Manomet Elementary School News

Manomet Elementary School recently celebrated SPORTS DAY! The students were encouraged to wear clothing w/sports related themes. All students who wore sports related clothing were asked to donate $1.00 to help defray the cost of the annual 5th grade field trip to Sturbridge Village in June.

Pictured; Ms. Jen Smith's 2nd grade class don their sports-themed clothing!

Nathaniel Morton Elementary News

Nathaniel Morton Elementary staff members recently participated in a Holiday Bake-Off.  This is a yearly event for the elementary school.  Bakers designate a charity of choice, and all entry and tasting fees go to the charity designated by the winning baker.

This year, the winning baker was Grade Four Teacher, Michael Cleary.  Mr. Cleary designated the Jimmy Fund as his charity of choice.  The money earned from the Bake-Off, $600, will be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, Massachusetts.  A check for the amount will be sent in Mr. Cleary's honor to help further the work of the Jimmy Fund towards eliminating childhood cancer.
 

DECA District Competition Results

January 6 and 7, 2011

Trophy Winners and State Competition Qualifiers

Students participate in 22 Events

First Place Overall Trophy Winners (5)

Shannon Raeke Apparel and Accessories

Vicky Gilmore Marketing Management

Jessica Morgan Restaurant and Food Services

Anna Colbert Principles of Hospitality

Trevor Metcalfe Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making

Ashley Saunders Hotel and Lodging

Robert Wallace Marketing Management

Third Place Overall Trophy Winners

Hannah Conley Accounting

Emily Cleland Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making

Emily Pickett Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making

Jared Cullivan Financial Team Decision Making

John Myette Financial Team Decision Making

Sean Folan Marketing Management Team Decision Making

Nick Boutin Marketing Management Team Decision Making

3rd Place, All Conference Team

Sean Folan and Nick Boutin

Fourth Place

James Mitchell Accounting

Gemma Henderson Restaurant and Food Service Management

Emily Pieroni Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making

Megan Roy Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making

Calvin Ellis Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making

Madison McCormack Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making

Fifth Place

Tony Perry Automotive Services

Casey Reilly Principles of Marketing

Other State Qualifiers

Elizabeth Bramhall Business Services

Ricky Guevremont Marketing Management

Patrick Wetterberg Principles of Finance

Jared Bramhall Quick Serve Restaurant

Nicole Varrasso Principles of Marketing

Medals are awarded to individuals who have placed in the top three based on their performance in one of the four events that make up the competition. The four events include two multiple choice tests for all participants, for individuals, a job interview and a business role play and for teams, a promotional plan and a business role play.

55 Top Three Medals

Plymouth North Students won18 First Place Medals

Plymouth North Students won 17 Second Place Medals

Plymouth North Students won 20 Third Place Medals

Hannah Conley, Shannon Raeke

James Mitchell, Tony Perry, Brian Fasanello, Shannon Raeke Vicky Gilmore (2), Brian Fasanello Robert Wallace, Tony Perry, Jessica Morgan, Andrew Gallant Ashley Saunders, Michael Ahlstedt (3), Jay McStowe Jared Bramhall, Cam Groezinger (3), Trevor Metcalfe (2) Gemma Henderson, Jared Cullivan (2), Nick Santos (2) Jessica Morgan, John Myette (2), Emily Cleland (2) Trevor Metcalfe, Nick Boutin, Emily Pickett, Sean Folan, Anna Colbert (2), Nick Boutin, Hanna Colbert, Sean Folan, Casey Reilly, Pat Horgan, Dan Leary, Calvin Ellis, Madison McCormack

Plymouth schools adopt anti-bullying policy

School Superintendent Gary Maestas and Police Chief Michael Botieri formalized an agreement last week, signing a memorandum of understanding that details how police will response to complaints of bullying in local schools. The agreement extends onto buses and into the community as well, providing protections anywhere local students happen to be.

The agreement even extends into cyberspace, allowing school officials, as well as police, to intercede if students become victims of online bullying.

Assistant Superintendent Christopher Campbell said the memorandum of understanding is based on an agreement already in place between police and school officials in Lexington. The memorandum "acts as a blueprint to help enhance our capability to response to bullying and cyberbullying," he said.

The policy sets out a step-by-step response for school officials once they become aware of bullying.

Staff must immediately report the behavior to their administrator. The administration will take necessary precautions to prevent more bullying and notify the parents or guardians of the target and the aggressor.

If necessary, administrators will call police in to investigate.

Police Chief Michael Botieri and Superintendent of Schools Gary Maestas sign a memorandum of understanding detailing police responses to bullying in local schools.

