Scott Family Newsletter

May is Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month!

Jewish American Heritage Month is observed in May to honor the generations of Jewish Americans who have shaped American history, culture, and society. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum all participate in this month-long tribute.

May was designated AAPI Month to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to arrive in the U.S. in 1843. May was also chosen as way to remember the Chinese immigrants who worked tirelessly to create the first transcontinental railroad in America in May of 1843 and ending in May of 1869.

Jewish American and Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders have contributed and continue to contribute so much to the United States.

Spring is the season of lost layers. We're cold in the morning and then we get hot while out at recess. The picture below is just six weeks' worth of found items. Please encourage your child to check the lost and found for their missing items or come on in and take a look yourself.

Can you help?

Thank you to the 36 parents/caregivers that have shared their perspective about Scott School on the Successful Schools Survey. We use the data to help improve our schools, providing targeted feedback and training on how to create healthy school environments that are welcoming for all.

Students get a dance party if we hear from at least 50% of our families - you can help! We need approximately 160 more responses to reach our goal! Please click this link or scan the QR code below to take the survey. It will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and Chinese.

The survey closes on May 31.

Click the image below to read this month's Talking Circle.

We recently learned that incoming native and heritage Spanish speakers also need to apply to the DLI lottery if they are interested in bring in a Spanish Immersion classroom. This lottery is always open - it does not have a deadline.

After care registration is open for the 24/25 school year! We will have a new space, new curriculum, and a great opportunity to expand our enrichment of our Scott and Rigler community. Thank you again for all your support and presence with us. We love spending time with your children and we are very excited to welcome you back to our program for the 24/25 school year! Click this link for more information.

Would you like to know more about the Local Option Levy on the May ballot? Click here for Scott School-specific information. Click here for general information about the levy.

Woot! Woot! The students just keep coming! Our attendance rate was 90% over the last two weeks! Let us know how we can help if your child is struggling to get to school. Reach out to our School Counselor (bhildner@pps.net) or our School Social Worker (rsanchezmarquez@pps.net) for help.

Attend, Participate, and Learn! Hope you all can attend one or both of these great community events.

Community Event:

McDaniels HS and Latino Network: M.ECh.A Cultural Event

Youtube Super Simple Songs:

Everything Is Going To Be Alright

• Friday, May 17th from 1:00-2:00 - K/1 Specials Showcase
• Friday, May 17th from 5:00-8:00pm - Kermes
• Friday, May 24th from 8:30-9:30 - 2/3 Specials Showcase
• Friday, May 31st from 8:45-10:15 - Talent Show (students only)
• Friday June 7th - Popcorn Friday
• Friday, June 7th from 10:00-11:00 - 4/5 Specials Showcase
• Friday, June 7th from 2:45-5:45 - Cully Bike Fair at Scott School
• Thursday, June 13th from 12:10-2:20 - Field Day
• Friday, June 14th from 9:00-10:30 - Kinder Promotion
• Friday, June 14th from 1:00-2:30 - 5th Grade Promotion