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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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Weekly Quote:
"Whatever good things we build end up building us."
-Jim Rohn
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Guidance Department Announcements
Senior College Planning and Financial Aid Night
Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Plymouth NORTH High School Performing Arts Center
Parents and guardians of all college-bound seniors (from both of our high schools) are invited to attend this timely informational presentation which will cover all of the important aspects of college admissions and financing including different types of financial aid and how to apply.
SAT School Day at PNHS and PSHS
All grade 12 students will be taking the SAT Reasoning Test on Wednesday, October 16 during the school day.
Students just need three things: an email account, a free College Board online account and an SAT School Day student voucher (enclosed). Online registration for the October 16 SAT is now open. Please make sure that your child has completed the registration process by September 20, by following these simple instructions:
Sign in (http://sat.collegeboard.org/schoolday/fall) to your student College Board account. If you don't already have a College Board account, create one following the simple steps on the screen.
Click on Register.
Select Yes when asked if you would like to participate.
Enter your individually assigned student voucher code (was mailed home on September 11 and also available in guidance office).
Continue with your registration.
Please visit for http://sat.collegeboard.org/schoolday/fall for more information, including a free subscription to The Official SAT Online Course™. Please contact your child's guidance counselor if you have any questions.
Plymouth Public Schools 2013 College Fair
Wednesday, October 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Plymouth North High School
Parents of all school age children: Invest in the future!
Please do not wait until it is too late to start saving for children's college education. Please visit www.mefa.org for tips, tools and resources for early college planning and saving. |
District news and information for k-12 educators from the Elementary Library Media Specialists
Teachthought.com is an incredible resource for educators that focuses on many areas of teaching including, but not limited to learning, technology, mobile learning, ipads, and social media.
http://teachthought.com/trends/elearning/15-free-learning-tools-youve-probably-never-heard-of/
The above site speaks for itself. According to site explanation: " It can be hard to keep up with the ever-growing list of free educational sites out there, much less distinguish which ones will best meet your needs and help you learn skills you really need without shelling out big bucks. New sites are always being launched and even those that have been on the scene for a while sometimes don't garner enough attention to make it onto your radar, often getting overshadowed by more high-profile sites. As a result, even those who are in the ed tech loop can miss out on some seriously helpful free learning sites. Here we highlight just a few of these under-the-radar free learning sites, that run the gamut from providing full degree programs to simple job-skill training tools, offering a little something for every kind of learner."
Take a few minutes to see what it has to offer.
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Visual and Performing Arts Department News
- The VPA Department is excited to launch its new Elementary Instrumental Program. For families involved in the program please visit the link below.
Elementary Instrumental Program Website - We wish the combined High School Marching Band the best of luck this coming season. Below is the upcoming marching band competition schedule.
September 28- Marching Band Competition- Malden October 5- Marching Band Competition Wrentham October 12- Marching Band Competition Dartmouth October 20- Marching Band Competition PNHS October 26- Marching Band Competition Connecticut November 2- NESBA Marching Band finals in Lawrence
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Federal Furnace Elementary School News In honor of the anniversary of September 11th, Lisa Peterson's third grade class spent a lot of time discussing what makes a person a hero. Students brainstormed heroic character traits, read biographies, and listed local people in Plymouth who were heroes. State Trooper Bates then paid a visit to enthusiastically answer all sorts of questions about how he helps people in our community. |
Hedge Elementary School News Students at Hedge Elementary are creating a wall of all the things they "can" do to make this school year a wonderful year.
Fifth grade students from Ms. daGraca's and Mrs. Pisano's classes constructed three-dimensional designs as part of a community building activity.
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PSMS News
Successful Start
We are off to a successful start at PSMS. The students have figured out their schedules, how to navigate the halls, open their lockers, and are now settling into the serious work of learning. The teachers have enjoyed getting to know the new students and hearing all about their summer reading.
This week, each student presented their reading reviews to peers in their home rooms, promoting our efforts to enhance literacy across the curriculum. We would like to thank the parents who supported this important initiative, both at home and at school.
Aspen System
One of our goals for the year is to empower the students as learners. Part of that process involves helping the students be more aware of the grades they earn on homework assignments, assessments, and classroom activities, allowing them to monitor their own progress and set goals for future performance. To support this endeavor, students in grades 6-8 will be receiving a log-on and password for a student portal to the Aspen Grade Book system that all teachers will be using this year. Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about the system, and can visit the school's web site to learn how to set up their own parent account.
Fall Sports Clubs and Activities
Next week, the fall sports teams kick into action. Students will be competing in soccer, field hockey, cross country, and volleyball. In addition, we will soon be announcing our lineup of after school clubs and performing arts programs. More information about these activities will be available on the school web site as it becomes available.
Open House Dates
Parents are invited to join us for the upcoming Open House Nights. (Grades 5 and 6 on Tuesday, 9/17 and Grades 7 and 8 on 9/24.)
Picture Day at PSMS
School picture day is Thursday, 9/19....So get those haircuts this weekend!
Mrs. Tyler's 6th grade chorus class practiced the National Anthem.
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Plymouth North High School News
Plymouth North High School Scheduled Open House
School Year 2013-2014
The open house will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 for grades 9 - 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
PSAT/SAT Testing
On October 16th testing for the PSAT's and the SAT's will take place all day for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Freshman will be attending a field trip that day.
School Pictures for PNHS
Picture retakes for the School IDs and Yearbook will be held on Wednesday October 16th. We ask that girls do not wear strapless tops. Make sure to look nice!
Class of 2014: Important Yearbook News Please Visit Our Website Or The Daily Bulletin For Important Up To Date Yearbook Deadlines And Information.
Seniors
Octoberfest t-shirts will be on sale Monday, September 30th - Friday October 4th. $20.00 Check or Money order only. See Ms. Allen with questions.
Freshman Elections Elections will take place September 18th during History classes. Speeches were recorded earlier and will be played during advisory. Freshman will then vote in the Performing Arts Center using real voting booths.
PNHS Late Bus Schedule Starting Tuesday, September 17th. Late buses will be available from Plymouth North High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Late buses will depart from PNHS at 4:05 on these days. Students should sign up in Student Services if they plan on taking the late bus.
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Plymouth South High School News
On Wednesday, forty-eight PSHS visual art and music students embarked on an arts intensive, sixteen hour excursion to Boston! Students were able to do college visits at either Berklee College of Music or MassArt (College of Art and Design), meet students, ask questions about college and about careers in the arts, and tour the studios, galleries, and performance spaces. Following was a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts for the beginning of the "living sketchbook" project and for exploring the world of visual art, including their current exhibits of "Hippie Chic," "Women Photographers from the Arab World," and "Contemporary Art." Following this, students dined at Fire + Ice, which was much more of a performance than expected with the chefs cooking while everyone watched. The evening concluded with a performance of the hit musical Wicked at the Boston Opera House that was a musical, visual, and dramatic spectacular! This excursion was a great way to start the year and has the students pumped to integrate it into their artistry! Stay tuned for many more exciting visual and performing arts events this year from PSHS!
SENIORS - An important letter is being mailed home to your parents today. ALL Seniors will be taking the SAT's during the school day on October 16th. This will be free of charge - paid for by the Plymouth Public Schools. The letter includes an important "voucher" that is needed for students to register for the test. The directions are in the letter - it is an easy process! The deadline for registration is September 20th. Please contact your child's guidance counselor with any specific questions.
· Guidance will be visiting classrooms of all seniors next week. Seniors will receive a packet of important information - please remind them to ask questions - we are here to help with the college planning process and it can be very complex!
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Gary E. Maestas, Ed.D Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools
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