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Friday notes is a weekly update from Superintendent Gary E. Maestas on the happenings within the Plymouth Public Schools.
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Plymouth Public Schools School Committee Meetings:
The next Plymouth School Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 22, 2010 at Plymouth Community Intermediate School. The meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.
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Weekly Quote:
'Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Plymouth South Middle School News
Thank you to all students and faculty who participated in the Plymouth South Middle Halloween costume contest. The following list shows the winners of the contest at each grade level and the faculty winners:
PSMS Halloween Costume Winners
2010
5th Grade
1st Place: Sara Russo, "Vampire Ate My
Homework"
2nd Place: Mia Sacco, "Bruins Puck Head" 3rd Place: Toni Salamone, "Elderly Pajama
Party"
Hon. Men: Andrew Hennessey & Tom McGanty, "Mario & Luiji"
Grade 6 1st Place: Grace Gindel, "Mad Hatter" 2nd Place Cora Wall, "Owl" 2nd Place: Emerson Randlett, "Queen of
Hearts"
3rd Place: Kaitlin Trainor, "Frankenstein"
Grade 7 1st Place: Heather Brzykcy, "Tin Man" 2nd Place: Holly Brzykcy, "Scarecrow" 3rd Place: Eleigh Moulton, "Orbits Gum Girl"
Grade 8 1st Place: Jack Hennessey, "Where's
Waldo"
2nd Place: Alexandra Zoebisch, "Ostrich
Girl"
3rd Place: Danielle Masters, "Astronaut"
Staff Winners 1st Place:(Tie) 3rd Floor Grade 8 Team,
"Outlaws" 1st Place:(Tie) Cafeteria Staff, "Flower
Power" 2nd Place: Karen Mitchell,"Facebook" 3rd Place: Christine Cardin, "Snooky"  5th grade 1st place - Sara Russo, "Vampire Ate My Homework"  6th grade 1st place - Grace Gindel, "Mad Hatter"  7th grade 1st place - Heather Brzykcy, "Tin Man"
1st place 8th grade - Jack Hennessey, "Where's
Waldo"
3rd floor grade 8 team, "Outlaws"
Cafeteria Staff, "Flower Power"
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Plymouth North High School News
Congratulations to both the Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleaders at Plymouth North High School! The Junior Varsity team won second place in the Atlantic Coast League (ACL) and the Varsity Team won third in the ACL. For the first time In Plymouth North History the cheerleading teams will be advancing to the regional competition with South High School's cheerleaders!
The cheerleaders at Plymouth North High also recently received a lettter from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism thanking the North cheerleaders for their donation of $300 to the foundation.
Way to go Plymouth North cheerleaders!
Plymouth North High Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders!
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PCIS News
PCIS Gemini Blue Team is stepping up!
The Gemini Blue Team teachers have invited students
and families to join us as we walk to support our veterans
in the town-wide Step Up for Veterans Walk at PSHS,
November 11th from 11 am to 2 pm. Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up their own children, but teachers will
be at PSHS and hope you can join us. If we all just donate a dollar,
think of what an impact that would make. Students are asked to
wear red, white, and blue and join us for a team photo at 1:00!
In addition to the voluntary Step Up for Veterans Walk, the Blue
Team will also be participating in a cross-curricular activity
collecting data about veterans in our lives and how they have
served or are currently serving, learning about the history of Veteran's Day, and sharing anecdotes and oral histories from local veterans. We want our student to realize that Veterans Day is
more than just a day off.
PCIS Art Show with the Masters!
Mrs. Rioux's 8th grade first term students performed an Art Show with the Masters on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
Students formed small groups at the beginning of the term and chose an artist of their choice. The groups studied the artist's work, wrote a biography, recreated a piece of the artist's work, and planned an art show to highlight their pieces. As a culmination, someone "became" the artist and dressed as the artist would have during that time period, and all participated in videotaped interviews in the Little Theater (with the assistance of the Monday afternoon TV Club!)
Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Paul Klee, Henry Matisse, were just a few of the Masters who we had the opportunity to meet! Please join us at the end of next term here at PCIS to see which artists will be visiting then!
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Plymouth High School Science Fair News
The 2011 Plymouth Public Schools High School Science Fair is being held on Tuesday, February 15th at Plymouth South High School. As
in the past, this year's science fair will showcase the talent of high school students in science and technology/engineering from both Plymouth North and Plymouth South High Schools.
Volunteers play a critical component in the success of this annual event. If you are interested in volunteering (e.g., judges, hallway guides) please click on the link below, complete the form, and click on submit when you are finished.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFIwMHpMV0lhOFpoM2w0cXNDRHQxNUE6MQ
Please note that most volunteers are needed between the hours of 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Volunteers are also invited to dinner and the awards celebration, if interested.
Thank you for your time in considering this outstanding opportunity to support our district's science program.
