Principal Lima's Eagle News

This week, our fourth-grade students successfully completed their ELA MCAS, and everything went smoothly. We were especially thankful for the sunny weather, which allowed students to enjoy some outdoor time, particularly those who were testing all day. We have emailed parents and guardians of students in grades K-3 the Placement Survey for the upcoming school year, which can also be found in the newsletter below. Just a reminder: there will be no school this Friday, and next week is April Vacation. We eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 28th. Wishing everyone a happy and safe break! As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Katelyn Lima, Principal (klima@drregional.org)

Mrs. Christina McGourty, Assistant Principal (cmcgourty@drregional.org)

508-669-4245

We are excited to introduce a special guest in our school community—Daniel the Dinosaur! Mrs. Nunes will be bringing Daniel to visit different classrooms, and we believe he will be a wonderful opportunity to facilitate conversations about autism.

Daniel is a unique dinosaur with autism, and he has his own set of likes and dislikes. As he travels around the school, we encourage everyone to think about the role autism plays in our lives. What challenges have you faced, and what strengths have you gained? Reflect on the individuals who have supported you along this journey and consider sharing insights with those who may be just beginning or currently struggling.

You can follow Daniel's travels HERE

Thank you to Mrs. Nunes, and we look forward to seeing Daniel spread kindness and awareness throughout our school!

Dear Parents and Guardians:

As we approach the end of the school year, our staff begins the important work of developing balanced classroom rosters for the upcoming academic year. This comprehensive process takes into consideration a range of factors, including academic performance, individual student needs, peer dynamics, and class size, with the overarching goal of creating optimal learning environments for all students.

While we value parent perspectives and welcome your insights, it is important to note that final placement decisions are the responsibility of the school and will be made by the administration. Parent input will be reviewed and considered as one part of a multifaceted placement process.

Should you wish to share specific information regarding your child that may inform our placement decisions, you are invited to complete the form HERE.

Please be advised that this form is not to be used for requesting specific teachers. Additionally, submissions will be reviewed by appropriate school personnel involved in the placement process; therefore, we respectfully ask that you refrain from including confidential or sensitive information.

All forms must be submitted by May 6th to ensure they are considered. If you have further questions, please contact Mrs. Katelyn Lima, Principal, at klima@drregional.org or by phone at 508-669-4245.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in this important process.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Katelyn Lima, Principal

Dighton Elementary School

April Dates

• No School: April 18th-25th
• Grade 4 Kite Day: April 28th

May Dates

• Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5th-9th
• Dighton PTO Meeting: May 7th 6pm in the DES Library
• Grade 4 Field Trip: May 8th
• No School: May 26th

Barring anything anomalous with the weather, the last day of school is scheduled for June 23, 2025. It will be an Early Release for all levels. Click here for the 2024-2025 District Calendar.

Dighton Elementary School

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

#WeAreDR!

Website: https://des.drregional.org/

Location: 1250 Somerset Ave, Dighton MA 02715

Phone: 508 669-4245 FAX 508-669-4248

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