Beckwith Bulletin
June 9, 2023
REMINDER FOR PARENTS - TRANSPORTATION SURVEY FORM
DRRHS GRADUATION LIVESTREAM
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Students entering 9th grade at D-R in the fall who plan on trying out for interscholastic sports in August must have a current physical on file with the high school nurse (one done within 13 months) in order to tryout. Without this documentation students will not be eligible to tryout. If your student is having an appointment for a physical over the summer with their primary care physician please email the physical to:
ddailey@drregional.org (D-R nurse) or kOleary@drregional.org (D-R athletic trainer).
Any questions please reach out to either Mrs. Dailey or Mr. O'Leary.
FALL SOCCER SIGN UP
NURSE'S NOTES
Vaccinations/state-mandated requirements needed for 7th grade students AND 6th grade students entering 7th grade in the fall: Tdap booster, 2nd Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, Meningitis vaccine
BENEFITS OF PLAYING TEAM SPORTS
RECENT ARTICLES REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADOLESCENTS FROM THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The recommendations from the APA are as follows:
1) Recognize developing brains may be especially vulnerable to specific social media features
2) Monitor and discuss your child's social media use
3) Model healthy social media use
4) Watch for problematic social media use
5) Teach social media literacy
CLICK HERE for the recent health advisory on social media use in adolescence from the American Psychological Association
COMMON SENSE SCHOOL
LIBRARY INFORMATION
All library books were due on June 6th. If your student has received a bill for a lost or damaged book, please follow the directions on the letter for payment. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
ALGEBRA I MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER HOMEWORK
2023-2024 SUMMER READING
DR Middle School Enhanced Math Pathways
ABSENCE PROCEDURE AND ABSENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR FAMILIES AND NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
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.
Please note that "Absences shall be considered excessive when students accumulate more than seven (7) full day unexcused absences or fourteen (14) half-day unexcused absences in a period of six (6) months. Please see page 13 and 14 of the Student Handbook for more information.
Absences with a doctor's note are considered excused absences. Please arrange for these doctor's notes to be sent to the Main Office via Fax Number at 508-252-5082 or via email at svincelette@drregional.org
IN THE NEWS - FROM THE REPORTER TODAY
Beckwith Middle School News - June 2, 2023
Beckwith Term 3 High Honor Roll - April 14, 2023
Beckwith Term 3 Honor Roll - April 14, 2023
Beckwith Middle School News for May - April 6, 2023
BMS Unified Basketball Team Hosts Jamboree - April 6, 2023
SEMSBA Music Festival - March 8, 2023
Basketball at Beckwith - March 8, 2023
Beckwith Term 2 High Honor Roll - February 10, 2023
Beckwith Term 2 Honor Roll - February 10, 2023
Beckwith News - January 5, 2023
Beckwith Soccer Teams -December 6, 2022
Beckwith Chronicle - December 6, 2022
Beckwith Term 1 High Honor Roll - December 4, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
June 12th - Chorus Concert (6:30 p.m. @ DRRHS)
June 12th - 6th Grade Field Trip - Boston Museum of Science (arrive regular time and return 3:00 p.m.).
June 13th - DR Freshman Football Information Night for prospective players and parents at the DR Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
June 14th - Band Concert (6:30 p.m. @ DRRHS)
June 15th - Beckwith Believers Pot Luck (5:30 p.m.)
June 16th - 8th Grade Field Trip - Canobie Lake Park (leave 6:45 a.m.; return 3:30 p.m.)
June 16th - EOY Slide Show Grade 5 & 6
June 16th - 5th Grade Field Day
June 19th - Juneteenth (No School)
June 20th - 6th Grade Field Day
June 20th - EOY Slide Show Grade 7
June 20th - 8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal
June 21st - Breakfast - Presidential Academic Excellence and Achievement
June 21st - 8th Grade Promotion (10:00 a.m. in the Gym)
June 21st - EOY Slide Show Grade 8 and Yearbook Distribution and Cookout and Promotion Parade and Ice Cream
June 21st - 8th Grade Promotion Dance (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
June 22nd -7th Grade Field Day
June 22nd - Last Day of School (Early Release - Dismissal at 11:45 p.m.)
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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
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Email: bmsattendance@drregional.org
Website: bms.drregional.org
Location: 330r Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-252-5080