Dear Families,

We had another fantastic week at PRES! Our fourth graders explored the Palmer River in search of macroinvertebrates, while first graders enjoyed an entertaining puppet show. Meanwhile, kindergarten students took part in an engaging Animal Encounters program. As the weeks continue, we’re looking forward to even more exciting activities and learning experiences. A quick reminder: third graders will take their final MCAS test next week, and fourth-grade testing will follow the week after.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal (email: kkefor@drregional.org)

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal (email: cleandro@drregional.org)

phone: 508-252-5100

#WeAreDR!

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The School Committee approved the District's Academic Calendar for the upcoming school year at the April 29th meeting; a link is included below for your reference.

• Grade 3 Math MCAS: Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday May 14th
• May Banking for Grades 3 and 4 with BCBS: Wednesday, May 14th
• Grade 4 Math MCAS: Tuesday, May 20th and Wednesday May 21st
• Grade 3 Carpenter Museum Visits by Class: Tuesday, May 20th to Tuesday, June 10th
• Grade 1 Roger Williams Zoo Field Trip: Thursday, May 22nd
• Grade 3 Wax Museum: Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm
• Grade 2 Ecotarium Field Trip: Thursday, May 29th
• Barn Babies visit K and PreK: Friday, May 30th
• An Evening with the Arts-A Showcase featuring Grade 4: Thursday, June 5th
• PRES Boosterthon Fun Run: Friday, June 6th
• No School for Kindergarten/K Screening: Monday, June 9th to Wednesday June 11th
• Ecotarium Field Trip Grade 4: Thursday, June 12th
• June PTSA Meeting in PRES Library: Thursday, June 12th at 6:30pm
• "Step Up" Day to BMS for Grade 4: Friday, June 13th at 9:15-10:30am
• Field Day: Monday, June 16th (ALL DAY!) **NOTE DATE CHANGE due to BMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.
• PreK End of Year Celebration (Mrs. Scott's Class): Tuesday, June 17th
• AM class from 10-11; PM class from 1:45-2:45
• PreK End of Year Celebration (Mrs. Bouchard's Class): Wednesday, June 18th
• AM class from 10-11; PM class from 1:45-2:45
• No School/Holiday: Thursday, June 19th
  
• Last Day of PM PreK: Friday, June 20th
• Clap Out Celebration for Grade 4: (Tentative) Monday, June 23rd at 10:00am
• Last Day of School: Monday, June 23rd-Dismissal at 12:25pm

We want to alert families about a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” where students are encouraged to insert metal objects—such as paperclips, coins, or staples—into their school-issued Chromebooks. This behavior can cause electrical fires, serious injuries, and permanent device damage. It violates our technology use policy and will not be tolerated. Families will be held financially responsible for intentional damage, and students involved will face disciplinary action. Please talk to your child about the dangers of this trend and remind them that school technology is for learning, not experimentation. To learn more, watch this brief news video: Dangerous TikTok Trend on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpRx7dcDqTQ).

Our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Beaulieu, has some exciting projects planned as we wrap up the school year, and she could use a helping hand from our parent community to make it all happen. If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. Even just an hour or two can make a big difference!

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/cXZnDpV

Gluing 4th Grade Self-Portraits to Banners
Thursday, May 8 and Thursday, May 15
We need 5-6 volunteers to help glue student artwork onto banners that will be displayed at the upcoming Art Show.

Hanging Square 1 Art Tiles
Thursday, May 22
Help cement Square 1 Art tiles onto the school walls. We’ll need 4-5 volunteers for this creative project.

4th Grade Art Show Set-Up Day
Thursday, June 5
This is the big one! We need as many hands as possible to help set up for the 4th Grade Art Show. Come for an hour or stay all day, any help is greatly appreciated!

Please Note: All parent volunteers must have a current CORI on file. If you're unsure of your status or need to complete one, please reach out Andrea Halajko at ahalajko@drregional.org or Linda Saxon at lsaxon@drregional.org in the office.

Barring anything anomalous with the weather, the last day of school is scheduled for June 23, 2025. It will be an Early Release for all levels. Click here for the 2024-2025 District Calendar.

Cooperation means working together nicely with others to reach a goal or solve a problem. It’s about being a good team player, sharing ideas, listening, and helping each other. When we cooperate, everyone feels included, things go more smoothly, and we can do amazing things together!

CLICK HERE for the daily meal planner.

CLICK HERE for printable PDFs of Monthly Menus.

CLICK HERE for MySchoolBucks, the online portal used by the cafeteria for students to purchase snacks and a la carte items at lunch. Cash and/or check are also acceptable forms of payment.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

Website: https://pres.drregional.org/

Location: 326 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Phone: 508-252-5100/Fax: 508-252-5110

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected group.