Beckwith Bulletin
Our district received some positive coverage in this week’s Boston Globe regarding our approach to advanced coursework. The article (CLICK HERE) alludes to how DRiving Toward 2030 facilitates how we are shaping a culture of excellence and recognizes our commitment to meeting students where they are while providing opportunities for academic growth and success. Our district is mentioned near the end, highlighted in green.
Our expanded advanced math offerings in Grades 7 and 8 have been well-received by our students and families. This initiative is not only helping our college-bound students position themselves more competitively but also empowers our dedicated teachers to more effectively differentiate instruction, close learning gaps, and support individual skill development for all students.
We are also pleased that the Globe highlighted our Grade 8 Algebra pilot at DRRHS this coming September.
In an era where many districts are reducing ability grouping, our structured approach ensures that we ignite the learning of students of all readiness and help them receive the appropriate challenge and support they need to thrive. The article underscores the importance of this work and reflects positively on our district's commitment to both academic excellence and instructional effectiveness.
The week after February Break will be a Unified/Inclusion Spirit Week.
Monday - Shine Bright for Inclusion - Wear your neon colors
Tuesday - Walk-a-mile - Try walking in someone else's shoes and wear mismatched shoes
Wednesday - National Banner Raising Day - Wear your school colors (Blue and White)
Thursday - Find a Friend / Be a Friend - Be a twin with an old friend or new friend
*Friday - Bonus Spirit Day - College Day - Wear your college gear or the color(s) of your favorite college/university
Course selections for high school have been postponed until Monday, February 24th. On that day, we will assist eighth-grade students in selecting their elective courses for high school.
We encourage 8th-grade students and their parents to take some time next week to review the Program of Studies for freshmen to become familiar with the available elective options.
Important Reminder:
All 8th-grade students must select their electives and have a course schedule prepared for Dighton-Rehoboth High School, even if they have applied to another school.
Rising Freshman Course Selection Checklist
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires districts to annually distribute school report cards to the families of all students enrolled in each of the district’s schools, regardless of the school’s Title I status or accountability determination. Report cards must include assessment and accountability results, teacher qualifications, and other information related to district and school performance.
Please find the BMS School Report Card letter here.
WELLNESS COMMITTEE SURVEY
We appreciate you taking a few moments to provide feedback on the Wellness Committee's initiatives and goals. Click HERE for the survey.
We’re embarking on a novel approach to engaging our stakeholders.
Welcome to DRiven to Empower, the official podcast of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.
Your host, Fred, is here to connect with our incredible community and showcase the transformative potential of education.
Each episode will delve into captivating stories from our schools, spotlighting educators, students, and local leaders who are driving and shaping the future of our community.
Join us as we explore the journey toward creating a district where every voice is heard and every learner flourishes. Together, let’s be inspired. Click on the podcast link above.
Use this link to let BMS students know you are thinking of them. Have them use the link to say kind things to friends and staff! We want to spread as much kindness around Beckwith as we can!
In addition, Kindness Task Force is moving back to Mondays! The dates include:
2/24
3/3
3/10
3/31
4/14
4/28
5/12
5/19 (LAST ONE)
All students are encouraged and welcome to attend. Students can come to any meeting. There is no need to sign up! Students should report to room 105 after dismissal and should be picked up promptly at 4 pm.
How to Create Your Aspen Parent Portal Account:
1) Visit the Beckwith Middle School website:
*Go to bms.drregional.org
*Navigate to the Menu and select Aspen Portals
*Choose Aspen Parent Portal or visit Aspen Portal directly
2) Request an Account:
*Click on Request an Account and follow the on-screen prompts to create your account
*Be sure to remember your username and password
3) Log In:
*Once your account is set up, log in to view your student's information
4) Forgot Username or Password:
*If you can’t recover your login details, visit the Aspen Portals section on the Beckwith Middle School website
*Click on Submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket
*Select New Ticket, then choose IT Request
*Complete the ticket form and click Create
5) Check and Update Information:
*You can verify and update your student’s information, view grades (updated weekly by teachers), and access schedules
School breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students; however, all students must use the point-of-sale system to obtain their free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch pin number, as this helps speed up the lunch lines. If a student forgets their pin, the cafeteria workers need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that on early release days, only breakfast will be served.
