School Address: Pride Dr, DeWitt, MI 48820
Office Phone Number: 517-668-3300
Attendance Phone Number: 517-668-3347
Website: https://hw.dewittschools.net/
Start Time: 8:40 a.m. (First bell rings at 8:35 a.m.)
Students may be dropped of at 8:20 a.m. or later. Supervision is not available before 8:20 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:30 p.m. (Half Day dismissal 11:52 a.m.)
Greetings Herbison Woods Families,
Fall NWEA reports came home with students on Friday. Please be sure to check their backpacks for them. When reviewing these reports, it is important to keep in mind that these scores capture a moment in time, and do not define a student. These scores help us to make instructional decisions and plans for students to support their learning. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
Our Color Run is quickly approaching! Students were sent home with envelopes and information on how to donate online. Information can also be found on the front page of our website. The Color Run is our annual fundraiser, where students will run on a marked course while being splashed with colored powder. We are looking forward to this fun event this Friday, October 10. Information will be coming home this week with specifics on watching your student run for the event.
Halloween is around the right around the corner.. Please see below for guidelines on celebrations and costumes.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Sincerely,
Alicia Ormsbee
Principal
HWE Families,
October is full of many festive activities and exciting events. At HWE, we celebrate October as Bullying Prevention Month. All students are going to hear about strategies that can prevent bullying at our school. Students will be provided information on how we define bullying, what we can do when bullying occurs and possibly make a pledge to stop bullying.
One way to show support of this initiative is to wear blue on Monday, October 6th. That is the national kick off for Bullying Prevention Month. Thank you for your support in helping your HWE student choose kind, and prevent bullying behavior!
In Partnership,
Rachel Nowak
4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Nemeth is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University who loves teaching 4th grade and watching her students grow each day. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, spending time with her husband and two kids, and learning all about turtles—her favorite animal!
5th Grade Teacher
Ms. Munich is a 5th grade teacher enjoying her 21st year in the classroom. She is passionate about getting outdoors and enjoying nature. This summer she learned how to top water fish from a kayak.
4th Grade Student Teacher
Ms. Maltby is student teaching with Mrs. Hingst until around mid December. She went to school and grew up in DeWitt. She currently attends U of M Dearborn, where she played softball. She is looking forward to learning and growing as a teacher from all of you!
Special Education Teacher
Ms. Abeli has been at Herbison Woods for almost 10 years and has a wonderful son in 5th grade. She enjoys paper quilling and history books. One day, she wants to travel to Nova Scotia.
For the month of September, students were chosen for demonstrating the Panther Powers of being Respectful and Responsible. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
Fourth graders had the opportunity to have a hands on learning experience at the Looking Glass River. Volunteers, including retired DPS teachers, helped to make this experience possible for our students.
Team Helping Hands Service Project for September was, "Share the Joy". They created cards, pictures, and inspirational art for residents at The Woodlands of DeWitt.
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The past 2 years HW staff and students have participated in the Socktober sock drive for the month of October. Socks have been previously donated to the Loaves and Fishes emergency shelter. Last year we were able to collect more than 1,000 pairs of new socks for the drive. Additionally we made cards and affirmations to be given to the recipients of the socks to help lighten their spirits. If you are able to make a donation they can be dropped off at the main office until Friday, October 31.
Thank you for your support!!
To promote a safe and secure indoor school environment, create an inclusive atmosphere for all students, and to reduce distractions for the duration of the school day, the following school celebration guidelines will be followed:
Classroom celebrations will be kept to one hour.
We encourage healthy snacks and alternatives to food to support allergies and our wellness policy. Some classrooms may have a “no food” policy due to allergies.
Only volunteers and party classroom coordinators may be allowed in the classroom to help support classroom celebration activities per individual teacher request/classroom needs. There will be 3-5 parent volunteers per classroom.
Volunteers and party classroom coordinators may not bring any additional guests including siblings (of any age), relatives, etc.
Volunteers and classroom coordinators must complete the I-Chat Form and be cleared if they at any time are going to work with students independent of where the classroom teacher is.
Halloween/Fall Celebration Specific:
All students will have an opportunity to wear a costume at school.
Simple costumes may be worn, but please be mindful of your child's ability to participate in regular school activities throughout the day including PE and recess.
Costumes should be tasteful, modest and appropriate for a school environment.
Costumes shall have no representation of violence, horror characters or be scary; no blood or weapons.
Wearing costumes is an opportunity but not an obligation. Families may choose whether or not their child participates.
If your child or you are questioning if a costume is school appropriate, it is recommended to err on the side of caution and choose something else.
Below are our dates planned for staff professional learning time remaining for this year:
October 15 - Early Release CLT (11:52 Dismissal)
November 14 - Early Release Records Day (11:52 Dismissal)
November 19 - Early Release CLT (11:52 Dismissal)
February 27 - Early Release Records Day (11:52 Dismissal)
March 18 - Early Release CLT (11:52 Dismissal)
March 26 - Half Day of School (11:52 Dismissal)
May 13 - Early Release CLT (11:52 Dismissal)
June 4 - Last Day of School and Early Release Records Day (11:52 Dismissal)
If you are interested in supervising our students during lunch, we would love to have you join our team!
Please contact us at 517-668-3300. http://jobs.dewittschools.net
School breakfast and lunch are available to all students this year. Students are allowed one free breakfast and one free lunch at this time, due to a State initiative. More detailed information about our food service program and menus can be found here.
Student safety is a top priority. As a reminder, you will need proper identification each time your child is picked up from school. Proper identification can include:
Physical ID (Driver's license)
Personal identification by our office staff
Other identificaiton proof AND answering personal information we have in Infinite Campus (ie: phone number, birthdate, etc.)
Thank you for understanding and helping to keep a safe environment for our students!
In order for Herbison Woods Staff to administer medication to your child, you must:
Submit a completed district medication form to our office.
All medication must be dropped off by a parent/guardian. Students should not bring any medication to school.
Be sure all medications are brought to school by a parent/guardian 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.