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    Dear Diman Community,

    The COVID-era of education has disrupted our normal school processes, routines, and structure. The objective of our weekly preparation email is to empower students and families. With the appropriate preparation and understanding of school processes, students will be set up for a successful school year. 

    Contained within each email, you will find detailed information preparing our stakeholders each week, including information regarding student transportation, arrival/dismissal processes, class transition, and more. While the weekly preparation correspondence may not answer all questions you have regarding the new school year, contained below, you will find contact information for school personnel to answer any questions via email or phone.

    School procedures may be modified over the next year in response to the needs of our students, state mandates, and other factors that pivot the course of our educational landscape. While aspects of our processes and procedures may change, our focus on providing students with academic, vocational, and socio-emotional growth will not.

    Diman remains committed to being the school system our community, state, and nation need us to be - an institution that produces life-ready graduates ready to shape the future and the world positively.

    The weekly updates that follow will serve as a guide to help navigate the next several months together. We are committed to making sure that every child is fully supported, engaged, and safe as we embark on 2021-2022. I remain honored to serve as your Assistant Superintendent-Principal.

     
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    Please continue down the page to read the weekly blog. 

Assistant Superintendent-Principal's Blog

  • Weekly Preparation for 3/19/23

    Posted by Nathan Byrnes on 3/19/2023

    Good morning!

    I understand that this can be a challenging time of year. Please check your grades, ask for help when needed, and continue to do the right thing every day. If your attendance is down, that will only set you back. At the bottom of this email, you will see multiple support options to help your grades. Please take advantage of them!

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, March 20, is a B Week C Day.
    • Tuesday, March 21, Bristol Community College will hold its admissions palooza for seniors at Diman. Students will report to the library at their assigned appointment and meet with admissions counselors for approximately 15 minutes. Interested and haven't signed up yet? 
    • Tuesday, March 21, from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., we will hold the AP Biology Mock Exam in the auditorium.
    • Wednesday, March 22, we will hold an 11:58 a.m. dismissal for students. 
    • Wednesday, March 22, from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., we will hold the AP Statistics Mock Exam in the auditorium.
    • Thursday, March 23, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
    • Thursday, March 23, from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., we will hold the AP Physics Mock Exam in the auditorium.
    • Friday, March 24, B Week senior students will participate in Credit for Life from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium and gym. Please wait for the announcement to release B Week seniors to the auditorium. 
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection 

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 3/12/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 3/12/2023

    Good morning!

    Mental health poster

    We are approaching MCAS exam season. Please look out for separate emails and correspondence as we prepare for these exams! Let's have a great week!

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, March 13, is an A Week C Day.
    • Monday, March 13, we will hold an assembly to discuss MCAS and the class trip for all grade 10 students in the auditorium at 2:00 p.m. 
    • Wednesday, March 15, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/4uS83ZnvepFAapCv6
    • Wednesday, March 15, we will hold our drop-in center for all students in Room 251. All students are welcome to connect with other students and adults. Please see the image to the right. 
    • Friday, March 17, in preparation for the MCAS exam, we will have a practice run infrastructure trial period 1. A separate email with more details will be sent this week. 
      • All grade 10 students will report to their testing location (they will receive their testing location this week). 
      • Grade 11 students in academics report to shop. 
      • Grade 12 students in academics report to the auditorium.
      • Grade 9 students will follow their normal schedule. 
    • Friday, March 17, Mid-Semester II grades close for seniors. Please check in with your teachers about where you stand. 
    • Friday, March 17, we will hold our annual Dodgeball Tournament from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Teams must sign-up by Thursday. 
    • The AP Statistics Mock Exam will be held in the auditorium on Wednesday, March 22, from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Students will be coming in from academics, shop, and co-op for this event scored by a third party.
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection 


    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 3/5/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 3/5/2023

    Good morning!

    The school year is moving quickly! Let's keep working hard and getting better! Please speak with your teachers about where you stand in their classes and shop.

    Weekly Preparation

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 2/26/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 2/26/2023

    Good afternoon!

    I hope you had a relaxing February vacation! Let's get back to learning and growing! We are entering a critical point in the school year. Seniors - NOW is the time to ensure you pass all graduation requirements and do not have any Credit Recovery Days. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen - NOW is the time to bring up all your grades. Failing promotion requirements will jeopardize being promoted to the next grade level!

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    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal
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  • Weekly Preparation for 2/12/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 2/12/2023

    Good morning!

    Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I hope everyone enjoys the pizza and wings as much as I will!

    Our student participation has been better than ever at sports events, after-school activities, etc. I LOVE that. Let's keep our school spirit high! However, if students cannot act appropriately at these events, they will lose their attendance privileges and be disciplined. 

    All school rules are in effect at all school-sponsored events (games, trips, etc.). If you are "kicked out" of an event or break school rules at any event, you will be prohibited from attending any other school-sponsored event (games, class trips, events, prom, etc.). You will also receive school discipline. 

    This is the final week before February break. Let's continue to do the right thing, work hard, and have a great week. 

