Beckwith Bulletin
BMS Community,
It’s hard to believe we’re just one week away from April Break! The school year continues to fly by, and we know that the final stretch will be here before we know it.
A reminder that the last day of classes before vacation will be Thursday, April 17th. There will be no school on April 18th due to Good Friday. School resumes after April Break on Monday, April 28th.
We have officially completed the ELA MCAS testing for all grade levels. Kudos to our students for their hard work and focus throughout. MCAS testing will resume after the break, starting with Science for Grades 5 and 8.
As was mentioned in last week's Beckwith Bulletin, barring any unexpected weather disruptions, the last day of school is scheduled for June 23rd, which will be an Early Release Day for all grade levels. You can view the 2024-2025 calendar here.
Please see below for an 8th Grade End-of-Year Q & A. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the dates listed in this Q & A are confirmed. We are sharing this information in advance so that you can plan accordingly.
Make sure you check out the high school play (Hadestown: Teen Edition) this weekend. There are several Beckwith students in the cast. Details are below. Also, please see below for the flyer for the DR Summer Experience, a great opportunity for students entering grades 5-8.
Have a great weekend!
CLICK HERE for the 8th Grade End-of-Year Q & A to learn about all of the upcoming 8th grade events.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
CLICK HERE for the 2024-2025 District Calendar which was approved by the School Committee on April 10, 2024.
April 14 & 15 - Red Days
April 16 & 17 - White Days
April 28 & 29 - Blue Days
April 30 & May 1 - Red Days
May 2 & 5 - White Days
May 6 & 7 - Blue Days
May 8 & 9 - Red Days
May 12 & 13 - White Days
May 14 & 15 - Blue Days
May 16 & 19 - Red Days
May 20 & 21 - White Days
May 22 & 23 - Blue Days
May 27 & 28 - Red Days
May 29 & 30 - White Days
June 2 & 3 - Blue Days
June 4 & 5 - Red Days
June 6 & 9 - White Days
June 10 & 11 - Blue Days
June 12 & 13 - Red Days
June 16 & 17 - White Days
June 18 & 20 - Blue Days
June 23 - Red Day
*April 14 - Book Dedication - Ruff Justice Noon-2:00 p.m. Library
*April 14 - Kindness Task Force
*April 14 - Track and Field Meet @ GNBVT (rescheduled)
*April 15 - Baseball (at Peck) / Softball (at BMS) Case @ Rehoboth
*April 16 - Baseball (at Peck) / Softball (at BMS) Raynham @ Rehoboth
*April 17 - Baseball (at Peck) / Softball (at BMS) Middleboro @ Rehoboth
*April 17 - Track and Field Meet Somerset-Berkley @ DR
*April 18 - Good Friday - No School
*April 22 - School Bus Appreciation Day
*April 23 - Administrative Professionals Day
*April 21-25 - Spring Break - No School
*April 28 – MCAS Math and STE and Civics Test Windows Open (Math and STE April 28-May 23 and CIVICS (April 28-June 6)
*April 28 - BMS Tuesday Schedule Whole School (due to MCAS)
*April 28 - Kindness Task Force
*April 29 - 8th Grade Science MCAS - BMS Monday Schedule Whole School
*April 29 - Baseball (BMS) / Softball (Martin) Seekonk @ Rehoboth
*April 29 - School Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
*April 30 - 8th Grade Science MCAS - BMS Friday Schedule Whole School
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.
Beckwith Middle School 2024/2025 Trimester 2 Honor Roll - March 31, 2025
Beckwith Middle School Math Team - March 28, 2025
Beckwith Middle School Students Shine at Junior District Music Festival - March 13, 2025
Basketball at Beckwith - March 6, 2025
Beckwith Middle School Receives National Banner Recognition - February 28, 2025
Introducing SCOOP DOGG! Highway Department "Name a Truck" Contest - February 11, 2025
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
Fire Safety Poster Contest - June 6, 2024
Distinguished Student Awards - June 6, 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
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Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School
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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Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080
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