DYMS Digest Vol. 5 (2025-2026)

Posted Date: 10/06/25 (08:06 AM)

DYMS Digest Vol. 5

October 6th-12th, 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

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7th - Picture Day

8th - District Attorney's Presentation (9:30-10:30)

10th - Professional Day (NO SCHOOL)

13th - Columbus Day (NO SCHOOL)

17th - Boosterthon Fundraising 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

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5th - Early Release Day (@ 1:15 PM)

11th - No School (Veteran's Day)

13th - Picture Retake

24th - Grade Check-in

26th - 1/2 Day (Thanksgiving Break) @ 11:15 AM

27th-28th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

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Support Positive Behavior at DY Middle School!

Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all students. As part of this effort, we implement PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), a research-based framework that teaches and reinforces positive behavior.

Students are recognized and rewarded for making good choices, showing kindness, responsibility, and respect through incentives like small prizes, school store items, raffle entries, and special rewards.

We welcome support from local businesses and community members in the form of donations—monetary, gift cards, coupons, merchandise, or services—that can be used as student and staff rewards. Contributions are tax deductible and help strengthen the connection between the school and the community.

A special thank you to Mark’s Family for their businesses’ generous donations!

For more information or to contribute, contact burnsh@dy-regional.k12.ma.us

or 508-778-7979.

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Snowballing Into Science ❄️

Students explored the six characteristics of living things through a snowball discussion—starting in pairs, then building into larger groups until the whole class came together 🌱. Tomorrow they’ll share their final presentations.

DYIMS Fun Run is almost here! 🎉

We’re aiming to raise $30,000 to support field trips, in-school presentations, and guest speakers – and we need your help!

Important dates:

Fundraiser Kickoff at school: 10/17/2025
Event Day: 10/28/2025

Save the date and stay tuned for more ways to get involved and support our cause!

Notes from the Nurse

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It is essential that all families complete the Student Health Authorization Form so our nurse can provide care for your child during the school day. This authorization allows the nurse to treat your child for common needs such as an ice pack, Advil/Tylenol, or checking a fever.

To complete the form:

Log into your child’s PowerSchool account.
In the PowerSchool App, go to ~ VERIFICATION FORM
Fill out the form and click Submit.

If you have not yet set up a PowerSchool parent account, please use this link for instructions:

PowerSchool Login Information

Thank you for taking care of this as soon as possible!

Sports Zone

A sports schedule for the week of 10/6 lists games and practices for various sports.

DYMS School Menu

September/October Menu

Important Links

DYMS Handbook

Schoolwide Expectations

Afterschool Help

Around the District

District Calendar

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DYHS Athletic Announcement

Below are reminders and updates for the "HOME" Football Games at DYRHS.

~ Gates open 45 minutes before Kick-off. Kick off is at 6:00pm

~ Any child not enrolled at Dennis-Yarmouth High School will need to be accompanied by an adult and supervised for the duration of the game.

~ Electronic tickets are available using Go Fan. Ticket pricing is $6 for adults and $5 for students and Senior Citizens.

~ The D-Y Police Services Unit and Yarmouth Police will be on hand to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.

~ Games typically end about 7:30 p.m. The D-Y facility will close 30 minutes after the game ends, and all spectators must leave the property. Please make pick-up arrangements accordingly. Waiting on the property after closing is not permitted.

Please be aware of the following rules: