Principal Lima's Eagle News

Dighton Elementary School is excited to announce that student-designed ornaments from our school will be featured on the National Christmas Trees in Washington, D.C. This incredible honor was shared with us by Mark Lannigan from Senator Ed Markey’s office following a recent conversation.

Each year, the National Park Foundation (NPF) and the National Park Service invite students from across the country to contribute original artwork to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Festival—an American tradition dating back to 1923. President’s Park transforms into a festive display, with the National Christmas Tree surrounded by 56 trees representing every U.S. state and territory, each decorated with ornaments created by K–12 students that showcase the beauty, history, and character of their home states.

This year, beginning December 6, visitors from around the nation will have the opportunity to view the ornaments created by our talented Dighton students. Their artwork, inspired by Massachusetts’ natural beauty and local identity, will be proudly displayed as part of this beloved national tradition.

Photos of the student-designed ornaments, provided by the National Park Foundation, are included below for families to enjoy and celebrate.

We are honored to have our students’ creativity showcased on a national stage and deeply grateful for the recognition from Senator Markey’s office. We look forward to celebrating this special achievement with our students, staff, families, and the entire Dighton community.

Congratulations to our student artists!

We hope everyone enjoyed Parent-Teacher Conferences this week and had the opportunity to connect with teachers about your child’s progress. Our students had a wonderful time at today’s Reading Magic Show—it was a fun and engaging way to celebrate literacy and wrap up the week!

A quick reminder: next week we will have a half day on Wednesday and no school on Thursday or Friday.

We hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

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

Mr. Kenneth Girouard, Assistant Principal (kgirouard@drregional.org)

508-669-4245

Smart watches fall under the district’s definition of “electronic devices.” The handbook states:

“The term ‘electronic devices,’ includes but is not limited to cell phones… electronic/smart devices, and headphones/airpods. The expectation is that these personal devices remain off and away during the school day. Staff may require students to store phones in a centralized location.”

Thank you to everyone who generously donated during our Thanksgiving Drive. With your support, we were able to collect enough food to support families at DES, begin a food pantry at the school, and contribute to the wider community. Thank you, Mrs. Gustafson and Mrs. Castonguay, for heading this initiative.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Dighton Garden Club for donating gift cards to DES families in need this Thanksgiving. Your kindness and partnership make a tremendous difference.

We are also grateful to the Feinstein Foundation for providing DES with a $1,000 donation to ensure our food pantry remains stocked throughout the school year.

Thank you for helping us support so many families this holiday season.

This week, our PreK students had a truly soaring surprise during recess—a real Eagle swooped overhead! Talk about perfect timing to remind us of our school motto: “Soar Higher and Shine Brighter.” Looks like even the wildlife is cheering us on! 🦅✨

Tommy James stopped by DES once again to share the “Magic of Books”! Through his amazing tricks, Tommy showed students how reading can be fun and exciting—bringing stories to life right before their eyes.

November

• November 26th- Half Day (Dismissal at 12:25pm)
• November 27th and 28th- No School

December

• December 2nd- Grade 4 Field Trip
• December 4th- PTO Meeting
• December 6th- PTO Secret Santa Workshop
• December 10th- DES Winter Concert
• December 23rd- Early Release Day (Dismissal at 12:25pm) (No PM PreK)

Dighton Elementary School

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

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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