News from the Nest!

Dear Palmer River Elementary School Community,

What a fun and spirited week it has been at Palmer River Elementary School! The excitement was in the air all week long, but things really came to life as we wrapped up the week with our SPOOKTACULAR Spirit Day on Friday! Our students and staff enjoyed getting into the Halloween spirit, and one of the highlights was our annual staff costume contest! Every year, we think the costumes can't possibly get any better, and every year, our amazing staff proves us wrong! The creativity, enthusiasm, and laughter made for such a memorable day and a wonderful way to end the week!

As we head into the weekend, we wish all of our PRES families a SPOOKTACULAR Halloweekend! For those heading out to trick-or-treat, we hope you have a safe, fun-filled evening with plenty of sweet treats! And one final reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, so don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night at bedtime! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal and Mrs. Cassey Monte, Assistant Principal

Palmer River Elementary School

#WeAreDR #WeAreALLFalcons

• Districtwide Professional Development Day/No School Students: November 3rd
• Veteran's Day Tribute: November 10th at 2pm
• 3rd & 4th Grade Banking with Bristol County Savings: Thursday, November 19th.
• Early Release-Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, November 19th & Friday, November 20th
• Early Release-Thanksgiving Recess Begins: Wednesday, November 25th at 12:25pm
• No School/Thanksgiving Recess: Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th
• Make Up Picture Day: Friday, December 4th
• Grade 2 Owl Audubon Presentation: Wednesday, December 9th & Thursday, December 10th
• Wreaths Across America Ceremony: Saturday, December 19th 9:00- 11:15
• Kindergarten- Ryan's Tall Tales: Monday, December 21st
• Early Release- Holiday Break Begins: Tuesday, December 22nd at 12:25pm
• No School/ Holiday Break: Wednesday, December 23rd- December 31st

Understanding our district's commitment to student health and well-being

Introducing Our District Wellness Policy

Click below to learn more!

As previously communicated in our August newsletter and again on October 9, all requests for changes to your child’s dismissal plan must be submitted by email (or phone in the event of an emergency) no later than 2:45 p.m.

We understand that the pick-up line by the gym may look long, but it moves quickly and is typically cleared by approximately 3:25 p.m. The 2:45 p.m. deadline is essential to allow our staff adequate time to communicate changes and ensure all students are dismissed safely and efficiently. Please plan accordingly and adhere to this deadline.

While we understand that emergencies can arise, last-minute changes cannot be guaranteed and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your attention to this important procedure and for helping us maintain a safe and organized dismissal process.

As part of the DR Wellness Committee’s commitment to fostering a positive school community, we are excited to reinstate our Gratitude Initiative! We invite students, staff, and families to share their appreciation for our incredible staff. We believe that expressing gratitude can uplift spirits and strengthen our connections.

To participate, simply fill out the Google Form to recognize a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your family/child. Your submissions will be featured in a DR Wellness Committee Newsletter, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Show your school spirit with some new PRES/DR gear! Click the image below to check out our new school apparel store. New this week, special items have also been added for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so be sure to take a look!

Annual health screenings have been completed across all grade levels. Make-up screenings and reevaluations were completed on Monday for students who were absent or required secondary screening. If your child requires additional follow-up, a notification letter will be sent home within the next few weeks.Thank you for your cooperation. Please feel free to contact the school office with any questions.

As these colder months approach, please send your child to school with Chapstick to keep in their backpacks.

Should I keep my child home or send him/her to school?

• Has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher

• Has been vomiting or has diarrhea

• Has symptoms that keep your child from participating in school, such as:

• Very tired or lack of appetite

• Cough that he or she cannot control, sneezing often

• Headache with body aches

• Sore throat - A little sore throat is okay for school, but a bad sore throat could be strep throat, even if there is no fever. Other signs of strep throat in children include headache, stomach upset, vomiting or rash. Call your doctor if your child has these symptoms.

24 Hour Rule

• FEVER: Keep your child home until his/her fever has been gone WITHOUT medicine for 24 hours. Returning to school too soon may slow recovery and make others sick.

• VOMITING OR DIARRHEA: Keep your child home for 24 hours after the last time he/she vomited or had diarrhea.

• ANTIBIOTICS: Keep your child home until 24 hours after the FIRST dose of antibiotics

Head Cold Notice: Please note that head colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours if they are sneezing or coughing without properly covering their mouth or washing their hands. Many children come to school with head colds and unintentionally pass the sickness to classmates. Please help protect our school community by keeping your child home while they are most sick.

This section will feature information about upcoming community events and activities. Check back each week for new events and updates!

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.