The Weekly Buzz

Dear PRES Community,

This was a great week, albeit a short one with no school on Friday. We kicked off the week with our fourth graders singing at the Providence Bruins Game on Sunday (pictured above). They did a fantastic job and represented PRES in such a positive light! Also making us proud this week, our third graders finished their ELA MCAS tests, with only make-up sessions remaining. Next week, it is fourth grade’s turn to show what they know and work hard.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend!

Sincerely,

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

As shared in the Superintendent's message last evening, the last day of school for students will be Friday, June 26th.

For clarity, the two early release days that will now be full school days are:

• Wednesday, April 8th
• Friday, June 26th

Last week, WBZ Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff visited PRES and spoke with our third graders about what it’s like to be a TV meteorologist and the impact of extreme weather both locally and around the world. Our students loved the experience!

He even gave PRES a shoutout during the Saturday morning broadcast—click below to check it out!

Even though it’s the first week of April, those germ “bugs” didn’t get the memo—they’re still hanging around at Palmer River. This week, strep throat and Flu B continue to be diagnosed in our school community, and these illnesses can spread quickly, especially in classrooms.

Common symptoms to watch for:

Flu B: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue
Strep Throat: sore throat, fever, headache, and sometimes stomach pain or vomiting

How to help keep everyone healthy:

• Keep your child home if they are sick
• Children must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning
• Encourage frequent handwashing
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated

If your child is not feeling well, please monitor symptoms and contact your healthcare provider as needed. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping keep our school community healthy!

Project 351 Ambassador Audrey Kreizinger is proudly representing BMS this spring and is sponsoring a district-wide clothing drive. If you have items to donate during your spring cleaning, please consider stopping by the PRES foyer to drop them off. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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By the Mass. Partnership for Youth

May 6th at 6PM

With an increasing number of children experiencing elevated anxiety levels, this workshop aims to support parents in identifying red flags, symptoms, and indicators that their child may be struggling to regulate and manage big feelings. We will explore the difference between developmental expectations and challenges vs. signs of elevated anxiety, along with the role the brain plays in the experience of emotion, and ways to help support and co-regulate with our children when they are struggling. Finally, we will review ways to proactively communicate with our kids in order to promote healthy understanding and expression of all emotions.

This series is being presented in collaboration with the Seekon Public Schools.

FORM TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/ssy2o5K8wmnZUNmaA

• PTSA Sip, Snack and Say Hello Incoming K Night: Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30pm
• No School/ Holiday: Friday, April 3rd
• Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 1: Monday, April 6th
• Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 2: Tuesday, April 7th
• April PTSA Meeting at BMS: Thursday, April 9th at 6:30pm
• Ryan's Tall Tales Kindergarten Enrichment: Friday, April 10th
• 3rd and 4th Grade Banking with BCSB: Thursday, April 16th
• 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
• 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)

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

#WeAreDR!

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.