Scott Middle School

Highlights from Mrs. Gehris, Mr. Platt and Ms. Pieslak

We have been very busy in our Fitness and Wellness classes this year! Students have participated in a wide range of activities including Soccer, Knockout, cooperative games, Tchoukball, Handball, and Matball.

Our Grit Team has played an important role by assisting with warm-ups, supporting physical fitness routines, and helping reinforce our ongoing focus on sportsmanship.

This week, we partnered with our PBIS Team to host exciting Staff vs. Student Swampball games. This special event celebrated students who consistently made positive choices throughout the month of November.

Ms. Grace, our additional Reading Specialist, joined our Scott team last week. She spent the week working with teachers, reviewing expectations, and meeting students.

Ms. Grace went to Johnson and Wales University for her Bachelors of Science and Cabrini University for her Masters in Education. This is her nineteenth year teaching, and her fifth year as a Wilson Reading Instructor. Ms. Grace enjoys attending Eagles and Phillies games with her family. Last year she flew to LA to attend the Eagles vs Rams game which was a bucket list trip. She enjoys biking, trail walking, baking, gardening, and traveling. Ms. Grace is excited for the opportunity to support the students here at Scott Middle School with their reading and spelling skills through the Wilson Reading System. Welcome Ms. Grace!

Thank you to the families that took the time to answer the survey shared on how best to reward your student. The PBIS Team and our staff will be using this data as we look toward future rewards.

Importance of College and Career Planning

Encouraging college and career planning involves providing resources, breaking down the process into manageable steps, and engaging students in exploring their future options.

Planning for college and career is crucial for students as it helps them set goals, understand their options, and make informed decisions about their futures. Early planning can lead to better educational and career outcomes, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges ahead.

Steps to Encourage Planning:

1. Break down the process

2. Utilize resources

3. Engage students

4. Create checklists

5. Involve Parents & guardians

Please click this link for more information on Encourage!

College and Career Planning | Encourage

With our first Flexible Instruction Day last week, we were made aware of some difficulty with Internet Services. Thank you, Ms. Gallager, for doing some research and putting this list together!

Hotspots:

You could use the hotspot on many cell phones to connect your Chromebook to the internet. Not all phone plans have hotspots, but many do.

Here's a quick video tutorial for families to use to connect the phones hotspot to their Chromebook.

Bing Videos

You can rent a hotspot from the library for 3-7 days

Hotspots - Chester County Library

Free WIFI spots in the community:

McDonalds offers free Wifi, along with many other stores including Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Arby’s, Target, Starbucks, Chick-Fil A and Panera.

Wegmans has a café with free Wifi , tables and outlets to plug in your devices. Some Giant supermarkets do as well.

Coatesville Public library (or any local library) has free wifi. You can also use their computers if you have a library card.

Coatesville (formerly Brandywine) YMCA-has a lounge to the left of the entrance. They would probably let you use their lounge to complete schoolwork even if you explain that you don’t have a YMCA card. They may ask for ID, so bring that with you in case.

The Courtyard by Marriott in Coatesville would probably also let you sit in their lobby and use their wi-fi. Their address is: 600 Manor Rd, Coatesville (610) 384-7401

Low cost internet and computer offers:

Find offers in your area — Everyone On

Just enter your zip code and check any of the boxes that apply to your family. All families in the District should click on 2 boxes regardless of income:

-Have a K-12 student or college student in your household

AND

-Participate in the National School Lunch Program (free or reduced lunch at school)

Annually as a school, we look at our achievements and needs. We create goals and meet monthly as a school team to evaluate and plan. Please click on the link below to read an overview of our plan for this year.

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

If your child needs medication 2025-2026 school year, please remember the following:

** All medication must be in a labeled container from the store. All prescriptions must be in a labeled container from the pharmacy with the student’s name on and correct dose. (In the case of an inhaler, it must be in the box from the pharmacy or be accompanied by a doctor’s note.)

** All medication must have a note from the parent/ guardian

** Any changes in dosage need to be in writing. If it is a prescription medication, we must have a note from the doctor. (We can only give medication according to the store label or doctor’s orders.)

** All medication needs to be transported by an adult.

Additional Reminders:

All 6th grade students will require a Physical exam by their own health care provider by Winter Break
All 7th grade students will require a Dental exam by their own dental care provider by Winter Break.
Any 7th grade students without updated immunizations (Tdap and Meningitis) risk exclusion from school. Multiple notices have been sent to students who are out of compliance for 7th grade attendance . Students that come to school without the required paperwork or proof of an appointment will be sent home.
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

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