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Principal: Alicia Ormsbee
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: 8:40 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.)
UPCOMING DATES:
UPCOMING DATES:
March: March is Reading Month
March: March is Reading Month
March 12 - 19: Book Fair
March 12 - 19: Book Fair
March 17 and 19: Conferences
March 17 and 19: Conferences
March 18: Half Day - Professional Development for Teachers
March 18: Half Day - Professional Development for Teachers
March 26: Half Day - Spring Break starts at the end of the day
March 26: Half Day - Spring Break starts at the end of the day
March 27: Spring Break
March 27: Spring Break
April 6: School Resumes
April 6: School Resumes
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
Greetings Herbison Woods Families,
We have kicked off March is Reading Month with the theme "Every Book is a Journey". We kicked it off with a whole school assembly, the hallways are filled with decorations, and we have activities and spirit days planned as we get our students excited about reading. Please see below for specific information about the events for the month.
Our spring Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for March 17 and 19. We will be hosting both an in person and virtual night to accommodate various schedules. A SignUp Genius was sent out to families by email to register for a time. Please look for this if you haven't already signed up. If you would prefer an in person conference, as opposed to virtual, and all slots are filled, please reach out to your child's teacher. The links will close on Friday, March 13th. After this date, you will have to call the office to sign up for a time. We look forward to discussing your child's progress with you!
Sincerely,
Alicia Ormsbee
Principal
A Note from Mrs. Nowak
A Note from Mrs. Nowak
HWE Families,
Have you heard all of the great things going on at HWE? Recently we had an assembly to celebrate our student reaching their collective Panther Paw goal, we celebrated the end of hte trimester with hot cocoa and board game, and now, have kicked off March is Reading Month!
A huge shout out to the DeWitt PTA for supporting our schoolwide reading effort. Every child, and adult, are getting a chance to read the same novel, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I encourage your HWE student to share a quick summary of what they know about Edward so far. Keep checking in with your reader! Asking them about the story (and maybe even reading it yourself!) is a great way to strengthen the home-to-school connection.
In Partnership,
Rachel Nowak
February Students of the Month
February Students of the Month
Our students of the month for February were recognized for having the Panther Power of Integrity.
March is Reading Month
March is Reading Month
March is Reading Month is here! Herbison Woods is celebrating with the theme, "Every Book is a Journey". We have many fun events including an all school read of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane", a coloring contest, bookmark contest, book trivia, spirit days, and more. Please see the following calendar for more information.
MiRM Calendar.pdf
Spring Book Fair
Spring Book Fair
Bookfair Parent-Letter.pdfThe Book Fair is coming to Herbison Woods March 12 - 19. Please see the flier for more information.
Impact Projects from DMS
Impact Projects from DMS
DMS Students had a basketball tournament and made tie blankets for a hospital with our fifth graders this week. This is part of an 8th grade impact project. It is a great partnership between DMS and HWE!
4th Grade Cow Eye Dissection
4th Grade Cow Eye Dissection
Fourth grade students participated in dissecting cow eyes this week.
PTA Updates
PTA Updates
From the PTA
STEAM Family Event – Saturday, March 21 | 3–5 PM at Herbison Woods Elementary
STEAM Family Event – Saturday, March 21 | 3–5 PM at Herbison Woods Elementary
Get ready for an afternoon of hands-on learning and creativity at our STEAM Family Event! Families will explore interactive stations featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities designed for all ages.
Registration is now open for planning purposes. While space is not limited, the first 200 students to register will receive a special STEAM goodie bag to help carry their creations home.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/steam-family-event
Conference Cuisine
Conference Cuisine
With long days (and nights!) of Parent-Teacher Conferences happening this month, it’s time for Conference Cuisine! We’ll be providing meals for our teachers on conference days and stocking staff lounges with snacks and drinks throughout the week.
If you’d like to help, we’re currently collecting snack and beverage donations. Please click the link below for the school you’d like to support:
Schavey Road
Scott School
Herbison Woods
K-5 Universal Accommodations
K-5 Universal Accommodations
DeWitt Public Schools has a lists of K-5 and 6-12 universal supports and accommodations that consists of best teaching practices we use with all students who need them. Here is the DPS K-5 Universal Supports and Accommodations list that is put into practice consistently at Herbison Woods.
UNIVERSAL ACCOMODATIONS FINALIZED ALL GRADESCLT and Professional Development Schedule
CLT and Professional Development Schedule
Below are our dates planned for staff professional learning time remaining for this year:
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)
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch
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.
Medication Information
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.
Picking Students Up From School
Picking Students Up From School
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!
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