Palmer River Elementary School

Dear Families,

On behalf of the staff at Palmer River Elementary School, we wish you a wonderful winter break! Happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy and wonderful 2023!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristine Kefor, Principal

email: kkefor@drregional.org

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Assistant Principal

email: cleandro@drregional.org

phone: 508-252-5100

#WeAreDR!

• Winter Recess/Holiday Break: December 26th -January 2nd (Monday)
• School Resumes in 2023: January 3rd (Tuesday)
• Half Day/No PM PK: January 11th (Wednesday)
• PTSA January Meeting: January 12th (Thursday) 6:30 in the PRES Library
• January Student Council Spirit Day: January 13th (Friday) Wear Clothing From Your Favorite Sports Team
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/No School: January 16th (Monday)
• PRES School Council Meeting: January 17th (Tuesday) 3:30 in the PRES Conference Room

Take Care of Yourself ❤️

During this time of year, you may be experiencing different reactions. There are many demands, lots of needs to fill, and even grief can become a challenge. There are several ways you can find balance if you pause and make connections. Use this list to help you decide which self-care strategies will work for you.

• Practice brief relaxation techniques during the workday.

• Increase leisure activities, stress management, and exercise

• Pay extra attention to health and nutrition

• Self-monitor and pace your efforts

• Maintain boundaries: delegate, say no, and avoid getting overloaded with work

• Pay extra attention to rekindling close interpersonal relationships

• Practice good sleep routines

• Make time for self-reflection

• Find things that you enjoy or make you laugh

• Participate in formal help if extreme stress persists for greater than two to three weeks

• Increase experiences that have spiritual or philosophical meaning to you

• Keep a journal to get worries off your mind.

• Access support from colleagues routinely by sharing concerns, identifying difficult experiences and strategizing to solve problems.

• Stay aware of limitations and needs - write them down.

• Recognize when one is Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired (HALT), and taking the appropriate self-care measures

• Increase activities that are positive, ones that create feel good moments.

• Practice religious faith, philosophy, spirituality.

• Spend time with family and friends.

• Learn how to “put stress away” - write, draw, paint.

• Limit caffeine and substance use.

• Exercise mindfulness and allow for self compassion.

Enjoy the holiday break. Wishing you happiness, health, and peace!

Alyson belloraBSN RN NCSN abellora@drregional.org

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.