The winter Activity Clubs for Enrichment (ACE) Program form can be found below. All activities will start the week of January 27. We have a lot of new and exciting activities for students to join. If interested, please return all ACE forms to Room 217 as soon as possible.

Please note that this is the second version of the form. Lego Club is meeting on Mondays and Movie Club on Fridays.

Peace Poster Contest-2024

Wellness Committee

Who Can Participate: Students in grades PreK-12

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Contest Guidelines:

1. Theme: Create a poster that reflects the themes of peace and harmony.

2. Size and Format: Posters should be on standard letter-size paper (8.5" x 11").

3. Artistic Medium: Use any artistic medium (crayons, markers, paint, etc.).

4. Content: Posters should convey a message or vision of peace and harmony.

5. Originality: Artwork must be original and created solely by the student.

6. Submission: Each student may submit only one entry.

7. Deadline: Entries must be submitted by February 7, 2025

8. Labeling: On the back of each poster, please write:

• Student's Name

• Grade

• School Name

Definitions:

• Peace: Peace can be defined as the absence of conflict and violence, where individuals and communities coexist in mutual respect and understanding.

• Harmony: Harmony refers to a state of agreement, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among individuals, groups, or nations.

Judging Criteria: Members of the Wellness Committee will judge all submissions based on:

• Creativity and Interpretation of the Theme

• Visual Impact and Design

• Effectiveness of Message

Award:

• One winner will be selected from each school (PRES, DES, BMS, DMS, DRRHS).

• Winners will receive a Certificate recognizing their achievement, their poster will be featured in their school’s Family Newsletter, and their name will be announced at a School Committee Meeting.

Submission Details:

• Submit posters to your building Principal. All submissions must be sent by February 7, 2025.

• For inquiries, contact Dr. DiGioia, Wellness Committee Chair, mjdigioia@drregional.org

We appreciate you taking a few moments to provide feedback on the Wellness Committee's initiatives and goals. Click HERE for the survey.

Students are invited to participate in Beckwith Believers basketball. We are excited to welcome 6th, 7th and 8th graders to be a part of this program here at Beckwith. Beckwith Believers meets weekly on Wednesdays, however other days may be added throughout the season.

Please use this link to sign your child up for this program. A current physical needs to be on file with the school nurse.

CLICK HERE for the link to order a 2025 Beckwith Middle School Yearbook. The code is 92323T. Also, the PTSA will be purchasing yearbooks for the 8th graders like last year so they do not need to place an order.

All notices for overdue library books are sent to student email accounts. Please encourage your student to email Mrs. Fernandes with any questions.

We’re thrilled to announce that next week, our students will be diving into a new unit focused on Newcomb and Volleyball! These activities are not just fun and engaging but also provide physical, mental, and social benefits.

Here are some of the benefits your child will gain through this unit:

• Physical Health: Volleyball improves cardiovascular health, strength, and agility. Students will develop motor skills while staying active and healthy.
• Mental Well-Being: Participating in volleyball fosters mental focus and reduces stress, as students learn to work together and stay positive.
• Social Skills: These games emphasize teamwork and communication, helping students build relationships and learn to collaborate effectively.

For more information about the benefits of volleyball and its positive impact on students, check out these great articles:

• The Role of Volleyball in Promoting Physical and Mental Health Among Students
• Health Benefits of Playing Volleyball at Smoky Mountain Sports Complex

Please see below. If you have any questions, then please contact the Drama Club Advisor Desiree Krebs at dkrebs@drregional.com

The 2025 Massachusetts School Library Bookmark Contest is officially underway! Application materials are available in both the Cafeteria and the Library.

Key Details:

• Deadline: All bookmarks must be submitted to Mrs. Fernandes by January 17.
• Parent Signature: Each entry must include a parent's signature on the submission form.
• Winners: Two winners will be selected to advance to the state competition—one from grades 5 & 6 and one from grades 7 & 8.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Fernandes at jfernandes@drregional.org.

Good luck to all participants!

We are thrilled to share that Beckwith Middle School has been recognized as a Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics—an honor bestowed on only 19 schools in Massachusetts and 205 nationwide.

Former Unified parents and players, please join us on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM for the Raising of the National Banner ceremony, a momentous occasion to celebrate this remarkable achievement.

The excitement continues with the Blue & White Game at 3:00 PM, where former players are invited to join the action and make it a game to remember!

Don’t miss this extraordinary day of celebration and community spirit. Space is limited, so if you are a former Unified parent or player, please RSVP to Carol Jerauld at cjerauld@drregional.org.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

We’re embarking on a novel approach to engaging our stakeholders.

Welcome to DRiven to Empower, the official podcast of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District.

Your host, Fred, is here to connect with our incredible community and showcase the transformative potential of education.

Each episode will delve into captivating stories from our schools, spotlighting educators, students, and local leaders who are driving and shaping the future of our community.

Join us as we explore the journey toward creating a district where every voice is heard and every learner flourishes. Together, let’s be inspired. Click on the podcast link above.

Use this link to let BMS students know you are thinking of them. Have them use the link to say kind things to friends and staff! We want to spread as much kindness around Beckwith as we can!

In addition, Kindness Task Force is moving back to Mondays! The dates include:

1/27

2/10

2/24

3/3

3/10

3/31

4/14

4/28

5/12

5/19 (LAST ONE)

All students are encouraged and welcome to attend. Students can come to any meeting. There is no need to sign up! Students should report to room 105 after dismissal and should be picked up promptly at 4 pm.