(picture courtesy of The Old Colony Memorial)
 

DECA AWARDS - January 6th and 7th, Marketing students competed at the DECA District Conference where 700 students were in attendance.  The following Marketing students placed overall in their area:

Teams:  Aydan Carver & Brendan Krause/Business Law and Ethics - 4th; Shelby Arnold & Elsa McGilvray/Buying and Merchandising - 8th; Haley Canucci & Carley Fernandes/Buying and Merchandising - 9th; Emma Ryan & Sydney Stimson/Financial Services - 5th;  Amy Drazek & Halie Grobleski/Hospitality Services - 4th;  Conor Disher & Matt Lima/Marketing Communications - 6th; Andrew Creed & Max Stephens/Marketing Communications - 8th; Ashley Buker & Chelsea Falkenstein/Travel & Tourism - 10th.

Individuals:  Samantha Barrett/Business Services - 2nd; Tom Gallagher/Business Services - 4th; Brianna Corsini/Food Marketing - 4th; Mike St. Croix/Hotel and Lodging - 6th; James Doherty/Hotel and Lodging - 8th and Dylan Reilly/Restaurant and Food Service - 5th.

On Friday, December 3rd the Plymouth South Boy's Basketball Program held a Youth/Coaches Clinic for South Plymouth Youth Basketball.  The Boys' Varsity team had a scrimmage that day against Bourne High School at home, immediately followed by the Youth/Coaches Clinic.  There were about 30 future panther hoopsters and 5 Youth Coaches at the clinic.  The clinic lasted about an hour with skills being taught, such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and our defensive principles.  It was a fantastic community building event for both the high school players and the youth basketball players.

Backpack Bonanza:  Plymouth South Student Council members are joining with the 40+ other councils in the Southeastern Region to send backpacks to wounded service men and women in the VA Hospitals.  We will be sending these off in April.  The backpacks will be filled with t-shirts, hats, games, magazines, snacks, personal hygiene supplies, and any other items that we can find to include for these brave men and women.  We will also be including simple notes to the recipients.

ATHLETICS - Next week is a big week for North and South athletics.  North and South have the Annual Basketball Tournament Day all day and night on Monday, January 17, 2011 at North.  The North/South wrestling is Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 PM at South and North/South hockey is Wednesday, January 19th at 5:30 PM at the rink.  Come and support our healthy rivalry.

 PSHS Yearbooks can be ordered online at www.jostens.com or paper order forms can be given to Ms. MacNally or Mrs. Molloy.  The deadline to order yearbooks is January 28th.

Scholarships - There is a great deal of information for seniors regarding scholarships on our GUIDANCE website - please check it out at www.plymouth.k12.ma.us

Attention all juniors who are planning to take the SAT this spring;  Kaplan Test Prep is offering a FREE practice test on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 9:30 to 2:30 at Plymouth South High School.  Each junior has received registration information in the mail along with your PSAT scores or see your guidance counselor for registration details.  Sign up today for this great practice opportunity!

Seniors and parents - need help completing the FAFSA?  Register now for FAFSA Day Massachusetts (a College Goal Sunday Program), a free statewide program administered by MEFA, to be held on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Cape Cod Community College.  Go to www.FAFSADay.org or call 877-4CGSMAS to find additional locations, dates, and times, and information on what to bring.

Students needed for Volunteer Internship Program at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, now located in Plymouth, MA.  This program offers qualified students the opportunity to gain experience in research, education and conservation of marine mammals.  They need students with a background in science, marketing, and graphics to assist in a variety of areas.  For further information, please contact Ms. Metta in guidance or Ms. Colozzi in room 4.

PCIS News

              PCIS is proud to highlight three experiences that provide positive district and school leadership and enhance student social and emotional growth and civic responsibility.

On Friday, January 14, 2011, PCIS chorus teachers, Sharon Francer and Jess Vaitkus, will take 90 PCIS chorus students to sing the National Anthem at the Providence Bruins game.  This annual event is a highlight of the chorus academic experience and showcases some of the musical talents within our school.

Additionally, the two teachers have begun auditions for the production of the annual school play.  With tremendous support from the Plymouth community, and another crop of theater stars, the teachers will present Mulan Jr., the story of a young girl who secretly joins the Imperial army.  The play is slated to be performed this spring at Plymouth North High School.

On Thursday, January 13, 2011, the PNHS wrestling team and the PCIS wrestling team collaborated to run a successful middle school wrestling meet at PCIS.  The North High School wrestlers were instrumental in the success of the event.  They were positive role models as they instructed the younger wrestlers, and maintained a professional role as they refereed the meet.  Together, the teams continue to build a strong relationship between PNHS and PCIS athletics.  A second meet is scheduled for January 27, 2011, against Braintree, Marshfield and Silver Lake schools.

Wednesday January 26th

 The PCIS 6th Grade Chorus will be performing at the Title 1 family event.

Saturday, January 29th

 All - State Auditions are happening at Shrewsbury High School.