The Weekly Buzz

Dear PRES Community,

What an amazing and productive week we had at Palmer River Elementary School! Our students and staff accomplished so much, and there was excitement throughout the building each day.

We completed almost all of our MCAS testing for the year, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and positive attitudes our students demonstrated throughout the testing process.

We also ended the week on a high note by participating in the Special Olympics. It was wonderful to see students cheering one another on, celebrating accomplishments, and showing outstanding sportsmanship and school spirit.

In between all of the excitement, students had the opportunity to explore the EarthView traveling globes through CASE at Bridgewater State University. These interactive globes provided engaging learning experiences and helped students better understand geography, Earth science, and global connections.

Additionally, we kicked off our fourth grader Palmer River Project visits with Mrs. Sullivan and members of the Palmer River Watershed Group. Students are participating in authentic scientific investigations by taking water samples and surveying the health of the Palmer River. As part of the project, students are cataloging the number of macroinvertebrates they catch and release to help assess the river ecosystem. This hands-on learning experience has been both educational and exciting for our young scientists.

There is even more fun and learning ahead next week! Please see the important dates and upcoming events below for additional information. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

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

Our annual Field Day is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 with a rain date of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We're using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

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We want to make families aware of an important safety concern that has recently come to our attention regarding students bringing and using toys such as Beyblades on the school bus.

While we understand that these items may be fun outside of school, they are not appropriate for use on the bus. In addition to being a safety concern due to their fast movement and potential to cause injury, they have also been contributing to arguments, hurt feelings, and disruptions among students during bus rides.

To help ensure that all students have a safe and positive transportation experience, we ask for your support in reminding your child that toys and similar items should remain at home or in backpacks and are not permitted to be used on the bus.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all students, both in school and while traveling to and from school.

As Beckwith Middle School begins planning for next school year, they need to know your child’s preference for a music elective. Students in Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 may choose to participate in Band, Chorus, or General Music.

Please click Here to indicate your child’s preferred elective for the 2026–2027 school year. Please note that students who select Band are required to purchase or rent an instrument.

For scheduling purposes, the selected elective is considered a one-year commitment.

• 4th Grade Palmer River Project (continues): 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!)
• Grade 2 Field Trip to Ecotarium: Thursday, May 28th
• No School for Kindergarten due to Screening: Monday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 3rd
• Grade 4 Arts & Science Showcase: June 4th at 5:30
• 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
• Grade 2 Field Trip to Ramsbottom: June 10th
• 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
• PreK End of Year Celebration (Scott): Monday, June 22nd at 9:45am and 2:00pm
• Grade 4 Step Up Day @ Beckwith: June 23rd

• PreK End of Year Celebration (Wood): Wed, June 24th at 9:45am and 2:00pm

• Grade 4 Clap Out: June 26th (More details to follow)
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: JUNE 26TH (FULL DAY)

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.