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District Events
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Voyager Magazine
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Weekly Quote
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"You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love."
-Henry Drummond
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Science Department News
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Club Invention Summer Program
Club Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its week long summer program! Led by local educators, elementary school children are immersed into fun-filled, exciting, activities that reinvent summer fun. Throughout the week, children work together to solve real- world challenges that prepare them for the 21st century. Whether they are creating an epic, insect-themed pinball machine or dismantling broken devices, participants learn new approaches to everyday problems! Discounts available - register today!
to register.
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South Shore Regional Science Fair
On Saturday, March 15, the South Shore Regional Science Fair will be held at Bridgewater State University. Ten Plymouth students, representing both PNHS and PSHS, will be competing at the fair. These students were chosen based on their performance at the District Science Fair held on February 11. The public is invited to view student projects from 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm in the Conant Science and Math Building at Bridgewater. The awards ceremony immediately follows at 5:00 pm.
Students representing Plymouth this weekend include:
Sophia Auduong, Ultra-Violet Light, the Key to Bacterial Dominance?
John Buckley, Influence of Home Wireless Electricity Monitor
Emily Burke, Solar Signs
Madison Crowley, Mighty Mulch
Brianna Johnson, The Pulse of Swimming
Isabel Kierstad, "Are You A Smart Cookie - Generic vs. Name Brands"
Alexander Lister, Eye Spybot
Casey Lynch, The Effect of Titanium on Sports Performance
Molly McKenna, Does Your Heart Burn?
James Sullivan, Key-Less Home Entry
Award winners will advance to the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair to be held at MIT, May 1-3. Students may also earn a chance to go to the International Science and Engineering Fair being held in Los Angeles, May 11-16, based on their performance at the Regional Fair this weekend. Please support our students. We wish them the best of luck!
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News from the Elementary Library Media Specialists
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Looking for a Common Core aligned database that allows you to search for lesson plans by grade (k-12), main curriculum areas (Math, ELA. Soc. Studies, Science), and dimensions of inquiry (questioning, locating information, evaluating,etc.)?
It is a resource-filled database for all educators.
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Manomet Elementary News
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Kindergartners at Manomet Elementary were introduced to a variety of occupations during a Career Fair held at our school. Members from our community took time to present the daily aspects of their jobs to our young students. Some presenters had hands on activities and/or takeaways which left a lasting impression. We thank all of the presenters for their time in making Career Fair an educational and fun event.
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Cold Spring Elementary School
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Cold Spring families recently participated in a unique reading program called, "One School, One Book." This is a novel program in that children at all grade levels will all be listening to the same book with their family. Over the course of approximately six weeks 95 families all read The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden. Recently many of those families came together for a light meal, book discussion and engaging activities to celebrate the reading. This is the second year that Cold Spring families have participated in this program, and we are looking forward to making it an annual event.
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PCIS News
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Congratulations to Falcon Pride members, Meghan Crowley and Zack Connolly for winning the "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" award at the JFK Library yesterday. They were both recognized for their outstanding participation in community events, fundraising efforts and their deep commitment to making the lives of others better.
PCIS Basketball Bonanza
On Friday, March 7th the PCIS staff took on the PCIS boys and girls basketball team. The heated battle ended with the PCIS student team winning by 2 points. This event included half time performances by the PCIS Teacher Cheerleaders and the PCIS Dance Team, and a half court shot contest. Fun was had by all!
PCIS Falcon Pride Polar Plunge team
This was certainly a team to be reckoned with and worthy of recognition at Saturday's 12th Annual Polar Plunge to Benefit the Jordan Hospital Cancer Center.
