As we head into 2025 and the second half of our school year, we will be reminding students of the expectations for success at Scott. Students are expected to show respect, ownership, courage, kindness, and safety while at Scott Middle School each day. Over the coming weeks Mr. Altland and I will be speaking to teams during team meetings, and staff will be discussing details in classes.
A few reminders that seem needed:
1) Cell phones should be off and away. This includes headphones and ear buds as well. Students will be reminded by staff to put something away. If the student does not listen, Mr. Altland or Mrs. Lamothe will come to take it away. The 1st time it will be giving back at the end of the day. The 2nd time it will be given back to a family member that comes to school to pick it up. The 3rd time, the student has lost the privilege to have their phone at school and it will either be kept at home or handed to the office at the beginning of the day and picked up at the end of the day.
2) Students should not have hats, hoods, or head coverings on their heads in the building except for religious reasons. Students were doing well with this expectation the first half of the year. I appreciate the support and reminders from home to keep this up.
3) Respectful language is mandatory. Cursing at staff will not be tolerated, and students will be suspended. The adults at Scott care about our students and want what is best for them. If a student is upset, our teachers want to work with them to understand the issue and create a solution. However, the student must stay calm and respectful or advocate that they need some time or space NOT use obscene and disrespectful language in a classroom.
4) We all want to feel safe- physically and emotionally. There is never an appropriate time at school for students to be pushing each other, jumping on each other or "playing around." Staff often remind students that everything is fun and fine until it is not, and it can turn dangerous very quickly. Please continue to remind your student to keep their hands to themselves while at school. As far as emotional safety, using school appropriate language as mentioned previously is a huge part of it. However, another large part is remembering to lead with kindness when speaking to each other in person and online. A good acronym to remember is THINK. Is it TRUE, Is it HELPFUL, Is it INSPIRING, Is it NECESSARY, and Is it KIND. If you cannot answer yes to these questions, then it should not be said. Middle School is tough. Students easily get caught up in trying to fit in, and lose sight of leading with kindness when interacting with others. I appreciate your support in your conversations with your students and reminding them to "Treat others the way you want to be treated."
Donated gently used or new clothes, especially pants , would be greatly appreciated by the nurse.
Reminders:
1.If your student needs medication in school, please have their doctor complete the medication form and have an adult bring the medication to the school nurse.
2. 7th grade students require a Dental Exam. All forms are due back after Winter Break.
3. 6th grade students require a Physical Exam by their Primary Care Physician. All forms are due back after Winter Break.
4.7th grade students were given Mobile Dentist Permission slips last week. The dental program is scheduled for Scott MS 2/11/25. Please register your student or fill out your consent and return it to the school nurse to participate. This program meets the criteria for 7th grade health mandate.
If you have any questions, please email: keenana@casdschools.org
