DMS Delivers

As shared in the Superintendent's message last evening, the last day of school for students will be Friday, June 26. This will be a full day of school.

Dear DMS Families,

As we enter the month of May, it is hard to believe that we are already in the final stretch of the school year. This year has gone by incredibly quickly, and I continue to be amazed by the hard work, growth, and perseverance our students have demonstrated throughout the year. From academics to extracurricular activities, our students continue to make us proud each and every day, and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish during these final weeks of school.

This week marked an important milestone for our fifth and eighth grade students as they completed their Science, Technology, and Engineering MCAS testing. We are extremely proud of the focus, determination, and effort students showed throughout the testing process. Thank you as well to our families and staff members for the support and encouragement you continue to provide our students during this busy time of year.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, several of our students represented DMS at the D5 State Track Meet and the Jr. SEMSBA Music Festival this week. These events provided wonderful opportunities for students to showcase their talents, dedication, and school spirit outside of the classroom. Whether competing on the track or performing musically, our students represented Dighton Middle School in such a positive and respectful manner. We congratulate all of the participants and are incredibly proud of their achievements.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the school year. I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing weekend and has a wonderful week ahead!

Warmly,

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Principal cleandro@drregional.org

Mr. Sean Kinney, Assistant Principal skinney@drregional.org

Principal: Dr. Cheryl Leandro

Assistant Principal: Mr. Sean Kinney

Office Secretaries: Karen Alves and Jessica Rapoza

Nurse: Denise Wilkins

Guidance and 504 Coordinator: Aaron Andrade

School Adjustment Counselor: Jennifer DeMatos

School Psychologist Samantha Quinn

Sped Secretary: Allison Hanson

Special Education Coordinator: Gloria Monty

You can reach any DR staff member by email utilizing this format for their email address: staff member's first initial and last name followed by @drregional.org

• For example, if you wanted to email Dr. Cheryl Leandro you could do so by typing in the email address: cleandro@drregional.org

The DR Summer Experience is open to current 5th, 6th and 7th graders. This experience is a great way for your child to explore a variety of CTE programs offered at DRRHS. We still have spots available in; Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Fun with Food, and Mad Scientist. Register for the DR Summer Experience now!

A reminder for all members of the Dighton-Rehoboth community of the critical importance of stopping for school buses.

This week, a family reported a serious safety concern in which a vehicle illegally passed a stopped school bus while a student was actively boarding. The bus’s red lights were flashing and the stop-arm was extended, and the student was in the stairwell at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no one was injured, but this situation highlights a very real and dangerous risk for our students.

Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, it puts children in immediate danger. Students boarding and exiting buses are among the most vulnerable pedestrians on our roadways, and they rely on all drivers to follow the law and exercise caution.

We ask all drivers, parents, guardians, students, and community members, to:

• Stop completely when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, regardless of direction of travel (unless on a divided highway with a physical median).
  
  

• Be alert in school zones and residential areas, especially during morning and afternoon bus routes.
  
  

• Model safe and responsible driving behavior for our students.
  
  

Ensuring the safety of our children is a shared responsibility. We appreciate your partnership in helping keep every student safe on their way to and from school. Thank you for keeping our community safe.

As we plan for the upcoming school year, we want to share information about our Enhanced Math placement process for students entering Grade 7. Our goal is to place each student in a learning environment that supports their current skills while providing the right level of challenge, with Enhanced Math designed for students ready for a faster-paced, more rigorous experience. Placement decisions are based on multiple measures, including classroom performance, teacher recommendations, MCAS, and district benchmarks, and reflect a comprehensive view of each student’s readiness, not a single score. Students in Enhanced Math will engage with grade-level and above-grade-level content with a deeper understanding and accelerated pace, requiring strong study habits, organization, and perseverance. If you have questions or would like to discuss your child’s placement, please reach out, we value our partnership and are committed to shaping every student's success.

Your math teacher will provide you with more information.

Please make sure students bring their Chromebooks to school every day. We have a limited number of loaners available, so it’s important that each student brings their own device fully charged and ready to use. Thank you for your cooperation!

Save the date: We look forward to seeing our School Council members on May 27th at 2:45 pm.

5/4- SEPAC Meeting

5/5- Baseball/Softball @ Seekonk

5/5-5/6- MCAS Grade 7 Math

5/6- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Middleboro

5/7-5/8- MCAS Grade 8 Math

5/12- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Rehoboth

5/12-5/13-MCAS Grade 6 Math

5/14- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Berkley

5/14-5/15- MCAS Grade 5 Math

5/19- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Case

5/19-5/20-MCAS Grade 8 Civics

5/20- Baseball/Softball @ Rehoboth

5/21- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Westport

5/25-No School

5/26- Baseball/Softball @ Case

5/28-State Police Visit via Helicopter

5/28- Baseball/Softball Home vs. Somerset

6/2- Baseball/Softball @ Raynham

6/8- Band concert

6/25- DMS Promotion Ceremony

6/26- Last Day of School (Full Day of School)

✅3/24 & 25- Grade 6 ELA

✅3/26 & 27- Grade 5 ELA

✅3/31 & 4/1 Grade 7 ELA

✅4/9 & 4/10- Grade 8 ELA

✅4/28 & 4/29- Grade 5 Science

✅4/30 & 5/1- Grade 8 Science

5/5 & 5/6- Grade 7 Math

5/7 & 5/8- Grade 8 Math

5/12 & 5/13- Grade 6 Math

5/14 & 5/15- Grade 5 Math

May 19 & 20- Grade 8 Civics

Snack Prices/Availability may vary:

Cookies and Chips $1.00

Waters $1.25

Ice Cream $1.75

Fruit Snacks $0.50

Pudding Parfaits $1.25

If your child will need to take medication during the school day, please ensure the following steps are taken:

✅All required forms are completed

✅A doctor's note is submitted to the school health office.

✅Prescription medications must be provided in their original packaging, clearly labeled with the student’s name, the name of the medication, and the correct dosage.

🚫 Medications cannot be transported to school by students. We kindly ask that parents or guardians contact the school health office to arrange an appropriate time to drop off any necessary medications. You can reach her at dwilkins@drregional.org

We appreciate your partnership in supporting the health and well-being of all students.

⭐Health & Medical Updates⭐

If your child has had a recent physical exam or updated medication orders, please be sure to forward that documentation to the school health office as soon as possible