Principal Lima's Family Newsletter

It was another busy and exciting week at Dighton Elementary School, filled with lots of fun, learning, and memorable moments! Our Falcons have been working hard, exploring new things, and making wonderful memories with their classmates and teachers. We love seeing all the excitement and learning happening throughout our classrooms each day!

Be sure to check out the photos below for a glimpse of what our students have been up to this week! Also, take a look at our important dates and upcoming events to stay informed about all the exciting things happening at DES next week.

🍂🎃 We hope to see everyone this Sunday at the PTO Fall Festival! We are looking forward to a fun-filled day with our DES families and school community!

We hope all of our Falcon families have a wonderful weekend! 🦅

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons

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

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

508-669-4245

As part of the DR Wellness Committee’s commitment to fostering a positive school community, we are excited to reinstate our Gratitude Initiative! We invite students, staff, and families to share their appreciation for our incredible staff. We believe that expressing gratitude can uplift spirits and strengthen our connections.

To participate, simply fill out the Google Form to recognize a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your family/child. Your submissions will be featured in a DR Wellness Committee Newsletter, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our staff.

This week was another wonderful group for our Unified program here at DES! Our ACE club kiddos learned all about the Buddy Bench, why we have it here at school, how to use it and what to do if they see a friend accessing it. We practiced by going outside and playing, then taking turns sitting out and needing support. The kids were INCREDIBLE! We are hopeful that they are able to put their practice into action during their grade level recesses and be leaders in including those who need it!

Additionally, our ACE Club kiddos and members of our TLC programs joined forces for our very first Unified PE class! Mrs. Corvi and Ms. Kim (APE) facilitated a joint gym class where the kids were able to work on fundamental skills and play games. It was the first of many opportunities to show that we are DR, we are UNIFIED and that we are ALL FALCONS! #everyfalcon #everyday

Lastly, t-shirt order forms went home with each student earlier this week. Please consider purchasing one (or many) as proceeds support the wonderful work we are doing! We thank you in advance for your support and consideration!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Dighton – Rehoboth School Health Services program supports student academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your child is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of Massachusetts. Screenings are not a diagnostic tool, but rather a means of identifying potential problems that can affect a child’s performance in school. The following health screenings will start in October and will continue throughout the school year:

• Vision –Grades Pre K - 4th grade

• Hearing – Grades Pre K- 3rd grade

• Growth and Development - (height and weight) – Grades 1 and 4

If your child is tested, and the results are not in the “normal” range for the vision and hearing screen, you will be notified by letter. If you receive a letter, it is recommended that you take your child to a doctor or healthcare provider for a comprehensive evaluation.

• If you want your child to participate in the screenings for his/her grade, no further action is required.

• If you do not want your child to participate in any or all of the screenings, please send a letter to the school nurse. This request must be written each year and be specific to which screening(s) you would like your child to opt out of participating.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school nurse, Mrs. Alberto,

at (508) 669 4247 ext 1103

October

• October 25: PTO Trunk or Treat/Fall Fest
• October 30: Fall Parade

November

• November 3: No School- Professional Development Day
• November 11: No School
• November 19: Half Day (Dismissal at 12:20pm) Parent Teacher Conferences 1-3:30 and 4:30-7:00
• November 19: Title I Literacy Night and Dighton PTO Book Night
• November 20: Half Day (Dismissal at 12:20pm) Parent Teacher Conferences 1-3:30
• November 25: Half Day (Dismissal at 12:20pm)
• November 26-27: No School
• November 28: DES Chorus at Dighton Lions

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