DMS Delivers
September 22, 2023
Dear DMS Families,
It is hard to believe that we are already moving into the last week of September. As a reminder, DMS Open House will take place on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Each grade level will host a 1-hour presentation for families, and you can find further information in this week's newsletter. Please see below for important information, including school pictures, Open House, student attendance reporting, and the PTO's Trunk or Treat event.
Have a great week!
Upcoming Dates at DMS
- September 26th: Soccer Game at Middleboro
- September 27th: Soccer Game at Rehoboth
- September 28th: DMS Open House- 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- October 2nd: DMS School Picture Day
- October 3rd: Soccer Game at Dighton
- October 4th: Professional Development Day- No School!
- October 5th: Soccer Game at Westport
- October 9th: Columbus Day- No School!
- October 17th: Bus Evacuations
DMS Open House
Open House will take place on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Please see below for each grade level's schedule. Further information will be sent closer to the scheduled day.
6:00 – 6:55 p.m.
- 5th grade parents/guardians should report to the cafeteria by 5:55 p.m. From 6:00- 6:25, you will meet with the Unified Arts teachers. From 6:30- 6:55, you will meet with Grade 5 teachers.
- 6th grade parents/guardians should report to the gym by 5:55 p.m. From 6:00- 6:25, you will meet with the Grade 6 teachers. From 6:30- 6:55, you will meet with Unified Arts teachers.
7:00 – 7:55 p.m.
- 7th grade parents should report to the cafeteria by 6:55 p.m. From 7:00- 7:25, you will meet with Unified Arts teachers. From 7:30- 7:55, you will meet with Grade 7 teachers.
- 8th grade parents should report to the gym by 6:55 p.m. From 7:00- 7:25, you will meet with Grade 8 teachers. From 7:30- 7:55, you will meet with Unified Arts teachers.
Are You Interested in Serving on the DMS School Council?
We are looking for TWO parent/guardian representatives to join our School Council. The School Council is comprised of both school and non-school members, and will work to incorporate our district's new Portrait of a Graduate and soon to be developed Strategic Plan into our School Improvement Plan. School Council members meet once a month for one hour on a pre-determined date after school.
Please email Ms. Kelleher (bkelleher@drregional.org) if you would like to participate in this year-long project.
Reporting Attendance
If students will be absent from school, please follow the below procedures:
Students should be called in to the main office if they will not be attending a scheduled school day. This information can be called into our attendance line at 508-669-4200. You will then record a message stating whether the student will be tardy to school, dismissed from school, or if they will be absent. You may also email an absence to jrapoza@drregional.org, as long as it is before 8:30 a.m. If we do not receive a phone call/email, families will receive a message confirming that their child has been marked absent.
For further information on student absences, please refer to the district's Student Handbook.
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School Picture Day
DMS Picture Day is right around the corner (October 2nd). Envelopes were sent home with students last week for those of you who would like to order school photos.
Dighton PTO Trunk or Treat
Please see the flier attached to this email regarding the Dighton PTO's Trunk or Treat event. You can register to be a part of the fun by clicking on the link that is included in the attached flier.
Also, be on the lookout for information on a DMS Movie night coming in October.
Staff Professional Development
There is Staff Professional Development scheduled for Wednesday October 4th. Please be aware that there is NO SCHOOL for students on October 4th.
DMS Public Calendar
Please be aware that we will be utilizing the new DMS Public Calendar. This calendar is connected directly to our school website, and will take the place of the DMS Family Calendar. All important dates for DMS can be found on our school website, and also at the top of the DMS Delivers newsletter each week.
A Note from the Nurse's Office
- Reminder for 7th Grade Families: A physical with current immunizations is required for all 7th grade students. Please have them submitted by October 15th.
- Medication Drop- off: Medications may be dropped off by parent/guardian beginning on September 5th, any time after 11:00 a.m.
- Medication Administration: When a child requires short-term or long-term medication during the school day, parents are required to contact the school nurse and provide: (a) physician's order; (b) parental consent; (c) medication (30 day supply) in prescription bottle. This includes prescription and over the counter medication. Parental consent (will be sent home on the first day) and physician order forms must be renewed every school year. As a reminder, ALL MEDICATION MUST BE BROUGHT IN BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.
Satchel Pulse Social Emotional Screener
An email was sent home last week with the Satchel Pulse Informational Letter. Satchel Pulse is the district's new Social Emotional Screener. If you have any questions, please reach out to the DMS Student Service Office. In addition, there is a Google form included in the letter that can be submitted to opt your child out of the screener.
The Oakie Raffle
As you are aware, Oakie is our hardworking comfort dog at DES and DMS. If you would like to support Oakie through "Oakie's Oktoberfest," please contact Officer Hathaway at shathway@dighton-ma.gov to purchase a calendar.
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.