This formidable team took away not only one, but two trophies at Saturday's event. The PCIS team were awarded BEST COSTUMES and the MOST MONMEY RAISED BY A MIDDLE SCHOOL. PCIS staff and advisors were on hand to chaperone and assist. Mr. Quinn led the charge into the water accompanied by Ms. Graves and Ms. Lovell. Ms. Sims cheered from the beach, while Ms. Keizer and Ms. Maccaferri held towels for the cold students. A special thanks for Ms. Cote for making the signs all around the building. Additionally, we thank the team, their parents, and the PCIS community for their support.
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National Art Contest Submission
The Saris Cycling Company in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School Program is running a national contest asking fifth grade student to illustrate President John F. Kennedy's quote, "Nothing compares with the simple pleasure of a bike ride." Each school in the country may submit one drawing. One child in each of our fifty states will win a bicycle, a helmet and a light. One school will receive a new bike lock-up facility. Plymouth South Middle School has submitted the work of Elisabeth Carlin. This effort is in conjunction with the efforts of Mrs. Jen Bolle of the School Health Advisory Council.
Facing Challenges
In response to a project entitled, "Facing Challenges," Ally LeGrow, Devin Nelson, and Jessica Paul rallied the students of the 2nd floor 7th grade blue team to collect 345 food items for the local food pantry. We are so very proud of all the students who participated and particularly our three organizers. The future is in good hands!
PSMS Career Day
On March 12th, 7th and 8th grade students were invited to learn about potential careers by listening to guest speakers from our community. Students attended three different 30-minute sessions chosen based on their individual interests. Presenters from a wide variety of fields ranging from finance to media to criminal justice to art helped students understand the demands of their careers through speeches, question-and-answer and hands on activities.
Jeff Cohen - One Stop Painting, Leon Lopes- Realtor, and Ann Thompson - Veteranarian
John Welch - lawyer, and John Siever - jewelry maker
Staff and Students Prepare for a Basketball Bonanza PSMS has been gearing up this week for the Staff/Student Basketball Game which will take place tonight, March 14th, at PSMS starting at 6:30pm. The event will include both Girls and Boys Staff vs. Students Games, a ½ court shot contest and a halftime performance by select cast members of this year's PSMS musical Grease. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door 
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PNHS News
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PNHS New York Model UN
From Wednesday, March 5th through Saturday, March 8th, fourteen Plymouth North Students attended the National High School Model United Nations Conference held in New York City. Students represented the country of Belgium and discussed international topics ranging from social and humanitarian, to political and financial. The students were very engaged in the process of discussing and debating issues in an effort to reach a formal resolution as a body of nations. Parliamentary procedure was used as students role played the positions that the representatives from Belgium would take in the actual United Nations. There were over 3,000 high school students in attendance from all over the country and world. While not in committees, students visited the 9/11 memorial as well as eating/shopping in Times Square and jogging through Central Park with an Advisor. It was both an educational and fun experience for all. 
PHS VPA Department
The combined Plymouth High Schools will be performing their rendition of the musical play "The Wiz". Tickets for this production can be purchased by visiting the VPA department at P.C.I.S. or by calling 508-830-4469. Tickets can also be purchased before the show based on availability.
2014 Senior vs. Staff Basketball Game 
The Seniors vs. Staff basketball game was a great success. Although there was much controversy over who the actual winners were, the seniors ended up with the win. Thank you to all who participated and made this a fun event.
Project Growth
Plymouth North High School is pleased to announce that Ms. Christine Belmonte, our Vocational Coordinator, has been selected to receive an award for her efforts and diligence in working for her students to enhance their employment field. The DDS Commissioner Elin Howe and the Disability Community along with the Department of Developmental Services Statewide Advisory Council will hold a celebration of "Real Lives! Real Work! The celebration will be held on March 18th at the Massachusetts State House in "The Great Hall". Students from Plymouth North's Project Growth will attend to see Ms. Belmonte accept her award at this celebration.
