Beckwith Bulletin

All overdue notices and 'assumed lost' (bill for an unreturned book) notices are sent to your student via email. If you or your student have any questions, please email Mrs. Fernandes.

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) began this past week with the 5th Grade MCAS Administration. CLICK HERE to access the MCAS Testing Schedule.

The MCAS measures how well your child understands the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. These learning standards are expectations for what all students should know and be able to do at the end of each school year. It is crucial for students to give their best effort during these assessments to gauge their understanding of the these state curriculum frameworks. Each year, an analysis of the areas where students faced challenges with the curriculum frameworks, as identified by the MCAS, is conducted to provide the best support for students. I believe this is the most significant aspect of the MCAS and plays a crucial role in improving student learning.

In addition to speaking with your child about the importance of MCAS, we ask that you do the following:

1) Please make sure your student charges their Chromebook the night before each MCAS test. They should bring in their charged Chromebook and their charger.

2) Please make sure your students get to school on time.

3) Please make sure to check the MCAS Testing Schedule (see above) so you know when the MCAS tests will be administered. You can write the test dates on your home calendar.

4) Please make sure your student gets a good night's sleep the day before each MCAS test. Getting a good night's sleep is a good strategy on any night; however, it is especially important before taking tests. Students will be able to focus and concentrate better when they are well rested.

5) Please make sure your student gets breakfast the day of the test. Please note that breakfast is available for free each day at school.

6) Remind your student to do their best and to have a positive attitude!

Together, we can work towards enhancing your child's learning experience.

CLICK HERE for the 2024 MCAS Calendar

Please see below or click on the .pdf below

On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a Total Solar Eclipse around 2:00 pm, lasting about 2 hours until 4:30 pm. While no location in Massachusetts will experience totality, it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your children during the upcoming solar eclipse. We have also contacted Bloom bus company to inform them of the solar eclipse and asked for their cooperation in being mindful during this event. Here are some important do's and don'ts to keep in mind:

Do:

1. If possible, provide your children with proper eye protection, such as solar eclipse glasses, to prevent eye damage from looking directly at the sun during the eclipse.

2. Educate your children about the importance of not looking directly at the sun without protection.

3. If your child is home, supervise them during the eclipse to ensure they are using eye protection properly.

4. Take advantage of this educational opportunity to teach your children about the science behind solar eclipses and the significance of this natural phenomenon.

Don’t:

1. Allow your children to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection, which can cause permanent eye damage.

2. Assume that regular sunglasses or makeshift eye protection, such as homemade filters, are safe for viewing the eclipse. Downplay the importance of eye safety during the eclipse, which can lead to retinal damage or blindness.

By following these suggestions and precautions, you can help ensure your children have a safe and enjoyable experience during the upcoming solar eclipse. Below you can find resources regarding the Total Solar Eclipse.

1. Mass DESE Website

2. NASA Safe Eclipse Viewing

CLICK HERE for more information about how Hannaford Helps Schools like Beckwith. If you purchase participating products at Hannaford between March 17th and June 1st a portion of the proceeds is afforded to Beckwith Middle School.

Through this program, shoppers will earn 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a School Dollar printout they can use to donate to any school in this program.

To redeem School Dollars, all shoppers need to do is enter the unique printout code and store number on the Hannaford Helps Schools program website and select their school. School Dollars can also be evenly distributed among all participating schools by depositing printouts in the in-store collection tower.

CLICK HERE for the latest DR Dispatch

The Kindness Task force brings you the YOU UPLIFT Kindness eWall. Students, staff and families will now be able to spread kindness and positive messages. Simply use this link, scroll to the bottom of the screen and submit your message. A staff member will approve all messages before they are displayed on our new Touchview (donated by the Rehoboth PTSA) in the cafeteria. It's that simple!

The Kindness Task Force looks forward to continuing to bring positivity within the Beckwith School Community!

1. Keep your Chromebook on a flat surface like a table or a desk. (Don't leave it on the floor where someone could step on it.)
   

2. Don't pile things on top of your Chromebook..

3. Keep the Chromebook in the case. Do not take it out of the case.

4. Make sure there isn't anything on the keyboard when you close your Chromebook.
   
5. Keep food and drinks away from your Chromebook and make sure your hands are clean. (Crumbs and liquids are very bad for your Chromebook and can cause it to stop working properly.)
   
