Principal Lima's Eagle News

Although it was a short week, it was a busy one! Our semester ends today, and report cards will be sent home next Friday.

We have included information below regarding the new grading standards, along with a web page link to help explain the changes.

As everyone is aware, there is a potential for heavy snow this Sunday. Please be sure to monitor our social media pages and local news stations for updates regarding any possible school closures or delays.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend—and don’t forget to tag your snow photos on our Facebook page! ❄️📸

As always, any questions or concerns please reach out.

Sincerely,

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

Mr. Kenneth Girouard, Assistant Principal (kgirouard@drregional.org)

508-669-4245

We are excited to introduce a new K–4 standards-based report card, thoughtfully developed to better reflect what students are learning and how they are growing. Over the past year, a districtwide committee of teachers, specialists, administrators, and partners worked together to align the report card with Massachusetts standards, our updated curriculum, and best practices in equitable grading and reporting. The revised report card is designed to provide clearer, more consistent information for families, strengthen communication between school and home, and support a shared understanding of student progress.

Find more information, frequently asked questions, a video and podcast from members of our Elementary Report Card Revision Committee explaining the “why” behind the work, and additional resources on our Dighton-Rehoboth Elementary Report Card page.

Please keep in mind that the grade level standards listed on the report card reflect expectations for the entire school year. At this midpoint in the year, it is typical—and expected—that students may not yet be meeting all grade-level standards.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s progress in more detail, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher. We value our partnership with families and are happy to support you in understanding your child’s learning journey.

A reminder for all members of the Dighton-Rehoboth community of the critical importance of stopping for school buses.

This week, a family reported a serious safety concern in which a vehicle illegally passed a stopped school bus while a student was actively boarding. The bus’s red lights were flashing and the stop-arm was extended, and the student was in the stairwell at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no one was injured, but this situation highlights a very real and dangerous risk for our students.

Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, it puts children in immediate danger. Students boarding and exiting buses are among the most vulnerable pedestrians on our roadways, and they rely on all drivers to follow the law and exercise caution.

We ask all drivers, parents, guardians, students, and community members, to:

• Stop completely when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, regardless of direction of travel (unless on a divided highway with a physical median
  

• Be alert in school zones and residential areas, especially during morning and afternoon bus routes.
  

• Model safe and responsible driving behavior for our students.
  
  

Ensuring the safety of our children is a shared responsibility. We appreciate your partnership in helping keep every student safe on their way to and from school. Thank you for keeping our community safe.

January

• January 26th- January 30th Scholastic Book Fair Week
• January 30th- Report Cards posted

February

• February 12th- PTO Meeting
• February 16th-20th- February Break

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held at DES January 26th - 30th. Your student will visit the book fair during their regular library special during that week. There will also be a Book Fair Family Night held on Friday, January 30th from 5:00-7:00 in the D.E.S. Gym (flyer below).

Please be on the lookout for more information from the PTO, here in the Eagle News and from your child's classroom teacher.

We are excited to share that, thanks to the PTO and the Scholastic Book Fairs, our school was able to purchase a Book Vending Machine!

Students who are “caught doing good” will now receive a token for the Book Vending Machine, along with their We Are DR bracelet. This is another fun way to celebrate positive choices and a love of reading.

We also look forward to welcoming families to the Book Fair next week—every purchase helps us continue to stock the vending machine with great books for our students!

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