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Check out our DMS Weekly Newsletter. I hope you all have a restful, relaxing spring break!!! See you all on Monday, April 27!
Students in High School Spanish 2H and 3H from Ms. Floria’s class put their creativity to work by writing original fairytales—in Spanish! 🏰🐉 They then brought their stories to life by visiting Douglas Middle School and reading them to Mrs. Reber’s students.
It was a special opportunity for our high schoolers to share their language skills and for middle school students to enjoy engaging, imaginative storytelling. A great example of collaboration, creativity, and community in action! 💙💛
#DouglasPride #StudentVoice #WorldLanguages #CommunityConnections
Check out our Middle School Weekly Newsletter. Enjoy your weekend!
Good evening DMS families,
This is a quick reminder that MCAS testing for grade 7 and 8 begins tomorrow. Grades 7 and 8 will take Session 1 of ELA tomorrow and Session 2 on Friday.
Please make sure your child:
Charges their Chromebook fully tonight and brings it to school
Gets a good night’s sleep (limiting electronics before bed can really help!)
Eats a healthy breakfast in the morning
Arrives at school on time and ready to do their best
Encourage your child to take their time, stay focused, and show what they know—we’re proud of the effort they’ve put in this year!
Thank you for your support.
Good evening DMS families,
This is a quick reminder that ELA MCAS testing begins tomorrow. Grade 6 will be testing Tuesday and Thursday and Grades 7 and 8 will test on Wednesday and Friday.
Please make sure your child:
Charges their Chromebook fully tonight and brings it, along with their charger, to school
Gets a good night’s sleep (limiting electronics before bed can really help!)
Eats a healthy breakfast in the morning
Arrives at school on time and ready to do their best
Encourage your child to take their time, stay focused, and show what they know—we’re proud of the effort they’ve put in this year!
Thank you for your support.
Please note: Instructor change: Kayla Avedian will be running Drama & Performance on Mondays.
Check out our DMS Weekly Newsletter. Enjoy your long weekend and holiday!
We invite our school community to come together in support of this cause by donating new or gently used items to DMS between the hours of 7:10 AM - 3 PM. Your generosity can help ensure that every child has the resources they need to feel safe, warm, and ready to learn.
👏 Bryce Duclos
👏 Madeline Benjamin
👏 Colin Potter
A growth mindset means believing you can get smarter and better at something through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes.
Last week’s survey asks:
👉 When you make a mistake on your schoolwork, how often do you ask your teacher for ways you can do better next time?
Remember — this isn’t about how smart you are right now. It’s about how you respond to challenges and whether you take action to improve.
💡 Think of your brain like a muscle — the more you practice, ask for help, and challenge yourself, the more it grows!
🎉 Complete the next survey to be entered into a Counseling Department prize drawing!
Egg Hunt
Any student currently in grade 6 or 7 who is interested in participating in Band or Chorus for the 26-27 School Year, please have this form completed no later than Thursday, April 2. Thank you!
This is a reminder to sign up for Douglas Middle School’s After School Enrichment Program (Session 3) running from April 6th – June 1st, 2026.
Classes meet once a week for 8 weeks from 2:00–3:00 PM, and space is limited, so be sure to register early. Programs are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Important details:
Cost is $50 per class (some classes may have an additional materials fee).
Payments and completed forms should be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled “DMS Enrichment & Student Name” to the main office.
Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas.
Registration must be completed with payment to secure a spot.
Confirmation will be sent home by April 3, 2026. Enrichment registration can also be submitted on April 3rd (no school) via email to kavedian@douglasps.net with payment submitted on Monday April 6th.
Please reach out with any questions, and we encourage you to sign up soon to secure your spot!
Check out our Middle School Newsletter. Enjoy your weekend!
Students stepped into the role of U.S. Senators as they participated in a simulated Senate session, engaging in a live floor debate on real legislation currently pending before the Senate. Throughout the experience, they explored the issue from multiple perspectives, shared their ideas, and ultimately cast their votes—just like lawmakers do in Washington, D.C.
In addition, students took part in a hands-on Electoral College program, where they learned about its history, purpose, and significance in our democracy. They also examined ongoing conversations around the Electoral College, including why some advocate for its reform or replacement.
We are so proud of our students for their thoughtful participation, collaboration, and willingness to engage in meaningful civic discourse. What an amazing opportunity to bring learning to life! 👏
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our March Tiger Trait: Growth Mindset Survey #2! Many students took time to reflect on how they can increase their effort and continue growing as learners—great work!
Congratulations to our prize winners:
Chris Ballou
Lucy Herman
Gavin Vassar
🎉 Winners can stop by Ms. Avedian's office in the Counseling Department to claim their prize.
If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry! A new question with more prizes will be shared next week, so get ready for another chance to participate.
You can also check out the DMS Counseling Facebook and Instagram pages to see the randomized wheel we used to select the winners.
Thank you for practicing a growth mindset and thinking about how your effort can help you improve and succeed every day!
Best,
The DMS Counseling Department
