Good Evening DYI Families,
And we’re off! The beginning-of-the-year rush has come and gone. We thank you for your help and patience as you received your child’s classroom assignment through PowerSchool, figured out your child’s bus stop, perhaps rented an instrument, and attended our first PTO meeting and Open House. The beginning of the year is an enjoyable rush. As I mentioned at Open House, it is always invigorating to see how excited our students are to get back to school and show off their classrooms.
Next up for families is being a Part of our School Council and/or our school PTO. The School Council annually reviews the School Improvement Plan. One of the goals is to keep increasing our community engagement. We want to hold our Music Bingo and Food Around the World Events which are coming up soon. These events will certainly happen with your support. If you can be a part of our School Council Team, please message us through Parent Square, email, or call the school. We appreciate your help in advance with these fun events.
Please take a moment to check out the flyers in this newsletter and maybe even scan the QR Code to let us know you can volunteer and help our PTO. If you did not yet sign up for Cross County or an After School Activity, there still is time. Speak to your child to see what he/she is interested in and have them be involved with these school activities. If you need an assist, just message us and we will help you get signed up.
Lastly, please plan on PJ’s on Friday. This is a fun way to give to a great cause!
We are excited about the school year. It’s been a great start already.
Sincerely,
Mr. Blake, Dr. Greeson, Mrs. Cleary, & Dr. Spano
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If you are reporting your child absent, please call the attendance line (508) 385-2448 or send a ParentSquare Message to Priscila Leme or Eileen Kalivas.
If your child has an appointment or must miss a part of the school day, we encourage you to attend any part of the school day that your child can.
The student can arrive late, be dismissed early and be brought back to school.
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School Hours/Drop-off and Pick Up
Student arrival is between 7:50 and 8:00 each day. Student drop off begins promptly at 7:50.
Students are to be dropped off in the driveway between Station Ave Elementary School and DYIMS. Staff will be there to direct students into the building. Early drop-off is available starting at 7:20. Students who arrive at school between 7:20 through 7:50 will be supervised in the lobby. After 8:10, student will be considered late and will need to get a signed late pass at the front office in order to go to their classroom.
The academic school day begins at 8:00 am and dismissal is at 2:42 pm. Students who will be picked up by families will be dismissed through the front entry. Student pick-up is in the same place as drop-off.
Student Breakfast
All students are eligible for free breakfast for the 2025-2026 school year. Upon entry to the school, students are able to “Grab and Go” breakfast which will be eaten in their classrooms during student arrival/morning meeting. Students arriving early will have their breakfast upon arrival at school.
Student Lunch
All students will be eligible for free lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. If a student would like to have a second lunch or an additional milk, there will be a charge for that.
Bicycles, Scooters, Rollerblades and Skateboards
Students who ride bicycles to school must wear helmets and should use extreme caution in all traffic areas. Bicycles must be parked at the bicycle racks and should be locked.. For safety reasons, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades should not be ridden in the parking lots or on roadways and sidewalks around the school at any time. It is the law that bike helmets must be worn by all students riding on school property. Roller blades are not allowed in the building.
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Early Release- what does that mean for you?
The students will be dismissed 1.5 hours earlier at 1:12 P.M. 6x a year
Half Days- what does that mean for you?
Students will be dismissed at 11:15. 4x a year.
Please note that lunch is served on all days including Early Release Days and Half Days!
Bus routes do not change, the students just come home earlier
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Dolphin Dollars
Students can earn Dolphin Dollars when they are caught demonstrating the Dolphin Way—Practicing Responsibility, Offering Respect, Demonstrating Kindness, and Staying Safe. Dollars contribute toward team and school-wide goals that unlock fun celebrations and rewards!
Dolphin Way Shout-Outs
Dolphin Way Shout-Outs recognize students who go above and beyond to demonstrate the Dolphin Way. Students and staff can give shout-outs, which are celebrated on our Morning Show and help us recognize the positive choices happening throughout DYI every day.
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Dear DYI Families,
Your child has been issued a District-owned Chromebook as part of the DYRSD initiative to enhance the educational experience and prepare students to use technology in the 21st century. It is essential that all procedures and guidelines be followed to ensure the safe, efficient, and ethical operation of this device. Some teachers may allow District-issued devices to go home to extend learning. Therefore, we ask that you agree to the following:
As outlined each year in the DY Device Loan Agreement and Student Handbook, families are required to pay a non-refundable Chromebook User Fee. This fee helps support the management, maintenance, and continued availability of District-issued devices for our students.
Please submit payment using one of the following options:
By Check:
Make checks payable to DYRSD and return them to the DYI main office.
