Dear Palmer River School Community,

What an amazing week it has been! PRES's annual Field Day took place on Thursday, where students enjoyed a day filled with fun activities and games. Also this week, we were thrilled to have the Boosterthon crew here, engaging with our students in classrooms and joining them during lunches, all leading up to today's exhilarating Fun Run! It was an absolute blast for everyone involved, and we're delighted with the success of the event.

As we reflect on the week, we realize just how quickly the end of the school year is approaching. With two full days on Monday and Tuesday, followed by the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday and half days on Thursday and Friday, summer break is just around the corner.

However, our year isn't over yet! We still have a few more events lined up. Please take note of the important dates listed below as we continue to celebrate and make the most of our last days of the school year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal & Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal

email: kkefor@drregional.org & cleandro@drregional.org

phone: 508-252-5100

#WeAreDR

• BMX Show PreK to Grade 4: June 17th
• Grade 4 "Escape Elementary School" Event: June 18th
• Juneteenth/No School: June 19th
• Half Day: June 20th
• Grade 4 Clap Out: June 21st
• Half Day/Last Day of School: June 21st

• New Student Orientation for Students in Grades 1-4: August 28th
• Family Open House (AND KIDS!) Grades 1-4: September 3rd from 5-7pm
• First Day of School for Students in Grades 1-4: September 4th
• Kindergarten Open House: September 4th
• First Day of School for Students in Kindergarten: September 5th
• First Day of School for Students in Preschool: September 9th

Click below for more information.

Check out the new Kindness Rock Garden at PRES! Thank you to the PTSA, Andria Medeiros, and June Cruz for helping this project come to life. We hope to grow our garden with our fourth graders creating a rock and adding it to our garden each year.

Click below for more information!

Please click the calendar below to view the District Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.

The move from elementary to middle school can make both students and parents anxious. To make this transition as smooth and as comfortable as possible, there was a “Step Up” Day for fourth grade students on June 11th, 2024, and we will be planning an orientation for parents and incoming fifth grade and new students for August 26th, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m. at BMS.

Step Up Day was the first opportunity for fourth grade students to visit Beckwith Middle School during the school day. Students attended a presentation by administration and toured the building with students.

The August 26th orientation will take place right before school begins and will give the students a second opportunity to tour the school and learn about Beckwith Middle School. This time, parents will be invited, and we will go more in depth about Beckwith Middle School’s educational program.

Per Massachusetts General Law 105 CMR 200.000, families are required to submit a physical examination report for their children to the school every three years. Additionally, an updated exam is required before children enter grade four.

If your child has had a physical examination since August 1, 2023, please forward a copy of their physical to the school on or before June 16, 2024. If your child has a physical scheduled for summer vacation, please forward to us after the appointment. Physicals can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Email: prupp@drregional.org or lsaxon@drregional.org

• Fax: 508-252-5110

• Paper Copy: Sent in your child’s backpack or dropped off at the school

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Our goal is to ensure that each student’s health file is in compliance before summer vacation begins.

Medication Pick -Up

If your child takes medication at school (EpiPen, inhaler, oral medication), please make arrangements with the health office to pick up your child's medication at the end of the year. Oral medications cannot be sent home on the bus for safety reasons and must be picked up during school hours.

Medication Orders School Year 2024-2025

The school nurse can administer any medication that your child may need during the school day, including oral medication, Epi Pens, inhalers ect. All medication requires an order from the physician and guardian consent in order for the school nurse to administer, including over-the-counter medication (eye drops, cough drops, ect.). Medications can only be accepted in a container labeled from the pharmacy. For safety reasons, medications must be dropped off by an adult and cannot be transported on the bus. A new medication order is needed each school year. Please complete the form below if your child will need medication administered at school next year.

Please click THIS LINK to view a printable PDF of June's Lunch Menu.

Click the PDF download below to learn more about the DRSEPAC.

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.