Scott Middle School

Ms. McGuirl's ELA students have been delving deep into the novel, The Midwife's Apprentice. As a class they read and discuss the characters, plot and theme. Independently and in partners the students work on comprehension questions that dig deep into the meaning of the story.

Students are also working on their writing skills. They are focusing on writing strong, detailed paragraphs that are punctuated correctly.

Ms. McGuirl also supports the students in her classes with small group direct instruction that focuses on strengthening their reading skills.

They have had a great first half of the school year growing, learning and having fun during ELA.

Over the last 2 weeks students have been checking in with teachers and completing mid year benchmarks. ELA (English Language Arts) teachers have been checking in with some students and completing Acadience benchmarking. This is where the students read a few stories aloud and then retell what they read. All students have gone into our IXL program and completed the midyear diagnostic in both ELA and Math.

Last week students completed the CDT (Classroom Diagnostic Test) Benchmark tests. ELA was completed on Tuesday and Wednesday first thing in the morning. Math will be this Monday and Tuesday first thing in the morning. These tests look more like the PSSAs but are completed online. I have told students that there will be prizes for all students that have their chromebooks with them and charged for all 4 days of testing.

We use these benchmark tests to measure academic growth for the 1st half of the year. Teachers use the information to make targeted groups for instruction (support and enrichment). I use the information to update our school plan for the year. Please have a conversation with your student(s) and encourage them to do their best. We are excited to see the growth our students have made and celebrate it!

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

January 27 and 28- Math CDT (Classroom Diagnostic Test) Benchmarking in class

February 11- Mobile Dentist visits Scott (Please information in nurse's corner to register)

February 17- No School- Presidents' Day

February 18- PTO Meeting at new time 5:30 and only via Zoom this month

February 19- Early Dismissal/ PM Professional Development for Staff

February 28- Mental Health Fair/ Be Well Series Session 2 sponsored by the Coatesville Youth Initiative (Students visit 1 period during the day)

March 14- Field trip for all students! We have been invited to watch CASH's Musical "Beetlejuice". Information and permission slips to be going home soon.

Website: https://www.casdschools.org/scott
Location: 800 Olive Street, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: 610 383 6946

Mrs. Kathryn Lamothe- Principal lamothek@casdschools.org

Mr. Peter Altland- Assistant Principal altlandp@casdschools.org

Mrs. Devyn Hamilton- Guidance Counselor hamiltond@casdschools.org

Ms. Ashley Russum- Principal's Secretary russuma@casdschools.org

Mrs. Sue Shumate- Assistant Principal's Secretary shumates@casdschools.org

Attendance email- scattendance@casdschools.org