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.
Art club will be cancelled this week and will resume next week. An additional class will be added in June. Thank you for your understanding!
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.
LAST CALL: Spring after-school enrichment signups still going on! Spots are available for Gym Games (Tuesdays), Cooking Basics, Art Club, Drama & Performance, and SAGA. Please email Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net with registration. Payment due on Monday. Cost of each enrichment is $50 with the exception of cooking basics which is $60 (includes fee for materials). Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Please note: Instructor change: Kayla Avedian will be running Drama & Performance on Mondays.
Please note: Instructor change: Kayla Avedian will be running Drama & Performance on Mondays.
Spring after-school enrichment signups still going on! Spots are available for Gym Games (Tuesdays), Cooking Basics, Art Club, Drama & Performance, and SAGA. Please email Kayla Avedian at kavedian@douglasps.net with registration. Payment due next week. Cost of each enrichment is $50 with the exception of cooking basics which is $60 (includes fee for materials). Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Check out our DMS Weekly Newsletter. Enjoy your long weekend and holiday!
Douglas Middle School is proud to support Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit dedicated to providing children in need with essential items such as clothing, school supplies, and basic necessities. This year, our DMS Project 351 Student Ambassador, Brooke Banga, is leading this important initiative, helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children.
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.
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.
REMINDER: Please submit registration and payment for after-school enrichments. The spring session starts Monday April 6th.
A huge congratulations to last week’s winners:
👏 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!
👏 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!
Hi everyone!
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!
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!
Don't forget to sign up for spring after-school enrichments! Please note that there are two gym game offerings. Registration and payments due by April 3rd and can be submitted to the main office or Ms. Avedian. Let's make this spring session fun and exciting!
Our 8th grade students had an incredible learning experience during their recent field trip to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute! 🇺🇸
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! 👏
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! 👏
Good morning, Tigers! 🐯
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
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
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder to sign your child up for our Douglas Middle School After School Enrichment Program (Session 3), which will run from April 6th through June 1st, 2026.
Classes meet once a week for eight weeks from 2:00–3:00 PM, and space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please note that classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Completed registration forms and payments are typically due by April 3, 2026. However, since there is no school on April 3rd, families may email completed registration forms directly to me. Payments can be sent in with your child on the next school day or dropped off at the main office in a sealed envelope labeled “DMS Enrichment & Student Name.”
The cost is $50 per class, though some classes may require an additional materials fee. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas.
Confirmation of registration will be shared with families once forms are reviewed.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions @kavedian@douglasps.net. We look forward to another great session of enrichment opportunities for our students!
Best,
Kayla
This is a friendly reminder to sign your child up for our Douglas Middle School After School Enrichment Program (Session 3), which will run from April 6th through June 1st, 2026.
Classes meet once a week for eight weeks from 2:00–3:00 PM, and space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please note that classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Completed registration forms and payments are typically due by April 3, 2026. However, since there is no school on April 3rd, families may email completed registration forms directly to me. Payments can be sent in with your child on the next school day or dropped off at the main office in a sealed envelope labeled “DMS Enrichment & Student Name.”
The cost is $50 per class, though some classes may require an additional materials fee. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Douglas.
Confirmation of registration will be shared with families once forms are reviewed.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions @kavedian@douglasps.net. We look forward to another great session of enrichment opportunities for our students!
Best,
Kayla
In their adaptations unit, 7th grade students learned about camouflage - a set of colorings or marking on an animal that help it blend in with the surroundings and increase its chance for survival. Ms. Copland challenged students to camouflage a butterfly in the science classroom with a handful of guidelines. After all the butterflies were hung, other teachers, acting as “butterfly predators” went hunting to find as many as they could. The last ones to be found were better able to adapt to their environment, meaning they would be more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their genes for future generations. How many butterflies can you find in these pictures?
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🎶✨ Locura de Marzo is in full swing in Mrs. Reber’s 8th grade Spanish class! ✨🎶
Students are stepping into the role of music artists, designing their own original album covers for a Spanish-language March Madness–style competition. From creative artist names and album titles to bold, eye-catching designs, each project reflects the unique style and vibe of their music. 🎤🎨
Using Spanish, students describe the genre, emotions, and meaning behind their albums—bringing their ideas to life while building their language skills in a fun and engaging way.
