DMS Delivers
March 22, 2024
Dear DMS Families,
Today, we held a Hold and Secure: Silent and Invisible drill. Students and staff were able to execute the drill quickly and smoothly. As we move into the weekend, we ask that you check in with your child regarding this drill. If you would like a member of Student Services to follow- up with your child regarding the drill on Monday, please let us know, and they would be happy to work with students to ensure that they are feeling supported.
It is hard to believe that MCAS begin on Tuesday for Grade 5. We ask that students start to prepare by ensuring that they have their charger and Chromebook available at school each day. While we will have some loaner devices available, it is always best for students to have their own device, as to mitigate any unnecessary stress on the morning of testing. In addition, it is important that students are ensuring that their Chromebooks are charged at home overnight. We have many students who rely on the classroom to charge their Chromebook, and there are far more students than outlets for charging. We truly appreciate your help with this as we move forward.
In addition, it is important that students get a good night's rest, as well as have some breakfast before they arrive. Students are also able to get their breakfast in the cafeteria, as is typical each morning until 8:10 a.m.
Below you will find information on 8th grade course selections for DRRHS, a clothing drive sponsored by our 8th grade Project 351 Ambassador, as well as information on basketball camp and reminders to order a yearbook and a FREE Color Run t- shirt.
Have a great week!
Upcoming Dates at DMS
- March 25th: DMS School Council Meeting
- March 26th: Grade 5 MCAS- ELA
- March 26th: School Committee at 6:30 p.m.
- March 27th: Grade 5 MCAS- ELA
- March 28th: Grade 6 MCAS- ELA
- March 29th: Good Friday- No School!
- April 2nd: Grade 6 MCAS- ELA
- April 3rd: Grade 7 MCAS- ELA
- April 4th: Grade 7 MCAS- ELA
- April 8th: End of Term III
- April 9th: Grade 8 MCAS- ELA
- April 9th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- April 10th: Grade 8 MCAS- ELA
- April 10th: PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- April 12th: Term III Report Cards
DRRHS Course Selections- Grade 8 ONLY
This week, and in conjunction with DRRHS staff, grade 8 students worked with their counselors and teachers to make course selections for 9th grade. Students should be sharing their course selections with parents/guardians, as it is crucial that conversations regarding their scheduling decisions occur at home as well.
To view your student's course schedule in ASPEN/X2:
1. Log in as student or parent.
2. Click on "My Info" top tab.
3. Click on "Requests" side tab.
Completed schedules must have exactly 35 credits listed at the top. A larger number means course(s) must be dropped. A lower number means course(s) must be added.
If you have any questions regarding course selections for DRRHS, please reach out to Mr. Andrade, DMS Guidance Counselor, at aandrade@drregional.org. Further information was also sent home by Mr. Andrade on Tuesday.
NEW Sign Language Club- Wednesday Afternoon
Please Help our 8th Grade Project 351 Ambassador!
Order Your Child's FREE T- Shirt
This Spring, the Dighton PTO will host our annual Color Run. Please submit this link to order your child a FREE t- shirt for the event.
Welcome to the 2024 Hannaford Helps Schools Program!
Now in its 25th year, the Hannaford Helps Schools program has raised over $18 million for local schools! How It Works:
- Customers can shop the over 1,500 participating products and with every purchase of 4 participating items, they will earn 3 School Dollars (8 products = $6, 12 products = $9).
- Customers can buy any combination of products from participating vendors and can find participating items marked with shelf tags in-store.
- Each School Dollar printout will include a QR code that customers can scan to donate their School Dollars.
- The QR code will bring customers to our online redemption website, where they can donate their School Dollars directly to any participating school and download the Hannaford Helps Schools app. Downloading the app is not required but it stores the customers’ information and school choice, making redemption even easier.
- Customers can also deposit their School Dollars in the collection tower in stores. All School Dollar printouts collected in stores will be compiled and evenly distributed among all participating schools.
- The distributed dollars from the collection tower will be added to the school-specific online donations and generate a payout list. We issue checks to schools per this tally.
- The top 200 schools that raise the most money will also receive a $1,000 bonus check!
Order a DMS Yearbook by April 23rd!
If your child is interested in ordering a DMS yearbook, please use this this link. The deadline to order a yearbook is April 23rd!
Yearbook ID Code: 14471024
Or, under the Search for your yearbook ID code type in "Dighton Middle School"
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
- Grade 8- 5/22 and 5/23
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.