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, February 13, is a B Week E Day.
    • Monday, February 13, B Week (academics) seniors will report to the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. Please wait for the announcement to be escorted to the auditorium. 
    • Tuesday, February 14, we will hold our field trip to the Museum of Science for students who have signed up.
    • Wednesday, February 15, we will hold an 11:58 a.m. dismissal for all students. 
    • Wednesday, February 15, the Diman Family Connection is excited to offer a virtual Parent/Guardian Forum entitled "Vaping 101". Please view the attachment. 
      • This forum will be offered twice via Zoom on that day, both at 11:00am - 11:45am and 6:00pm - 6:45pm.
      • Please CLICK HERE to sign up for one of these trainings; further information is attached.
    • Thursday, February 16, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/byxYBTjtrTrtrFyH9
    • Friday, February 17, we will hold a 12:28 p.m. dismissal for students and staff. 
    • Saturday, February 18, the Ski Club will hold its second ski trip to Pat's Peak!
    • There will be no school from February 20 - February 24 (February break). We will return on Monday, February 27. 
    • Are you interested in taking Honors classes next year? Please view the attachment!
    • Are you interested in taking Advanced Placement classes next year? Please view the attachment!
    • Developing a roadmap for students to reach their goals is one of our top priorities. All juniors will meet with guidance counselors this month for course selection and post-secondary planning! Sophomores and freshmen will have course selection meetings after March 1. 
    • ATTN Freshmen Students: you received an email regarding your free shop uniform size. Please complete it. To order extra uniforms, visit the school store webpage, and click the shop uniforms tab: https://www.dimanstore.org/
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection 
    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal
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  • Weekly Preparation for 2/5/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 2/5/2023

    Good morning!

    Happy School Counselor Week! Our counselors are integral to the powerful team we have at Diman. Remember to thank your guidance counselors this week! Our passionate, caring, and motivated guidance and adjustment counselors help our students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, February 6, is an A Week E Day.
    • Wednesday, February 8, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/VDfjYu3QzHDcMSpg8
    • Thursday, February 9, at 8:00 a.m., we will hold an assembly for all freshmen in the auditorium. Teachers will escort students to the auditorium when an announcement is made. 
    • Are you interested in taking Honors classes next year? Please view the attachment!
    • Developing a roadmap for students to reach their goals is one of our top priorities. All juniors will meet with guidance counselors this month for course selection and post-secondary planning! Sophomores and freshmen will have course selection meetings after March 1. 
    • ATTN Freshmen Students: you received an email regarding your free shop uniform size. Please complete it. To order extra uniforms, visit the school store webpage, and click the shop uniforms tab: https://www.dimanstore.org/
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection

    Let's have a great week!

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 1/29/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 1/29/2023

    Good afternoon!

    February is already upon us - this year is moving quickly! Please continue to check your grades, ask for help when needed, and think before making decisions. Let's have a great week!

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, January 30, is an A Week F Day.
    • Monday, January 30, at 8:00 a.m., we will hold an assembly for seniors in academics regarding important end-of-the-year dates and deadlines. Teachers will escort students to the auditorium when an announcement is made. 
    • Monday, January 30, we will hold an assembly for all juniors to discuss the class trip (Six Flags!) and the requirements to attend. Juniors should go to sixth period, and teachers will escort students to the auditorium when an announcement is made. 
    • Tuesday, January 31, we will hold a post-secondary planning presentation for B-week (shop) juniors at 8:00 a.m. in the auditorium.
    • Tuesday, January 31, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/MGAeEk1B3VKDCMJDA
    • Wednesday, February 1, we will hold a drop-in event in Room 251 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our Mental Health Team is hosting an opportunity for students to come together and connect with other students or teachers. A formal invitation will be sent to all students. Students who attend can utilize the late bus (link below). 
    • Congratulations to all freshmen on their shop placements. Freshmen should be in shop uniform by March 6. To order uniforms, visit the school store webpage, and click the shop uniforms tab: https://www.dimanstore.org/
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection 

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 1/22/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 1/22/2023

    Good evening!

    I hope you had a great weekend! Let's have a great week!

    Weekly Preparation

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 1/15/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 1/15/2023

    Good morning!

    Join me in honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. His leadership, words of wisdom, and selflessness helped inspire millions to take action and redefine American society through the civil rights movement. “The time is always right to do what is right.”

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    Andrew D. Rebello

    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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  • Weekly Preparation for 1/8/23

    Posted by Andrew Rebello on 1/8/2023

    Good morning!

    Thank you for a great start to 2023! Let's keep it going!

    Weekly Preparation

    • Monday, January 9, is an A Week A Day.
    • Wednesday, January 11, we will hold virtual math tutoring from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/JUFCb7tvfJT7X7rh7
    • Congratulations to all freshmen on their shop placements. Freshmen should be in shop uniform by March 6. To order uniforms, visit the school store webpage, and click the shop uniforms tab: https://www.dimanstore.org/
    • As we strive to provide the best school experience for our students, we would like all students to complete the following survey regarding school lunches! The deadline to complete the survey is January 31. If students complete the survey, their names will be entered into a raffle to win Diman swag prizes! Lunch Survey
    • All students received a free pair of safety glasses. If students lose their safety glasses, replacement glasses will cost $3 in the main office. 
    • Students failing a class have multiple opportunities to improve their grades and get extra help. Please remember after-school teacher help, EXTENDS after-school support in the library, and late buses Monday-Thursday. 
    • Have a question? Ask here: https://www.dimanregional.org/familyconnection 

    Andrew D. Rebello
    Assistant Superintendent-Principal

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