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District Events
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Voyager Magazine
| If you would like to download the Voyager Magazine's Spring/ Summer 2013 edition,
click on the link below.
If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, please stop by my office at 253 South Meadow Road.
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Introducing Voyager Express
Greetings!
Over the past 5 years, the Plymouth Public Schools has sent out a weekly newsletter. We've also released the first edition (Spring/ Summer) of the Plymouth Voyager, a magazine intended to highlight in-depth news from around the district. I have decided to integrate the Friday newsletter, formerly known as Friday Notes, as a sister publication of the Plymouth Voyager and reintroduce it as the - Voyager Express. Please Enjoy.
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Announcements from Central Office
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Superintendent's Letter to Parents of Students in Grades 4, 7, 8 and 9:
The annual letter providing information on parent's choice to opt out of receiving recruiting information from Charter Public Schools is being mailed today, Friday, September 27th. Signed or emailed responses are due no later than Saturday, October 12th.
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Weekly Quote
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"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!"
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
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District News and information for k-12 educators from the Elementary Library and Media Specialists
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District news and information for k-12 educators from the Elementary Library Media Specialists.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Take a look at some helpful resources on character education for all ages. Find anti-bullying and cyber bullying activities, lesson plans, and other resources at this informative site. Topics include: anger management, bullying and cyber bulling, and conflict resolution. For more information go to:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/character_ed.htm#bully
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Science Department News
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Sharon Cumiskey, GR8 STE Teacher at PSMS, has published an article in this month's edition of Science Scope.
Science Scope is the middle levels publication of the National Science Teacher's Association. The October issue is filled with the misconceptions about waves and electromagnetic radiation that students have. The issue is dedicated to making sure teachers and students are on the same wavelength when confronting these concepts.
Sharon's article is titled "Color: The Eyes Have It". It describes multiple activities that Sharon did with her students after having attended a summer workshop at UMASS Amherst, STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis With Light. The activities incorporate ADI software, a useful tool for sixth grade through college level classrooms.
Great work Sharon! Plymouth is proud of you!
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Visual and Performing Arts News
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- View VPA Events going on in the district easily from the Plymouth Public Schools website. Click the Quick Links drop down on the homepage and click on the
Come support the marching band as they host
Festival of Marching Bands
- Last Saturday's VPA Coffee House was a great success! Thank you to everyone who helped to make it possible.
- Please take a look at this video on a new PTA Art Program, Reflections
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- Meet the specialist teachers at NMES!
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Federal Furnace Elementary School News
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Federal Furnace Elementary School News
Mrs. Hamilton's 3rd grade class celebrated International Dot Day on Monday, September 16th. Dot Day is a worldwide celebration of creativity based on the book by Peter H. Reynolds. Dot's were the focus across the curriculum throughout the day.
Mitchell counts dots on a math array
Students participate in a group science experiment to create bubble dots. Mark measures the length and width of each bubble dot. Students blow bubbles on the playground in celebration. Caitlin "makes her mark" on the playground. To see a video of their celebration click on the link below: Mrs. Drollett's 2nd grade class also celebrated Dot Day this year with a variety of activities.
Here are Sophia, Grace, and Victoria creating dot pictures on the computer with Tux Paint.
They have also been busy establishing routines, Noah and Sam are practicing reading with a partner during Daily 5 and getting to know each other. Jessica Sullivan is working on her All About Me Poster. To see more of Mrs. Drollett's class click on the link below for a back to school video that was shared at the FFES Grade 1 & 2 Open House this past Monday, the 30th. |
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Manomet Elementary School News
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Manomet 4th and 5th graders are getting excited once again to begin their after-school theater workshop this month. This year their work will culminate with three performance of the Dickens classic, "A Christmas Carol". Save the date to join us on either November 21st or 22nd.
