Herbison Woods News
August 16, 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 of 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:
August 20: Open House 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
August 22 : Family Self-Guided Building Tour Opportunity 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
August 23: Family Self-Guided Building Tour Opportunity 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
August 26: First day of school - Half day (Dismissal 11:57 a.m.)
August 30 and September 2: No School—Labor Day Weekend
September 5: Picture Day
A Message from Mrs. Ormsbee
Greetings Herbison Woods Families!
I hope you are enjoying your last few days of summer vacation! I am looking forward to seeing everyone next week at our open house on Tuesday, August 20 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.! Our theme at HWE this school year is "Choose Kindness". Through announcements, conversations and lessons, we will be continually reminding students of the importance of choosing kindness every day. During our open house, we invite you to take the opportunity help spread kindness throughout our building. Please take a moment to stop at a couple of stations as you tour the building. Self-guided tour opportunities will also be available on Thursday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, August 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. During this time, teachers and staff will not be available, but you will have the opportunity to familiarize your child with the building, locate their classroom, and practice their locker combinations if you wish. Locker numbers and combinations will be available from your child's teacher the evening of open house. If you are unable to attend open house, you can stop in at the office during the self-guided tours for your child's combination. Lockers will be new to our incoming fourth graders this year. While practicing combinations prior to school is helpful, teachers and staff will also be available to support students as they learn how to use them. Please reassure your child that we will be here to help!
Our front office will be open next week from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with the exception of Tuesday. Due to professional development, our front office will be open from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. If your child will be taking medication at school, you will be able to drop it off during this time, as well as at open house and our self guided tours.
Below you will find some important information about the start of the school year. The slideshow below will introduce some of our school staff, give an overview of the school, and outline some of our daily procedures.
I am excited to have the opportunity to be a partner in your child's education. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to support your child! I am looking forward to an amazing school year!
Sincerely,
Alicia Ormsbee
Principal
Learn About Herbison Woods
Open House and Building Tours
Open House
Tuesday, August 20
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Self-guided Building Tours
Thursday, August 22
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast and Lunch
School breakfast and lunch are available to all students this year. Students are allowed one free breakfast and one free lunch due to a State initiative. More detailed information about our food service program and menus can be found here.
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
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.
Medication can be dropped off in the office during our office hours or during our Open House this week.