6. Be careful how you carry your Chromebook. Make sure your Chromebook is closed, always use two hands or zipper your case, and never carry your Chromebook by the screen or open case.
   
7. Keep it charged fully at home. Plug it in when you are not using it so that it will be charged and ready when you need it.
   
8. Tell your teacher right away if it breaks and report to the main office. Don't try to fix it yourself.
   
9. Remember to take care of yourself online too. Stay on approved websites, keep your password private, and log off when you're done. Remember anything that happens under your account is your responsibility.
   

Please CLICK HERE for more information on MySchoolBucks.

Account payments can be made through MySchoolBucks.com using a debit/credit card or electronic check. We will also be accepting cash and check payments (CHECK ONLY at Beckwith Middle) at all cafeteria registers. Please make checks payable to “Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District” and include your student’s full name in the memo line.

School meals are once again free (see above); however, all students must use the point of sale system to obtain a free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch pin number because it helps to move along the lunch lines. If a student forgets their pin, then the cafeteria workers need to look it up and this stalls the lunch line.

Students will need to pay for snacks not included with the free meal and this is the reason why a parent would want to put money on their child's account.

Thank you for calling when your child is going to be absent. Please be aware that these are not excused absences, but they prevent you from receiving an automated call from the district.

School attendance and punctuality are closely correlated with success at school. Time in class cannot be replicated by simply giving the absent student the work that was missed. Frequent absences can leave gaps in a student’s education that can affect them for years to come. For more information on Attendances and Absences, please review the Student Handbook.

Please call into the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.) to report your student's absence. Leave a message that states the name of your child and why they will be absent. To reach the absence line call 508-252-5080 and press 1. Alternatively, you may also email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can be used to report your student's absence as well as to report a tardy or dismissal.

Families of students who are marked as having an unexcused absence and who do not call the Absence Line or email the aforementioned email address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District to inform them of the student absence. The message will prompt families to call the Main Office to confirm the absence as soon as possible. The timing of the notification will be 9:15 a.m.

All absences are considered unexcused with the exception of the following: student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note), bereavement, family emergencies, observance of major religious holidays, weather so inclement as to endanger the health of the child, court appearance, out of school suspension, disability-related absences, and unique circumstances approved at the Principal’s discretion. In instances of chronic or irregular absence reportedly due to illness, the school administration may request a physician's statement certifying such absences to be justifiable.

Please arrange for doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via Fax Number at 508-252-5082 or via email at bmsattendance@drregional.org

Click below for the latest Beckwith News Stories in the Reporter Today:

Beckwith Unified Basketball - March 11, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Basketball Teams - March 11, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 2 Honor Roll - February 12, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 2 High Honor Roll - February 12, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 1 Honor Roll - December 13, 2023

Beckwith Soccer Championship - November 21, 2023

News from Beckwith Middle School - October 6, 2023

Beckwith Middle School News - October 5, 2023

Beckwith News - September 7, 2023

Beckwith Middle School News - July 6, 2023

Drama Club students should be checking their emails from Ms. Rocha. On Mondays, she will send Drama Club students a weekly email with all the information for the week. In addition, Drama Club students can check the Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria for a list of students who should stay for the next rehearsal (there will be many times where only certain Drama Club students will be required to attend a rehearsal). For questions, please contact Ms. Rocha at krocha@drregional.org

CLICK HERE for the Cross Country Schedule.

CLICK HERE for the Softball/Baseball Schedule.

*April 8 - Term 3 Marks Close

*April 9 - School Committee Meeting

*April 11 - PTSA Meeting 6:30 p.m. - BMS Cafeteria

*April 12 - 8th Grade Field Trip - Castle at Park Plaza Boston - Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.

*April 12 - Report Cards Issued

*April 15-19 - Spring Break (No School)

*April 22 - Classes Resume

*April 23 - School Committee Meeting

*April 24 - PTSA Digital Safety Presentation in Cafeteria 6:00 p.m.

*April 26 - Debate Team Meet at Seekonk

*May 30 - BMS Band Concert 6:30 p.m. at DRRHS Auditorium

CLICK HERE for the 2023-2024 District Calendar.

CLICK HERE for the April 2024 Color Day Calendar

CLICK HERE for the May 2024 Color Day Calendar

CLICK HERE for the June 2024 Color Day Calendar

Click the #WeAreDR photo above to access the school district's Facebook page

The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.

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.

CLICK HERE for the Student Handbook

Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080