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Scott Middle School

October 12, 2026

Scott MiddleSchoolOctober 12, 2026
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Scott Middle School's Motto- "We Enter to Learn and Leave to Achieve" Scott Middle School's Motto- "We Enter to Learn and Leave to Achieve"

Fall Benchmark Testing Concludes This Week Fall Benchmark Testing Concludes This Week

This week, all students will take the Firefly benchmark assessment. This grade-level assessment provides our staff with valuable information about students’ proficiency in grade-level skills in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, as well as Science for our 8th-grade students.

Firefly is an online assessment administered in the fall and winter. Students will then take the PSSA in the spring. Together, these assessments help us monitor student progress and identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

Students have also completed their IXL Diagnostic assessments, which provide additional information about their current achievement levels and skill proficiency.

Our teachers use the results from these assessments, along with students’ classroom performance, to plan instruction, create targeted learning groups, and provide support during class and our MTSS periods. This information helps us better meet the individual needs of our students and ensure they have the tools and support they need to succeed.

Thank you for encouraging your students to do their best, stay focused, and approach these assessments as an opportunity to show what they know and help us support their continued growth!

October PBIS Focus- No Class Cuts October PBIS Focus- No Class Cuts

Our PBIS team meets twice each month to analyze behavior data, review our current supports, and identify a goal to focus on in the weeks ahead. Last week, our team decided to focus on being present and on time for class.

After reviewing our data, we found that cutting class (being unaccounted for more than 10 minutes) and arriving late to class were two of our most frequent infractions, with 23 and 13 incidents, respectively.

To encourage students to make positive choices, Mrs. Lamothe will run an office discipline report on October 23. Students with no class-cutting referrals will earn an extra recess period during the last week of October!

We hope this incentive encourages students to make it to class on time and be present and ready to learn. After all, we “Enter to Learn and Leave to Achieve,” and that starts with being where we need to be, when we need to be there!

Thank you to our families and staff for partnering with us to reinforce these important habits and help our students succeed.

Hall Sweeps Have Begun Hall Sweeps Have Begun

We have begun conducting random hall sweeps to help ensure students arrive at class on time and are ready to learn.

Here’s how hall sweeps work: After the bell rings, our Deans and Administration walk the hallways to identify students who have not yet arrived at class. Students who are still in the hallway are brought to the cafeteria for a brief conversation and reminder about the importance of being on time and making the most of their learning time.

We will follow these steps when a student is identified during a hall sweep:

  • First hall sweep: The student's name is recorded, and they receive a warning and reminder of our expectations.

  • Second hall sweep: The student's family is contacted.

  • Third hall sweep: The student's family is contacted to arrange an after-school or before-school detention.

  • Continued hall sweeps: Additional consequences may be assigned, and a family meeting may be scheduled to develop a plan for success.

Our goal is to help every student build the habit of arriving to class on time and maximizing their learning opportunities. Thank you to our families and staff for reinforcing these expectations and partnering with us to support student success.

Parent Engagement Survey Parent Engagement Survey

As a Title 1 funded district, the school values parent feedback to make improvements as we work together continuously to meet student needs. Please complete the survey below to help us better meet those needs when planning events.

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Parent Compact and Family Engagement Plan Parent Compact and Family Engagement Plan

Staff at Scott Middle School understand the importance of a positive school experience for every student. We value our partnership with families. As a Title I school, we develop a School-Parent-Student Compact to reflect our high-level expectations. In addition, we also create a School Family & Parent Engagement Plan that outlines how we will accomplish our expectations.

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Scott R.O.C.K.S. Scott R.O.C.K.S.

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Nurse's Corner Nurse's Corner

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


If your child needs medication 2026-2027 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.


** Contact Nurse Carl Hartner at hartnerc@casdschools.org with any questions.


Additional Reminders:


  1. All 6th grade students will require a Physical exam by their own health care provider by Winter Break

  2. All 7th grade students will require a Dental exam by their own dental care provider by Winter Break.

  3. Any 7th grade students without updated immunizations (Tdap and Meningitis) risk exclusion from school. Notices will be given this week. All students that have not turned in proof of immunization, date of immunization scheduled or an exception due to religious reasons will not be allowed in the building starting Tuesday, September 22nd.

  4. 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.

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Support Coatesville Cheer Support Coatesville Cheer


📣 Annual Youth Cheer Night:

When: Friday, October 23rd
Cost: $40 per student

Calling all future cheerleaders! Our Little Chiefs and Cheerleaders are invited to join the high school squad for a special pre-game clinic, a custom t-shirt, and the chance to cheer side-by-side with our varsity athletes during the 1st half of the game!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Ina1xasuLSEx7iNjCMhCs5J_8yrIcQfKkTJfXEzg8P8fw/viewform?usp=send_form


GO RED RAIDERS! 🔴🖤

Coatesville High School Cheerleading
coatesvillehscheer@gmail.com

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Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology

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Contest Opportunity Contest Opportunity

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Free Parent Mental Health Awareness Opportunity From CYI Free Parent Mental Health Awareness Opportunity From CYI

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Family Literacy Night and Dine and Donate- Monday, November 2 Family Literacy Night and Dine and Donate- Monday, November 2

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Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

October 12- No School for students/ Teacher In-Service Day

October 14- Early Dismissal for students/ PM Professional Development for Staff

October 19- PTO Meeting at 5:30 in person in Scott Library and via Teams (Link will be sent closer to the date)

November 2- Fall Literacy Night at Barnes and Noble and Dine and Donate at Appetites on Main 5:30 to 7:30

November 3- No School for Students/ In-Service Day for Staff

November 6- Fall Picture Retakes

November 6- End of First Marking Period

November 16- PTO Meeting at 5:30 in person in Scott Library and via Teams (Link will be sent closer to the date)

November 18- Early Dismissal for students/ PM Professional Development for Staff

November 23-24- No School for Students/ Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 25-27- No School for Students and Staff/ Thanksgiving Recess

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Contact Information

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

Additional Contact Information

Mrs. Kathryn Lamothe- Principal lamothek@casdschools.org

Mr. Tom Dower- Assistant Principal dowert@casdschools.org

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

Ms. Janelle Diehl- Guidance Counselor diehlj@casdschools.org

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

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

Attendance Email

Attendance email- scattendance@casdschools.org

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