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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, February 6th, 2012. 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:
"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."
-Eddie Cantor
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District News and information for all k-12 teachers, administrators, and parents from the Elementary Library Media Specialists.
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Plymouth Public High School Science Fair
The Plymouth Public Schools High School Science Fair is being held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at PNHS. Parents/guardians and the public are welcome to join us for the public viewing of projects beginning at 7:00 pm. The awards celebration follows at 7:30 pm in the PNHS Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
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Federal Furnace Elementary School News
FFES Bingo Night written by Helen and Callie in Grade 5
Each year Federal Furnace hosts a Bingo Night. This year, on January 13th, Mr. Pinto, Mrs. Drollett and Mrs. Martin helped the PTA by calling out numbers and getting the crowd excited for Bingo Night.
First up was Mr. Pinto. He started with Traditional Bingos then quickly moved on to Mrs. Drollett. She started off with one round of traditional then moved on to elimination Bingo. Then she handed over the microphone to Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Martin played T-shaped Bingo. "That's in honor of Tom Pinto, T for Tom." She also did traditional. Time passed into intermission. That's when the families could go and get refreshments at the food stand. Then Mr. Pinto was back in the spotlight to end the night. He did a Bingo with just one square, for instance O 61. If a player had that number in that square he/she could go up and pick a prize. Finally he ended Bingo night with Black-out Bingo. That is when you have to get every number in one whole section.
Bingo night was a fantastic evening!!!!!
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Cold Spring Elementary School News
The first graders at Cold Spring School have been using the Patriots' amazing Super Bowl run to learn about a variety of skills. The students wrote congratulatory letters to Mr. Kraft and the rest of the Patriot team about the importance of following your dreams, perseverance, and teamwork. Along the way the students were able to work on their letter writing, revising, and editing skills. The students were really excited, because they were assured that their letters would be read by ACTUAL PATRIOT PLAYERS!!! Go Pats!
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West Elementary News
During the month of January, the staff at West Elementary came together and decided to recognize students for their positive behaviors in and out of the classroom. The teachers and staff nominated students exhibiting behaviors based around the West School acronym: Wondering, Exploring, Searching, and Thinking. To really showcase the students nominated, the whole school came together for a red carpet themed event titled, "The Westie Awards."
Over fifty students were recognized for their model behaviors and work ethic, with certificates and a walk down the red carpet in front of their friends. Mrs. Learning and Mr. Young hosted the event as the teachers handed their students the certificates. Fun was had by all, while recognizing the accomplishments of these outstanding role models. The whole school is already looking forward to next month's Westie Awards!
 Grade 5 Westies!
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PSMS News
Scholastics Art Awards: The Plymouth South Middle School Art Department was proud to submit acrylic paintings on canvas completed by three eighth grade art students to the very competitive Boston Globe Scholastics Art Show. Work by Abigail Chetwynd, Renee Melisse, and Joshua Williamson were submitted. Abigail and Renee received Honorable Mention recognition. 14,000 pieces were digitally uploaded to the contest; only 3130 were chosen, fewer than one in four! These paintings done by our three developing artists will be on display in our school.
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Plymouth North High School News
Report cards went home today, Friday, January 27th. North at the Game 
On Sunday January 22, the New England Patriots took to the field at Gillette Stadium to play the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title game; so did Cuyler Campbell of Plymouth. Cuyler, a sophomore at PNHS, was on the field as a member of The New England End Zone Militia, and proudly carried the United States flag, (a Bennington), for the opening ceremonies and throughout the game. This was Cuyler's third Patriots game. He has also been a color guard participant with the EZM for the Red Sox on Patriot's Day last season. His favorite professional teams are the Patriots and the Boston Bruins. The Militia has no official affiliation with the Patriots organization, and does not travel with the team. The End Zone Militia is commanded by Captain Geoffrey Campbell, (Cuyler's dad), and appears on the field for all home Patriots & Revolution games throughout the seasons. The EZM, as it is sometimes called, is comprised of Revolutionary War reenactors from the general area, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire mostly. Cuyler Campbell has known reenacting all his life, since his father and grandfather began the hobby in 1975
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Any Marketing/DECA students attending DECA STATES 2012 please be aware of the following deadlines. Friday, Feb 3rd $200 and field trip form due. Thursday, Feb 16th $125 due. All checks are made payable to PNHS - SAF. Any questions see Mr. Cowgill or Ms. Schram.
Attention Seniors: Caps and gowns will be on sale Feb. 6th through Feb. 10th in Ms. Allen's room 6:50 a.m. to 7:10 a.m. and after school. Checks or money order only $25 made out to PNHS-SAF.
Guidance News
The first week of February all sophomores and juniors will participate in an assembly explaining PSAT results. They will then begin to develop their individualized SAT improvement plans as well as begin to understand how to search for colleges based on their interests, aptitudes, and values.
Students from Plymouth North auditioned this past weekend for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association 2012 State Concert. We are proud to announce that two students have been selected to participate in the concert; Senior Graham Allen will participate as a member of the Vocal Group as Tenor and Freshman Maria D'Ambrosio will be a member of the Winds and Percussion Group with her French Horn. Congratulations to both.
North in the News
SHAWN PANEPINTO: Young shooting victim expected to be released from hospital this week
Plymouth North wrestling has all hands on deck
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Heading North?
Attention Plymouth North athletes, coaches, parents and fans...
Now available on the PN PICS photo site...electronic downloads of your favorite photos for Facebook, e-mail, prints, etc.
