Scott Middle School

Students in Mr. Handerhan’s art classes are exploring watercolor techniques with a focus on blending and control. Each student was challenged to create two paintings, one “summer beach” and the other “spring birds.” They are learning how to smoothly transition between colors, create gradients, and experiment with layering to build depth in their work. Throughout the process, students are connecting their practice to the elements of art such as color, value, and texture, as well as the principles of design, including balance, contrast, and unity. By aligning their projects with grade-level standards, students are not only developing technical skills but also strengthening their understanding of how artistic choices communicate ideas and emotions.

Each project was specifically designed to match the varying development skills and understanding across each grade. Sixth graders focus on foundational techniques, such as basic color mixing and simple blending, while being introduced to key elements of art like color and value. In seventh grade, students build on these skills by experimenting with more controlled blending, layering, and composition, while incorporating additional elements and principles such as contrast and balance. By eighth grade, students are challenged to apply their knowledge more independently, creating complex watercolor pieces that demonstrate intentional use of blending, depth, and design. Across all grade levels, projects were aligned to standards, ensuring that students progressively develop both technical skills and a deeper understanding of the elements of art and principles of design.

Congratulations to our March Golden Ticket prize winners! Before Spring Break, we ran the February Golden Ticket Raffle from our PBIS Online Reward System. Golden Tickets are earned when students go above and beyond our expectations of Respect, Ownership, Courage, Kindness and Safety. Staff give them to students when they are really impressed. The following 10 students were given the choice of a school treat (Pencils, erasers, fidgets...) or a sweet treat.

Congratulations to: Cole Weldon, Serenity French, Suhri Grove, Zamaya Jones, Nashaly Morales Diaz, Eli Matukaitis, Sharon Guadron Gutierrez, Finn Randler, Maggie LaGarde, and Joey O'Brien. Keep up the great work! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, Mr. Quarles! Mr. Quarles is always working to build relationships with students and hold them accountable. He is always smiling and creating engaging lessons for his classes. The kids (and staff) truly love him. We are very lucky to have Mr. Quarles at Scott!

We also want to congratulate our runners up: Mr. Platt, Mr. Springer and Ms. Almaraz. All three staff members were given a gift card to treat themselves at Dunkin Donuts. We have an amazing team here at Scott!

Email Coach Strube at strubea@casdschools.org for any questions

Donated gently used or new clothes would be greatly appreciated by the nurse.

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.

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

April 9- Spring Literacy Night 6 to 7:30 in Scott Middle School Cafeteria

April 13- Spring Pictures

April 15- Early Dismissal/ PM Professional Development for Staff

April 17- Field Trip to Mean Girls at CASH

April 21-23- ELA PSSA

April 27-28- Math PSSA

April 29-30- Science PSSA (8th grade only)

April 29- 8th Grade Transition Night at CAIHS at 6 pm in Auditorium

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

Mrs. Kathryn Lamothe- Principal lamothek@casdschools.org

Dr. Cynthia Roulhac- Assistant Principal roulhacc@casdschools.org

Mrs. Devyn Hamilton- Guidance Counselor (8th grade and 7th Grade Last Names (M to Z) hamiltond@casdschools.org

Mrs. Janelle Diehl- Guidance Counselor (6th grade and 7th Grade Last Names A to L) diehlj@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