Cold Spring Elementary School News

In Ms. Wells' Full Day Kindergarten the students have been working hard to show they care about one another by following their classroom rules. When the whole class works together to show they care they can earn hearts for their Kindergarten Cares chart. They can earn hearts for things like being good listeners or helping one another clean up. Once they earn 20 hearts they earn a special celebration. The first celebration was a Pajama Day. The students wore their Pajamas to school and watched the stories Stellaluna and Sophie's Masterpiece on the Smartboard.

South Elementary School News

SES Super Scientists

 

Fourth graders in Ms. Ramona Almeida's class are thinking like scientists -- asking questions, making hypotheses, reading, researching and observing to try to answer the many questions posed in their Learning Logs. They are observing the SES school mascot -- the monarch butterfly -- seeing first hand as the larvae go through a complete metamorphosis.

  

As flu season approaches, students are also getting a glimpse at different germs.

 

"Using the inquiry method, students wrote down what they knew about germs and made a hypothesis about what they would look like," Ms. Almeida notes. "They then swabbed many surfaces and transported the material onto agar dishes donated from Jordan Hospital."

The science curriculum includes lessons on how to record observations using drawings, labeling and adjectives as they watch the behaviors of the male lobster, rock crab and periwinkles in the classroom's salt-water aquarium.

 

Second graders in Mrs. Sylvia Bunnell's class are also on a scientific mission. They are viewing different kinds of feathers under a strong magnifying lens, and are learning how to group animals by mammal, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, insects, spiders.

 

"The students are either listing or cutting and drawing pictures of the various groups," Mrs. Bunnell says. "Using the Mighty Monarch butterfly mascot, they also drew the life cycle of butterflies."

 

Indian Brook Elementary School News

The following students from Indian Brook Elementary school attended the Board of Selectmans meeting this week:
Henry White, Hannah Maddeford, Ainslee Mac Varish, Matthew Cassidy, Sophie Machernis, Jackus Machernis, Naythen Ruehs, Isabella Romboldi, Sterling Lewis, and Leo Shore. They were representing all of the children of Plymouth and promoting the Kids Vote program. The children were presented a Certificate of Proclamation from the Board of Selectman.

The Proclamation stated:
WHEREAS, the mission of Kids Voting Plymouth to educate our children about the importance of being an informed voter; and

WHEREAS, voting is one of our most cherished rights as citizens in a free society;and

WHEREAS, Kids Voting gives children, grades kindergarten through twelve, the tools to become educated lifetime voters; and

WHEREAS, the future effectiveness of all levels of government depends upon citizens involvement and participation,

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that We, the BOARD OF SELECTMAN of Plymouth, Massachusetts, on behalf of all citizens of this historic Town, hereby recognize October 9, 2012 through November 6, 2012 as
National Kids Voting Month.

Plymouth South Middle School News

Plymouth South Middle School's Mr. Henry Brings Students on a Virtual Field Trip to Africa

 

There are no McDonalds at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or in Tarakea, Tanzania, for that matter, Plymouth South Middle School teacher Michael Henry told seventh grade students last week. Yet, he said, it was worth the trip.

 

Mr. Henry met with the seventh grade students to share his adventures in Africa last summer where he taught English, math and PE to students in grades 4 through 8, and where he successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the continent.  

 

"It was always on my bucket list," he said, but he also explained to students that it took planning and five months of training to prepare. "There were times when my friends were going out on a Friday night and I made myself stay home and do the Stairmaster," he told them, "but it was worth it."

 

Henry had planned to go with three other Americans on the trek to the summit, but the other three all dropped out. When he wavered about going alone, it was his sister who convinced him. "I knew in my heart that I would do what it took to make it happen," he said.  

 

The students peppered him with questions about the climb, but they were just as interested in the lives of the children at the school. Mr. Henry told them that the students in Tarakea are just as interested in them, and they agreed that they would begin a letter exchange.

 

Mr. Henry ended the presentation with a slide listing the three "Lessons Learned" from his experience:

GRATITUDE to know people who could be so happy and love to learn, even without all the electronic gadgets we use.

STRONG WORK ETHIC which can help you to achieve your dreams.

STRONG SENSE OF SELF that comes with putting yourself to the test.

                                

 

 

 

 

STUDENTS CHAT LIVE DURING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

 

Mr. Murphy's 7th grade students had the opportunity to chat live via Edmodo during the first Presidential Debate. This interactive online tool enabled the students to express their views and discuss the debate as it played out in real time. The students and Mr. Murphy should be commended for utilizing this technology to promote critical thinking and enhance student learning in a relevant manner. Students learn in a variety of ways and this is just one way to stimulate their involvement. We encourage teachers to take advantage of this tool by asking for training. Our Technology Integration Specialist, Mrs. Charlene Conway is offering a session on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the IMC for any interested teachers.    