While meals are available to all students at no cost, we kindly ask all families to complete the eligibility paperwork, which can be found below. Accurate completion of this confidential paperwork is crucial, as school funding and competitive grants at both state and national levels depend on capturing our student population accurately. Please complete the form and return it to BMS. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the main office.
Additionally, please see below for a letter from Whitson's with instructions on setting up a MySchoolBucks account, which is required for purchasing snacks. This letter also includes information about the cafeteria's interactive menu and relevant contact details.
Thank you for notifying us when your child will be absent. Please note that while these notifications prevent you from receiving an automated call from the district, they do not excuse the absence.
School attendance and punctuality are strongly linked to academic success. Time spent in class is invaluable and cannot be fully replicated by simply providing the absent student with missed work. Frequent absences can create gaps in a student's education that may affect them for years to come. For more information on attendance and absences, please review the Student Handbook.
To report your student's absence, please call the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.). Leave a message with your child's name and the reason for the absence. You can reach the Absence Line by calling 508-252-5080 and pressing 1. Alternatively, you may email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can also be used to report tardies or dismissals.
Families of students marked as having an unexcused absence who do not call the Absence Line or email the above address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District at 9:15 a.m., prompting them to confirm the absence with the Main Office as soon as possible.
All absences are considered unexcused except for the following: student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor's note), bereavement, family emergencies, observance of major religious holidays, inclement weather that endangers the child's health, court appearances, out-of-school suspension, disability-related absences, and unique circumstances approved at the Principal's discretion. In cases of chronic or irregular absences reportedly due to illness, the school administration may request a physician's statement certifying the absences as justifiable.
Please arrange for doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via fax at 508-252-5082 or via email at bmsattendance@drregional.org.
CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee on April 10, 2024.
*February 17-21 - Winter Break - No School
*February 24 - Kindness Task Force
*February 25 - Unified Basketball Somerset @ Rehoboth
*February 25 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m
*February 26 - Special Education National Banner Recognition Whole School Assembly in the gym - last period
*February 26 - Annual Unified Blue and White Game - Afterschool in the gym
*February 26 - PTSA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal at DRRHS
*February 28 - Deadline for the Fire Safety Poster Contest (for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders)
*February 28 - PTSA Talent Show at DRRHS
We have partnered with Clothes Bin to maintain a clothes and shoes recycling bin on the Beckwith Campus. They collect, manage, and distribute clothes, shoes, and textiles. If you have any clothes or shoes that could be recycled, please feel free to drop it in the bin which is located at the far end of the parking lot. Beckwith Middle School receives funds for donated contents. To learn more about Clothes Bin, please CLICK HERE.
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to both Dighton and Rehoboth families and has much to offer in the form of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.
Beckwith Middle School Honors and High Honors for Trimester I - December 13, 2024
Beckwith Middle School Receives National Banner Recognition - December 5, 2024
Beckwith Soccer and Cross Country - December 5, 2024
Day of DR Pride - October 7, 2024
Rehoboth School Receives National Banner Recognition - September 18, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Softball: Massasoit League Champions! - July 9, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 High Honor Roll - June 25, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 Honor Roll - June 25, 2024
Rehoboth Lions Club Peace Poster Winner - June 12, 2024
Beckwith Middle School Choral Students Attend Junior SEMSBA Music Festival - June 6, 2024
Fire Safety Poster Contest - June 6, 2024
Distinguished Student Awards - June 6, 2024
Dighton-Rehoboth Recognizes Outstanding Students - May 16, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll - April 29, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 High Honor Roll - April 29, 2024
Beckwith Middle School Principal Honored - April 9, 2024
Beckwith Math Team - 2024 Massasoit League Champions - April 8, 2024
Beckwith Students Attend Junior District Music Festival - April 8, 2024
Beckwith Unified Basketball - March 11, 2024
Beckwith Middle School Basketball Teams - March 11, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 2 Honor Roll - February 12, 2024
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 2 High Honor Roll - February 12, 2024
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Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School
The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.
Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.
Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080
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