Principal Lima's Eagle News

Teachers and staff have been working diligently this week to ensure everything is in place for Wednesday's return to school. Can you believe it’s already back-to-school time? In this week’s "Eagle News," you’ll find important information regarding pick-up tags, free and reduced lunch forms, and bus routes to help you navigate the start of the year smoothly. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help and support our students and families as we embark on another exciting school year!

Sincerely,

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

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

508-669-4245

Below are key members of our front office staff. You can reach any district staff member by emailing their first initial and last name, followed by @drregional.org:

• Principal: Mrs. Katelyn Lima
• Assistant Principal: Mrs. Christina McGourty
• 504 Coordinator and School Counselor: Mrs. Laurie Silvia
• Front Office Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Kristin Caldeira and Mrs. Stephanie Hanify
• Special Education Coordinator: Mrs. Jennie Baglini
• Special Education Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Alison Hanson

Should you need to get in touch with any of these staff members, please use the email format provided.

• Open House Grades 1-4: Tuesday, September 3rd: (Grades 1&3 at 5:00pm and Grades 2&4 at 6:00pm)

• First Day of School for Students in Grades 1-4: Wednesday, September 4th
• Kindergarten Open House: Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00-11:30am
• First Day of School for Students in Kindergarten: Thursday, September 5th
• Preschool Open House: Thursday, September 5th-AM session attends at 9:30am and PM session attends at 12:30pm
• First Day of School for Students in Preschool: Monday, September 9th

• SEPAC Meeting: September 9th , 7:00pm at DRRHS
• PTO Meeting at Dighton Elementary: Thursday, September 11th, 6:00pm at Dighton Elementary
• Fall School Picture Day: Tuesday, October 1st
• Early Release/No PM Preschool for Staff Professional Development: Wednesday, October 2nd
• Holiday/No School: Monday, October 14th
• Professional Learning Day for Staff-No School: Tuesday, November 5th

Universal Free School Meals has been extended in Massachusetts for the 2024-2025 school year! There will be no cost to families for students to receive breakfast and lunch at DES. Although meals will be available to all students at no cost, we continue to ask all families to complete eligibility paperwork which can be found below. School funding and competitive grants at the state and national level are dependent on accurately capturing our student population, and the completion of this confidential paperwork is important for our school and our district. If you need assistance on completing the form please contact the main office. Please see letter below with specific details.

Although all students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, we strongly encourage those who are eligible to apply for free and reduced lunch. Your application not only helps ensure continued support for our school community, but also opens up additional benefits and resources for both families and the district. Your participation is crucial in helping us provide the best possible services to all our students.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Throughout the year, a significant portion of our communication will take place through email, Facebook, and Thrillshare. Therefore, it is imperative that we have your up-to-date email address on record to guarantee that you receive all important updates and communications from us.

We are genuinely excited to emphasize the importance of the Principal weekly update and its pivotal role in facilitating essential communication while providing crucial updates throughout the year. Our enthusiasm stems from the recognition that effective communication not only allows us to celebrate our outstanding school and showcase the vibrant spirit of our DR community but also plays a crucial role in enhancing safety and security measures.

Ensuring the accuracy and currency of your email addresses and cell phone numbers in our Aspen system is of utmost importance to us. Keeping this information up-to-date enables us to communicate with you effectively. If you need to update your contact information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

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