

DES Principal's Eagle News!
Soaring into Success! January 26, 2024

"A Weekly Roundup of Learning and Fun!"
Dear Dighton Elementary School Families,
I trust this message finds you all in good health. As we move into the middle of the school year, our students are actively engaged in benchmark assessments. This process allows us to tailor our teaching methods and interventions to meet the individual needs of each student. Our grade-level teams are collaboratively planning to enhance curriculum delivery through best practices, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our educators.
We are excited to announce the upcoming Dighton PTO event – the Scholastic Book Fair! Please refer to the schedule to determine when your child will have the chance to explore the wonderful world of books. 📖🎉
Your ongoing support is invaluable to our school community, and we appreciate your dedication to your child's education. Should you have any questions or require further information about the upcoming events, feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you for being active participants in your child's academic journey. We eagerly anticipate your presence at the Scholastic Book Fair Family Night!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Dessert, Mrs. Lima, and the entire School Staff 🌟🎈
Dighton PTO Scholastic Book Fair Schedule
Photos from this Week
"Mrs. Grillo's Grade 4 Stars Shine Bright: A Spectacular Showcase of Student Journals!"
Kiddos in M3 partnered up to share their personal journal writing! From comic books to chapter books, the kids had lots of great work to share!
This Week's Golden Ticket
Mark your calendar!
January
- 1/29-2/2 Dighton PTO Scholastic Book Fair
February
- 2/2 Project Earth View Grades 1-4
- 2/2 Dighton PTO Scholastic Book Fair Family Night 5:30-7:30 PM
- 2/7 Dighton PTO Meeting at 6:00 PM in the DES library
- 2/9 Project Earth View Grades 1-4
- 2/10 Dighton PTO Sweetheart Dance at DRRHS 4:00-6:00 PM
- 2/19-2/23 School Vacation Week
- 2/26-3/1 Dighton & Rehoboth Preschool Screenings - Important: PK AM or PK PM sessions are cancelled for the week
- 3/6 Early Release Day-Dismissal at 12:20PM- No PM Pre-K
- 3/6 Dighton PTO Meeting at 6:00 PM in the DES library
- 3/7 Incoming 24-25 Kindergarten (Parent only)Information Night 6:00-7:00PM
- 3/10 Dighton Grade 3 & 4 Chorus performs at the Providence Bruins Game
- 3/15 Dighton PTO Event Cookie, Book, & Make your own Stuffie Night 4:00-9:00PM
Project Earth View
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to inform you that students in grades 1-4 will have the opportunity to take part in the Project Earth View presentation organized by Bridgewater State. This presentation aims to educate and create awareness among young minds about the importance of our planet and the geography of it.
The Project Earth View presentation will be held on Friday, 2/2 and 2/9. Classroom teachers will notify you about the specific date when your child's classroom is scheduled to attend the event. We encourage you to mark your calendars accordingly to ensure your child's participation.
To ensure the safety and smooth running of the event, we kindly request that you ensure your child wears socks to school on the designated day. Students without socks will not be able to attend the presentation due to the program's regulations.
If you would like to learn more about Project Earth View and the valuable work carried out by Bridgewater State, we encourage you to visit their website at https://www.bridgew.edu/center/case/earthview.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Lima. She will be more than happy to provide further information or clarify any queries you may have.
We are eagerly looking forward to this informative and engaging event for our students. Thank you for your support in ensuring they make the most of this fantastic learning opportunity.
24-25 Preschool Screenings
2024-2025 Dighton and Rehoboth Preschool Screenings
2024-2025 Dighton and Rehoboth Preschool Screenings will be held 2/26 thru 3/1. During this time there will be NO PreK for the week. Please see the letter below for more information on screenings.
From Central Office
Presidential Primary March 5th
Dear DES & DMS Communities,
In the interest of student and staff safety, I have made the decision to close both Dighton schools on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Last spring, the Town of Dighton requested to use DES for the Presidential Primary to be held that day, pending School Committee approval.
I am concerned that the volume of traffic coming through the campus on a school day is unsafe for students and staff.
I sincerely apologize that the District was not proactive about this issue. The School Committee made a policy change in recent years, and the District’s administration was not diligent and erred in approving the Town of Dighton’s request without first getting the committee’s approval.
It is my responsibility to ensure that all staff adhere to policy, and I pledge that we will be better in this regard. The last day of school for DES and DMS (pending no snow days or other cancellations) will be an Early Release schedule on Thursday, June 20, 2024. This does not impact the high school whose last day is currently scheduled for June 18.
I regret any inconvenience that this miscommunication may cause to the staff, students, and families of our Dighton schools; however, the traffic associated with the Primary poses significant logistical and safety issues. My team and I have discussed this with leaders in all four of our bargaining units, and they have graciously understood our situation. I'm grateful for their collaboration.
Have a good evening.
Together, we are DR!
Bill Runey
Superintendent
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