DYMS Digest Vol. 7 (2025-2026)

Posted Date: 10/20/25 (08:11 AM)

DYMS Digest Vol. 7

October 20th-26th, 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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21st - Student-Led Conferences (1/2 day)

23rd - Student-Led Conferences (1/2 day)

24th - Fall Festival Dance @ 6:00-8:00 PM

27th - Grade Check-in (advisory)

28th - Color Run (Boosterthon) @ 1:30-2:40 PM

28th - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game @ 3:30 PM

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5th - Early Release Day @ 1:15 PM

6th - Egg Drop Challenge @ 5:00-6:30 PM

11th - No School (Veteran's Day)

13th - Picture Retake

19th - PTO Meeting in Library @ 6:00 PM

24th - Grade Check-in

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

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

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🗓️ Student-Led Conferences – October 21st & 23rd

Our Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are coming up on Tuesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 23. If you haven’t already, please sign up with your student’s assigned facilitator.

During the conference, please bring your student and their iPad. Each conference will last 15–20 minutes.

Thank you for partnering with us to showcase your child’s growth and learning! 💚🐬

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🍂 Fall Festivus Dance Party!

Friday, October 24 | 6–8 PM

Celebrate the season with music, dancing, and fun! 💃🕺

We’re collecting water and snacks to keep everyone energized. 🥤🍿

Parents, we’d love your help! Sign up here:

👉 SignUpGenius Link

🎶 Fun music, festive vibes, and lots of fall leaves — don’t miss it! 🍁

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Just a couple of friendly ghosts getting in the spirit 👻📸

Follow DY Middle School on Social Media

Facebook: Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School

Instagram: @dymiddleschool

#GhostPhotoshoot #SpookySeason #BooCrew

Friendly Ghosts

🔬 Science and Scavenger Hunts! 🧩

6th graders had a busy and fun week! They used microscopes 🔬 to observe plant 🌱 and animal 🐾 cells and went on a Cell Scavenger Hunt 🧩 to connect organelles to parts of the school 🏫.

Science Fun

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Get Ready for STEM Night: Egg Drop Challenge! 🥚✨

The DYM Science Team needs your help! Donate any of the following supplies to help make our Egg Drop Challenge on Tuesday, November 6th a success. Bring donations to Ms. Christopher or Ms. Wood. Every bit helps!

Supplies Needed:

Egg cartons
Cardboard
Cotton balls
Pipe cleaners
Paper towel rolls
Toilet paper rolls
Paper cups
Old rolls of fabric
Yarn
Packing peanuts

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Sweet Rewards for Positive Behavior! 🍧

Our 6th and 7th graders crushed their PBIS goal of 40,000 LiveSchool points! 🎉 To celebrate their hard work being respectful, responsible, and resourceful, they enjoyed a cool treat—snowcones! ❄️ Keep up the great effort—positive behavior pays off!

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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.

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

or 508-778-7979.

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:

Event Day: 10/28/2025

📚 The Library Lowdown📰

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Morning Library Volunteers Needed 🌞

Love books and have an hour to spare in the morning? Our school library is looking for parent volunteers to help check in 📥, shelve 📖, and organize 📚 books. Even one morning a week makes a big difference! Email ✉️ maxwellj@dy-regional.k12.ma.us if you’re interested.

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Notes from the Nurse

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Hello Families,

I’m asking all families to please complete the Student Health Authorization Form. This form allows me to provide care for your child during the school day — such as giving an ice pack or offering Tylenol/Advil when needed.

To complete the form:

Log in to your child’s PowerSchool account.
In the PowerSchool App, go to More → Forms.
Scroll all the way to the bottom and select “Student Information Verification Form – Current Student.”

Thank you for taking a moment to complete this form — it helps me care for your children safely and efficiently each day.

Have a great day,

Nurse Williams

Sports Zone

A sports schedule for the week of 10/20, listing games and practices.

DYMS School Menu

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: