Plymouth Public Schools

The line was out the door for the Youth Arts Month Exhibit Tuesday evening. The exhibit showcases over 400 pieces of spectacular student art from 12 schools within the Plymouth Public Schools district. YAM is about celebrating the importance of the arts in our schools and we thank everyone who came out for the opening night to show your support.

A very special thank you to our outstanding visual arts teachers who bring an abundance of light and inspiration to the classroom each and everyday. The incredible work of your students is a direct reflection of your passion and dedication.

The artwork will be on display until March 20th! We hope you and your family get a chance to walk through the exhibit.

Youth Arts Month Exhibit - Plymouth Center for the Arts

March 5, 2019 – March 20, 2019:

Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Attention seniors!!

If you are going to college after graduation, you should plan to attend MEFA's "After the Acceptance Seminar" on Monday, March 25th. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college payment process, including the details of financial aid award letters, using payment plans, different financing options, and how to minimize debt. The seminar is scheduled to run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Plymouth North High School. We hope to see you there.

On board the TSS Kennedy

Mrs. Romboldi and Mrs. Bates's 4th graders have had the privilege of meeting and corresponding with Jeremy Taylor, a former FFES student, who is on board the TSS Kennedy from Mass Maritime in the Caribbean. He visited before he embarked on the voyage and told students about what he would be doing and where he would be going. He answered MANY questions that day. Since the ship left he has been in steady contact whenever he has service, so these fourth graders have gotten a true feel for what it is like to be on sea term with Mass Maritime. He has definitely inspired some future engineers. Recently, he even sent a picture of himself in the Caribbean proudly wearing the FFES t-shirt we gave him.

In the Math Zone

During Math Workshop in Mrs. Cotti's Kindergarten class, the students practiced choosing their own stations and moving freely between stations! The excitement and engagement in the room was amazing! From counting, to recognizing numbers to writing up to and beyond 100 these young Hedge Kids were completely in the "math zone!"

Crayola ColorCycle

Mrs. Williams' 4th-grade class has started the Crayola ColorCycle program at Indian Brook. For the remainder of the school year, they are asking students to bring in any old, dried-up markers from home and place them in the recycling boxes in their classrooms.

Crayola ColorCycle accepts all brands of plastic markers, not just Crayola markers. That includes dry erase markers and highlighters! ColorCycle will eliminate placing hundreds of tons of markers into landfills, and instead, will repurpose the markers, turning them into fuel.

Student vs Staff Basketball Bonanza

PCIS held its annual Student vs Staff Basketball Bonanza this week. The fans enjoyed a competitive basketball game. Unfortunately for the staff the students came out victorious once again and left the staff deflated and sore. This great event also included staff cheerleaders and a half time dance performance by the PCIS staff. Thank you to the community for attending, the staff for their involvement, students for taking it easy on the staff and PTA for supporting this event.

Skills USA

Congratulations to the following winners at the Skills USA competition. Students implemented skills and knowledge learned in the classroom based on the state vocational-technical education frameworks. During the competition, students were assessed in a variety of areas taught in the classroom.

Nursing Assistant Silver Medal: Riley Bassett

Health Knowledge Bowl Gold Medal: Rachael Peterson

Health Knowledge Bowl Gold Medal: Brenna Tobin

Health Knowledge Bowl Gold Medal: Hope Manion

Health Knowledge Bowl Gold Medal : Gabriela DeOliviera

Customer Service Silver Medal: Josh Feingold

Customer Service Bronze Medal: Eric Chase

Masonry Gold Medal: Sean Hart

Masonry Silver Medal: Colin Brown

Masonry Bronze: Dylan Duffy

Painting and Design Technology: Gold Scott Petersen

Painting and Design Technology: Silver Brian Lewis

Painting and Design Technology: MacKenzie Whiting

Mobile Robotics Gold: Ray Christiansen

Mobile Robotics Silver: Emma Lavin

Medical Interventions Field Trip

On February 7th, 43 students from Mrs. Raymond’s Medical Interventions class traveled to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth for a field trip. BID Plymouth has partnered with the biomedical program since its inception, and for the second year invited the juniors to the hospital to explore careers in healthcare. A mock overdose was reenacted, beginning with EMT’s arriving on the scene to the arrival in the Emergency room and the resuscitation efforts that would occur in an effort to save the victims life. Following the reenactment, each of the healthcare personnel explained a little bit about their role in the resuscitation. Students were then free to ask questions regarding what each of the jobs entail, how long each of the healthcare workers went to school, or questions about on the job training and career outlook for a variety of healthcare positions. The students were introduced to some healthcare positions that they were not previously aware of, including a nurse scientist who explained that she has a PhD in nursing, and her job involves researching best practices for nursing within the hospital.

Following the code and career question and answer session, students were provided lunch and allowed to look at all of the emergency equipment up close. They were free to ask additional questions of the speakers and see firsthand what some of the emergency equipment is that they professionals use in their jobs. Many students stated that it was extremely helpful in deciding careers that they may or may not be interested in pursuing in their future. Some students were especially excited to learn about careers that they had never heard of or thought about before.

Plymouth North High School Drams Presents “9 to 5 the Musical”

Don’t miss the PNHS Spring Production of “9-5 the Musical”. Join us for three great shows, Friday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at pnhsdrama.com and at all lunches the week of the show for $10.00

Mass Dot Aeronautics Division Winner

"My Dream to Fly"

Congratulations to Olivia Boutin whose artwork placed 3rd in the state for Mass Dot Aeronautics Division. Her work has been forwarded to the National Association of State Aviation (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. for National judging.

SKILLS USA

Congratulations to the following SkillsUSA Medal Winners!!

Gold:

Commercial Baking: Abby Fernandes

Cosmo: Lexi Holmes

Customer Service: Abby Nutting

Electrical Wiring: Matthew Beane

Industrial Motor: Braden Landry

Restaurant Service: Alyssa Sfravara

Technical Drafting: Ian Harrington

Silver:

Auto Refinishing: Jessica Johnson

Cosmo over 500: Adia Martin

Cosmo under 500: Olivia Maravelias

Early Education & Care: Samantha Grey

Electrical Wiring: Jessica Obert

Restaurant Service: Rafella Ramos

Bronze:

Additive Manufacturing: Team of Ian Hall & Nick Zeoli

Basic Health Care: Abigail Lister

Electrical Wiring: Edward Savoy

Medical Assisting: Vickey Travnik

Plumbing: Nick Caruso

State Officer Candidate: Maria Baker