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West Elementary School News
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West Rolls Out the Red Carpet
On Thursday, West Elementary celebrated their first WESTie Awards of the year. Hosted by Miss Learning and Mr. Young and occurring each month, students are nominated by any staff member for exemplifying the W.E.S.T. character traits (Wondering, Exploring, Searching, Thinking.) Over 50 students received WESTie certificates for the positive example they set at West for September.
Before they are handed those awards from their teachers students are able to walk down a red carpet in front of the entire school. In addition to students being recognized, three staff members, Mrs. Crociati, Mrs. Wescott, and Mrs. Rothberg also each received awards for going "above and beyond" this month in helping Grades 3-5 launch their MCAS Bootcamp. The assembly ended with an entertaining slideshow that captured many of the special moments that occurred at West in September. Students and staff are already anticipating what to expect at the October WESTies.
  
  
 
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Hedge Elementary School News
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Little Buddies Meet & Greet
Oct. 2, 2013, Ms. Tinerella's fourth grade class meet their little buddies for the year from Mrs. Cotti's first grade class for the very first time! As big buddies, the fourth graders are expected to behave as role models and "Hedge School Kids" for their younger peers to look up to. They are asked to display qualities like kindness, respect, patience, and politeness. For the rest of the year big and little buddies will continue to spend time together and get to know one another.
For their first meeting the big buddies asked 'getting to know you' questions to their little buddies and then read aloud to them a book of their choosing, practicing and modeling good fluency and active reading.
Great job fourth graders. We are very proud of you all!
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South Elementary School News
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This week, Mrs. Costa's Full Day Kindergarten class completed an interdisciplinary unit about apples. Students participated in several different activities as part of the unit. The class began the unit by reading Apples by Gail Gibbons. Using this text, students sequenced the life cycle of an apple and created a class diagram of the parts of an apple. Next, students conducted two experiments: one in which students predicted whether water, vinegar, or lemon juice would keep a cut apple from turning brown and the other in which students predicted whether apples would float in water. In math, students measured the circumference of apples using string and unifix cubes. Then, students weighed apples with pan balances by seeing how many counting bears equaled the weight of an apple. Finally, students created colorful apple patterns using apples as stamps.
Fun Fridays at South Elementary School
School Spirit can be seen at South Elementary School with Fun Fridays. This year students and staff will show their school spirit on several Fridays each month. During the month of September, we showed our school spirit with New England Patriots Day and Mis-Match Day.
Bucket Fillers at South Elementary School
Mrs. Cotreau and Mr. Blaisdell met with all of the students of South Elementary School to read Have you filled a Bucket Today? in order to build a positive school climate and let students know what is expected daily. Students have shown that they are really meeting that expectation of helping others and doing good deeds without being asked. There were 76 students who earned a bucket filler award during the month of September.
South Elementary Students Vote for School Colors
On Monday, September 30th, the students of South Elementary School voted to have Blue and Red as our school colors.
 
 
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PSMS News
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Camp Wing
Earlier this week, students in Grade 7 enjoyed a day of teambuilding activities at Camp Wing. Camp counselors led students through a series of group and individual problem-solving challenges including dragon boat races and scaling a 40-foot high climbing wall. A special, "Thank you," to the parents who volunteered to chaperone this trip.
After School Clubs
Student clubs are now in full swing. There are currently 16 offerings that cover everything from Anime Club to Yearbook. A complete list of these extracurricular activities is available on the school website.
Homework Clubs and Tutors
Homework Clubs are now available for students at every grade level. We are fortunate to have the assistance of National Honor Society students from PSHS serving as tutors in various academic areas.
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Twice a term the 7
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Grade Mercury Gold Team at PCIS recognizes students for being "Gold Stars" on our team. We are pleased to announce that the following students are our first shining stars for this school year!
Jacob Lippman and Mackenzie Brunelle have been selected as Mercury Gold Stars for outstanding kindness shown to others. We recognize them for always being willing to help out a fellow student, teacher, or teammate and for making Mercury Grade 7 a kinder, more friendly place to be and learn.
Hayden Gaillard has been selected as a Mercury Gold Star for outstanding critical thinking and creativity. We recognize him for his attention to detail, creative flexibility, and higher level thinking.
