Beckwith Bulletin
November 17, 2023
February 16, 2024
BMS REPORT CARD
February 16, 2024
Dear Families:
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2023/06500310.
The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.
Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.
You will notice on our report card that Beckwith Middle School’s student attendance, access to art and digital literacy and computer science courses, suspension rate, and science and math MCAS proficiency rates are better than the state average.
To improve student performance in our school, we have adopted a new literacy program for fifth grade, are addressing problem curriculum standards, and we are using the IXL Learning Program in all grades. The IXL program provides personalized support in math, language arts, social studies, and science via a technology-based experience. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.
Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:
· Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
· Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,
· The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
· Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Stephen Donovan, Principal at sdonovan@drregional.org. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu.
Sincerely,
Stephen Donovan
BMS Principal
ICYMI - DR DISPATCH
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YOU UPLIFT KINDNESS EWALL
The Kindness Task force brings you the YOU UPLIFT Kindness eWall. Students, staff and families will now be able to spread kindness and positive messages. Simply use this link, scroll to the bottom of the screen and submit your message. A staff member will approve all messages before they are displayed on our new Touchview (donated by the Rehoboth PTSA) in the cafeteria. It's that simple!
The Kindness Task Force looks forward to continuing to bring positivity within the Beckwith School Community!
HELPFUL CHROMEBOOK TIPS
Keep your Chromebook on a flat surface like a table or a desk. (Don't leave it on the floor where someone could step on it.)
Don't pile things on top of your Chromebook..
Keep the Chromebook in the case. Do not take it out of the case.
- Make sure there isn't anything on the keyboard when you close your Chromebook.
- Keep food and drinks away from your Chromebook and make sure your hands are clean. (Crumbs and liquids are very bad for your Chromebook and can cause it to stop working properly.)
- Be careful how you carry your Chromebook. Make sure your Chromebook is closed, always use two hands or zipper your case, and never carry your Chromebook by the screen or open case.
- Keep it charged fully at home. Plug it in when you are not using it so that it will be charged and ready when you need it.
- Tell your teacher right away if it breaks and report to the main office. Don't try to fix it yourself.
- Remember to take care of yourself online too. Stay on approved websites, keep your password private, and log off when you're done. Remember anything that happens under your account is your responsibility.
FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU
MARCH LUNCH MENU
MYSCHOOLBUCKS INFORMATION
Account payments can be made through MySchoolBucks.com using a debit/credit card or electronic check. We will also be accepting cash and check payments (CHECK ONLY at Beckwith Middle) at all cafeteria registers. Please make checks payable to “Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District” and include your student’s full name in the memo line.
School meals are once again free (see above); however, all students must use the point of sale system to obtain a free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch pin number because it helps to move along the lunch lines. If a student forgets their pin, then the cafeteria workers need to look it up and this stalls the lunch line.
Students will need to pay for snacks not included with the free meal and this is the reason why a parent would want to put money on their child's account.
COLOR DAY CALENDARS FOR RELATED ARTS
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ABSENCE PROCEDURE
Thank you for calling when your child is going to be absent. Please be aware that these are not excused absences, but they prevent you from receiving an automated call from the district.
School attendance and punctuality are closely correlated with success at school. Time in class cannot be replicated by simply giving the absent student the work that was missed. Frequent absences can leave gaps in a student’s education that can affect them for years to come. For more information on Attendances and Absences, please review the Student Handbook.
Please call into the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.) to report your student's absence. Leave a message that states the name of your child and why they will be absent. To reach the absence line call 508-252-5080 and press 1. Alternatively, you may also email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can be used to report your student's absence as well as to report a tardy or dismissal.
Families of students who are marked as having an unexcused absence and who do not call the Absence Line or email the aforementioned email address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District to inform them of the student absence. The message will prompt families to call the Main Office to confirm the absence as soon as possible. The timing of the notification will be 9:15 a.m.
All absences are considered unexcused with the exception of the following: student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note), bereavement, family emergencies, observance of major religious holidays, weather so inclement as to endanger the health of the child, court appearance, out of school suspension, disability-related absences, and unique circumstances approved at the Principal’s discretion. In instances of chronic or irregular absence reportedly due to illness, the school administration may request a physician's statement certifying such absences to be justifiable.
Please arrange for doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via Fax Number at 508-252-5082 or via email at bmsattendance@drregional.org
IN THE NEWS - FROM THE REPORTER TODAY
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
D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 1 Honor Roll - December 13, 2023
Beckwith Soccer Championship - November 21, 2023
News from Beckwith Middle School - October 6, 2023
Beckwith Middle School News - October 5, 2023
Beckwith News - September 7, 2023
UNIFIED BMS BASKETBALL SCHEDULES
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PTSA SKI AND BOARD CLUB
PTSA Ski and Board Club Dates are as follows: January 5, 19, 26; February 2, 9; March 1 (the dates are subject to change due to inclement weather)
Students leave BMS by 2:30 p.m.
DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club will not meet again until after February Break.
For questions, please contact Ms. Rocha at krocha@drregional.org
IMPORTANT DATES
*February 19 - 23 - Winter Break (No School)
*February 26 - Classes Resume
*February 28 - PTSA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
*February 29 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders - Deadline for the Statewide Fire Safety Poster Contest
*February 29 - Grade 6 Bash
*March 1 - PTSA Beckwith Book Fair Preview Day
*March 1 - PTSA Talent Show 6:00 p.m. @ BMS (See below for more information)
*March 4, 5, 7, & 8 - PTSA Beckwith Book Fair and Read-a-ton
*March 6 - Early Release Day (Dismissal begins at 11:45 a.m.)
*March 7 - Unified Jamboree (2:30-5:30 at DRRHS)
*March 7 - Parent Conferences (invitation only - 5:30-8:00)
*March 11 - Spring Picture Day
*March 14 - PTSA Meeting 6:30 BMS Cafeteria
*March 15 - Trimester Ends
*March 15- Spirit Day - St. Patrick's Day - Wear your green!
2023-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR
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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.
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.
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Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080