Plymouth Public Schools
Voyager Express Newsletter - January 17, 2020
This week's events and newsworthy items from the Plymouth Public Schools
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Educational Tour of Peru: Land of the Inca
Sticker Shock Campaign Submissions
Our Sticker Shock Campaign is a collaboration between youth, law enforcement, liquor store owners and coalition members that aims to reduce underage drinking by limiting minors’ access to alcohol.
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Visual & Performing Arts
Winter A Cappella Concert
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English Language Arts
5th Annual Anthology Celebration
Mark your calendars! The 5th Annual Anthology Celebration is fast approaching. Join us as we recognize students who have published work in the 5th volume of “Reflections: Plymouth Anthology of Young People’s Writing.”
Tuesday, January 21st | 6:30 PM at Plymouth South High School
Science, Technology & Engineering
Biomedical Applications Now Available
The program connects students to courses and experiences that promote career exploration and readiness. Biomedical Science Staff work collaboratively to create an instructional program that is rooted in project based learning and that which fosters partnerships with professionals that expand on the opportunities for Plymouth students.
In order to be considered for acceptance into this program, interested students must complete an online application (bit.ly/biomedapp). Applications are due on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. For more information, check out these links (bit.ly/biomedinfo and bit.ly/pltwbiomed). Note that only current 8th grade students are eligible to apply.
Register Today for Camp Invention
Our 2020 program, Elevate, sparks excitement and inspiration as children engage in hands-on challenges, discover world-changing inventors, and build their confidence as creators and innovators. Program elements include the Flight Lab, Design Thinking Project, Rescue Squad, and Camp Invention Champions.
This year's program is at PCIS from July 6-10, 2020, and runs daily from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. We anticipate that this program will sell out, so register your child today! Openings are available for students entering grades K-6. Also, additional opportunities are available for students entering grades 7-9. Check out campinvention.org for more information and to register.
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Plymouth Family Network
Email: pfn@plymouth.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.plymouthfamilynetwork.com/
Location: 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-830-4444
23rd Annual Early Childhood Fair
Plymouth Early Childhood Center
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=753
Location: 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Facebook: facebook.com/peccplymouth
Space Week
Cold Spring Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/cse
Location: 25 Alden Street, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4335
Facebook: facebook.com/csesplymouth
Federal Furnace Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=21
Location: 860 Federal Furnace Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4360
Facebook: facebook.com/FederalFurnace/
Winter Instrumental Concert
Virtual Reality with Ms. Wells in Digital Literacy
Hedge Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/Page/19
Location: 258 Standish Avenue, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4340
Facebook: facebook.com/hesplymouth
Kindergarten Space Travel
Indian Brook Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=23
Location: 1181 State Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4370
Facebook: facebook.com/ibesplymouth
Inspired by Jen Aranyi and Jillian Monska
Manomet Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=25
Location: 70 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4380
Facebook: facebook.com/mesplymouth
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=27
Location: 6 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4320
Facebook: facebook.com/nmesplymouth
South Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=29
Location: 178 Bourne Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-830-4390
Facebook: facebook.com/sesplymouth
West Elementary School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=31
Location: 170 Plympton Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-830-4350
Facebook: facebook.com/wesplym
Plymouth Community Intermediate School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=13
Location: 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-830-4450
Facebook: facebook.com/pcisfalcons
Twitter: @PCISFalcon
Goals for 2020 and Beyond
The 6th graders in Ranger have set some goals for the new year! Some say they will:
- study, read, or participate MORE
- shout out, distract others or forget homework LESS
- START raising their hand in class, writing neater, and organizing their binders
- STOP procrastinating, forgetting materials, and talking to friends during class
- CONTINUE getting good grades, making new friends, and working hard
After School Activities: Don't miss Aladdin Jr.! Pokemon Club is Back!
Also, back by popular demand, Pokemon club started this week! Thank you Mrs. Harmon for giving our students another club option.
South Middle School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15
Location: 488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-224-2725
Facebook: facebook.com/Plymouth-South-Middle-School-790839991027709/
Twitter: @PSMSprincipal
Preparing for the Future
Plymouth North High School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9
Location: 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 830-4400
Facebook: facebook.com/pnhseagles
Twitter: @PlymouthNorthHS
DECA Districts
It was another successful year for the PNHS Marketing program! North had 135 attendees, 87 medallions and 12 first place finishes. Next up, all the qualifiers from this regional competition move on to the State Competition in February!
Health Podcasts and Phys. Ed. Olympics
The Physical Education Department just completed its program wide Olympic Unit. Students compete in a wide range of activities with their team all in hopes of bringing home gold!
Plymouth South High School
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=11
Location: 490 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-224-7512
Facebook: facebook.com/pshspanthers
Twitter: @plymouthsouth
Freshman Academy Students of the Month
TECH EXPO 2020!
Plymouth Public Schools
11 Lincoln Street | Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: 508-830-4300 | Fax: 508-746-1873