Matthew Rothberg and Ruby Norris have been selected as a Mercury Gold Stars for outstanding academic achievement. We recognize them for their outstanding effort and work ethic, high test grades, and overall performance in all subjects.
Emilie Kelly has been selected as a Mercury Gold Star for outstanding team spirit. We recognize her for always displaying a positive attitude and helping to make the Gold Team a positive place to be.
PCIS 8th graders visit Massachusetts Maritime Academy as part of our commitment to build college awareness with our students.
Families enjoy a the annual grade 6 Family BBQ.
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Travel Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors in H.S.!
| Attention all Juniors and Seniors: Travel to Costa Rica during April Vacation! Just a few of the opportunities you will experience include zip lining through a forest, seeing an active volcano, and taking part in reforestation efforts. Applications can be picked up in Science, Foreign Language, and History Classes. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at PCIS. Please bring completed applications to this meeting. You can contact Rebecca Rosen (rrosen@plymouth.k12.ma.us) with any questions. Please click on the link below for more information: https://plymouthcostaricatrip.wufoo.com/forms/plymouth-costa-rica-trip/ |
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PNHS News
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PNHS Homecoming Game Change
Plymouth North High School Varsity Homecoming Game vs. Nauset has been rescheduled. The game will take place on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m. at PNHS Mario J. Romano Field.
Please join Plymouth High Schools Guidance Department in welcoming over 140 colleges and universities. Staff from these colleges will be on hand to answer your questions and to give you information on their facilities. It's a great opportunity for all high school students to attend and see what these schools have to offer.
Fun Fitness Friday
The Plymouth North P.E Department launched its new F
3 program. Fun Fitness Friday is a new initiative to promote health related fitness components. Students were involved in station work as well as jogging on the indoor track. Each week will have a different focus and this week we wanted to keep it simple and active! The emphasis was on muscular strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance.
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Awards
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following students who received scholarships. We are very proud of their accomplishment.
Class of 2014 Recipients
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Ian Allen
Kyle Arnold
Michael Bambrick
Colby Bott
Joshua Bowen
Tara Brennan
Alexander Brisbois
Dana Burgess
Cuyler Campbell
Anthony Christensen
Stayshia Cody
Patrick Danner
Nicole Day
Kristen DeCoste
Marielle DeSisto
Robert Dries
Thomas Duddy
Jennifer Facchini
Bradford Feeney
Sarah Fender
Meaghan Flynn
Emily Freeman
Andrew Garvin
Amoreena Gomes
Alexander Gravelle
Brandon Green
Declan Gwynne
Christopher Hardy
Class of 2014 Recipients
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Christian Hatch
Nicholas Graham
Emily Hufnagle
Evalina Lawson
Isabel Mallon
Rory McRae
Moorea Moylan
Robert Naidoo
Jamie Nickerson
Anne Normile
Meaghan O'Rourke
Paige Post
Laura Pothier
Hayley Reifeiss
Casey Reilly
Emily Ricardo
Ashley Robichaud
Hannah Schulze
Catherine Simpson
Hugh Sims
Allison Sinewick
Michael Souza
Taylor Stefano
Morgan Stutz
Elizabeth Tosi
Grace VanBuskirk
Andrew Vanness
Dawna Vella
Alexa Weathers
Christopher Webb
Samantha White
Chelsea Willis
Clarke Withington
Alexandra Wrack
Plymouth High School Marching
The combined Plymouth North and Plymouth South Marching Band performed at a Nesba Show is Malden on Saturday, September 28. The band had a great performance, and came in 1st in Division IV. This year's show theme is "My Country." Great Job Band!
Tomorrow, October 5, they will be performing at a USBands Show at King Philip High School in Wrentham, MA.
2013 Grand National & World Championship
Morgan Horse Show
Good luck to PNHS Sophomore Olyvia O'Brien who will be competing at The Grand Nationals this October. Young riders qualify to attend this prestigious show by successfully training and exhibiting their horses against hundreds of competitors from the United States and abroad. Each year only a select group of youth qualifies to participate at this high level of competition.