 

 

Lee Denim Day:  Blue and Pink in the Home of the Green and the Gold

 

This year Lee Denim Day has dedicated funds to breast cancer research through the American Cancer Society. This week Plymouth South Middle School celebrated Lee Denim Day as a 13th annual event. Donation to this cause began when PSMS opened in 1999. This year, students and staff raised a total of $750.00!  

 

On Friday, October 5th, a celebratory cake was enjoyed in the teachers' lunch room. This attractive and yummy pink-ribboned cake was decorated by PSMS alum and South High Culinary arts student Bryan Whyte. This past Tuesday, October 9th, teachers showed their support as they wore their jeans and crossed their fingers to win raffle prizes donated by wonderful local merchants and more distant friends of Plymouth South Middle School. Please consider supporting our kind and generous donators: The Sparrow House Museum, Daisy Riley's Boutique, Pilgrims' Progress, West Marine, Rejuvenations Salon and Day Spa, Susan Perry Salon, The Market at Pinehills, 42 Degrees North.  

 

We also received a beautiful scarf from Kyle Alexander Wardrobe Consultant of Boston, handmade mittens from Mrs. Mary Jane Calhoun, handmade stationary from Mrs. Carl Arponen, pretzels dipped in pink frosting made by our own Mrs. Pat Scott, and several items just off the Badgly Mischka Fall Fashion Show in New York City from Miss Gigi Guerra. We are so grateful to all of these contributors! While the subject can be difficult and sad, everyone has made this a really happy and celebratory event. Each year more students are entering the raffle, and all are seeing that "good begets good"! Thank you for another successful Lee Denim Day at PSMS.

    

 

Young Artists at the Plymouth Art Guild Show

 

Elizabeth "Liz" Tosi received a second place ribbon in the Plymouth  

Art Guild's Young Artists' Show for her painting/collage called  

"Renowned Revolution". This is her second year in a row that she  

has placed for artwork entered. Liz is a junior here at PNHS. Her  

work is included in this year's edition of the Plymouth Public Schools  

Budget Book and in Stellwagon Bank's Marine program. She is captain  

of the Field Hockey team and a candidate for the National Honor  

Society.

 

 

 

Sophomore Paige Burke received a third place ribbon in the Plymouth  

Art Guild's Young Artists' Show. Her photo was named "Plymouth North's

Last Day"; she also received an Honorable Mention for a photo she  

took of her cat.

 

  

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Plymouth North Debates the issues 

 

 

 

Live Mock Debates by our debate team will be broadcast throughout the school during K block on 10/23, 10/30 & 10/31. Our students will vote for Obama or Romney during Social Studies classes on 11/1 in the Performing Arts Center.

The following advisories will be part of the live audiences in the lecture hall:

Tuesday 10/23	Tuesday 10/30	Wednesday 10/31
Clark	Hales	Milliken
Larracuente	Ward	Moore
Robbins	Perlow	Gaignard
Brown	Dugan	Paris
B. Drew	Hughes	Getchell

 

  

Let's get our students to the polls on November 6th....

 

   

Marching Band  Last Saturday evening, October 6th, the combined Plymouth North and Plymouth South Marching Band competed in a USBands Marching Band Show at King Phillip High School in Wrentham. After a rain delay of more than an hour, the show became a "stand and play" show. This means that the band did not march, but did all other elements of the performance. Plymouth came in second in Division 3A at this show.
This weekend the Band will be performing in a USBands marching band show in Dartmouth on Saturday evening, October 13th. The band will be performing their 2012 field show, entitled "Waves." This is the closest show to home, so please come out and see what a band show is like!!

Plymouth is on at 7pm, followed by some other excellent marching bands.

It will be a great evening!
Other upcoming Shows:
NESBA Show on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Reading High School.
NESBA Finals, Saturday, October 27, at Lawrence Veterans Stadium, Lawrence, MA

Plymouth South High School News


On Wednesday, October 10th, Plymouth South High School helped celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a "Pink Out".  A high percentage of staff and students wore pink on this day in support.  They were treated to coffee, bagels, apple crisp and cookies in the afternoon.  We held a drawing and for a $5.00 donation to the support the cause,  staff could enter their names to win donated gifts such as: a PSHS jacket & hat or gift certificates to culinary and a badge to wear that said "Wearing Pink in Honor of:______ "  where they could fill in the name of someone they wished to honor or support for the day.  It was a huge success raising just over $500.00 that will all go to support Breast Cancer Research.
 
