DMS Delivers

Dear DMS Families,

This week, students participated in a Digital Citizenship assembly with Mr. Richard Guerry. This opportunity was available based on a grant that the district was able to acquire. Mr. Guerry talked to students about the importance of online safety. As you are aware, online presence is becoming more of a focus for our children, and we want to be sure to educate them on the challenges that could arise as a result of having overwhelming access to technology at such a young age. We also ask that you discuss student online presence with them at home, as well as how to navigate the challenges of the digital world. It is important that we work together to support students in this area.

Moving into next week, we have more events planned, including the PTO sponsored Color Run, and grade level Career Days. If students do not want to participate in the Color Run, please know that they do not have to participate. They can just let us know on the day of the event that they want to watch the Color run instead. Thank you to those of you who have been able to support the Dighton PTO's efforts through acquiring donations. In addition, we have our band and choir concert on Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the DRRHS gymnasium. We hope to see you all there.

Below you will find information on the PTO Color Run and Donut Day, as well as DRRHS football sign- ups, DMS choir/band sign- ups, Unified Arts 2023-2024 Students of the Month, and bus evacuations. In addition there is continued information regarding DRRHS CTE Summer Camp, and soccer, as well as an invitation to the DMS Gym Dedication on June 1st. Please also find information on the Spring Scholastic Book Fair.

Have a great week!

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024

Where: Dighton Middle School

Time: 10:00 a.m.

This ceremony will take place in the back of DMS, outside of the gymnasium!

• June 3rd: DMS Color Run- 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
• June 3rd: Band/Choir Concert at 6:00 p.m.
• June 4th: Grade 7/8 Career Day
• June 5th: Grade 8 Field Trip
• June 6th: Grade 5/6 Career Day
• June 7th: Grade 5 Field Trip
• June 7th: DRRHS Graduation
• June 10th: Grade 6 Field Trip
• June 11th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• June 12th: PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• June 13th: Grade 7 Field Trip- Group A
• June 14th: Grade 7 Field Trip- Group B
• June 14th: Grade 8 Field Trip

Hey families! Our Fun Run/Color Run is fast approaching and because students have been doing so good, the Dighton PTO has decided to give back just a bit more! Check out the flyer below to see what your student can earn for their hard work! Thank you all for your generous donations! We are well to our goal but still need some more help! Keep on sharing that Booster link and getting those donations! No donation is too small!

Please also be sure to have students bring a bottle of water with them for the color run. The weather is looking great, but it will be hot, and we want students to stay hydrated. In addition, students should wear clothing that is good for the run, as well as be able to wear their color run t- shirt over it for the hour that they are outside.

Next week, we will again conduct bus evacuation drills, as we did in the Fall. Students who ride a bus to school will participate in the drill. Also, Dighton Police Department will be on site for the drill. Please let us know if you have any questions.

A survey is being sent to all families of students entering grades 5-8 at Dighton Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Please complete this survey more than once if you have multiple children who will take band and/or chorus in middle school. Please respond to this Google form no later than Wednesday June 5, 2024. Again, this if for our current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students, and will also be included in the DES newsletter for fourth grade students.

There will be an informational meeting for all 8th grade students who are attending DR and are interested in playing high school football on June 17th at 6 pm in the DRRHS gymnasium. This will be for both players and parents. Please reach out to Coach Gousie at Kgousie@drregional.org or go to the Dighton Middle School page for his contact information.

We have recently made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to Dighton families and has much to offer in the form of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links, or accessing their May Calendar.

Information on Grade 8 end of year events went out a few weeks ago from Mrs. Rose. We are looking forward to celebrating with students as they complete their time at DMS, and move on to high school. Don't forget to RSVP to the Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony via the Google form that was provided in the email from Mrs. Rose. If you have any questions, please reach out to her at hrose@drregional.org.

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.