Beckwith Bulletin
BMS Community,
This week, Booster Bash staff visited campus to build excitement and support for our upcoming Booster Bash Event Day, which will take place on Wednesday, January 21. Each grade level will host its bash during the equivalent of one class period in the gym. Our goal is to raise $8,000 to support both school-wide and grade-level enrichment opportunities. If we hit our goal, Dr. Donovan will get SILLY STRINGED at the Bash Event. The grade level with the most pre-registered students will win a Kona Ice Party (5th vs. 6th grade and 7th vs. 8th grade). Please see the registration information below for details on how to participate.
Our basketball teams played away games this week against Norton and Seekonk. The girls’ team remains undefeated, while the boys’ team continues to work hard in pursuit of their first win.
The Drama Club held its informational meeting today after school. Students who were unable to attend but are still interested are encouraged to participate in auditions. For questions, please contact Drama Club Advisor Desiree Krebs at dkrebs@drregional.org.
Auditions: January 30, 2:45–4:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:45–4:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
Show Dates: Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)
This year’s production will be The Wizard of Oz. Additional details can be found in the flyers and informational PDF below.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
📸 Check out photos from this week and previous weeks on the BMS Facebook Page.
New In This Week's Bulletin:
- January 21 - Raiders Connection Informational
- January 22 - Little Falcons Preschool Open House
- March 21 - Rehoboth Easter Egg Hunt
Mark Your Calendars:
- January 17 - Popcorn Fundraiser Ends
- January 30 - Drama Club Auditions
- February 3 - You & Me Aloha Night
- February 6 - Due Date for the 2026 Massachusetts School Librarians Bookmark Contest
- February 27 - Talent Show
- March 23 - Harlem Wizards
- May 2 - Spring Craft Fair
- There are additional flyers below with more information
Have a great weekend!!!
Stephen Donovan, Ed.D., Principal and Amy Abrams, Assistant Principal
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
We’re excited to introduce a new program launching this winter called Raiders Connections. This program is open to students in grades 5 through 8 and focuses on activities, leadership, and inclusion.
Raiders Connections will meet once a month during lunch and FLEX, with optional after-school events throughout the year.
Interested students should attend our info session on January 21st after school until 3:30pm in Room 216. Please be sure to have a ride home.
For more information, you can email Michaela Cook (mcook@drregional.org) and/or Alexis Falcon-St. Laurent (afalconstlaurent@drregional.org).
Starting Monday, information and applications for the statewide contest will be available in the cafeteria and the library. All students are welcome to apply and entries are due to Mrs Fernandes on Friday, February 6 at dismissal.
BMS Community,
Please remember that your student’s presence is powerful. It is our goal to have all students in school every day, and with your partnership, we can make that happen.
This is a friendly reminder to call the Main Office when your student will be absent. While notifying us prevents you from receiving the district’s automated attendance call, an absence is not considered excused unless we receive documentation from a medical provider or other approved source. Notes may be emailed directly to the office or brought in by your student.
Massachusetts State Law states that 8 absences within a quarter (approximately 45 days) is considered habitually truant. If your student is experiencing challenges that make attendance difficult, please reach out—we are here to support you. You can find the full attendance policy later in this SMORE, along with additional resources in the Student Handbook.
Reporting an Absence
Please call the 24/7 Absence Line by 8:15 a.m. on the day of the absence.
📞 508-252-5080, press 1
Include your child’s name and the reason for the absence.
You may also email: bmsattendance@drregional.org (this email can also be used to report tardies or dismissals).
Families who do not contact us by 8:15 a.m. will receive a 9:15 a.m. phone call, text message, and email from the district prompting them to confirm the absence.
Excused Absences
Absences are considered excused only for the following reasons:
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Student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note)
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Bereavement
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Family emergencies
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Observance of major religious holidays
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Inclement weather that endangers the student’s health
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Court appearances
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Out-of-school suspensions
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Disability-related absences
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Unique circumstances approved by the Principal
For chronic or irregular absences reported as illness, a physician’s statement may be required.
Submitting Documentation
Doctor’s notes may be faxed to 508-252-5082 or emailed to bmsattendance@drregional.org.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain strong, consistent student attendance. Every day truly matters.
This year, BMS is up and running with a theme of "Your Presence is Powerful!" This theme from DESE not only highlights the "vital connection between student attendance and academic/social success," but also stresses the importance of students choosing to be upstanders, supporting one another to create a culture where everyone feels valued and safe. Engagement creates transformation in our school community, and we invite you to be present as well by volunteering and attending events. When we are all actively present, we have the ability to create positive meaningful change in our school community.
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 staff need to look it up, which can cause delays. Please note that only breakfast will be served on early release days.
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.
We've 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 them in the bin 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 terms of support. Please feel free to check out all that they have to offer by using the previous links.
CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee.
January 20 - Red Days
January 21 & 22 - White Days
January 23 & 26 - Blue Days
January 27 & 28 - Red Days
January 29 & 30 - White Days
February 2 & 3 - Blue Days
February 4 & 5 - Red Days
February 6 & 9 - White Days
February 10 & 11 - Blue Days
February 12 & 13 - Red Days
February 23 & 24 - White Days
February 25 & 26 - Blue Days
February 27 & March 2 - Red Days
*January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
*Week of January 19 - ACE Programs begin
*January 21 - Booster Bash
*January 21 - Raiders Connection Informational 2:45-3:30 in Room 216
*January 21 - Basketball BMS @ Berkley
*January 26 - Basketball BMS @ Middleboro
*January 27 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
*January 28 - Basketball Berkley @ BMS
*January 30 - Grades Published for Half Year Courses
*January 30 - Drama Club Auditions (2:45-4:30 p.m.)
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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.
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Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080
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