W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

Week at a Glance, News and Notes

May 5, 2023

Note from the Principal:

Short and sweet this week!  The district is hosting the Berkshire County Special Olympics on Wednesday–an exciting opportunity to celebrate everyone who is important in our community!!!  Enjoy this spring weather….

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, May 8

Regular School Day

 

Tuesday, May 9

Regular School Day

 

Wednesday, May 10

Half day of school today–11:25 dismissal

 

Thursday, May 11

Regular School Day

 

Friday, May 12

Regular School Day

 

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W.E.B. Du Bois Middle School Family Crew * Crew Familiar

LAST Zoom meeting this year — Wed. May 10th @ 7pm — ÚLTIMA Zoom este año: mié. 10 de mayo a las 19:00

¡Todos los padres y tutores son bienvenidos!  All parents & guardians welcome!   We will discuss / Discutiremos:

  1. Springtime community art project on the school front lawn; Proyecto de arte comunitario de primavera en el jardín delantero de la escuela
  2. Planning for Fall 2023 community resource fair; Planificación para el otoño de 2023 feria de recursos comunitarios

Follow this link to join Family Crew online — Siga este enlace para unirse a Family Crew en línea:

   https://disney.zoom.us/j/9880244410?pwd=YnV3MjJCcDRoYTJWbDlKVmtNVVZNZz09

Email duboisfamilycrew@gmail.com anytime with questions, ideas, concerns

¿Tiene preguntas, ideas, problemas?  Envíanos un email – duboisfamilycrew@gmail.com

 

Summer Project Connection registration and information 

Hello DBM Project Connection Family: We are happy to let you know that Project Connection’s Summer Program at WEB Du Bois is scheduled for July 10th – August 10th, 2023. This 5-week program combines the magic of camp with the excitement of learning through activities centered around social emotional/physical wellness, STEAM, and nature exploration.

DBM Summer Program Information:

Dates: July 10th – August 10th
Days/Times: Monday – Thursday
Grade Level: Students entering grades 5th – 8th in Fall 2023
Times: 8:45 am-3:00 pm. Drop Off: 8:45 – 9:00 am. Pick Up: 3:00 pm *Limited bus transportation will also be available.*

Please click on this link for information and the registration form.

 

BERKSHIRE HILLS YOUTH SOCCER CLUB

Berkshire Hills Youth Soccer Club will be having a Summer Clinic!  Players from pre-K – 8th grade are encouraged to sign up and play!  All sessions will be held at Monument Mountain Regional High School on the back fields.  Will be held the week of June 26th-June 30th. Each day will run from 9:00am-12:00pm. The cost for the single week session will be: $250.  Space is limited to the first 80 grade 3 to grade 8 players and the first 20 pre-K to 2nd grade players.  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MAY 1, 2023.  Sign up today!  Please reach out with any questions:  Matt Naventi – mnaventi@gmail.com. Brendan Heck – speedyheck@yahoo.com. Sean Flynn – sean.flynn@bhrsd.org

 

Berkshire Humane Society donations

The Berkshire Humane Society in Pittsfield is in urgent need of supplies.  Please send the following items into the school if possible, and we will get the donations to the organization: Pupperoni or soft treats, laundry detergent, floor cleaner, paper towels, garbage bags, dry dog kibble, liquid hand soap, new dog toys, rabbit and guinea pig toys and chews, absorbent bedding, disinfecting wipes, cat litter, dry cat food, and Lysol.

 

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REMINDERS:

Lunch Menu 

School Calendar 2022-2023 

Black Arts Council Grant

For those who don’t already know us, the Berkshire Black Economic Council, Inc. (BBEC) would like to introduce ourselves to you as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aids and advocates for economic development with respect to education, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, business ownership, social programming, environmental justice, and the recruitment and retention of Black businesses in the Berkshires. As a means of accomplishing our mission with respect to arts and culture, the BBEC has an intergenerational Black Arts Council that actively works with and for the community to respond to the Black community’s need for an inclusive and trustworthy arts sector.  The BBEC’s Black Arts Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Black Arts Council Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support Black youth pursue their passion for the arts. The Black Arts Council Grant program will award funds to finance the purchase of art supplies and equipment for youth ages 7 – 22 years old. All forms of art are welcome and celebrated including but not limited to music, visual arts, photography, textiles, theatre/performing arts, graphic design, mixed media, and more. Promotional materials are attached to be shared with your Black art students.  Applications are open to Black youth, and close on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST. The grant application is live on Submittable (an online submissions platform that saves your work as you go).  Younger applicants (ages 7-14) may complete the application in person with a parent/guardian at the BBEC office on select Sundays between the hours of 10 am – 12 pm. Advanced scheduling is required for in-person applications. In-person application sessions will take place on:

  • Sunday, Apr 23, 2023
  • Sunday, Apr 30, 2023
  • Sunday, May 7, 2023

To schedule an in-person appointment, please contact Erica Barreto (assistant@berkshirebec.org, (413) 441-0111).  To view the application online, visit: https://berkshirebec.submittable.com/submit/260421/black-arts-council-grant-2023  If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration!

 

2023 Days in the Arts (DARTS): Berkshires Student Registration Form

BSO Days in the Arts: Berkshires 2023, A collaboration between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Association of Volunteers.  Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 27- Friday, June 30, 9:00am – 3:30pm

Link for registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEB9xPLPiNnjrVfj3BIfkDIEWw6ut04h86SLs03o6K4NmKHQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

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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:

Recent flyers:

 

Older Flyers:

  • Swim America Lessons
  • Boys & Girls Basketball at Berkshire South
  • 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/