DES Principal's Eagle News!

Dear Dighton Families,

As we step into April, we're excited to unveil some upcoming events that promise to captivate both our cherished students and community:

• April 10th: Lifetouch Spring Picture Day.
• April 15th-19th: April Vacation (No School).

A heartfelt shoutout to our Assistant Principal, paraprofessionals, and librarian! Your contributions are truly valued each day.

In support of Autism Awareness Day, both staff and students wore blue attire on Friday.

Join us as we DRive Toward 2030- Strategic Planning Focus Group! Your voice matters. We welcome you to our in-person community event on April 8th, from 6:00-7:30 pm, at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School's Harrington Library Media Center. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on our proposed activities and actions.

Questions: ltuckman@greatschoolspartnership.org

Should you have any questions or require further details about these events, please don't hesitate to contact the school office. We're here to provide assistance and support in any way possible.

Remember, together we embody #WeAreDR!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Dessert, Mrs. Lima, and the entire DES school staff community 🌺🌸

Charlee visits Room 9’s Special Person of the Day, Aria and helps her write an amazing morning message to share with her class! We love our fourth grade helpers!

Happy Autism Awareness Month from Room 18

April

• 4/8 from 6:00-7:30 PM -DRive Toward 2030- Strategic Planning Focus Group at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School's Harrington Library Media Center. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on our proposed activities and actions.
• 4/10 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
• 4/15-4/19 April Vacation- No School
• 5/2 Grade 4 Field Trip to Fenway

On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a Total Solar Eclipse around 2:00 pm, lasting about 2 hours until 4:30 pm. While no location in Massachusetts will experience totality, it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your children during the upcoming solar eclipse. We have also contacted Bloom bus company to inform them of the solar eclipse and asked for their cooperation in being mindful during this event. Here are some important do's and don'ts to keep in mind:

Do:

1. If possible, provide your children with proper eye protection, such as solar eclipse glasses, to prevent eye damage from looking directly at the sun during the eclipse.

2. Educate your children about the importance of not looking directly at the sun without protection.

3. If your child is home, supervise them during the eclipse to ensure they are using eye protection properly.

4. Take advantage of this educational opportunity to teach your children about the science behind solar eclipses and the significance of this natural phenomenon.

Don’t:

1. Allow your children to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection, which can cause permanent eye damage.

2. Assume that regular sunglasses or makeshift eye protection, such as homemade filters, are safe for viewing the eclipse. Downplay the importance of eye safety during the eclipse, which can lead to retinal damage or blindness.

By following these suggestions and precautions, you can help ensure your children have a safe and enjoyable experience during the upcoming solar eclipse. Below you can find resources regarding the Total Solar Eclipse.

1. Mass DESE Website

2. NASA Safe Eclipse Viewing

Please find different resources from Ms. Racine, our school Librarian.