The Weekly Buzz 🐝

Dear Palmer River Elementary School Community,

It is hard to believe that February is just around the corner! As we navigate the winter season, we're thrilled to bring you the latest news, updates, and a glimpse into the exciting events happening at PRES. Read on to stay informed and engaged with our vibrant school community.

Spotlight on our Students: We love to celebrate the accomplishments of our students! From academic achievements to artistic endeavors, we are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that our students demonstrate every day. We acknowledge students in the photo above who won Compassion Awards for the month of December.

Volunteer Opportunities: We invite parents and guardians to get involved in our school community. We welcome you to explore volunteer opportunities with your child's teacher and make a positive impact on the education and experiences of our students. Be sure to see Mrs. Rupp to complete a CORI form if you haven't done so in the past three years before you come in to help.

Follow Us on Social Media: Stay connected with us on Facebook for real-time updates, event highlights, and a glimpse into daily life at PRES. Your engagement in our school is very important to us!

Gratitude: A big thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and parents for their continued support. Together, we create a nurturing and enriching environment for our students to thrive.

Save the Date: Mark your calendars for upcoming events, including the important dates listed below. We look forward to your participation and involvement in making these events a success.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Palmer River Elementary School community. Wishing everyone a lovely and joy-filled February!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal & Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal

email: kkefor@drregional.org & cleandro@drregional.org

phone: 508-252-5100

• You and Me Dance at DRRHS: Saturday, February 3rd
• PTSA February Meeting: Thursday, February 8th at 6:30pm (in the BMS cafeteria)
• Parent Teacher Conferences (as needed): Thursday, February 15th
• February School Vacation Week: Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23rd
• Preschool Closed due to Screenings-No School for Preschool: February 26th-March 1st
• Early Release and No PM Preschool/Professional Development Day: Wednesday, March 6th
• Incoming Kindergarten Info Night: Thursday, March 7th at 6:00pm

Is my child too sick for school?

COLDS and COUGHS - If symptoms are mild, such as a stuffy nose and occasional sneezing and coughing, and the child does not have a fever, he/she may attend school. If your child is up at night, has a fever, is tired and headachy, or is coughing and sneezing incessantly… he/she should stay home to rest and get extra fluids. A Covid-19 test should be done to rule out this infection.

FEVER - This requires extra rest and fluids, and a student is not eligible to attend school even with fever reducing medications. They are very contagious to others. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every home have a device to check temperatures. If the child has a temperature over 100 degrees, do not give medicine and then send the child to school, please. Students should be fever- free for 24 hours WITHOUT fever- reducing medications. Please be mindful that body temperature tends to rise throughout the day.

STREP THROAT- Students may return to school 24 hours after initiating their antibiotics, and are fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications. They need to feel well enough to participate in the school programming. The pediatrician should provide a return to school note.

DIARRHEA- If a student has 2 or more loose stools in a 24 hour period, they should remain home. There should be no diarrhea for 24 hours. They should be back to eating and drinking normally before returning to school. Diarrheal illnesses are generally very contagious in elementary school settings.

VOMITING - If a student has vomited in the past 24 hours, they should not attend school. He/she should be back to eating and drinking normally, be fever-free without medication for 24 hours, and have the energy to participate in school day activities.

HEAD LICE - While head lice are very annoying, they do not cause illness. The Department of Public Health does not want children to miss school because of head lice. It is recommended that parents do a repeat lice shampoo treatment in seven to nine days. Active nit combing should be done in the interim. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics provide guidelines for specific treatments.

EAR INFECTION -The child may attend school when fever-free for 24 hours and is well enough to participate in the school day activities.

RED EYES - Please consult your pediatrician if your child wakes up with red, sticky, crusty eyes. Many things cause these symptoms, but often it is an infection. If the cause is viral or bacterial, the learner’s symptoms should be improving before resumming school attendance.

“Bee” well-Alyson Bellora - Palmer River School Nurse - abellora@dregional.org

#We AreDR

We will have a special treat available on Wednesday, January 31, 2024-ICE CREAM SANDWICHES! This treat will be available during ALL lunches for $1.75 each.

Please click THIS LINK to view a printable PDF of January's Lunch Menu.

Please click THIS LINK to view a printable PDF of February's Lunch Menu.

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.