Beckwith Bulletin

The federal Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, recently announced free COVID-19 tests for school districts across the country. As a result, we are able to distribute free COVID tests for school families who would like to receive these tests.

If interested, please CLICK HERE to fill out a form to receive free COVID test kits by no later than Wednesday, February 14th at noon. They can either be sent home with your child or picked up in the main office.

February 12 - To commemorate the 100th Day of School, dress like you're 100 years old.

February 13 - Grade level color day (5th - Purple, 6th - Orange, 7th - Green, 8th - Red

February 14 - Do something nice day - Wear red, pink, or white to celebrate Valentine's Day

February 15 - Show school spirit by wearing blue and white and come see the Unified Basketball Game Afterschool

February 16 - Career Spirit Day - Dress like your future career

On February 26th we will begin our "Physical Fitness Testing', which will be incorporated into "WOW" Session 2! Physical Fitness Testing is OPTIONAL!

Please find information on the benefits of Fitness Testing below.

https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/fitness-testing/#:~:text=Because%20fitness%20testing%20is%20such,to%20become%20healthier%20and%20stronger.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201501/

https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/NjIxNTA4NjU0MjIw

Click below for the

Term 2 High Honor Roll

and

Term 2 Honor Roll

Please check the Reporter Today (see below) as it will soon be posted there as well.

CLICK HERE for the latest DR Dispatch

The Kindness Task force brings you the YOU UPLIFT Kindness eWall. Students, staff and families will now be able to spread kindness and positive messages. Simply use this link, scroll to the bottom of the screen and submit your message. A staff member will approve all messages before they are displayed on our new Touchview (donated by the Rehoboth PTSA) in the cafeteria. It's that simple!

The Kindness Task Force looks forward to continuing to bring positivity within the Beckwith School Community!

1. Keep your Chromebook on a flat surface like a table or a desk. (Don't leave it on the floor where someone could step on it.)
   

2. Don't pile things on top of your Chromebook..

3. Keep the Chromebook in the case. Do not take it out of the case.

4. Make sure there isn't anything on the keyboard when you close your Chromebook.
   
5. Keep food and drinks away from your Chromebook and make sure your hands are clean. (Crumbs and liquids are very bad for your Chromebook and can cause it to stop working properly.)
   
6. Be careful how you carry your Chromebook. Make sure your Chromebook is closed, always use two hands or zipper your case, and never carry your Chromebook by the screen or open case.
   
7. Keep it charged fully at home. Plug it in when you are not using it so that it will be charged and ready when you need it.
   
8. Tell your teacher right away if it breaks and report to the main office. Don't try to fix it yourself.
   
9. Remember to take care of yourself online too. Stay on approved websites, keep your password private, and log off when you're done. Remember anything that happens under your account is your responsibility.
   

Account payments can be made through MySchoolBucks.com using a debit/credit card or electronic check. We will also be accepting cash and check payments (CHECK ONLY at Beckwith Middle) at all cafeteria registers. Please make checks payable to “Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District” and include your student’s full name in the memo line.

School meals are once again free (see above); however, all students must use the point of sale system to obtain a free lunch. Please encourage your child to remember their lunch pin number because it helps to move along the lunch lines. If a student forgets their pin, then the cafeteria workers need to look it up and this stalls the lunch line.

Students will need to pay for snacks not included with the free meal and this is the reason why a parent would want to put money on their child's account.

CLICK HERE for the February 2024 Color Day Calendar

CLICK HERE for the March 2024 Color Day Calendar

School attendance and punctuality are closely correlated with success at school. Time in class cannot be replicated by simply giving the absent student the work that was missed. Frequent absences can leave gaps in a student’s education that can affect them for years to come. For more information on Attendances and Absences, please review the Student Handbook.

Please call into the 24/7 Absence Line by the start of the school day (8:15 a.m.) to report your student's absence. Leave a message that states the name of your child and why they will be absent. To reach the absence line call 508-252-5080 and press 1. Alternatively, you may also email the Main Office at bmsattendance@drregional.org by 8:15 a.m. This email address can be used to report your student's absence as well as to report a tardy or dismissal.

Families of students who are marked as having an unexcused absence and who do not call the Absence Line or email the aforementioned email address by 8:15 a.m. will receive a phone call, text message, and email notification from the District to inform them of the student absence. The message will prompt families to call the Main Office to confirm the absence as soon as possible. The timing of the notification will be 9:15 a.m.

All absences are considered unexcused with the exception of the following: student medical appointment/illness/quarantine (with a doctor’s note), bereavement, family emergencies, observance of major religious holidays, weather so inclement as to endanger the health of the child, court appearance, out of school suspension, disability-related absences, and unique circumstances approved at the Principal’s discretion. In instances of chronic or irregular absence reportedly due to illness, the school administration may request a physician's statement certifying such absences to be justifiable.

Please arrange for doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via Fax Number at 508-252-5082 or via email at svincelette@drregional.org

D.L. Beckwith Middle School Term 1 Honor Roll - December 13, 2023

Beckwith Soccer Championship - November 21, 2023

News from Beckwith Middle School - October 6, 2023

Beckwith Middle School News - October 5, 2023

Beckwith News - September 7, 2023

Beckwith Middle School News - July 6, 2023

CLICK HERE for the Unified BMS Basketball Schedule

PTSA Ski and Board Club Dates are as follows: January 5, 19, 26; February 2, 9; March 1 (the dates are subject to change due to inclement weather)

Students leave BMS by 2:30 p.m.

Upcoming Drama Club Rehearsals will be:

Friday, February 9th 2:45-5:00 p.m.

Please do not go by the schedule that was passed out during the informational meeting.

For questions, please contact Ms. Rocha at krocha@drregional.org

*February 12 - School Council 3:00 p.m. Library

*February 12 - 16 - Spirit Week

*February 15 - Bristol County Savings Bank Day (8:15-8:30 a.m.)

*February 15 - Unified Basketball Blue and White Game (after school until 4:00 p.m.)

*February 15 - PTSA-Sponsored Real-Time Smart Talk - Digital Safety Program (6:00 p.m. @ BMS Cafeteria - See below for more information)

*February 19 - 23 - Winter Break (No School)

*February 26 - Classes Resume

*February 28 - PTSA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

*February 29 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders - Deadline for the Statewide Fire Safety Poster Contest

*February 29 - Grade 6 Bash

*March 1 - PTSA Beckwith Book Fair Preview Day

*March 1 - PTSA Talent Show 6:00 p.m. @ BMS (See below for more information)

*March 4, 5, 7, & 8 - PTSA Beckwith Book Fair and Read-a-ton

*March 6 - Early Release Day (Dismissal begins at 11:45 a.m.)

*March 7 - Unified Jamboree (2:30-5:30 at DRRHS)

*March 7 - Parent Conferences (invitation only - 5:30-8:00)

*March 11 - Spring Picture Day

*March 14 - PTSA Meeting 6:30 BMS Cafeteria

*March 15 - Trimester Ends

*March 15- Spirit Day - St. Patrick's Day - Wear your green!

Click the #WeAreDR photo above to access the school district's Facebook page

The mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth middle schools, in collaboration with parents and the community, is to develop the whole child and to provide students with the knowledge, skills, global education, technology, and social responsibility to become contributing citizens and life-long learners in our ever-changing world.

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.

CLICK HERE for the Student Handbook

Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080