The Weekly Buzz

Dear PRES Community,

This week, we had several honored guests at PRES. Pictured above is WBZ Metereologist Jacob Wycoff who visited third grade this week. They had an unforgettable time, going behind the scenes of TV weather, exploring how green screens and teleprompters work. They even learned expert tips about forecasting weather right here in our area.

Sending a huge thank you to Jacob Wycoff for inspiring our young learners and bringing weather to life! Be sure to tune in to WBZ Channel 4 tomorrow (Saturday) morning during the 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. broadcasts for a special shoutout on air!

Sincerely,

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

Even though it’s the start of spring, those germ “bugs” didn’t get the memo—they’re still hanging around at Palmer River. We are seeing an increase in Flu B, Strep Throat, and Stomach Bug (GI illness) in school this week. 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, stomach pain and vomiting at times.
  

• Stomach Bug: vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps. Usually no fever.
  

How to help keep everyone healthy:

• Keep your child home if they are sick
  

• Children must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning
  

• For vomiting/diarrhea, children should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning and they should be back to eating and drinking regularly prior to returning.
  

• Encourage frequent handwashing. HAND SANITIZER DOES NOT KILL THE STOMACH BUG.
  

• 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 and concerns. Thank you for helping keep our school community healthy!

• The remaining dates for the Sports Club with Mr. K include:

- March 30
- April 6
- April 13
- April 27 (final date)

• The last day of Floor Hockey with Ms. Kayla is April 16.

• The last day of Dance with Ms. Ring is June 16.

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!

Perseverance means keeping trying and not giving up, even when something feels hard. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and that is okay. When you show perseverance, you keep practicing, learn from your mistakes, and try again until you reach your goal.

By the Mass. Partnership for Youth

May 6 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

• Grade 4 Sings National Anthem at Providence Bruins Game: Sunday, March 29th at 3:05pm

• Grade 3 MCAS ELA Session 1: Monday, March 30th
• Grade 3 MCAS ELA Session 2: Tuesday, March 31st
• Good Friday: Friday, April 3rd NO SCHOOL
• Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 1: Monday, April 6th
• Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 2: Tuesday, April 7th
• PTSA Talent Show at BMS: Friday, April 10th
• Grade 3 MCAS Math Session 1: Monday, May 4th
• Grade 3 MCAS Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 5th
• Grade 4 MCAS Math Session 1: Monday, May 11th
• Grade 4 MCAS Math Session 2: Tuesday, May 12th

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.