DES Principal's Eagle News!

Hello November!

As we step into this busy month, we're overflowing with gratitude for the approaching holiday season and the cherished moments.

Next week, we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. It's the perfect opportunity to connect, share, and discuss your child's incredible journey. We can't wait to see you there!

Remember, your questions and thoughts matter to us, so please feel free to reach out at any time.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Dessert & Mrs. Lima

A wonderful way to show support for veterans! Mrs. Dury's students making veteran cards for the Tin Can Sailors' Club!

First graders crafted cards for Veterans at the the West Roxbury VA hospital. Mrs. Collins' son, a nurse and veteran, will distribute the cards on Friday and Saturday.

Students dive into adventures at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Students in Mrs. Duarte and Mrs. Grillo's fourth grade working together to classify animal adaptations.

November 9, 2023

Dear DR Community,

We are very proud to announce that the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has partnered with the Greater Attleboro Council for Children in their annual Christmas is for Kids (CIFK) program! Qualifying families in both Dighton and Rehoboth will be able to receive assistance, and our high school in DR will now be a distribution site for. those families. The Council for Children team has helped so many families in this area, and we are so excited to augment their efforts by both collecting donations and being a local distribution site. We look forward to ‘making DReams come true during the holidays.’ To learn more about the Council for Children, click this link. Please note that this isn’t just for Christmas; this is for the holiday and winter season.

If you are willing to make a donation, please click here.

This is an opportunity for any qualifying families in Dighton or Rehoboth to get holiday gifts and winter clothing. If you wish to receive assistance in the form of gifts and clothing, please be sure to submit the confidential application according to the guidelines below no later than November 27, but I am strongly encouraging you to fill out the application and get it submitted as soon as possible.

Click here to download the application. We will also have copies at each school as well as the Superintendent’s Office. Drop by or ask the school to send one home.

Completed applications must be returned with all of your required information with the application and story sheet in a SEALED envelope no later than November 27 in one of four ways:


• > > > dropped off at your child’s school. You must hand it directly to the secretary or administrator.> >
• > > > dropped off at the Superintendent’s Office. You must hand it directly to the secretary.> >
• > > > mailed to 4 Hodges Street, Attleboro, 02703.> >
• > > > dropped off to 4 Hodges Street, Attleboro, 02703.> >


Some additional information for you to be aware of:


• > > > When you fill out the “story” sheet (3rd page of the application), please do not include a list of specific items. We are planning on more children than last year's 900 children, so please just give us a couple of items and answer the questions on the front. We will prioritize warm clothes and do our best to match as closely as possible for toys, but please remember that we will substitute when we need to. We are assuming we may be doing more gift cards than usual for the teens, who we know love to shop for themselves anyway.> >
• > > > When you return the application, it is extremely important that you put all of your required information with the application and story sheet in a SEALED envelope. Remember the deadline is November 27.> >


The plan is to reach out to parents as soon as their application is approved to let you know that CIFK is working on your children's gifts. We will have a 1-day distribution at DR High School. You will be given a time. CIFK will send a follow-up letter in early December with the date and time for you to pick up the gifts.

Please let us know if you have questions via email at HolidayDreams@drregional.org.

Together, we are DR!

Bill Runey

Superintendent

As you may have noticed your students have been coming home with some amazing items they purchased at the Bird Buck Store. Currently, Bird Buck Store could use some help with restocking items. Please find the Amazon "DES Bird Buck Store Wish List" HERE

• 11/15 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30pm (As determined by the teacher)
  
• 11/16 Early Release No Pre-K PM due to Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:35 pm
• 11/17 Hold and Secure as is Drill for students
• 11/21 WizFit Grand Finale for students only
• 11/22 Early Release Day at 12:15 PM Thanksgiving Break
• 12/6 Dighton PTO Meeting at 6:00 PM
• 12/13 Dighton Elementary Chorus Concert at the DRRHS AT 7:00 pm
• 12/15 DES Report Cards go home
• 12/18-12/22 DES School Spirit Week -stay tuned
• 12/22 Early Release No Pre-K PM Holiday Break
• 1/2/2024 School resumes

Watch for scheduling information from your child’s teacher.

November 16, 2023 is early release day- Students are dismissed at 12:15pm

Meeting with your child’s teacher should help build strong parent-teacher partnerships. Partnerships are needed if you and your child’s teacher are to reach your common goal: helping your child get the best education.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your child’s teacher—you are an important part of your child’s education.

Ask to see a sample of your child’s work or bring a sample with you.

Ask the teacher questions like:

• Is my child at the level where he/she should be at this point of the school year?

• What do you think is giving my child the most trouble? How can I help my child improve in this area?

• Where is my child excelling? How can I support this success?

Hello DES Families and Staff,

Attached please find your PTO flyers and newsletter for the month of November. Also, Santa's Secret Workshop is right around the corner, and we are looking for lots of volunteers. If you've ever helped out with this event in the past, you know how much fun it is! If you haven't, we'd love for you to join us this year. This is a big event that the students absolutely LOVE! And none of it would be possible without your help. So click on the following link for volunteer opportunities. And be sure to check back from time to time, as we may add some volunteers slots.

SSW Volunteer Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA8A923A6FFC25-secret

Have a great November!

Dighton PTO

Good day! ¡buenos días!Bonjour! Bom dia!

The World Language Clubs at the high school would like to invite our communities to a Multicultural Night next Wednesday, 11/15. They are planning to have food, fun, facts, and music from many cultures.

Thank you!

The Autism Division of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) administers the Children’s Autism Waiver Program (AWP), which provides one-to-one interventions through a service called Expanded Habilitation, Education (intensive in-home services and supports) to help children with autism who exhibit severe behavioral, social, and communication challenges. The Program Open Request Period will be held from October 16 – 31, 2023. Families of students aged from birth to 9 years old are eligible to apply. Visit the DDS Autism Waiver Program website for more information and applications, which are available in nine different languages. Please share with families in your school or district who may benefit from this program.

All Dighton children, 1st through 8th grade, are welcome to play.