DMS Delivers

Dear DMS Families,

MCAS testing continued with Grade 7 this week. We are so proud of how hard students have worked each day. ELA testing will conclude next Tuesday and Wednesday with Grade 8. We want to thank you for ensuring that your child's Chromebook was charged and ready for the morning of their grade level assessment. Our mornings run much more smoothly when this is the case, and it is very much appreciated. Any students who missed a grade level testing day will participate in one of our make-- up sessions.

In addition, Term III will close on Monday, April 8th. Report Cards will be available through Aspen Parent Portal on Friday, April 12th. If you need assistance with your Aspen Portal account, please reach out to our Main Office. It is hard to believe that we are already moving into Term IV.

As a reminder, school will be closed for April vacation from Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 19th. Below you will find information on the upcoming solar eclipse, as well as DRRHS CTE Summer Camp, cheerleading tryouts, and the April PTO newsletter. You will also find information on the DRiving Towards 2030 community forums.

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER A DMS YEARBOOK BY APRIL 23rd!

Have a great week!

• April 8th: End of Term III
• April 9th: Grade 8 MCAS- ELA
• April 9th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• April 9th: Baseball/Softball at Case
• April 10th: Grade 8 MCAS- ELA
• April 10th: PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• April 11th: Baseball/Softball at Somerset
• April 12th: Term III Report Cards
• April 15th- 19th: April Vacation!
• April 23rd: Baseball/Softball at Dighton
• April 23rd: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• April 25th: Baseball/Softball at Raynham

Help us DRive Toward 2030. Your voice is needed! There are two different opportunities to provide us with feedback on our Strategic Plan. Our Strategic Plan will be guiding what we prioritize in our classrooms for the next 5 years, and we want to hear your thoughts on our proposed activities and actions.

What: DRiving Toward 2030-Strategic Planning Focus Groups

Who: This event is open to everyone who is a part of the Dighton-Rehoboth community. We are hoping that families, staff, alumni, and residents will join these sessions.

When/Where:

1. Community virtual: April 4th from 4:45-6:00pm via Zoom (bit.ly/drivetoward2030)

2. Community in person: April 8th from 6:00-7:30pm at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School's Harrington Library Media Center

Questions: ltuckman@greatschoolspartnership.org

More info: For more information, click here.

If your child is interested in ordering a DMS yearbook, please use this this link. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 23rd!

Yearbook ID Code: 14471024

Or, under the Search for your yearbook ID code type in "Dighton Middle School"

Now in its 25th year, the Hannaford Helps Schools program has raised over $18 million for local schools! How It Works:

• Customers can shop the over 1,500 participating products and with every purchase of 4 participating items, they will earn 3 School Dollars (8 products = $6, 12 products = $9).
• Customers can buy any combination of products from participating vendors and can find participating items marked with shelf tags in-store.
• Each School Dollar printout will include a QR code that customers can scan to donate their School Dollars.
• The QR code will bring customers to our online redemption website, where they can donate their School Dollars directly to any participating school and download the Hannaford Helps Schools app. Downloading the app is not required but it stores the customers’ information and school choice, making redemption even easier.
• Customers can also deposit their School Dollars in the collection tower in stores. All School Dollar printouts collected in stores will be compiled and evenly distributed among all participating schools.
• The distributed dollars from the collection tower will be added to the school-specific online donations and generate a payout list. We issue checks to schools per this tally.
• The top 200 schools that raise the most money will also receive a $1,000 bonus check!

ELA Testing Dates

• Grade 8- 4/9 and 4/10

Math Testing Dates

• Grade 5- 4/30 and 5/1
• Grade 6- 5/2 and 5/3
• Grade 7- 5/7 and 5/8
• Grade 8- 5/9 and 5/10

STE Testing Dates

• Grade 5- 5/14 and 5/15
• Grade 8- 5/16 and 5/17

• Grade 8- 5/22 and 5/23

In the event that a chromebook is damaged, lost or not working, please submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket. Once the technicians have confirmation of the ticket, they will provide the student with a temporary device to be used while the damage is evaluated. If the damage is seemingly accidental damage, the chromebook will be repaired at no cost to the student. If you have any questions, please reach out to the DMS Main Office.