Online Payment:
You can also access UniPay through the DY Website:
Quick Links → Online Payments → Technology Fees → DYI - Chromebook User Fee
Chromebook User Fee: $40.00
Chromebook User Fee (Free/Reduced Lunch only): $20.00
Please note that the fee is non-refundable. Failure to pay the Chromebook User Fee may result in the fee being carried forward and additional fees accruing in subsequent school years.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure that our students have access to safe, reliable technology to support their learning throughout the school year.
Kindly,
DYIS Technology and Administration
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Has your child chosen an instrument for the upcoming school year? Renting through David French Music is an easy way to get started! Families can rent instruments including violin, viola, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, snare kit, bell kit, cello, and baritone horn.
To reserve your child’s instrument:
- Visit David French Music and select Rentals or Get Started.
- Choose Massachusetts → Dennis/Yarmouth → DY Intermediate School.
- Select your child’s instrument.
- Choose Fall/Pre-Order/Fall Delivery. The instrument will be delivered to school and distributed at the first lesson.
- Complete your billing information and save your rental confirmation.
The required method book is free. Families will need a foldable music stand if they don't already have one, and clarinet and alto saxophone players will need a box of reeds. Instrument Care Kits are optional.
The rent-to-own program allows 100% of rental payments to go toward purchasing the instrument, and instruments can be returned or exchanged at any time without penalty. The Instrument Repair and Replacement program is also included, and a David French Music representative provides weekly service at school.
Please reserve your instrument as soon as possible to ensure it is processed and ready for lessons in the fall.
Questions? Contact David French Music at helpdesk@davidfrenchmusic.com or 1-800-366-5993.
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Get Involved with the DYIMS PTO!
We are excited to invite all DYIMS families to join our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) for the upcoming school year! The PTO is a wonderful way for families and staff to come together to support our students, strengthen our school community, and help make special experiences possible for our Dolphins.
Our PTO helps plan and support a variety of activities throughout the year, including field trips, special guest speakers, fundraisers, and fun school and community events for our students and families. Whether you have a lot of time to give or can only help occasionally, every contribution makes a difference!
📅 PTO Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 DYIMS Library
We would love to have you join us, share your ideas, and be part of making this a fantastic year at DYIMS! Come be part of the team—we can't do it without our Dolphin families!
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On Friday, September 25th, DYI will proudly participate in Pajammin Day for Kids with Cancer in honor of one of our own fourth-grade students, Kallie, who is currently fighting cancer.
Students and staff are invited to wear their pajamas to school and bring a small donation of $1 or more to help support the fight against pediatric cancer. No donation is too small—every dollar makes a difference! In past years, our DY community has come together to raise thousands of dollars through this special event.
All proceeds will go directly toward supporting childhood cancer efforts through the organization featured in our fundraiser. Most importantly, this is an opportunity for our school community to surround Kallie and her family with love and remind them that they are not fighting alone.
Wear your PJs. Bring a dollar. Support Kallie. Help kids fighting cancer.
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Friday September 25th-Pjammin for Kids with Cancer Fundraiser
Wednesday, September30th- Early Release
Friday October 9th- NO SCHOOL- Teacher Professional Day
Monday October 12th- Columbus Day Observed- NO SCHOOL
October 20th and 22nd- Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday November 10th- DYI Picture Day
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Thank You for Joining Us at Open House!
A big thank you to all of our students, families, and teachers who joined us for DYI’s Open House on Thursday, September 17! It was wonderful to welcome our families into the building, connect with our school community, and kick off another exciting school year together.
If you weren’t able to attend, no worries! Please check out the linked Open House slideshow presentation below to catch up on the information that was shared.
We’re already looking forward to our first community event of the year—stay tuned for the date and more details! We also look forward to connecting with families again during Parent-Teacher Conferences in October.
Thank you for being such an important part of our DYI community. We are stronger as a pod!
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Fridays are DY Spirit Days! We invite all students and staff to show their Dolphin pride by wearing any DY swag or gear they have or by rocking our school colors—green, white, and a little bit of gray!
Let’s fill our school with DY pride every Friday and celebrate the amazing community we’re building together.
Show your colors. Show your spirit. We are stronger as a pod!
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This week in 4th grade math, students began exploring place value beyond the thousands through a hands-on counting activity. Students worked with collections of objects, such as money, and were challenged to decide how to organize, count, and represent their collections efficiently.
Students then examined their classmates’ strategies, compared different approaches, and discussed which methods made counting larger quantities easier and more efficient. It was a great opportunity to build number sense, problem-solving skills, and mathematical thinking!
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Two of our 5th grade classrooms are bringing a little football fun into their learning with an NFL Owners Draft! Students have each taken ownership of an NFL team and will follow their team throughout the season, using the experience to make connections across writing, social studies, research, and math.
Each Friday, the classes will come together to review the upcoming NFL schedule, check the standings, and see how their teams are doing. This fun, real-world learning experience gives students an exciting way to practice important skills while following the NFL season.
The students are excited, and we can’t wait to see where the season takes them!
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