Thank you to Erin B., Kristin B., Crystal K., Megan S., and Caroline W. for your patience and organizing expertise in getting Art Show submissions for EVERY student in the school alphabetized and ready for shipment! Your help is so appreciated!

A huge thank you to Coach Lotz, Coach Troskie and Coach Wis for keeping us anchored in Healthy Habits this past week and for going above and beyond creating fun experiences for our Mt. Bethel families after our General Meeting and all year long in PE! We appreciate all of your time, effort, and creativity!

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Buccaneer Bravos to our awesome Fun Run Committee Chairs, Jason M. and Cody R.! They worked tirelessly managing all of the moving parts it takes to plan and execute such a successful Fun Run and brought so much creativity and joy to the event with their festive 3.14 “Pie Theme.”

We are also so grateful for our incredible committee members who helped make the event happen: Whitney F. for collecting and delivering all of our donations and recruiting our high school volunteers; Jocelyn S. for keeping the Princeton Lakes neighborhood informed and serving as our point person at the registration table on race day; and Brooke C. for bringing the décor and flair—the headbands were a huge hit!

Last, but certainly not least, a very heartfelt thank you to Katie F. for the many years she has single-handedly chaired this event and for coaching our new team every step of the way. Katie has been an incredible asset to the MBES PTA and will be greatly missed next year as her family’s time at MBES comes to a close.

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. We'll be celebrating our sweet-as-a-peach Mt. Bethel teachers all week! Read below for how you and your child(ren) can participate. 

Breakfast, Monday, March 23

Donate BREAKFAST ITEMS: Sign up HERE

Raffle Prizes for Teacher Appreciation Week

Donate RAFFLE PRIZES: Sign up HERE

Thursday, March 26: We A-Peach-I-Ate You!

Provide a TARGET or AMAZON gift card for your child’s classroom teacher(s) AND a gift card for the specials teacher your child sees that day (which can just be labeled "Specials Teacher"). The suggested amount is $5 EACH, no cash please. Please remember any other teachers your child may see and bring them a gift card as well (speech, OT, EIP, Target, small group, counseling, Learning Commons, etc.)

Note: Each homeroom is assigned one specific PE teacher, so if your child’s special is PE, you still only need to send one gift card.

Teacher Postcard!

Click HEREor HERE print a postcard for your students to fill out and bring to their teacher. Parents may also choose to send a thank you note (from you, the parent!) expressing your own gratitude. The teachers cherish these notes!

Get ready, Buccaneers! On April 3, our 3rd–5th grade students will celebrate with the Buccaneer Bash, an exciting NEW event taking place during the school day in place of the traditional school dance.

Students will enjoy a high-energy day filled with giant inflatables, popsicles, and tons of Buccaneer fun with their friends! It’s sure to be a highlight of the spring semester.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the big day!

We encourage all 4th and 5th grade parents to attend and hear tips from our own MBES social worker, Karen Schwartz, as well as Dickerson and Dodgen counselors on how to navigate and THRIVE through the middle school years. Presentation will end with a Q&A opportunity, so make sure to attend and have all your questions answered!

*This upcoming special event is only for Parents of 4th and 5th graders and will be held at 9:00AM on April 14th in the Learning Commons.

The DMS Foundation Board is looking to fill a few board positions for next school year. If you are interested in joining the board, please fill out the interest form on our website by TONIGHT, March 15th for consideration. We are a passionate group dedicated to making Dickerson Middle School a positive and enriching experience for all students! We only meet one Friday a month at 8am. We hope you will join us! 

Contact dmsfoundation@gmail.com with any questions! 

https://www.dmsfoundation.com/interest-form

Stop the presses! MTW Drama and Dodgen Middle School present Newsies Jr., March 27-29! Based on the hit Disney musical, this inspiring story follows a group of newsboys who stand up for what's right against unfair working conditions in turn-of-the-century New York. This family-friendly production is full of fun dances and powerful songs! Join us and experience all the heart, spirit, and excitement of Newsies Jr.! 

Tickets on sale at https://cur8.com/14703/project/137840 or at the door for $10!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

 April 17-19, 2026 

Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man behind The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a high-energy, feel-good musical that bursts with color, humor, and unforgettable songs. Told through an infectious pop-rock score, this beloved show brings the biblical story of Joseph to life with wit, warmth, and dazzling theatrical flair. Perfect for audiences of ALL ages, Joseph celebrates resilience, forgiveness, and the power of dreams, delivering nonstop fun and a rainbow bright finale that leaves everyone smiling! 

Performances will take place April 17-19 with shows on Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased through the link on the graphic above or on our website at www.wheelerhightheatre.com.