Herbison Woods News
November 1, 2024
Principal: Alicia Ormsbee
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: 8:45 a.m. (First bell rings at 8:40 a.m.)
Students may be dropped off at 8:25 a.m. or later. Supervision is not available before 8:25 a.m.
Dismissal Time: 3:35 p.m. (Half Day dismissal 11:57 a.m.)
UPCOMING DATES:
November 5: No School for Students (staff PD)
November 6: Picture Retakes
November 6: In Person Conferences 4:00-7:30
November 7: Virtual Conferences 4:00-7:30
November 11: Veterans Day Assembly 2:30-3:00
November 15: Half Day - Records Day (11:57 dismissal)
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
Greetings Herbison Woods Families!
Next week we will be holding our Parent Teacher Conferences. An email was sent on October 25th with a SignUp Genius link to choose a date, time and format that best fits your schedule and needs. In Person Conferences will be held November 6th, from 4:00-7:30 and Virtual Conferences will be held November 7th, from 4:00-7:30. If you would prefer an In Person Conference, and it is not available, please reach out to your child's teacher. We look forward to meeting with you!
As a reminder, on November 11, our students will be honoring our Veterans at an assembly at Herbison Woods. Our assembly will take place from 2:30 - 3:00 pm. If you or a family member are a veteran and would like to attend, please fill out the following form. We are asking our guests to arrive at 2:00 pm for a short reception prior to the assembly.
Sincerely,
Alicia Ormsbee
Principal
October Students of the Month
For the month of October, students were chosen for demonstrating the Panther Power of Kindness. When students are chosen for Student of the Month, they sign our Proud Panther Wall. Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
Color Run Fun
Students and staff enjoyed an afternoon together as they ran through a course being splashed with color and raised funds for the school! Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our fundraising goal, and to those who came out to join us!
Halloween Happenings
Halloween activities filled the building this week! Students and staff had a great time celebrating together!
PTA Updates
Conference Cuisine Update
We’re continuing to collect food and monetary donations to provide meals for teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences throughout November. Thanks to your generosity, we’re almost at our goal! Let’s keep up the momentum and show our appreciation for our amazing staff. To contribute, visit this link: https://tinyurl.com/fallcc2024
Denim and Diamonds
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Denim and Diamonds event so far! Your support has helped us plan an exciting fundraiser that will fund essential programs and grants for our students and staff.
Online Auction:
The Online Auction for Denim and Diamonds opens for bidding on Sunday, November 3rd at 10 am! Bid on Silent Auction items donated by local and national businesses, exclusive sports memorabilia, curated classroom baskets, and unique experiences with beloved Teachers, Staff, and Coaches.
Live Auction and Event:
The in-person Denim and Diamonds event is coming up on Saturday, November 9th! Grab your tickets to bid on exclusive big-ticket items in the live auction and enjoy exciting raffles like 50/50, Pick of the Auction, Heads or Tails, and Lucky Diamond.
To view live auction items or purchase tickets, click here: https://app.givebacks.gives/dewittdenimanddiamonds
Thank you for supporting our schools!
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are scheduled at Herbison Woods for Wednesday, November 6th.
DHS Football Games
Please follow these guidelines to help make high school football games safe and enjoyable for all who attend.
DeWitt students must remain on our side of the stadium.
Students must leave all footballs, balls, flying objects (ie. frisbees, etc.) at home. Playing catch, games, etc. is not acceptable with so many spectators in the stadium and causes safety risks and distractions to those who paid to watch the event.
It is an expectation that elementary students are chaperoned. The concourse (common area between the stands and concessions) is not a play space. Elementary aged students must be accompanied by their adult and not be left unsupervised to play or congregate inside or outside of the stadium.
Celebrations and Class Parties
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.
Volunteering - IChat
If you plan on volunteering this year in the DeWitt Public Schools, please fill out the following background check form: IChat link.
Stop the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory Illness Protocol.docx.pdfPlease see the following CDC Guidelines for reducing the spread of Respiratory Illnesses.
Recess and Paraprofessional Positions
If you are interested in being a paraprofessional, or supervising lunch or recess, we would love to have you join our team!
Please contact us at 517-668-3300. http://jobs.dewittschools.net
Infinite Campus Tasks Requested
Dear Parents/Guardians:
It is of utmost importance that you complete an annual update of your student’s emergency contact information through your parent portal. In the event of a school emergency, the District wants to be sure to have the most up-to-date contact information to communicate with parents/guardians.
With this update, you will also complete the annual Release Agreements and acknowledge that you have read the following District documents (found on the District website at dewittschools.net):
1. District K-12 Student Handbook
2. District Code of Conduct
3. Concussion Info
4. Athletic Handbook, if applicable
Use your parent portal to complete these required tasks to ensure your student's access to the district network, apps, curriculum, etc.
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: Your parent portal works best using Chrome or Firefox browsers.
1.Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Click on the three lines (hamburger) in the upper left-hand corner to open the menu.
3. Select MORE.
4. Select ONLINE REGISTRATION.
5. Select 2024-2025 EXISTING STUDENT REGISTRATION.
6. Click BEGIN REGISTRATION.
7. Type your name and sign with your mouse.
8. BEGIN
At each prompt, review, confirm/update your student’s data. Use the NEXT and SAVE/CONTINUE buttons to proceed through the Update.
If any of your information is highlighted in yellow, you have missed a required field and must go back to edit/ update.
9. SUBMIT once complete.
All changes will be reviewed by staff and they will reach out to you to confirm update and/or request additional documentation, depending on the change made.
Questions or assistance? contact the District Registrar at 517-668-3017.
CLT and Professional Development Dates
Below are the dates for Collaborative Learning Time (CLT) and professional development calendar. On early release days, Herbison Woods will dismiss at 11:57 a.m.
November 5 - No school for students - Full Day Professional Development
February 14 - Early Release for CLT
March 19 - Early Release for CLT
May 14 - Early Release for CLT
Car Loop Procedures
Safety is our #1 Priority.
Car loop begins at 8:25am; please do not drop off students before this time.
Please only drop off students in the car loop area; supervision is only provided in this area.
Please drop off and pick up students along the entire painted blue line along the curb.
Utilize the entire length of our “blue drop off line” by:
Pulling up behind the car in front of you (please refrain from leaving large spaces between vehicles)
Dropping off along the whole blue line (Please refrain from dropping off your child only in front of the area where their class waits. The entire blue line should be utilized for efficiency. )
During arrival, your students should be ready and prepared to get out of the car by having all their materials gathered and good-byes complete.
For the beginning of the school year, signs will be posted with teacher names in the front of the school. At parent drop off, students should stand by their teacher's sign.
Dismissal Procedures
Car loop:
Students will be escorted out to the car loop and will stand in their classroom’s designated area.
Students will remain in their area and wait for their car to pull up.
Cars will use the painted blue line as the area to pick up their children.
Please pull all the way forward, as to allow the maximum number of cars to pick up their students at one time.
Please post a sign with your child’s first and last name in a visual area of your vehicle for the first couple of weeks of school.
When students see their car, they will walk toward it and quickly get in.
Students will enter their car on the sidewalk side.
Adults should not get out of the car at any point in the car loop.
To exit the car loop, please follow the signs and exit to the right only.
Bussers:
Students will be escorted outside and will stand in their classroom’s designated area.
Once their bus arrives, they will walk to their bus.
Medication Information
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.