How to Create Your Aspen Parent Portal Account:

1) Visit the Beckwith Middle School website:

*Go to bms.drregional.org

*Navigate to the Menu and select Aspen Portals

*Choose Aspen Parent Portal or visit Aspen Portal directly

2) Request an Account:

*Click on Request an Account and follow the on-screen prompts to create your account

*Be sure to remember your username and password

3) Log In:

*Once your account is set up, log in to view your student's information

4) Forgot Username or Password:

*If you can’t recover your login details, visit the Aspen Portals section on the Beckwith Middle School website

*Click on Submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket

*Select New Ticket, then choose IT Request

*Complete the ticket form and click Create

5) Check and Update Information:

*You can verify and update your student’s information, view grades (updated weekly by teachers), and access schedules

School breakfast and lunch will once again be provided free of charge to all students; however, all students must use the point-of-sale system to obtain their free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch pin number, as this helps speed up the lunch lines. If a student forgets their pin, the cafeteria workers need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that on early release days, only breakfast will be served.

While meals are available to all students at no cost, we kindly ask all families to complete the eligibility paperwork, which can be found below. Accurate completion of this confidential paperwork is crucial, as school funding and competitive grants at both state and national levels depend on capturing our student population accurately. Please complete the form and return it to BMS. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact the main office.

Additionally, please see below for a letter from Whitson's with instructions on setting up a MySchoolBucks account, which is required for purchasing snacks. This letter also includes information about the cafeteria's interactive menu and relevant contact details.

Please click below for BMS' Breakfast and Lunch Menus for January and February

Thank you for notifying us when your child will be absent. Please note that while these notifications prevent you from receiving an automated call from the district, they do not excuse the absence.

School attendance and punctuality are strongly linked to academic success. Time spent in class is invaluable and cannot be fully replicated by simply providing the absent student with missed work. Frequent absences can create gaps in a student's education that may affect them for years to come. For more information on attendance and absences, please review the Student Handbook.

To report your student's absence, please call the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.). Leave a message with your child's name and the reason for the absence. You can reach the Absence Line by calling 508-252-5080 and pressing 1. Alternatively, you may email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can also be used to report tardies or dismissals.

Families of students marked as having an unexcused absence who do not call the Absence Line or email the above address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District at 9:15 a.m., prompting them to confirm the absence with the Main Office as soon as possible.

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

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

Please below for the Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 School Year which was approved by the School Committee in August.

CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee on April 10, 2024.

Color Calendar

January 21 - Red Days

January 22 & 23 - White Days

January 24 & 27 - Blue Days

January 28 & 29 - Red Days

January 30 & 31 - White Days

February 3 & 4 - Blue Days

February 5 & 6 - Red Days

February 7 & 10 - White Days

February 11 & 12 - Blue Days

February 13 & 14 - Red Days

February 24 & 25 - White Days

February 26 & 27 - Blue Days

February 28 & March 3 - Red Days

*January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

*January 21 - Project Safe Child Presentation - Grades 6-8 @ 9:23; Grade 4 and 5 @ 10:24 (In the Gym)

*January 22 - Basketball Berkley @ Beckwith

*January 24 - PTSA Ski & Board Club dismissed at 2:20 p.m.

*January 24 - National PTA Reflections Deadline for Entries

*January 27 - Kindness Task Force

*January 27 - Basketball Middleboro @ Beckwith

*Week of January 27 - ACE Programs begin

*January 28 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.

*January 29 - Basketball Beckwith @ Berkley

*January 30 - Grades Published for Half Year Courses

*January 30 - Drama Club Auditions (2:45-5:00 p.m.)

*January 31 - PTSA Ski & Board Club dismissed at 2:20 p.m.

We have partnered with Clothes Bin to maintain a clothes and shoes recycling bin on the Beckwith Campus. They collect, manage, and distribute clothes, shoes, and textiles. If you have any clothes or shoes that could be recycled, please feel free to drop it in the bin which is located at the far end of the parking lot. Beckwith Middle School receives funds for donated contents. To learn more about Clothes Bin, please CLICK HERE.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has made a community connection with Community & Social Services | Old Colony YMCA. Their Family Resource Center is available to both Dighton and Rehoboth 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.

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

Beckwith Middle School Honors and High Honors for Trimester I - December 13, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Receives National Banner Recognition - December 5, 2024

Beckwith Soccer and Cross Country - December 5, 2024

Day of DR Pride - October 7, 2024

Rehoboth School Receives National Banner Recognition - September 18, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Softball: Massasoit League Champions! - July 9, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 High Honor Roll - June 25, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 4 Honor Roll - June 25, 2024

Rehoboth Lions Club Peace Poster Winner - June 12, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Choral Students Attend Junior SEMSBA Music Festival - June 6, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Girls Cross Country Team Captures the Massasoit League Championship- June 6, 2024

Fire Safety Poster Contest - June 6, 2024

Distinguished Student Awards - June 6, 2024

Rehoboth PTSA is Pleased to Announce Beckwith Middle School Student's National PTA Award - May 28, 2024

Dighton-Rehoboth Recognizes Outstanding Students - May 16, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll - April 29, 2024

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 3 High Honor Roll - April 29, 2024

Beckwith Middle School Principal Honored - April 9, 2024

Beckwith Math Team - 2024 Massasoit League Champions - April 8, 2024

Beckwith Students Attend Junior District Music Festival - April 8, 2024

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

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.

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

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