Principal Lima's Eagle News

What a busy week we had! Between the excitement of school picture day and the whirlwind of a half-day schedule, our students have been engaged and active. In this week's newsletter, you will find important upcoming dates and exciting school events that you won’t want to miss. We hope everyone has an amazing weekend filled with relaxation and fun! As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Katelyn Lima, Principal (klima@drregional.org)

Mrs. Christina McGourty, Assistant Principal (cmcgourty@drregional.org)

508-669-4245

Student MCAS Reports will be sent home in student backpacks on Friday, October 11th. Please be on the lookout for the reports on that day. We will also remind you on the day they go home. In addition, if your child did not attend DES ast year, score reports will be sent to the school in which they took the MCAS last Spring. Please be sure to reach out to the school that your child attended in Spring 2024 if you wish to access their scores.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (M.G.L. 71 : 57) and the Dighton Elementary School District require that each student have a current physical examination on file with the school nurse prior to the entry of 4th grade.

If your child is in third grade, physicals sent in during this school year will meet this requirement. If your child is in fourth grade, this documentation is overdue. Please send it to the school nurse as soon as possible.

Documents can be faxed to (508) 669 4248 or placed in a sealed envelope and sent in with your child. Thank you for your cooperation.

This week Mrs. Duarte's class had a special guest help them through the morning announcements. Thank you to Superintendent Runey for joining our morning fun.

Students got an introduction to the Wampanoag with a fun vocabulary activity. Groups had to figure out the definition of each word with just pictures and a description. They had a lot of fun.

Science Lesson in M6

Big Question: Do you think we could dig to the center of the Earth?

We learned about the different layers of the Earth and created models to show our understanding!

Mrs. Grillos Grade 4 classroom earned a classroom HIGH FIVE for their inclusion, hard work and sportsmanship today in gym class. Mrs. Grillo and Mrs. Corvi are SO proud of them. What a great way to end the week!

Some students in grade 1 were working on their sight words by playing a game in the hallway.

This week students were able to begin trading in their bird bucks for items from the new and improved bird bucks store. Mrs. Babey has ensured we have items for all students and even upgraded our bird bucks cart. If you are interested in volunteering or helping stock the cart please use the links below.

The bird buck store is looking for volunteers! The bird buck cart will go to classrooms on Fridays and we are looking for some volunteers to help bring the cart to classrooms and help students count their bird bucks and purchase items from the cart. If this is up your alley, sign up today. Please be advised, if volunteering, you need to have a valid CORI on file with the school district.

• PTO Meeting: Wednesday, October 9th 6pm at DES in the Library
• No School: Monday, October 14th
• Green and Gold Night at DRRHS: October 17th (see flyer below)
• PTO Trunk or Treat Event: October 20th at DRRHS
• Halloween Safety Assembly presented by Dighton Fire and Dighton Police: October 31st
• Grade 3 Field Trip: November 1st
• Kindergarten Field Trip: November 4th
• No School: November 5th
• PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 6th, 6pm at DES in the Library
• No School: November 11th

Dear Families and DR students in Grades 7 & 8:

Please accept my invitation to our annual Green & Gold Night Open House showcasing the many diverse offerings at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School. We look forward to you joining us on Thursday, October 17 from 6pm-8pm.

We are encouraging both 7th and 8th graders and their families to attend so feel free to carpool. Community members and staff are welcomed as well!

Please review the attached flyer, and here are a few quick “Frequently Asked Questions” below:

1. Where do we park and enter? Guests will be welcomed at the Superintendent’s Entrance (across from Tennis Courts) beginning at 5:30. Opening remarks will be held in the Auditorium at 6:00pm.
2. How long does it last? Because we have so many wonderful academic programs, CTE offerings, sports, arts, clubs, and activities to see, we recommend spending at least an hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half. Many of our guests will stay the entire night. We are open from 6pm-8pm.
3. What’s the attire? Casual and comfortable. Keep in mind, it’s never too early to wear your green and gold to show We Are DR!
4. What will we see, and where will we see it? Guests will see several points of interest, including: AP Course informational sessions, Performing Arts, Music, Visual Arts, Core Academic Departments, Sports, 7 Career and Technical Education (CTE) shops, World Languages, and more! In addition, future Falcons will interact with current students to learn about student life, including opportunities for international travel, school and district leadership, student government, clubs and activities, peer leaders, and athletics.
5. How can we experience CTE (vocational) programs? CTE instructors and students will welcome you to their shops where you will be treated to live demonstrations and have opportunities to learn how CTE programs give youth a competitive advantage in college and career choices.
6. Where can we get more information? Check us out at DRRegional.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/DightonRehobothRegionalSchools/, and Instagram @DRschools.
7. Should parents/guardians attend? While we feel that the presence of parents and guardians is an important aspect of the partnership as well as the wealth of information that will be shared, it is not mandatory for an adult to accompany the student. However, parents and guardians can benefit from meeting teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, and our amazing students.
8. What if we can't make it? Is there a makeup date? Unfortunately, no. This is such a large undertaking that we can only offer it once. The details in Question 6 above can help you get information.

Thank you for your consideration. We realize that this is a busy time of year, but your student’s transition to high school is one of your most important decisions. We look forward to the opportunity to show you our competitive edge and inspire the next generation of our DR Falcon Community!

Together, we are DR!

Bill Runey

Superintendent

Dighton Elementary School

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

#WeAreDR!

Website: https://des.drregional.org/

Location: 1250 Somerset Ave, Dighton MA 02715

Phone: 508 669-4245 FAX 508-669-4248

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