The Weekly Buzz

Dear PRES Community,

What a great week at PRES as we head into a long weekend with no school on Monday!

This week, our fourth grade students welcomed visitors from the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter, RI. Through this engaging program, students learned about Native perspectives on the culture and history of our area. The presentation was informative, interactive, and thoroughly enjoyed by our students.

Our fourth graders also continued their visits to the Palmer River, where they collected water samples and studied the health of the river by identifying and cataloging macroinvertebrates found in the water. We are so grateful to the many people and organizations who support this meaningful learning experience, including Friends of the Palmer River and Katy Wilson. Students had a wonderful time while learning more about this very special natural resource in our community.

Next week will bring even more exciting learning opportunities both in school and off campus. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday and hope you all enjoy a relaxing and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal & Mrs. Cassey Monte, Assistant Principal
Palmer River Elementary School

#WeAreDR

In the coming weeks, as we prepare students for the end of the school year, students will visit the next grade level classrooms to see the learning spaces, meet the teachers, and begin preparing for the transition to a new grade. We find that these visits help students feel supported, comfortable, and excited about the start of school in September.

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.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/SiOfoec

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

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.

• 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)

Palmer River Elementary School is excited to share a preview of Summer Reading 2026, inviting students and families to begin looking ahead to a season filled with reading, curiosity, and adventure.

Families are encouraged to check out the Summer Reading 2026 Preview and video to learn more about this year’s exciting theme, the Word Collection Hunt. Students will embark on literary adventures as they discover new vocabulary, explore stories, and collect words throughout the summer, fostering a love of reading and language.

Palmer River looks forward to seeing the creativity, curiosity, and excitement students bring to their summer reading journeys through the Word Collection Hunt.

Summer Reading 2026.mp4

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.