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Dear DMS Families,

Since we have returned from February break, students have been hard at work in their grade level classes for Term III. It is hard to believe that Spring is right around the corner, specifically after this full week of gloomy weather. As we move closer to Spring, and MCAS, 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, and begin testing in late March.

Also, over the next few weeks, classroom teachers will be reviewing the TestNav platform at each grade level, as well as providing students with opportunities to review practice tests. These opportunities can also be found on the DESE website as well: MCAS | Released Items (pearsonsupport.com). We also hope that students will do their best to be in attendance on each testing day, as to not have to make- up the assessment at a later date. However, we realize that some things are unavoidable.

Below you will find information on Grade 7 SBIRT screenings, the March SEPAC meeting and information about the new MA IEP, as well as reminders to order a yearbook and a FREE Color Run t- shirt.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend! Have a great week!

• Week of March 11th: Grade 7 SBIRT Screening
• March 12th: School Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• 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

Please be aware that a separate email was sent to all 7th grade families last Friday regarding the SBIRT screening that is given annually to students. If you are choosing to opt your child out of the screening, please complete the form by Monday, at 8:00 a.m.

If you are unable to locate the form, please contact Mr. Andrade at aandrade@drregional.org.

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.

The new form is written in easier to understand language and is designed to increase collaboration among IEP Team members. Centering on the student’s strengths and vision, a goal is to help students take an active part in the IEP planning process. You are invited to join the FCSN’s virtual Introduction to the New IEP Form presentation to learn what has changed! This workshop is free and open to all families, educators, school committee members, and administrators.

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Presenter: Leslie M. Leslie, MassPAC Project Director

Please register to get the zoom link to participate.

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"

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

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.