Plymouth Norths A Cappella
On Friday, September 27th, PNHS's mixed a cappella group, Northern Lights, opened the Tourism Cares Plimoth conference at Plimoth Plantations with the Star-Spangled Banner
On Saturday, October 5th, PNHS's Northern Lights and Girl Treble will attend the Next Level: High School in Marlborough, MA, where they will learn, hear, and perform with high school a cappella groups from around the state from some of the most talented people in a cappella, including singers and arrangers who have worked on NBC's The Sing-Off.
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PSHS News
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Thanks to all who participated in the PSHS "Pink Out" in support of Lee Denim Day. This has been our most successful effort to date, with more than $700 raised!! We also want to thank Tech Studies, the Athletic Department and our cafeteria - they were all instrumental in making this day special !!
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PLYMOUTH SOUTH'S ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
The G & G/PSHS Female Athlete of the Week is Allison Rogers. Rogers is a junior midfielder on the Field Hockey team. She consistently leads by example, showing her strong work ethic and determination. As a midfield player, she has stepped up to strengthen the defense for the team. Offensively, she creates many scoring opportunities for her teammates. Rogers is a true team player who gives her all throughout each practice and every game. She is this week's Athlete of-the-Week, because of her outstanding performance in a 4-0 win over Plymouth North and solid play throughout the rest of the week against Sandwich and Bridgewater-Raynham. Congratulations! Great work Allison!
The G & G/PSHS Male Athlete of the Week is senior Max Bassett, who continues to be one of the top runners in the Atlantic Coast League. He started off the season placing 2
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out of 40 runners against Dennis-Yarmouth finishing the 2.6 mile course in 14.24. Basset was 2
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against Falmouth finishing our home course in
16:31. He meddled in our 1
st
invitational placing 6
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out of a field of 70. In our meet against Plymouth North, Bassett was first in a time of
16:34. And at the Frank Kelly Invitational he battled a back injury finishing 40
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out of 248 runners. In this week's meet against Sandwich he was 2
nd
in
16:54
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Senior Tim Elrick was honored on Wednesday at a breakfast at the Harvard Book Club in Boston. The Harvard Book Award is given to one junior at Plymouth South who combines excellence in scholarship and high character. Tim received the Harvard Book Club Award last spring at Plymouth South and attended the award breakfast this year, which celebrated 200 winners from all over New England who received this prestigious honor. The annual breakfast celebrates the students' achievement and features presentations by the Harvard Book Award Committee and honored speakers who have helped the field of education. Elrick attended with Mr. Walker, the English Department Head and his AP English Literature teacher.
L-R: Anthony Schena, Lily Perryclear, Holly Sessler, Alexandra Zoebisch, Shaun Duncombe, Allie Rogers, Dylan Oxsen, Erin Donovan and Ryan Harty
Students in the above photo are attending the High School Conference for Student Leaders and Advisers on Friday, October 4, 2013 in Franklin, MA.
Freshmen Students of the Month
L-R Jack Sylvestre, Brianna Johnson, Maxwell Sweeney, Lexi Holmes, Mason Lopes, Emily Hoar. Great job to all these students on your nomination!! Students received a certificate and a coupon for cookies from culinary.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Tuesday, October 8
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- Financial Aid Night at PNHS at
6:30 PM-
Friday, October 11
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- Octoberfest at PSHS - starts at
9:30
with hypnotist for seniors
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Guidance News
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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.
Plymouth Public Schools 2013 College Fair
Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Plymouth North High School
SAT is on Wednesday, October 16 at both PNHS and PSHS for all grade 12 students Each senior must bring a copy of his/her completed SAT registration form to the Guidance Office by Monday, October 7.
PSAT is on Wednesday, October 16 at both PNHS and PSHS for all grade 10 and 11 students.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Gary E. Maestas, Superintendent
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