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PSHS News
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Students in the above photo participated in a community service project last Friday, March 7th at Manomet Elementary. They went to different classrooms reading to the children. Looks like everyone enjoyed the day as in the following pictures:
The Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association presented the Plymouth South 2014 Cheerleading Team with the above plaque at the MSSAA State Cheerleading Tournament. It reads "In recognition and appreciation of your efforts to make a difference through demonstrated leadership in service and respect for others."
Assistant football coach Paul Coffin was selected by the Executive committee of the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association as one of the six recipients of this year's Assistant Coach of the Year Award. He will be presented with this award on Sunday, April 28th at the MHSFCA Awards Banquet to be held at Lantana's in Randolph. These awards are given in conjunction with the Hall of Fame inductions, Courageous Player Award, Distinguished Service Award and the Media Award.
At the largest DECA State conference ever, 0ver 2000 students competed in 40 different events. The following Plymouth South students earned the following awards:
Shannon Anzuoni / Top 10 overall Finalist - Public Relations Project, Dan Broderick / 1st Place medallion for testing and top 10 overall finalist - Marketing Management Series, Chris McDonnell / Top 10 overall finalist - Entrepreneurship Participating Independent Business, Brendan McGowan / Top 10 Finalist - Community Service Project, Greg O'Brien / 2nd place medallion for testing - Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Jesse Parks / 3rd place medallion for testing and top 10 overall - Business Finance Series, Amanda Ward / 3rd place medallion - Restaurant and Food Service Management, Brooke Ballinger / Top 10 overall finalist - Public Relations Project and the team of Carly Bishop, Valerie Tarr & Lindsay Ward / Top 10 overall - Advertising Campaign. Kristen Eckman and Amanda Ward earned Gold Certification for their School Based Enterprise report for which they will travel to the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta May 2nd- May 7th. Congratulations to all who competed.
Also, the DECA operated school based enterprise "School Store" was one of the 221 school stores in the nation to achieve Gold Certification for 2014. The students completing the SBE Certification project are to be commended for this outstanding achievement. To become Gold Certified, students create a written project documenting how their SBE adheres to 10 model business standards including financial analysis, operations, marketing-information management, market planning, product/service management, pricing, distribution, promotion, selling and human resources management.
Once again - we want to thank ALL staff and students who were a part of our NEASC visit this week... It all went smoothly and we feel they were genuinely impressed with Plymouth South High School and what we do.
Please try to remember to wear purple on Monday....
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Guidance Announcements
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Grade 10 & 11 College Planning Night
Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Plymouth NORTH High School Performing Arts Center
The Guidance Department at Plymouth North and South High Schools welcomes all parents and guardians of sophomores and juniors to attend our combined Grade 10 and Grade 11 Planning Night (students are also invited). The topics for the evening will be:
- The High School Transcript
- Graduation Requirements
- Career & College Planning
- College Requirements
- Financial Planning for College
This panel presentation will include college admissions counselors from Boston College, UMass Dartmouth and Cape Cod Community College, a college financial aid expert and members of the school counseling department from both Plymouth North and South High Schools.
Grade 12 "After the Acceptance" Seminar
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Plymouth SOUTH High School Cafetorium
Parents and grade 12 students are invited to attend a free presentation about paying for college. The seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth's Authority on planning, saving and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college billing cycle, options for paying the bill and understanding financial aid award letters. All college-bound seniors and their families should plan to attend. MEFA encourages you to visit mefa.org/seniorsbeforehand to register, download the PowerPoint Slides and utilize MEFA's interactive calculators. Also, remember to bring your financial aid award letters with you for a personalized consultation after the seminar.
We look forward to your participation in these important information sessions!
National College Fairs
Providence National College Fair
Rhode Island Convention Center
Saturday, April 26: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Boston National College Fair
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Thursday, May 1: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday, May 2: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hartford National College Fair
Connecticut Convention Center
Thursday, April 3: 9:00am - 11:30am and 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday, April 4: 9:00am - 11:30am
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Sincerely,
Dr. Gary E. Maestas, Superintendent
Plymouth Public Schools |
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