Mr. MacLennan's classes have been working on the topic and study of rational numbers. In doing so students work to apply and extend previous understanding of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. Students are gaining computation experience with how these numbers impact the world around them from weights and measures at the grocery store, to profit and loss in the stock market, as well as calculating the depths below sea level that marine life and humans may travel.

At Scott, our students and staff have honored our diversity with various projects.

I have had some families reach out to me in the last couple weeks regarding the safety of their students at Scott. I wanted to take a moment to assure all families that the safety of the students and staff at Scott is my top priority. Staff and students can not do what they need to do each day, which is focus on teaching and learning, if they do not feel physically and emotionally safe.

Aggression of any kind is not tolerated and is punishable according to our code of conduct. If you would like to review the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct, I have included it below. It is also available under the quick links tab on our district website.

If an incident occurs, Mr. Altland or I investigate the details by speaking to those involved, and sometimes check video camera footage if needed. We then work with the students and families involved to discuss consequences, repair the harm done, and discuss steps to move forward.

We have reviewed behavior expectations with the students, and will continue to reinforce them over the course of the school year. Thank you for discussing these expectations at home as well. We appreciate your support.

There has been a rise in cursing and inappropriate language in the classrooms and hallways recently. Mr. Altland and I spoke to the students during their lunches last week to reinforce the expectation that it is never okay to curse at an adult in our building. If a student chooses to curse at a staff member, they will be suspended, and upon their return will have a restorative meeting with the adult to repair the harm and create a plan to move forward.

We appreciate your support in speaking with your students and reminding them of our core value of respect. Thank you.

Our 6th and 7th graders had the opportunity to spend the day outside in the Brandywine and Red Clay watersheds having fun with friends and team building. All the students and staff that went over the past few weeks had a great time. The staff at Brandywine Red Clay was very impressed with the Scott Middle School students as well. Thank you for representing Coatesville!

Are you interested in photography? Telling/Writing stories? Meeting and working with new people? If your answer is YES, then come and check out the yearbook club! Our first meeting is on Thursday , October 17, in Dr. Young's room. More information will be provided at the meeting.

¿Te interesa sacar fotos? ¿Contar cuentos? ¿Conocerte a y trabajar con gente nueva? Si respondes con SÍ, venga el jueves (día 17) al salón de Dra. Young para la primera reunión del club del anuario / yearbook. Van a recibir más información durante la reunión.

I apologize for the difficulties with the survey link sent out on Tuesday. Access has been updated, and you should be able to open it now. https://forms.gle/8Pob4jmUCtsR28fa7

I appreciate your time, and value your feedback.

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

3. 6th grade students require a Physical Exam by their Primary Care Physician.

If you have any questions, please email: keenana@casdschools.org

Please use the google form below to let us know if you will be attending!

https://forms.gle/TyMQBQKzZ6x8tiJ6A

October 15- PTO meeting in the Scott Library and via Zoom at 5:00 pm

October 16- Early Dismissal for Students/ PM Professional Development for Staff

October 29- Title 1 Family Engagement Night at the Coatesville Library 6:00 to 8:00

November 7- Fall Picture Retakes

November 19- PTO meeting in the Scott Library and via Zoom at 5:00 pm

November 20- Early Dismissal for Students/ PM Professional Development for Staff

November 26- Early Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

November 27- 29- No School/ Thanksgiving Break

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