DES Principal's Eagle News!

Greetings to our DES families,

As we approach the end of November, we take a moment to reflect on the enriching journey we've shared with your children this month. It's been a time of growth, exploration, and unforgettable experiences, from captivating field trips and the energetic Dighton PTO WizFit Grand Finale to a meaningful food drive, Turkey Trot, Friends Giving, Balloons Over Broadway Parade, Dance Party, and engaging lessons. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support.

As we step into the upcoming month, stay tuned for exciting updates on various activities. Your involvement is highly valued, and we welcome any questions or thoughts you may have.

Remember, we're here for you at any time. Wishing you and your families a safe and joyous Thanksgiving!

Warmest regards,

Mrs. Dessert ldessert@drregional.org

Mrs. Lima klima@drregional.org

First Graders collect toiletries as part of their Turkey Trot. These will be donated to veterans in need.

• Please do not arrive before 8:40 am to drop off your child.
  

• The actual drop off will be at the gym door.

• Please do not stop directly in front of the doors.

• Please remain in your vehicle. ( only exception would be kindergarten students who need assistance. This is a great opportunity to teach your child how to safely buckle up!)

• Please pull up far enough so that at least 6 cars can drop off at the same time. This might help speed up the traffic jam.

• Please do not cut over and cross into the second lane of traffic!

• Please do not arrive at the school parking area until 3:00 due to the time change at Dighton Middle School

• Kindly refrain from driving in and cutting off others during pick-up, as it poses a safety concern and contributes to a disorganized pick-up procedure.

• QR code will be turned on 3:00

• Students will not be dismissed until 3:20
  

• Please continue to move according with the traffic flow

• Please do not stop directly in front of the doors.

• Please pull up far enough so that at least 6 cars can pick up at the same time. This might help speed up the traffic jam.

• Please remain in your vehicle ( only exception would be kindergarten students who need assistance. This is a great opportunity to teach your child how to safely buckle up!)

• Please do not cut over and cross into the second lane of traffic!

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

• 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

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