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DYMS Digest Vol. 3 (2025-2026)

Posted Date: 09/22/25 (08:00 AM)
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The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools logo features a dolphin and the letters 'DY'.

DYMS Digest Vol. 3

September 22nd-28th, 2025

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WELCOME TO THE DENNIS YARMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL DIGEST

Each week, we’ll bring you a snapshot of the exciting events, important updates, and celebrations happening throughout our DYMS community. This newsletter is your go-to source to stay connected and informed. Be sure to check your messages every Monday so you don’t miss a moment of what’s happening at school!
 

Important Dates

Colorful autumn leaves surround the words 'Hello September' on a teal wooden background.
24th - DYIMS PTO Meeting (6:00 PM)
27th - Dolphin Dash @ DY High (10:00 AM)
29th - Grade Check-in (advisory)
The word 'October' is displayed over a background of colorful autumn leaves.
1st - Early Release Day (dismissal @ 1:15 PM)
7th - Picture Day
10th - Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)
13th - Columbus Day (NO SCHOOL)
17th - Boosterthon Kick Off
21st - Student-Led Conferences (1/2 day)
23rd - Student-Led Conferences (1/2 day)
24th - Fall Festival Dance (6-8pm)
27th - Grade Check-in (advisory)
28th - Color Run (Boosterthon) @ 1:30-2:40 PM
 

Action Needed: Please Review & Sign the DYMS Student & Guardian Handbook

Dear Families,

As we begin the school year, we ask that all families take a moment to review and sign off on our Student & Guardian Handbook. This handbook includes important information such as:
  • Key dates throughout the school year
  • Homework expectations
  • Student behavior and responsibility guidelines
  • Attendance policies

✨ Please pay close attention to the sections highlighted in green. These areas outline the most important expectations as your child transitions to middle school and will help ensure a smooth and successful start to the year.

✅ Once reviewed, please complete the sign-off form to acknowledge that you and your student have read and understood the handbook.

Thank you for partnering with us to support our Dolphins in having a safe, structured, and successful school year filled with Dolphin Pride!

📘 Student & Guardian Handbook:

🔎 Need translation?
Click here to access the handbook on our website and use your browser’s translate feature for your preferred language.
Sign Off Form
 
A sign reads 'Student-led Conferences' in colorful, glittery letters.

Student-Led Conferences

We want to make sure the Student-Led Conference (SLC) sign-up process is clear and easy for everyone.

✅ Every student has been assigned a SLC facilitator. This staff member will meet with your student four times before your scheduled conference to help prepare their individual SLC portfolio.

📅 When scheduling your conference, please sign up for only one appointment with your child’s assigned SLC facilitator. This is the person who will guide the conference and ensure all elements of your child’s portfolio are ready.

✉️ Last Friday, your child’s SLC facilitator should have sent you a private group message with their individual link to sign up for an appointment.

⚠️ If you have accidentally scheduled with a different staff member, we kindly ask that you cancel that appointment and re-schedule only with your child’s SLC facilitator.

Your partnership is essential in helping us make this new initiative successful. We apologize in advance if there has been confusion with this matter. Thank you for your support as we work together to showcase student growth and learning! 💚🐬 #DolphinPride
 
School picture day advertisement with student portraits and a call to pre-order online.

Picture Day is Coming!

Don’t miss out—pre-order your school portraits today and save big! Scan the QR code or visit SchoolPhotos.shop to order online.
A QR code with the text 'SCAN HERE' above it and 'PURCHASE SCHOOL PHOTOS' below.
 
A group of people wearing witch hats sit around a table in a classroom.

Another Day, Another Adventure in Reading! 📚

On Friday, September 12, we celebrated our summer reading program! Students explored more than 42 different titles this summer—from fantasy and fiction to anime, sports, nonfiction, and horror. The afternoon was spent sharing what we read and taking part in fun activities inspired by our texts.
Summer Reading
 
Three students work together at a table in a well-lit classroom.

🥗🥪🍲 Soup, Salad, or Sandwich?

Our students have been practicing their Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) writing with a fun twist. Using everyday foods, they had to decide if each item fit best as a 🥣 soup, 🥗 salad, or 🥪 sandwich—and then back up their choice with clear evidence and reasoning. It was a playful way to strengthen writing skills while making strong arguments.
Science CER Writing
 
A group of students in pajamas pose for a photo in a classroom.

🌟 PJammin’ for Kids with Cancer 🌟

Thank you to everyone who wore their pajamas and donated—we raised $325 in support of kids with cancer! 💛

Your generosity made a difference, and we’re so proud of our school community.
 
