Principal Lima's Eagle News

We had a very busy and exciting week at DES! From learning about fire safety in Grade 1 to our fun-filled Stuffie Sleepover, it was a week full of learning, laughter, and community. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Title I Literacy Night last night—it was wonderful to see so many families come together to celebrate reading.

Congratulations to our raffle winners: Isabel Medeiros, Austin Kelley, and Barrett Perry!

We’re also thrilled to share a couple of exciting updates:

• DES’s first Veterans Tribute will be held on November 7th. See below for more details about this special event.

• Christmas is for Kids is back this year! All information can be found in the newsletter under the Central Office tab.

We hope everyone enjoys a restful weekend and takes some time to soak in the beautiful fall weather! 🍂

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

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

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

508-669-4245

We know we've shared this previously, but we are so excited to share that both elementary schools in DRRSD will be implementing newly updated report cards this year! The report cards will now be distributed twice per year—at the end of each semester (January and June), rather than by trimester. These updates include several important changes designed to better reflect student learning and growth.

This work was completed by the Report Card Committee, which thoughtfully reviewed and revised the format and content—our first major update since 2018. These changes are intended to provide families with a clearer and more comprehensive view of student progress.

Since the first report cards will not be shared until January, we want to ensure that families remain informed about their child’s learning. To support strong communication, we have extended the November Parent-Teacher Conference blocks to allow ample time to discuss each student’s progress in detail.

Please note the following conference dates:

• Early Release Days: Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21

• Evening Conferences: Thursday, November 20

We value your partnership and look forward to these meaningful conversations about your child’s growth and success.

Students in Grade 1 received dental packs from Sullivan Dental. They will also be doing their Annual Sweet Swap this year.

Students had fun making Pumpkin Dough. You can find the recipe attached if you would like to try and make it at home.

Students in M3 are multiplying! We have been hard at working multiplying 2, 3 and 4 digit numbers by single digit numbers using partial products and the area model.

This week, all first-grade students participated in an exciting and important lesson on fire safety, led by members of the Dighton Fire Department. Students learned about how to stay safe in an emergency, what to do if they hear a smoke alarm, and the importance of having a family escape plan. The firefighters also showed students their gear and equipment, helping them understand how firefighters keep our community safe every day. It was a fun and educational experience that our students truly enjoyed!

October

• October 26th- PTO Event Trunk or Treat
• October 31st- Fall Parade Prek-1 12:45-1:00 and Grades 2-4 1:40-2:10

November

• November 4th- No School
• November 6th- K Bingo Night
• November 6th-- PTO Meeting at DES 6:30pm
• November 7th- Veteran's Day Tribute 2pm
• November 11th- No School
• November 20th- Half Day Parent Teacher Conferences (Dismissal at 12:20pm)
• November 21st- Half Day Parent Teacher Conferences (Dismissal at 12:20pm)
• November 26th- Half Day (Dismissal at 12:20pm)
• November 27th and 28th- No School

The holidays are just around the corner — and we’re excited to announce that Holiday DReams 2025 is officially underway!

Once again, the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is partnering with the Greater Attleboro Council for Children to bring joy and comfort to local families through the Christmas is for Kids program. This wonderful initiative helps ensure that every child in our community experiences the warmth of the season with gifts and winter essentials.

Please refer to Mr. Runey's email from earlier today for Important Dates and the Application.

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