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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 regular meeting of the Plymouth School Committee will be Monday, October 17, 2011. School Committee meetings are held at
Plymouth Community Intermediate School in
the Little Theatre. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Weekly Quote: "If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people."
-Chinese proverb
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Plymouth South Middle School News
Project Plymouth
The 8th grade students in Mr. Hall's Civics class at Plymouth South Middle School are currently working on a yearlong service project titled "Project Plymouth". Over the course of this school year the students will come up with an idea for a project that can improve the town of Plymouth. In their civics and problem solving class the students will then research and create a plan mapping out what it will take to achieve their goal. Finally the entire class will put this plan into action and complete the project. The groups are currently using the new 3rd floor Mac Lab to create a presentation to "sell" their idea to the rest of the students. The final project will be announced in the near future.
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Plymouth North High School News
PNHS MCAS Math
The newly adjusted Math MCAS scores resulted in two students attaining 280 "Perfect Score" IN MATH!!!
North recognized for Sportsmanship
Plymouth North has received the ACL Sportsmanship Award for the school year 2010 - 2011. At the end of each season the Head Coaches within the Atlantic Coast League vote for a Sportsmanship Award in their sport. At the end of the year all sports are tallied to find a school winner. Not only does North do well in competition......they do it with class!!!!!! This is a great honor for NORTH! Thanks for all that everyone does to make such recognition happen!
Best Buddies Fundraiser
Best Buddies of PNHS is having an amazing fundraiser Friday night, October 21st in the auditorium of PNHS. East Coast Acapella will be performing from 7:00PM to 9:00PM with a brief intermission. Refreshments can be purchased. There will be prizes and a 50/50 raffle. The cost of admission is $10.00. You must purchase your ticket in advance. All proceeds will go directly to help support the Best Buddies chapter at Plymouth North. Tickets can either be purchased on-line at http://best-buddies-pnhs.ticketleap.com. You can also see Barbara Perry (formally known as Barbara Gravelle) in room 219 at PNHS to purchase a ticket or you can e-mail Barbara at bgravelle@plymouth.k12.us or Christine Belmonte at cbelmonte@plymouth.k12.ma.us.
A Great Day at North
On Wednesday, October 12th all Sophomore and Junior students took PSAT's.
While those students were busy taking their exam the Freshman and the Seniors were busy with the following events.
Freshman
1. class meeting
2. yearbook meeting
3. yearbook photo taken
4. Freshman elections
5. Time with team teachers
6. Presentation on bullying by Assistant District Attorney Kristen Stone.
Seniors
1. Yearbook meeting regarding senior pictures, bios, and ordering of yearbooks. They also took the class photo for the yearbook.
2. Senior class meeting: Octoberfest rules & distribution of t-shirts; Announcement of Super Fan t-shirt sales; Superlatives for November pep rally & yearbook; sign-ups for upcoming contests at Octoberfest and Spirit Week
3. Presentation on Making College & Career Count by an organization called "Making It Count"
4. Distribution of Class of 2012 t-shirts donated by the National Guard
5. Presentations by Cape Cod Community College - Susan Kline Symington; Universal Technical Institute - Steve Fitzgerald and UMass Dartmouth - Mike Lynch.
6. Guidance counselors were also on hand to meet with students regarding college admissions process.
All classes returned to the normal bell schedule at 11:03 A.M.
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Plymouth South High School News
Tonight Plymouth South Football is playing Sandwich with a chance to start off 2-0 in the league. Come support the Panthers!
The Sophomore and Junior classes at Plymouth South High School all got the chance to take part in the PSAT's on Wednesday, Oct. 12th through a government grant. In years past students had to sign-up for and take the PSAT's on their own, at their own expense.
Saturday, Oct. 15th is the Plymouth South Boosters Club Golf Tournament at Atlantic Country Club. We are hoping for a good turnout for golf as well as dinner afterwards. Golf will begin at 12:30.
Plymouth South is raising awareness for the upcoming college fair. The staff is being asked to wear a shirt from their Alma Mater to support the fair on Tuesday, Oct. 18th.
The senior project orientation breakfast is being held on Friday, Oct. 14th in the Southside Cafe. Seniors, parents, and mentors are being introduced to the idea of this year's senior projects.
The girls soccer team is trying to make a postseason tournament run with 8 games to go!! They need a possible 7 points out of a possible 16 points left on the schedule to get into the tournament.
On Sunday, October 2nd, 22 Cosmetology students rose very early to attend the Boston Strides for Cancer Walk at the Esplanade in Boston. They didn't use their feet to raise the money, they used their hands. For $10 participants could enhance their already spirited pink costumes with shiney pink hair tinsel. The students used team work and their charming customer service techniques to add $690 to the fundraiser. This was an outstanding example of compassion and the future cosmetologists saw how their efforts could make a difference. . We all look forward to next year, where we intend to bring more students along and add face painting to our services offered.
ALSO: The PSHS Cosmetology students have been busy lending their hands to a very worthy cause. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the students have been fundraising during lunches by adding 3 strands of colorful pink tinsel or "Pink Hair Bling" to students' hair for a $1.00 donation. All proceeds will benefit Strides for Cancer, and American Cancer Society sponsored walk. So far, the girls have raised almost $100, and this effort will continue throughout the entire month of October.
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Unified Arts Department News
Friday, October 7th Band students in grades 6-8 were invited to join the Plymouth High School Band to get a closer look at what the Marching Band does during a Friday night football game. They were able to play with the band during the Pre-game Ceremonies and sit with the band playing pep tunes during the first half of the game. As you can see by the pictures it was a great experience for all involved.
The Band will be performing at the South game Friday night.
Mr. Barkon joining the Middle and High School Bands.
Mr. Canzano is shown here directing the bands.
The flutes are warming up . . .
. . . and we see lots of percussion!
Mr. Tracey helps set up a snare drum.
Both Middle and High School bands are shown here playing together directed by High School band Directors, Mrs. Holmes and Mr. Canzano.
Everyone is enjoying the night!
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Guidance Department News
SENIORS SAT registration dates and deadlines: Exam date: November 5, 2011 (at PSHS) regular registration deadline is October 7 and late registration deadline is October 21. Please go to www.collegeboard.com to register. Important announcement from Congressman William Keating: A Service Academy Information Night has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 5th, at Plymouth Community Intermediate School on Long Pond Rd. from 6:00-8:00 PM. Flyers for interested students are in guidance or contact Michael Jackman at 617-770-3700. Plymouth High Schools' Annual College Fair: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm at PSHS. All Cape College Day College Fair: Wednesday, October 19, 3:30-5:30 at Barnstable High School. JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES PSAT 2011: The Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) will be administered to all sophomores and juniors at PNHS and PSHS on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. This is free of charge and no registration is necessary. Students will receive an official PSAT Student Guide booklet prior to the test. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator. |
News from the Mathematics Department
Tutorials for High School Mathematics
Students or parents who would like to review or learn some high school math topics are encouraged to go to the following web site: http://ohiorc.org/for/math/tutorials/default.aspx
At the Tutorials for High School Mathematics site, you will find twenty-six online tutorial lessons designed to help students review high school mathematics topics. The topics are basic to student success in post-secondary science, computer science, and engineering courses.
Each tutorial lesson features a short video of a teacher reviewing the key mathematical procedures and ideas and demonstrating their application. Students are encouraged to work along as they watch the video. Several videos require the use of a graphing calculator. After viewing the video, students can take the Self-Check to evaluate their understanding of the topic.
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Gary E. Maestas, Ed.D Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools
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