Dear Scott School Families,

The past two weeks were a blur with school-wide testing wrapping up along with Staff Appreciation Week.  Our students and families showed up, that's for sure.  Thank you for demonstrating so much kindness to our team.  We're in the homestretch now with only 14 school days left, and there's plenty still planned before we launch into summer vacation.  Scott School is a special place to be since it is where our early education instruction prepares students to transition to upper elementary learning and independence.  We have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your child's development, and are humbled by the productive and thoughtful citizens our students are continuing to become.  I am reminded daily what a privilege it is to be a part of your child's school experience and am honored that you selected DeWitt Public Schools for your child to attend.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve and lead as the principal of Scott School, and work alongside such dedicated staff, students, and families of our community.

With sincere humility ,

Linda Reha

Scott School Principal

Spring NWEA Grade Level Data

DeWitt Public School is down bus drivers, so it's looking like our Transportation Department is planning on one bus route for the remainder of the year (the plan is for the bus to rotate weekly).  This means our student pick up numbers are significantly larger at the end of the day.  Please help us keep our car loop moving efficiently by placing a legible sign with your child's printed first and last name in the window of your vehicle, and please provide a sign for your trusted driver if you are not the one to pick up your child after school.  We really need your help with this, so thanks in advance!

The longer days and sunshine has been a wonderful seasonal shift that's allowing our students to spend more time outside.  To avoid sunburn, please be sure to apply sunscreen to your child for special events such as Field Day on June 3rd and other outside trips your child's class is going on before the end of the school year.  Also, consider sending sunscreen in with your child to independently reapply if you think it's necessary.  There's nothing worse than an outside experience turning into a painful one due to sunburn.

There will be tables in our vestibule set up with lost and found items as well as items that teachers are purging.  Stop by to identify and claim missing items that your child lost throughout the year and feel free to adopt any items on our 'free' table (new items are added often).

Staff Appreciation Week was incredible, amazing, and tremendously well done.  Our team felt pampered and appreciated.  We want to thank PTA for their hard work and commitment to making it special and taking time to choose a fun theme, decorate, organize a spirit days for students, and for the treats, drinks, and lunch.  To all of our families who donated, thank you too.  It was certainly a week to remember!

Below are the dates for Collaborative Learning Time (CLT) and professional development this year.  Thank you in advance for supporting these days which allow our teachers to participate in training and be continuous lifelong learners to support student success.

• August 20 & 21 - Full Days for Professional Development (before school starts)

• August 26 - Early Release for CLT (dismissal at 11:42 a.m.)

• September 27 - Full Day Professional Development (no school)

• October 16 - Early Release for CLT (dismissal at 11:42 a.m.)

• November 5 - Full Day Professional Development (no school)

• February 14 - Early Release for CLT (dismissal at 11:42 a.m.)

• March 19 - Early Release for CLT (dismissal at 11:42 a.m.)

• May 14 - Early Release for CLT (dismissal at 11:42 a.m.)

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.

School breakfast and lunch are available and free to all students.  Additional information will be provided to families soon about how to sign up for this opportunity with additional information about our food service program.  Menus can be found here and will be updated soon.

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.  

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see the information below regarding information on programs available to you and your student(s).

The Weekend Kit Program will, again, be provided at Scott School this year. This program is supplemental to the free breakfast and lunch programs offered at school every day and is intended to meet the nutritional needs of children during non-school hours, specifically over weekends or longer breaks.  Weekend Kits are designed to slip discreetly into your child’s backpack and are available at no cost to your family. There are no eligibility requirements to participate in this program.  Each Weekend Kit includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items and contains enough food to last each child two weekends. Foods included are kid-friendly items that are easy for your child to prepare or help prepare.  Food kits will be sent home from school with your student, typically on Fridays. Upon enrollment in this program you will begin receiving a food pack every 1-2 weeks. 

The Old Newsboys Association helps our community by providing children with either shoes or boots. If your child needs new shoes or boots and the purchase of them would be a financial burden, please contact me so that I may get you the necessary forms. It is not necessary to include your income information if your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch. We will forward your form to the Old Newsboys Association and they will send you a voucher for either shoes or boots. You may include all school age children on one family request form, even if they attend different buildings. Please do not send in duplicate requests if you included your child on another form.  

To enroll in either of these programs, please call or email me at 517-668-3446 or schwarzdea@dewittschools.net, and be sure to please reach out if you have any questions.  

Sincerely,

DeAnn Schwarz

Scott School Social Worker