W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Week at a Glance, News and Notes
May 12, 2023
Note from the Principal:
It was Educator Appreciation Week! We provided a lunch and a breakfast for our staff, as food is always a kind way to say thank you! I use the term “educator” because it encompasses all of our amazing teachers and the other folks who take a part in educating our children: paraprofessionals, secretaries, maintenance and food service staff. It takes a village to raise a child, and our village is a good place to be! Please take some time to send a note of appreciation or do something nice for an educator in your child’s life. We work really hard to make this school the best darn middle school in the world, and appreciation goes a long way in keeping our spirits high!
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 15
Regular School Day
Tuesday, May 16
Regular School Day
Wednesday, May 17
Regular School Day
Thursday, May 18
Regular School Day
Friday, May 19
Regular School Day
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Car Wash to Benefit 7th grade
Tomorrow – Saturday May 13th, 10:30 – 2:30, in the Du Bois Middle School Bus Loop. Is your dirty car keeping you down? Turn your situation around with a car wash! Come on down to the bus loop at W.E.B. Du Bois Middle School tomorrow between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, and we will treat you and your car right. You will make heads turn as you drive in style in your beautifully cleaned car. Plus you are contributing to a great cause. All proceeds of the car wash will go towards the 7th grade Boston field trip
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.
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REMINDERS:
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.
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:
- Smile like Jack Fishing Contest and Road Race
Recent flyers:
Older Flyers:
- Youth Flag Football 4/30
- GB LIbraries April Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/townofgb/gblibrariescovertocover-april2023-8278153
- BSO Days in the Arts: Berkshire 2023
- Flying Fish Swim Team: BSRCC
- GB/Housy Earth Day Town Wide Clean Up
- 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/