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Plymouth South High School News
Auditions for the Plymouth High School Musical are November 8th and 9th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. These auditions will take place in the plymouth north high school band room. Call backs will be on November 10th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come get involved in the production!
Just a reminder about the Music Association Fundraiser on Saturday, November 6th from 9:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's. Come support this worthy cause!
Come support the annual powder puff game between North and South on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:00 p.m. at South.
On Tuesday of this week, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gary Maestas presented students with their Adams Scholarship recognition letter in a ceremony during the school day. Students who receive the scholarship are in the top 25% of students in Plymouth based on their MCAS scores. The following are students from Plymouth South High School who received scholarships: Thomas Addison, Taylor Attea, Samantha Barrett, Abigail Barufaldi, Nicole Bevans, Lila Borriello, Nathan Burr, Molly Callahan, Eric Campbell, Kari Cannon, Lucas Cantwell, Deirdre Carlson, Lauren Copson, Matthew Cotter, Tyler Coulstring, Allison Cretinon, Alyssa DeBoe, Cory Decesar, Marc DeCoste, Beth Delisle, Amy DelloRusso, Jordan DoCanto, Melanie Dorn, Connor Doyle, Kelly Foran, Rose Gettings, Joseph Giorgio, Sarah Gleason, Mackenzie Glennon, Jessica Groom, Bridgette Harold, James Holbert, Jordan Holt, David Huffman, Tracey Ivan, Michael Jacobson, Rebecca Jankowski, Matthew Jaros, Leland Jones, Molly Kalaher, Natasha Karklin, Christopher Kinzel, Alessandra Kopp, Edward Lamb, Brian Lanoue, Justin MacNayr, Daniel McCormack, Adam McGarry, Gale McGilvray, Daniel McMenamy, Audrey Medeiros, Jake Mele, Kaila Millett, Mollie Mitchell, Jillian Monska, Colin Murphy, Virginia Murphy, Andrew Nasuti, Jonathan Obin, Katherine Ozelius, Nicholas Pagnini, Jason Patrico, Mitchell Picard, Dylan Reilly, Jared Roark, Melissa Rodden, Olivia Savage, Hannah Shepherd, Sydney Stimson, Caitlin Terry, Abigail Townson, Carole Ann Vetter, Derek Walkama, Patrick Walsh, Thomas Wells, Stephen Whyte and Jacob Wilson.
The Southside Café is currently taking orders for Thanksgiving treats. There is an amazing assortment of pies, cakes, and appetizers for the upcoming holiday. Stop by or contact the high school to place your order. The order deadline is Wednesday, November 10th and pickup is Wednesday November 24th. The selection ranges from carrot cake, to pumpkin cheesecake, to dinner rolls, to elephant ears! Contact culinary to learn more.
Senior Information: SENIOR Portraits are due November 12th. If you have specific yearbook questions please contact amacnally@plymouth.k12.ma.us
Tournament Fun: The girls volleyball team will have their first tournament game on Friday, November 5th at 4:00 p.m. at Mansfield High School. We encourage all to come support the girls on their beginning of state tourney play. The girls soccer team also has tournament play approaching. Come support the soccer team on Monday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. at New Bedford High School. Great job and congratulations to our female athletes and coaches as they begin the state tournament!
Congratulations to Ryan Alwardt who tied for twenty fifth out of 100 golfers in the Division One South qualifier tournament by shooting an 82. Great job Ryan!
Meet the coaches night is Monday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. This is a MANDATORY meeting for all winter athletes and their parents. The pre-season meetings for winter athletes are listed below:
Gymnastics - November 11th
Boys basketball - November 9th - Cafeteria
Wrestling - November 9th - Backstage
Winter Track - November 9th - Rm. 205
Hockey - November 4th - 7:00 p.m
Girls Basketball - November 10th
Thank you to our local youth football and cheerleader program, the Jaguars, for their wonderful representation at our football game on Friday, October 29th. It was a wonderful group of young football players and cheerleaders who were introduced on the field with the varsity players as well as the youth cheerleaders participating with our varsity cheerleading team. Thank you to all youth players, coaches, and their parents for their involvement in our Youth Night at Plymouth South. In addition, October 29th was Junior Night where all varsity football players who are juniors recognized a special person in their life. They wrote a letter to this individual inviting them to the game and they escorted the player onto the field in their game jersey. Thank you again for your involvement in these players lives!
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Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by the Plymouth
Music Parent Association!
When: Saturday, November 6th from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Who: The Plymouth Music Parent Association will be hosting a
One Stop Shopping and Holiday Craft Fair
Where: St. Peter's Parish Center
Over 25 vendors and crafters will be in attendance. Admission is free so come on by and help support the high school music students!
Click on this link to see an informative flyer about this event!
