our spring testing window.  Students completed the Reading NWEA assessment this week and are moving on to the NWEA Math assessment next week.  Here are some pointers that you can follow to help your child with a successful testing experience.  Help your child:

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

• Eat a healthy breakfast.

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

• Persevere and gives his/her very best effort.

• Bring 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.)

Our Remaining Spring Testing is scheduled as follows:

• 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.

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.