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Getting to Know Our Counselors & MEFA Pathways

Your student’s grade-level counselors—Ms. Shaw (6th Grade) and Mrs. Ennis (7th Grade)—recently visited classes to introduce themselves, encourage students to reach out whenever they need support, and begin exploring MEFA Pathways.

MEFA Pathways is a digital platform that helps students discover college and career options through interactive games and assessments. Over the year, students will uncover their interests, values, and skills, then use that knowledge to research careers, explore potential college majors, and build a personalized portfolio to track their progress toward post-secondary goals.
 
Students work at individual desks in a bright, modern classroom setting.

Cognates in Action

Students in French and Spanish worked with partners to read animal task cards, using cognates to strengthen vocabulary and understanding.
 
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Photo/Media Opt-Out

The process for photo/media permissions has changed. In the past, families filled out a form. Now, if you do not want your child’s image or name shared by the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, you must send a signed opt-out letter to your school principal by October 1 (or within 30 days of mid-year enrollment).

Student photos and videos may appear on the district website, social media, yearbooks, and occasionally with local media. Names are only shared for honors, awards, and graduation. Please note, this does not apply to public events such as performances, competitions, or athletic games.
 

Sports Zone

A sports schedule for the week of 9/22 lists game times and locations.
 

DYMS School Menu

September Menu
 

Important Links

DYMS Handbook
Schoolwide Expectations
Afterschool Help
 

Around the District

District Calendar
 
Logo for Paul Funk's Dolphin Dash, featuring a dolphin and text.

Paul Funk’s Dolphin Dash & Kids’ Fun Run — DY High, September 27, 2025

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, together with the Cape Cod Foundation, invites you to the Dolphin Dash & Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, September 27 at 10 AM at DY High (210 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth). All proceeds go toward eliminating athletic, marching band, and color guard user fees for students. Choose from the 5K Run/Walk or a shorter fun run for kids.

Registration Pricing:
  • Adults: $40
  • Students: $25*

* Signing up for the Dolphin Dash waives one season of student user fees.

👉 Event details: DY Dolphin Dash Website

👉 Sign up to run/walk: Race Registration
 
Black hoodie with a badge on the front and a dog graphic on the back.

SRO Finley Spirit Wear

Show your love for DYIMS' favorite SRO...Finley. Shirts and sweatshirts are available online.
Order Now
 

Action Required: PowerSchool Annual Student Information Verification

We need your help completing the Annual Student Information Verification Form for the upcoming school year. 

For the safety and well-being of our students, it is essential that student information is reviewed and updated at least once each year to ensure we have accurate and current records.
This process replaces many of the forms that are traditionally sent home, streamlining the annual information collection and update process. If you are unable to complete this digitally, please contact your child’s school for assistance.

Please take a few moments to:
  • Review and verify all existing information
  • Fill in any missing fields
  • Check all necessary boxes

This update must be completed for each child listed in your Parent Portal account.
To assist you, we’ve included step-by-step instructions below for completing the form using either the PowerSchool Mobile App or the Parent Portal Website.

Thank you for your attention to this important task. By reviewing and confirming your child’s information, you are helping us provide the highest level of care and support throughout the school year.

Using the PowerSchool Mobile App (top image)

After signing into the App, click on “More” at the bottom, then Click on “Forms” to get to the list of available Forms. SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM and Click on “Student Information Verification Form - Current Students Only”

Using the Parent Portal Website (bottom image)

Sign in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal here (if you don’t have a login, please contact your school): https://dyregional.powerschool.com/public
Once signed in, go to Forms on the left-hand side. SCROLL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM and Click on “Student Information Verification Form - Current Students Only”.
You can switch children by clicking their names at the top of the screen.


Screenshots of a mobile app interface showing a student dashboard and form options.
Screenshot of a PowerSchool SIS page, highlighting the 'Student Information Verification Form'.
 

DYIMS PTO

Our first PTO meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 PM in the DYIMS library. At this meeting, we’ll set the schedule of PTO dates for the year and begin planning upcoming events. All are welcome—we’d love to see you there!
 

Community Happenings

Poster advertising an owl event with images of different owl species.
Poster for a Trunk or Treat event with a car trunk illustration and pumpkin decorations.
An advertisement for the Art Reach program at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
 

Contact Us & Follow

Students exit the Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School building.
Location: 288 Station Ave, S. Yarmouth, MA 02664
Phone: 508-778-7979
Facebook: @DennisYarmouthMiddleSchool
Instagram: @dymiddleschool