DMS Delivers
February 9, 2024
Dear DMS Families,
It is hard to believe that we are already approaching February vacation. As a reminder, school will be closed from Monday, February 19th through Friday, February 23rd. In addition, Report Cards were available via Aspen Parent Portal last Friday, February 2nd. Please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding student progress.
Below, you will find further information on the DMS Winter Wonderland, as well as baseball/softball sign- ups and PTO Color Run t- shirts. Ticket sales ended today for the Winter Wonderland, but further details are outlined below. You will also find the PTO February newsletter, and our Spring MCAS dates.
Also, don't forget to order a DMS Yearbook. Have a great weekend!
Upcoming Dates at DMS
- February 13th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- February 15th: DMS Winter Wonderland
- February 19th to 23rd: February Vacation
- February 27th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- March 5th: No School for DES/DMS due to Presidential Primary
- March 6th: Early Release- Professional Development
- March 6th: PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- March 12th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- March 25th: DMS School Council Meeting
Happy School Counselors Week!
This week was School Counselor's Week. We would like to thank Mr. Andrade, Mrs. deMatos and Mrs. Quinn for their dedication to the students and staff of DMS. Their work each day is immeasurable, and we so appreciate each of them!
DMS Winter Wonderland- 2/15/24
We are excited for our upcoming Winter Wonderland. Ticket sales finished today, and this event will include a variety of activities for students. In addition, they may purchase food and drink at an additional cost.
As a reminder, we will have two pick- up times this year in order to avoid the traffic concern from last year. Grades 5 and 6 should be picked up at 4:45 p.m. in the front of DMS, and Grades 7 and 8 should be picked up at 5:00 p.m. in the back of DMS.
We appreciate you ensuring that students have an on- time ride for pick- up, as DMS staff are volunteering their time to make this an afternoon of fun for students. If you have students in multiple grade levels, it would be best to pick them up during the Grades 5 and 6 timeframe. Thank you in advance for your support of this event.
Sign- up for Free Covid Test Kits
At this time, the district has free Covid test kits for those families who are interested. Please complete this form if you would like to sign- up for a Covid test kit.
World Language Club
Spring '24 Dighton PTO Color Run
This Spring, the Dighton PTO will host our annual Color Run. Please submit this link to order your child a t- shirt for the event.
DMS Softball/Baseball Sign- up
Please see the sign- up links below for Baseball and Softball for grades 6-8 students. All students must sign up in advance of tryouts. More information regarding tryouts will be shared as we get closer.
Congratulations to the January Students of the Month!
Spring 2024 MCAS Dates
ELA Testing Dates
- Grade 5- 3/26 and 3/27
- Grade 6- 3/28 and 4/2
- Grade 7- 4/3 and 4/4
- Grade 8- 4/9 and 4/10
Math Testing Dates
- Grade 5- 4/30 and 5/1
- Grade 6- 5/2 and 5/3
- Grade 7- 5/7 and 5/8
- Grade 8- 5/9 and 5/10
STE Testing Dates
- Grade 5- 5/14 and 5/15
- Grade 8- 5/16 and 5/17
Order a DMS Yearbook!
If your child is interested in ordering a DMS yearbook, please use this this link.
Yearbook ID Code: 14471024
Or, under the Search for your yearbook ID code type in "Dighton Middle School"
Reminder- Opportunity to Visit Mystic Aquarium
As a reminder, Jr. Scholars are allowed up to three free visits for them and their adult guest to Mystic Aquarium per year with their Jr. Scholar Card, but must reserve a timed-ticket online prior to visiting!
For timed ticket reservations with a Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card, please use the following link with your families: www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/tickets/discounts-and-promotions/feinstein-junior-scholar-discount/ OR use “Discounts & Promotions” on the aquarium's website.
Student Chromebook Repairs
In the event that a chromebook is damaged, lost or not working, please submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket. Once the technicians have confirmation of the ticket, they will provide the student with a temporary device to be used while the damage is evaluated. If the damage is seemingly accidental damage, the chromebook will be repaired at no cost to the student. If you have any questions, please reach out to the DMS Main Office.