Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe that Monday is June 2nd—and even harder to believe we only have 14.5 school days left until summer vacation! With so many exciting events coming up at PRES, be sure to check out the list of upcoming activities below—this final stretch is packed with fun!

This week, we celebrated our remaining April Monthly Mindset role models (pictured above and looking fabulous). Several grade levels also hit the road for field trips, visiting awesome destinations like the Ecotarium and the Carpenter Museum. The kids came back full of knowledge—and possibly a little exhausted (teachers too!). Kindergarten students had the Barn Babies visit today, which was a highlight of the year, for sure.

Mrs. DiPalma and Mrs. Cohen also hosted their annual Library Lock-In, a much-loved event tied to one of the Mr. Lemoncello books. It's part reading celebration, part adventure, and 100% library magic.

And the energy doesn’t stop there—our Boosterthon fundraiser officially kicked off this week! Students are working hard to earn pledges, and the excitement is building for the big event: the Boosterthon Fun Run on June 6th! Get those sneakers ready—it’s going to be a blast.

Wishing you a fun and relaxing weekend! See you next week for more PRES adventures—we’re almost at the finish line!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal
📧 kkefor@drregional.org

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal
📧 cleandro@drregional.org

📞 508-252-5100

#WeAreDR!

Empower, Ignite, Shape

It’s almost the weekend! Quick update about the Palmer River Elementary School fundraiser: we have a BONUS PRIZE OPPORTUNITY for all students! It’s for this weekend only, so time is limited to earn this extra reward.

🚨Click here to log into MYBOOSTER.COM to learn more about this prize!🚨

Reminder: We’re raising $20,000 for student enrichment, which will directly impact students and staff here at Palmer River Elementary School. We can’t do this without your help!

Your students learned about SELF-AWARENESS today: “ I know my emotions and how they affect me and others.”

Have a great weekend! We can’t wait for the Palmer River Fun Run happening on 6/6!

Nightly Challenge: Any student that gets $1 per lap, or $30 flat, in NEW donations over the weekend will earn a BONUS PRIZE!

The School Committee approved the District's Academic Calendar for the upcoming school year at the April 29th meeting; a link is included below for your reference.

• 3rd and 4th Grade Banking: Tuesday, June 3rd-Final visit for the year!
• Grade 1 Roger Williams Zoo Field Trip: Wednesday, June 4th
• An Evening with the Arts-A Showcase featuring Grade 4: Thursday, June 5th
• PRES Boosterthon Fun Run: Friday, June 6th
• No School for Kindergarten/K Screening: Monday, June 9th to Wednesday June 11th
• Ecotarium Field Trip Grade 4: Thursday, June 12th
• June PTSA Meeting in PRES Library: Thursday, June 12th at 6:30pm
• "Step Up" Day to BMS for Grade 4: Friday, June 13th at 9:15-10:30am
• Field Day: Monday, June 16th (ALL DAY!) **NOTE DATE CHANGE due to BMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.
• PreK End of Year Celebration (Mrs. Scott's Class): Tuesday, June 17th
• AM class from 10-11; PM class from 1:45-2:45
• PreK End of Year Celebration (Mrs. Bouchard's Class): Wednesday, June 18th
• AM class from 10-11; PM class from 1:45-2:45
• No School/Holiday: Thursday, June 19th
  
• Last Day of PM PreK: Friday, June 20th
• Clap Out Celebration for Grade 4: (Tentative) Monday, June 23rd at 10:00am
• Last Day of School: Monday, June 23rd-Dismissal at 12:25pm

This is a quick reminder for families of our 4th-grade students: I’m still missing over half of the required physicals that need to be submitted for your child to transition smoothly into middle school next year. These physicals are essential as they help ensure that our students are healthy and ready for the physical demands of middle school, including sports.

• Please submit your child’s physical exam form as soon as possible. You can email or bring the form to the nurse.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community healthy! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at eferreira@drregional.org

Wishing you all good health and a wonderful spring season!

Kind Regards,

Elizabeth Ferreira, RN, BSN, SNT

Palmer River Elementary School

Earlier this week, a music survey was sent to help guide elective choices for middle school. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete the form by today, Friday, May 30th.

Thank you for your support in helping us prepare for a smooth transition to middle school!

Field Day is always a great event—full of sunshine, fun, and a strong focus on collaboration, teamwork, and school spirit. We’d love to have you join us and be part of the excitement!

Click the link below to sign up and help make the day a success.

Our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Beaulieu, has some exciting projects planned as we wrap up the school year, and she could use a helping hand from our parent community to make it all happen. If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. Even just an hour or two can make a big difference!

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/cXZnDpV

4th Grade Art Show Set-Up Day
Thursday, June 5
This is the big one! We need as many hands as possible to help set up for the 4th Grade Art Show. Come for an hour or stay all day, any help is greatly appreciated!

Please Note: All parent volunteers must have a current CORI on file. If you're unsure of your status or need to complete one, please reach out Andrea Halajko at ahalajko@drregional.org or Linda Saxon at lsaxon@drregional.org in the office.

Please be advised that roadwork is scheduled to take place in the new rotary. We encourage all families to allow extra time for drop-off and pick-up during this period. Bus routes may also be slightly delayed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this work is completed. We will share any updates as they become available.

A PRES Star Student is someone who stands out in a positive way! This student shows kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude both in and out of the classroom. They put forth their best effort in their work, treat others with respect, and are a great role model for their classmates. Being chosen as a Star Student means you’re recognized for your hard work, good character, and contributions to our school community. We are very proud of our Star Students!

CLICK HERE for the daily meal planner.

CLICK HERE for printable PDFs of Monthly Menus.

CLICK HERE for MySchoolBucks, the online portal used by the cafeteria for students to purchase snacks and a la carte items at lunch. Cash and/or check are also acceptable forms of payment.

Our PTSA is gearing up for the upcoming election, and… we’re currently flying solo. That’s right—no nominations yet. Most urgently, we can’t move forward without a Secretary (seriously, the bylaws say so). Without a full board, many of the fun events and helpful programs we all love (and our kids look forward to!) could see major changes. Don’t worry, we promise it’s not all Robert’s Rules and spreadsheets. There’s laughter, friendships, and the chance to make a real impact.

Elections will be held at our membership meeting on June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm and more information can be found on our website (rehobothptsa.org/Elections). Nominate yourself or someone else today!

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.