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Governor Patrick Reminds Families that November is Massachusetts Family Literacy Month
State Officials Encourage Family Participation in Educational Activities
MALDEN - Friday, November 5, 2010 - Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed November 2010 to be the state's 14th annual Family Literacy Month in celebration of the pivotal role that parents and family members play in the educational success of their children.
As in years past, Family Literacy Month will include activities across the state that will support and celebrate literacy, lifelong learning and family well-being. Local events will be sponsored by schools, libraries, adult literacy programs, early childhood programs and
other community groups.
"One of the greatest gifts we can give our children as parents and
as educators is a deep love of reading," said Governor Patrick.
"During Family Literacy Month and throughout the year, we must focus on building the support students and families need to develop the ability to read and read well."
"Reading is the foundation on which an excellent education is built," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray. "I encourage all families to take out some extra time during this Family Literacy Month to read together."
Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester agreed.
"Students who are engaged in rich reading and literacy activities from an early age will be more successful in school and will graduate college and career ready," said Chester. "As a parent, I know the importance of family members partnering with children to develop literacy skills. I encourage families to share their love of reading and learning with their children."
"Reading to my children has always been one of my favorite activities because I want to instill in them the deep respect and enthusiasm that I have for reading," said Education Secretary Paul Reville. "We owe it to our children to work with them every day to share the gift of literacy."
Planned events this weekend include:
November 5
Boston Children's Museum will welcome families for a special literacy month event on Friday, November 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. that will begin with a speaking program featuring Commissioner Chester and Secretary Reville.
November 6
Cambridge will conduct their 14th annual citywide Cambridge Family Literacy fun day for all Cambridge children pre-K though grade 5 and their families at Cambridge City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
"Falmouth Reads - A Family Literacy Event" will be conducted at the Falmouth Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon.
November 7
The Westborough Public Library invites families with children ages 3-6 to enjoy Literacy & Laughter with Dora presented by Start U at 3 p.m.
Family Literacy Month is sponsored by the Massachusetts Family Literacy Consortium (MFLC) and its member agencies to encourage events during November as well as throughout the rest of the year. MFLC is a statewide initiative to forge effective partnerships among state agencies, community organizations, and other interested parties to expand and strengthen family literacy and support.
For more information on celebrating Family Literacy Month, visit http://www.doe.mass.edu/familylit/month/.
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The Arc of Greater Plymouth is offering Inspired Teacher Grants!
The Arc of Greater Plymouth is offering Inspired Teacher Grants - each of $500.00- to faculty of Post Graduate SPED programs in our greater Plymouth area. There will be two grants awarded in the
Post Grad category this year.
The purpose of these grants is to benefit a Special Education educator interested in promoting further inclusive activities for his/her students within the community. This grant may be used to purchase classroom supplies to enhance inclusion ofstudents during community activities, to purchase outside presentations to enhance community inclusion within the classroom, or for professional development in the area of inclusive education.
The Arc of Greater Plymouth was founded in 1966 as a private, non-profit organization committed to providing creative, flexible, and diversified supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The guiding principles that guide The Arc's mission are that individuals with developmental disabilities are people first, and that they are to be respected, treated with dignity, and valued for who they are and what they can accomplish.
We are lucky to have such a great organization providing funds for deserving teachers!
Click here to read more details about these grants!
Click here to open the grant entry form!
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Reminder - Step Up for Veterans
A Community Event
On Thursday, November 11, 2010 students, staff and community members are invited to participate in
Step Up for Veterans.
This event is sponsored by the Plymouth Public Schools.
Show your support for local veterans by walking laps on the track or around the gymnasium and getting donations for every lap. The High School Marching bands will be playing at the event!
Funds raised will aid local veterans in need, providing help needed for such items as fuel assistance, food, etc.
Come walk with us, or make a donation.
All funds will be used for Plymouth veterans.
Where: Plymouth South High School 490 Long Pond Road
Time: 11AM - 2 PM
For more information: Contact Kathy Babini, Plymouth Public Schools
508-830-4476
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More information about Step Up for Veterans
After the Veteran's Day parade residents are encouraged to show support for vets by walking laps around the school's outdoor track
or indoor gymnasium and collecting donations for the effort. Proceeds will be used to help veterans in need with fuel assistance and food.
Social Studies Coordinator Kathy Babini said the fundraiser stems from service learning initiatives underway throughout the school system. Babini met with the town veterans agent as part of the project and saw an opportunity to expand the initiative to the community at large.
Several student organizations have already expressed interested in participating as teams. Babini said pledge sheets are available, but registration is not mandatory.
Rather, organizers hope people will walk in support of veterans and make a donation in their honor.
"It's timed for after the parade so those attending can stop by afterward," Babini said.
Step Up for Veterans will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plymouth South High School, at 490 Long Pond Road. For more information, contact Kathy Babini at 508-830-4476.
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Gary E. Maestas, Ed.D Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools
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