W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Week at a Glance, News and Notes
March 24, 2023
Note from the Principal:
A full week of school with no snow days! But it still could be, it is March in the Berkshires!!! It felt good to have a regular, full week of school. And very exciting: this weekend we have the musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” !!! What I love about the musical is that we find a role for every student that wants to be a part of the play. Whether it is trying for a starring role, a first time shy kid who wants to dip their toe, or a student who wants to be part of the stage crew, there is a place for everyone. I am very appreciative of the musical directors and staff for providing an opportunity for all types of kids, and a quarter of our school is a part of this production! We did advanced sales, and there are tickets sold at the door. We do need to cap the audience at capacity–there are three shows, 7 pm tonight and tomorrow, and 2 pm on Sunday.
Please drop me a note if you have feedback or questions at ben.doren@bhrsd.org.
Be well,
Ben Doren
Principal
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Monday, March 27
Regular School Day
Tuesday, March 28
Regular School Day
Wednesday, March 29
½ Day of School today–11:25 dismissal
Thursday, March 30
Regular School Day
Friday, March 31
Regular School Day
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Project 351 Clothing Drive
Some of our students have organized the annual Project 351 clothing drive from March 20th until March 31st! Project 351 is a student based organization dedicated to giving back to the community in as many ways as possible all throughout Massachusetts! One of the ways we do that is our clothing drive! We invite you to donate new or lightly used clothing (no tears, stains, or any type of major wear). We encourage you to go through your children’s old clothes, and if they are in good condition, to donate them! We are accepting sizes from infant all the way to adult medium along with accepting all types of clothes! Thanks for your time and thanks for your future donations! Donation box in the lobby by the office.
Spring 2023 Project Connection @ DBM
April 3-June 8th
Mondays-Thursdays. 2:40-5:00PM
*All responses received by March 21st will receive priority consideration for program selection, though this does not guarantee enrollment.
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Proyecto Conexión de Primavera 2023 @ DBM
3 de abril al 8 de junio
lunes – jueves, 14:40 – 17:00
*Todas las respuestas recibidas para el 21 de marzo recibirán consideración prioritaria para la selección del programa, aunque esto no garantiza la inscripción.
Du Bois Musical–You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!
Good grief! You won’t want to miss this! The Du Bois Musical presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Come see over 60+ Du Bois students in this hilarious and family-friendly musical this weekend featuring your favorite Peanuts characters. The shows are this Friday at 7 PM, Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets are $5/student, $10/adult, or $25/family. Click here to purchase tickets online. You can also get tickets at the door. Email duboismusical@bhrsd.org for any questions. See you there!
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REMINDERS:
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Flyers and School Letters
Flyers and School letters are available on our website at this link: https://dbrms.bhrsd.org/category/families/flyers/
This week’s flyers:
- Boys & Girls Basketball at Berkshire South
Recent flyers:
- Project 351 Clothing Drive
- Get Boosted Gift Card Appointments
- Car Seat Event with Free Car Seats
- MMRHS performs Fiddler on the Roof
- Spring 2023 GB Softball Grades 2-8 Registration
- Berkshire County Lacrosse Sign Ups
- GB LIbraries March Newsletter
- 23/24 Butternut Family and Student Season Pass Application
- Great Barrington Little League Registration
- Mass Audubon Camps
- YMCA Camp Hi-Rock
- Southern Berkshire Babe Ruth Sign Ups
- Portrait of a Graduate: Community Input Feb. 27th 6-7:30
- Dine to Donate for MMRHS Ski Team
- Overcoming Overwhelm & Stress: Feb 8 @ 7pm
- Vocalis Youth Choir Auditions
- Flying Cloud Institute: February Break Programming
- Portrait of a Graduate Meetings
- MassHealth Renewal Reminder
- Special Kids, Special Diet: A Virtual Workshop to Explore Ideas and Speak to a Nutrition Team
- Paper Bag Drive
- Vaccination letter-English and Spanish versions
- RSDPB January 2023 Update
- Project Safe Childhood
- Overcoming Overwhelm & Stress: Online workshop for parents and caregivers of adolescents
- Great Barrington Libraries “For the Love of Reading” 2023 Reading Challenge https://gblibraries.org/event/beanstack-reading-challenge-for-the-love-of-reading/
Older flyers:
- Berkshire Children’s Chorus: Now enrolling singers Grades 3-8
- CHP Special Virtual Event: The Secret Life of Autism
- Night Wood An Outdoor Sound & Light Experience @ The Mount
- GB Libraries December Newsletter and Gingerbread House take home kits
- CHP December playgroup Schedule
- Stateline Youth Wrestling 2022-2023
- Winter Workshops @ Berkshire HorseWorks
- DBM Musical Information Session Nov. 28, 3-3:45
- Berkshire Children’s Chorus Fall 2022
- BRTA FREE! Nov. 25-Dec 31
- Community Thanks Supper @ BSRCC
- Shining Star Supplemental Holiday Program@ BSRCC
- Holiday Shop, Sip & Stroll
- Concerning Screen Time: A Workshop for Middle School Parents
- Movie Night Fundraiser for Class of 2024 @ MMRHS for district students, parents and staff
- Dine to Donate Nov. 9 and 10 for MMRHS Class of 2024
- “Shine The Light” A Screening and Conversation about Youth Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention
- Project Connection Food Drive
- CHP Family Services November Playgroup Schedule
- Girl Scouts
- Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
- Ski Butternut 22/23 Lesson Program Application
- Ski Butternut 22/23 Student & Family Pass Application
- Southern Berkshire Winter Coat Drive
- Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
- Housatonic Youth Basketball Registration
- Teen Chefs: Learn & Master
- Great Barrington Libraries Newsletter
- CHP Family Resources Oct 2022 Paygroup Schedule
- Truck Day
- Berkshire County Steam Challenge Night
- Community Boxing Gym
- An afternoon of Outdoor Fun for the Special Needs Community Oct. 9
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) Tiered Focused Monitoring Review
- YA Author Barbara Newman @ The Mount
- Southern Berkshire Winter Coat Drive
- Cub Scouting for Boys and Girls K-5
- Yearbook staff needed
- Halloween Painting Contest
- Housatonic Party in the Park
- Festival Latino
- Latinx Festival–English and Spanish versions
- RSYP Bilingual Club–English and Spanish versions
- Great Barrington Libraries Newsletter
- Du Bois Yearbook Cover Contest for 8th Grade Students
- Babysitter Training: BSRCC
- Free Story Walk and Live Bilingual Concert @ The Mount, Sun. 9/11/22
- Heart and Sole
- Berkshire HorseWorks Fall Programs
- Ski Butternut Student & Family Season Pass Application
- BCAC Elf Warm Clothing Program applications due 9/30
- Free School Supplies from Berkshire Money Management
- School Supply Lists
- Bus Routes
- Family Forum in Spanish
- Family Forum in English
- Blue Rider Pony Rides for Rico
- Read-Learn-Play: Wingmaster’s
- The Children’s Attic Fall/Winter Consignment Sale