Friday Notes: From the Plymouth Public Schools

On Friday, January 21st, Manomet School will hold its Annual Math Fun Night. This year we will be showcasing the many engaging games that are such an important part of the EveryDay Mathematics program. Students will have fun teaching these games to adults as they move from one station to the next. This event will take place from 6:30-8:00.

North vs. South Basketball Event:

The North vs. South basketball games from Jan. 2nd have been rescheduled to Saturday Feb. 6th. Freshman girls @ 10 am, freshman boys @ 11:30 am, JV girls @ 1pm, JV boys @ 2:30 pm, varsity girls @ 5 pm and varsity boys @ 6:30 pm. All games will be played at Plymouth South High School.

Seniors: Getting Ready for College

This past Wednesday the Guidance Department in collaboration with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) sponsored a College Financing Seminar at the Plymouth North High School Auditorium. About 150 parents came to take part in this free workshop about the college financial aid process. The information was particularly timely for seniors and their parents. Topics included: applying for financial aid, completing the FAFSA, the CSS Profile and institutional financial aid forms, options for paying the college bill, and information about scholarships, grants and loans. Parents were also given an additional free workbook to help them successfully navigate through the college financial aid process. Families who were unable to attend can pick up the workbook in the guidance office at either high school. The Power Point presentation can be found on either of the Plymouth High School guidance websites at www.plymouth.k12.ma.us. The MEFA website (www.mefa.org) also has a host of free financial aid and college planning resources for families and students of all ages.

College Goal Sunday will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at locations across the state. The closest site to Plymouth is Cape Cod Community College. This is a volunteer driven effort to provide FREE assistance to students and families seeking to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Please visit www.MassCollegeGoalSunday.org for more information.

An early reminder to parents of Grade 12 students: the Guidance Department will also be hosting A Local Scholarship Information Evening on Wednesday March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth North High School Auditorium. Seniors and their parents will learn the specific steps involved in the Plymouth Public Schools local scholarship application process. There will also be additional information presented to help families as their students approach making the adjustment to college.

Rachel's Challenge is coming back to The Plymouth Schools:

Thanks to the Smaller Learning Communities Grant and the Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative, Rachel's Challenge returns to the district. A presentation for PSHS and PSMS grade 8 students will take place on Monday January 11, 2010 during the school day and a presentation for parents and community members will be held that evening beginning at 7pm at North High School in the auditorium.

Plymouth North High School Students and PCIS grade 8 students will have an opportunity to hear the presentation on Tuesday January 12, 2010 during the school day and a presentation for parents and community members will be held that evening beginning at 7pm at North High School in the auditorium.

This is a very popular and moving presentation so come early to ensure seating.

If you want to find out more about Rachel's challenge, go to http://www.rachelschallenge.org/

Battle of the Seniors Avant-garde Hair Competition:

The 3rd annual "Battle of the Seniors" Avant-garde Hair Competition against Southeastern Regional Vocation Technical H.S. was held in Cosmetology last Tuesday. This year, PSHS cleaned house winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!! Great job, ladies!

Join us for the re-opening of the Planetarium:

Blake Planetarium

Backyard Astronomy Program

Monday, January 25, 2010

6:00 - 6:45 pm

Dr. W. Russell Blake Planetarium

Plymouth Community Intermediate School

117 Long Pond Road � Plymouth, MA

RSVP to Sharon Ellis, Planetarium Program Instructor

sellis@plymouth.k12.ma.us � 508-830-4470

Graphic Arts Student is student of the month at PSHS:

Walter Cicchetti, a junior in Graphic Arts program, received the student of the month award based upon his contributions to Plymouth South High School and to the community. He used the technological skills he has developed in Graphic

Arts to help him achieve this award. Walter is highly advanced in video production and is one of our outstanding Broadcast/Journalism students who produce Panther TV. He is also an excellent all around student and was the captain of the PSHS Cross-country team.

Congratulations Walter!

Gary E. Maestas, Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools

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