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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:
May 13: Half Day - CLT for Staff
May 13: Half Day - CLT for Staff
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 29: Field Day
May 29: Field Day
June 4: Half Day - Last Day of School
June 4: Half Day - Last Day of School
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
Greetings Herbison Woods Families,
This week is Staff Appreciation Week! We so grateful for the amazing staff we have here at Herbison Woods and in DeWitt Public Schools! Our PTA is hosting a fantastic week ahead. Please see below for information on our spirit week.
The weather will hopefully start warming up as May progresses. Please help your child to make decisions on their clothing in the morning that align with our district dress code. Students should avoid shorts shorts, exposed midriff, and halter style shirts. We appreciate your support with this!
The end of the year also brings many end of the year activities, including field trips and field day. Please watch the classroom newsletters for information on specific events.
The past few weeks have been busy with end of the year assessments. This week we will be wrapping up our MSTEP makeups and moving on to our NWEA testing. Our students have been amazing working through these and putting forth their best effort! I am so proud of all of their hard work!
Sincerely,
Alicia Ormsbee
Principal
A Note from Mrs. Nowak
A Note from Mrs. Nowak
HWE Families,
Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation week. As parents of elementary students, you know how challenging, yet rewarding parenting a child of this age can be. Our staff at HWE is dedicated, patient and motivated to make your child not only educated, but a better human.
Please ask your HWE student(s) to identify one staff member that has made a positive impact on them in their time at our school. It could be someone that works in the office, a paraprofessional, the custodian, or any teacher. Encourage your HWE student(s) to express that appreciation with words, or a short note. As a former classroom teacher, those words can keep you going on the toughest of days, or the toughest times of the school year (including right now!). It may also be helpful to debrief with your student on how they felt after lifting someone up with an affirmation. Most often, we feel better about ourselves when we look for and acknowledge all the good going on around us.
I am emmensly proud to be a part of the staff here at HWE and hope that you and your student(s) take a moment to thank those important adults in their lives here!
In Partnership,
Rachel Nowak
Spring Testing - MSTEP, NWEA and DIBELS 8
Spring Testing - MSTEP, NWEA and DIBELS 8
Our spring assessments have begun. Although these are not assessments that students can study for, there are ways to help them perform their best. Some helpful tips include:
Getting a good night sleep the night before testing day
Eating a healthy breakfast (remember, breakfast is available daily at school as well)
Attending school on time, on the day of an assessment (once a testing session has started in a classroom, a student arriving late will not be able to enter and test) Tests will begin promptly at 9:00 on testing days.
Giving their best effort during the test
Bringing headphones on testing day
4th Grade will test on:
Tuesday, May 5 - NWEA ELA
Tuesday, May 12 - NWEA Math
5th Grade will test on:
Thursday May 7 - NWEA ELA
Thursday, May 14 - NWEA Math
PTA Updates
PTA Updates
From the PTA
Totally 90’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 4–8
This year, we’re throwing it back with a Totally 90’s theme as we celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference in our schools every single day. From bright colors to fun throwbacks, we’re creating a week full of appreciation, nostalgia, and gratitude to show our staff just how much they mean to our community.
The 411 on how you and your kids can be involved:
Help us stock the staff lounges: https://tinyurl.com/tsawitems
Donate money: https://tinyurl.com/tsawmoney
Color a mixtape for a staff member and return it to your teacher anytime next week: https://tinyurl.com/tsawmixtape
Chalk the Walk – Sunday, May 3 (weather permitting)
Help us kick off Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week by decorating the sidewalks at all four elementary schools with encouraging messages and artwork. Supplies will be available throughout the day.
Spirit Week (May 4–8)
While we shower our staff with love, students can join in the fun by participating in our themed Spirit Days! Participate as much or as little as you’d like.
April Students of the Month
April Students of the Month
Students of the month for April were recognized for showing perseverance.
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day is scheduled for Friday May 29th.
5th Grade: 8:20 AM – 11:15 AM
4th Grade: 12:40 PM – 3:35 PM
Please see the attached letter for information regarding volunteering opportunities at Field Day.
2026 Field Day Volunteer LetterK-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:
May 13 - Early Release CLT (11:52 Dismissal)
June 4 - Last Day of School and Early Release Records Day (11:52 Dismissal)
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.
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook Sales
As a reminder, you can order your yearbook through Lifetouch today! Please remember that the price is $14.
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.
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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