Go to:
Click here for pictures of Plymouth North athletes!
to view and/or purchase photos of the athletes of Plymouth North High School in action.
There are thousands of photos already on the site with new photos added weekly.
All profits from photos purchased from this site go directly to the
Plymouth North Athletic Booster Club
to support the Athletes of Plymouth North High School.
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Plymouth South High School News 
The students pictured above were voted as Freshman Students of the Month for the month of January. They are from left to right: Zachary Tillson, Amanda Shea, Elizabeth Hood and Nicole Kelleher. Students are nominated for this award by their teachers for being all around great students in both academics and behavior. Students are awarded a certificate and a $5.00 coupon to be used in Culinary.
Congratulations to the following students for receiving recognition for their artwork submitted to the Boston Scholastic Art Awards: CERAMICS & GLASS: Connor Hanson/Silver Key and Austin Vico/Honorable Mention; DRAWING: Kathryn Hoar and Maureen Riordan/Honorable Mention; PRINTMAKING: Jessica Buckley and Emily Okraska/Silver Key, Kathryn Hoar, Hayley Pike and Tyler Scagliarini/Honorable Mention. From the Graphic Arts Department: PHOTOGRAPHY: Michelle Newell/Silver Key and from DIGITAL ART: Emily Clines/Honorable Mention.
Three Plymouth South High School Marketing students, Jon Jaros, Halie Grobleski and Timothy Grandy, sold luminary bags for the "Lights of Hope" that lined Brewster Gardens pathways during the Plymouth Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2nd. The above photo shows the students delivering a check in the amount of $2,996.00 to the Jordan Hospital Cancer Center. Pictured in the photo are from left to right: Halie Grobleski, Jon Jaros, Lesley Cunningham RN, Director, Cancer Services at Jordan Hospital, Timothy Grandy and Cat Melendy RN, OCN, Breast Health Nurse Navigator, Jordan Hospital Breast Center. Great Job Students!!
On Saturday, January 21st at the State Coaches Track Meet the following times were recorded....
Girls 4X400 - with a time of 4:23:31 - a school record! - Lauren Richard, Aly Messina, Holly Sessler and Alyssa Richard.
Boys 4X400 - a time of 3:41:47 - another school record! - Spencer Fitzgerald, Grant Solis, Cam Thissell and Zach Arnold.
The performance of the day with a First Place and the 3rd!! fastest time in meet history goes to the Shuttle Hurdle Relay with a time of 26.27 by Grant Solis, Nathan Moultan, Colin McHugh and Spencer Fitzgerald.
This past weekend three Plymouth South High School students auditioned for the All-State Honors Ensembles - Melissa Jaworski, Zac West and Emily Richard. Zac West was chosen for Principal Clarinet of Orchestra - this means 1st chair - very impressive! Emily Richard was also chosen to play violin in the Orchestra. All three students did very well and we are extremely proud of them. Attending the All-State Festival is truly a rewarding experience.
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Guidance Department NewsImportant Financial Aid Information for Seniors and their Parents: Need help completing the FAFSA? Free Assistance is available on FAFSA Day 2012 (formerly College Goal Sunday)! Sunday, January 29th, 2 PM, at Cape Cod Community College Monday, January 30th, 6:30PM at Massasoit Community College Families will have access to financial aid administrators and FAFSA experts to answer questions and assist families through the process.Visit www.FAFSADay.org to register for site locations, dates, and times, and get information on what to bring. High school students: Massachusetts Maritime Academy is offering a spring High School Dual Enrollment program for high school students focusing on the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. The Dual Enrollment program provides the opportunity for qualified high school students to take a transferable introductory college course at no cost (excluding books-financial assistance available). For more information and to register for the spring 2012 dual enrollment program, please click on the link below: Click here for more information and to register for the Dual Enrollment program.
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Unified Arts News
The Plymouth Schools Music Association is hosting a Spaghetti supper at Plymouth South High School on Friday February 10th from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be salad, pasta with or without sauce, meatballs, bread and butter, desserts, beverages and coffee. Entertainment will be provided by the Band and Chorus in small ensembles and a there will be a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the music program and the scholarship fund. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and children under 5 are free. You may purchase tickets by calling Marcia at 508-746-1845 or email psma.inc@gmail.com . Plymouth Public Schools was well represented in The Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Contest listed below are the winners from Plymouth. Plymouth North High School: Trudy Bryant Silver Key Shawn Flanagan Honorable Mention Leslie Moron Silver Key Katelyn Petrell Silver Key Plymouth South High School: Jessica Buckley Silver Key Emily Clines Honorable Mention Connor Hanson Silver Key Kathryn Hoar Honorable Mention Michelle Newell Silver Key Emily Okraska Silver Key Hayley Pike Honorable Mention Maureen Riordan Honorable Mention Tyler Scagliarini Honorable Mention Austin Vico Honorable Mention Plymouth South Middle School: Abigail Chetwynd Honorable Mention Renee Melisse Honorable Mention
This weekend, three students from Plymouth South and 2 students from Plymouth North auditioned for the All-State Honors Ensembles:
Melissa Jaworski (PS), Zac West (PS), and Emily Richard (PS), Graham Allen (PN), and Marie D'Ambrosio (PN).
Zac West was chosen for Principal Clarinet of Orchestra, this means 1st chair which is very impressive.
Emily Richard was chosen to play violin in Orchestra.
Graham Allen was chosen for Choral, and Marie D'Ambrosio was chosen to play French horn.
All five students did very well and we are extremely proud of them. Attending the All-State Festival is truly a rewarding experience.
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Gary E. Maestas, Ed.D Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools
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