🐝 The Weekly Buzz 🐝

Dear Families,

We are so proud of all of our students and the time they spent reading over the course of the past two weeks! This past Monday, the winners of our Read-A-Thon were announced. Here are the final results:

• 223 students participated
• Over $11,000 raised
• 44,540 minutes were spent reading!

• 1st Place: Cazzi from Mrs. Gridley's Class with 2,250 minutes read!
• 2nd Place: Liam from Mrs. Arruda's Class with1,260 minutes read!
• 3rd Place: Zane from Mrs. Mrs. Arruda's Class with 1025 minutes read!
• Biggest Fundraiser Prize: Nathan from Mrs. Lezy's Class
• Top Reading Classrooms include Mrs. Arruda, Mrs. Gridley, Ms. Kennon, and Mrs. Lezy. They will each have either a class pizza party or a class popsicle party!

Congratulations to all of the students a Palmer River Elementary School for a job well done! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out anytime. We are happy to help.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal

email: kkefor@drregional.org

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal

email: cleandro@drregional.org

phone: 508-252-5100

#WeAreDR!

• Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive: March 21st to March 30th
• Report Cards Distributed: March 24th
• EarthView Program Visits Grades K-4: March 27th-March 29th
• Grade 3 ELA MCAS: March 28th and March 29th
• Childhood Anxiety Presentation with Ms. Gates: March 29th at 4pm (Virtual-flier below)
• Supply Drive for Local Deploying Military Unit: April 1st-April 14th (More info coming soon!)
• Grade 4 ELA MCAS: April 4th and April 5th
• No School: Friday, April 7th
• Military Supply Drive Celebration-Wear Red, White, and Blue: Friday, April 14th
• April Vacation Week: Monday, April 17th to Friday, April 21st

Viral gastroenteritis (also called gastroenteritis or the stomach bug) is an infection that affects the stomach and intestines.

What Causes Gastroenteritis?

There are many viruses (germs) that cause gastroenteritis. Some of the common viruses are called norovirus, enterovirus and rotavirus.

What Are the Symptoms of Gastroenteritis?

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Fever or chills

• Stomach pain

Can Others Catch Gastroenteritis?

Yes. Others can catch gastroenteritis. It is spread when a sick person gets the virus on their hands and touches a surface that others touch often, such as a door knob. It can also be spread when a sick person touches someone else’s food or drink.

When Will My Child Start To Feel Better?

The vomiting usually stops within 1-2 days. The diarrhea usually stops after 2-7 days. Your child needs to remain out of school until 24 hours after the diarrhea has ended.

How Do I Care For My Child While They Recover?

Medications

• There are no medications to “cure” gastroenteritis. The symptoms will pass on their own. It is most important to make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids.

• If your child has a fever or stomach pain, ask your pediatrician about acetaminophen/Tylenol.

• It is recommended not to give your child ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). Ibuprofen can upset your child’s stomach more.

Rest and fluids

• Make sure your child gets plenty of fluids. Give small sips throughout the day. Sports drinks, Pedialyte, Infalyte or Rehydralyte are helpful. They have a good mix of sugar, salt and minerals to keep your child hydrated. Buy these drinks at the grocery store or drug store.

• Give your child small sips of fluids or broth throughout the day. Give 1-2 teaspoons (small spoonfuls) of fluid every 10 minutes. For babies, offer fluids on a small spoon or syringe. Older children can use a cup.

• Keep your child home from daycare or school until the diarrhea stops. This can help prevent germs from spreading.

• Wash your hands and your child’s hands with soap and water often. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers will not help kill the germs that cause gastroenteritis.

When Should My Child See The Doctor?

Call the doctor if your child has any of these symptoms:

• Vomiting more than 3 times a day

• Cannot drink fluids by mouth

• In babies, no wet diapers for 6 hours or more

• In children, urinating less than usual

• Acting very tired or sleepy

• Vomit with blood (red blood or blood that looks like coffee ground)

• Bloody diarrhea

• Severe (very bad) belly pain

• Eyes that look sunken into the face

• Dry mouth or dry eyes

Can I Give My Child Anti-Diarrhea Medications?

No. Do not give your child medications to stop his diarrhea. Medications like loperamide (Imodium®) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®) can make the illness last longer.

The most important thing you can do is make sure your child gets plenty of fluids so they do not get dehydrated.

*If at any time you have questions or concerns about your child’s well-being, call your pediatrician.

Source: Massachusetts General Hospital-Pediatrics abellora@drregional.org

We are pleased to partner with the District Attorney's Office and the Dighton Police Department to offer the Hidden in Plain Sight presentations at DRRHS on Thursday, March 30. These short presentations will take place every 20 minutes between 6pm and 8pm. Middle School and High School families are encouraged to attend. Please park and enter at the Superintendent's Entrance near the tennis courts.

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.