Beckwith Bulletin

The Student Council voted on the following spirit days for the upcoming Spirit Week:

December 18th - Holiday Hat and Fleece/Flannel Pants Day

December 19th - Ugly Sweater Day (The sweater can be holiday-themed or not)

December 20th - Twin Day or Squad Day (Dress up similarly to someone or do so in a group)

December 21st - Color Day (5th Grade - Purple, 6th Grade - Orange, 7th Grade - Green, 8th Grade - Red)

December 22nd - Students Dress Like Teachers and Teachers Dress Like Students Day

On Friday, January 5th and 12th, Tryouts/Auditions will take place in the Cafeteria from 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Click below for articles stating the benefits of exercise and how it affects that quality of life for our youth.

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

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/exercise-wise.html

https://health.gov/news/202112/physical-activity-good-mind-and-body

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!

There will be a Ski & Board meeting for students on Tuesday after school in the Cafeteria from 2:45-3:15 p.m. Students will need a ride home after the meeting.

Winter break is almost here but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Here are some of IXL's favorite resources for keeping students engaged while school is out.

• IXL Winter Adventures returns to offer students a fun educational experience for the winter season! These plans provide 20 days of IXL skills, challenges, and offline activities for grades K-8.
• Parent handouts are a great resource this winter break. This one-page parent PDF includes login information, directions on choosing skills, and how to view progress.
  
• Check out IXL's featured updates doc that outline the new features IXL has released since back-to-school season!
  

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 December 2023 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

Beckwith Soccer Championship - November 21, 2023

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CLICK HERE for the BMS Basketball Schedule

*December 18 - BMS Winter Chorus Concert (6:30 p.m. at DRRHS Auditorium)

*December 18-22 - Spirit Week

*December 21 - Bristol County Savings Bank Banking Day (8:15-8:30 p.m. for 5th grade)

*December 21 - PBIS Auction During Lunch

*December 22 - Chorus and Band Perform in the Gym

*December 22 - Early Release (11:45 a.m. Dismissal)

*December 25-January 1 - Holiday Break (No School)

*January 2 - Classes Resume

*January 4 - PTSA USA Skates Roller Skating Party (6:00-8:30 p.m.)

*January 5 - Chris Herren Presentation for 7th and 8th Graders

*January 5 - Drama Club Auditions / Tryouts (2:45-4:00 p.m.)

*January 10 - Early Release (11:45 a.m. Dismissal)

*January 11 - PTSA Meeting (6:30 p.m. - BMS Cafeteria)

*January 12 - Drama Club Auditions / Tryouts (2:45-4:00 p.m.)

*January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

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