The Weekly Buzz

Dear PRES Community,

We had another great week as we head into April break. This week, our school was featured at the School Committee meeting for a Spotlight Presentation. Thank you to the students and staff who participated and helped showcase the many wonderful things happening at PRES. We are incredibly proud of our school and always appreciate the opportunity to share our work with the community.

This week, we also celebrated Autism Acceptance with a school-wide spirit week. Each day, students and staff participated by wearing hats, team jerseys, and favorite outfits, while engaging in activities such as solving puzzles, coloring puzzle pieces, and reading books about neurodivergence.

These experiences helped foster greater awareness, understanding, and empathy across our school community, reinforcing our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.

We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing and enjoyable vacation week. We look forward to welcoming everyone back as we begin the final stretch of April, May, and June and finish the school year strong!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal and Mrs. Cassey Monte, Assistant Principal
#WeAreDR!

We are excited to share that Mrs. Beaulieu is participating in the district’s Arts & Cultural Vitality DESE grant this year. As part of this initiative, they have created a brief survey to gather your thoughts and feedback. Your responses will directly influence the development of our curriculum and the cultural events we offer in our schools. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete the survey linked below. Thank you for your time and support.

Palmer River’s Mystery Hatch will be starting up with Mrs. Sullivan in STEAM after break! Beginning Monday, April 27, students will be invited to view the mystery eggs and take part in solving clues as they are released.

Families who would like to learn more can visit the following link for additional details about the hatch, including access to clues once they are released:
https://sites.google.com/drregional.org/pressteam/mystery-hatch

Earlier this month, a group of DR community members came together to discuss the possibility of expanding our green and gold Falcon branding across the district. There was strong support to continue exploring the idea, with potential benefits including a more unified district identity and the ability to celebrate Falcon pride at every grade level. At the same time, the group emphasized the importance of honoring each school’s unique identity and traditions. As we continue this conversation, community feedback will play a vital role, please share your thoughts in this survey

• April Vacation/No School: Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th
• PTSA's Spring Craft Fair: Saturday, May 2nd
• Staff Appreciation Week: Monday, May 4th to Friday May 8th
• Grade 3 MCAS Math Session 1: Monday, May 4th
• Grade 3 MCAS Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 5th
• Grade 1 Field Trip- Roger Williams Zoo: Wednesday, May 6th
• Grade 4 MCAS Math Session 1: Monday, May 11th
• Grade 4 MCAS Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 12th
• EarthView Whole School Enrichment: May 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd
• May PTSA Meeting at BMS: Thursday May 14th at 6:30pm
• Special Olympics in Dartmouth: Friday, May 15th
• 4th Grade Palmer River Project Begins: Monday, May 18th
• Kindergarten Enrichment-Miss Frizzle's Dinosaur Program: Monday, May 18th
• 4th Grade Enrichment-Tomaquag Museum Visit: Tuesday, May 19th
• 3rd Grade Carpenter Museum Visits Begin: Tuesday, May 19th
• 3rd and 4th Grade Banking with BCSB: Thursday, May 21st (Last Time for the Year!)
• No School/Holiday: May 25th
• Kindergarten Enrichment-Barn Babies Visit: Tuesday, May 26th
• School Council Meeting: Wednesday, May 27th at 3:35pm (Last Meeting for the Year!)
• No School for Kindergarten due to Screening: Monday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 3rd
• Grade 4 Arts & Science Showcase: June 4th at 5:00
• Boosterthon Fun Run: June 5th
• Grade 4 Audubon In-House Visit #1 Rooms 36 & 40: June 8th at 10:15
• Grade 4 Audubon In-House Visit #2 Rooms 41 & 42: June 9th at 10:15
• Grade 4 Audubon In-House Visit #3 Rooms 43 & 44: June 10th at 10:15
• June PTSA Meeting at BMS: Thursday, June 11th at 6:30pm
• PRES Field Day: Friday, June 12th (RAIN DATE Wednesday, June 17th)
• Grade 4 Escape Night: June 18th
• No School/ Holiday: Friday, June 19th
• Grade 4 Step Up Day @ Beckwith: June 23rd
• Grade 4 Clap Out: June 26th (More details to follow)
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: JUNE 26TH (FULL DAY)

This week, our school community came together to celebrate Autism Acceptance through a dedicated spirit week. Teachers engaged students in a variety of meaningful activities selected from a menu of options, including read-alouds featuring neurodivergent characters, reflective writing prompts, Bingo activities, and more.

Jr. Scholars are allowed two free visits for them and their adult guest to Mystic Aquarium per year with their 2025-2026 Jr. Scholar Card, but are requested to reserve a timed-ticket online prior to visiting!

For timed ticket reservations with a Feinstein Jr. Scholar Card use the following link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/tickets/discounts-and-promotions/feinstein-junior-scholar-discount/

Hannaford Helps Schools is back in our community for Spring 2026! From April 5th to June 21st you can turn everyday shopping into School Dollars that support our classrooms. When shopping in store, look for products marked with the Hannaford Helps School shelf tag. Next, visit Hannaford Helps School website or app, enter your School Dollar code and select our school so your School Dollars go directly to benefit our students.

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.