 

In the photo above, the young artists of the "Panthers Cub House" here at Plymouth South High School display a painted pumpkin patch.  The young artists painted with Ms. Quinn's art students to create this beautiful pumpkin patch on hollow core doors.  They enjoyed this special time with their 'big friends'.....
 
 

We wanted to rerun this story from last week, this time with Sam Cheung's photo.   On Wednesday, Sam Cheung, last year's Harvard Book Award winner attended the Harvard Book Award Breakfast at the Harvard Club in Boston.  Students from throughout New England were honored at this breakfast.
 
 

On Thursday, October 11th at 3:00 the Freshman Academy had a cookout on the Freshman Football/Soccer Fields (the top fields). Our freshman football team played Sandwich while Mr. Loranger and teachers from the Freshman Academy cooked and served during the game.  It was great to see so many students supporting their fellow team and classmates.
 
 

PLYMOUTH SOUTH'S ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
The G & G/PSHS Male Athlete of the Week is junior Dylan Oxsen.  A running back on South's Football Team, Oxsen ran for 235 yards on 15 carries, scored 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception in an amazing 31-13 win over Falmouth last week.  Congratulations Dillon!   The G & G/PSHS Female Athlete of the Week is junior Bethany Rogers.  Rogers is a goalie on South's Field Hockey Team.  She posted her third shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over Nauset last week, and she was responsible for eight saves in the game.  Rogers also played well against Falmouth and again made some big saves against a top team.  Congratulations Bethany!
 
 

Ms. Conroy's Oceanography students focused their day-long field study on the ecology of one of the Atlantic coast's most valuable bird migratory flyway stop over sites, the Eel River estuary and tidal flats.  Students used a variety of field techniques to survey the organisms and test the water chemistry.  Brian Harrington, a senior scientist from Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences joined us to discuss the critical role Plymouth Beach and estuary play in the bird migration from the Arctic to the tip of South America.  Birds depend on the soft tidal flats abundant food to fatten up for their non-stop flight over the ocean to the shores of Argentina.  This field trip complemented class and lab work, emphasized all of our connection to the ocean ecosystem and our need to protect this valuable ecosystem.
 
 




Today at Plymouth South the senior class of 2013 celebrated Octoberfest.  They enjoyed a hypnotist - who convinced the students in the photo above that they were riding on a motorcycle and many other funny antics.  After that they played games such as "Minute to Win it", went outside and had a DJ, a bouncy house, photo booth and were served pizza.  Thanks to all the staff and students who put this together!
 
 
REMINDER!!  College Fair at Plymouth South High School on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:00 PM.  Approximately 160 colleges will be on hand to answer questions and distributes their brochures.     All staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college T-shirt or sweatshirt to school on that day.
 
 
PSAT's will be given on Wednesday, OCTOBER 17th to all grade 10 and 11 students.   Their English teachers will  advise them prior to Wednesday which room they need to report to for testing.  This is a free service we are able to provide our students to help them get ready to take the SAT's.....  Call your student's Guidance Counselor with any questions you may have.
 
 
On Sunday, October 14th come join us for the 4th Annual Plymouth South Boosters Sam Fry 5K Road Race.  Register online at www.active.com (keyword: Sam Fry).  It starts and ends at Cabby Shack on the Waterfront.  Registration at 9AM and the race starts at 10AM.  Proceeds go to the Plymouth South Boosters & Sam Fry Scholarship Funds.
 

Guidance Department News

Plymouth High Schools' Annual College Fair: Tuesday, October 16, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm at Plymouth SOUTH High School.
Admissions representatives from over 150 colleges and universities will be on hand with information and available to answer questions.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend!

PSAT 2012: The Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) will be administered to all sophomores and juniors at PNHS and PSHS on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 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.

College Financing Seminar: (NEW DATE!!)

Thursday, December 6 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Plymouth SOUTH High School Cafetorium (Please be aware that this event has been re-scheduled and will no longer be held on November 13)

Parents and guardians of all college-bound seniors (from both of our high schools) are welcome to attend this timely informational presentation which will cover all of the important aspects of college financing including different types of financial aid and how to apply.

News from the Visual and Performing Arts Department

The Visual and Performing Arts Department presents the VPA Coffee House Series

Saturday, November 10, 2012 7:00pm
Admission is Free
Kendal Hall
19 Town Square Plymouth, MA
Your Chance to Perform What You
Want!
Perform Solo or as a Group Rock Band Accoustic Set, Original Song, Cover Song, Poetry, Monologue, Rap, Stand-Up Comedy
Performance Applications available from music teachers and the main office. Applications due to music teachers by October 29, 2012.

Click here to see the flyer for this event!