Plympton Family Update
August 31, 2023
From the Interim Principal
Welcome to the start of an exciting new school year at Plympton Elementary. We are thrilled to have each and every one of you join us for what promises to be a year filled with learning, growth, and wonderful experiences.
During this first week of school, our staff focused on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and respected. Our dedicated team of educators prepared engaging activities to help students get to know their classmates, understand our school's values, and set a positive tone for the year ahead.
We are very excited about welcoming our Kindergarten students next week!
We are committed to providing a well-rounded education that nurtures not only academic excellence but also personal development and character building. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our staff. We are here to support you and make this school year a memorable one.
I'm looking forward to meeting as many families as I can. I will be at the PTO meeting on September 12 and at the Ice Cream Social on September 19. If you see me outside in the morning or afternoon, please come say hi!
Here's to a year of exploration, growth, and achievements. Let's work together to make this school year truly exceptional!
Go Penguins!
Sincerely,
Adrienne Norris
Interim Principal
General Information and Reminders
Please note: Students cannot be dropped off to school prior to 8:25am. There is no adult supervision prior to 8:25am.
The tardy bell is at 8:42am. If your student(s) enters the building after 8:42am, they must enter through the main doors and check it at the office. They will be marked tardy.
Absences: We have a separate phone number if a child is going to miss school. Please don't call the office directly; leave a message on the absentee line at 781-314-5770
Snacks - students need to bring in a snack every day.
CORIs for volunteers: We are happy to assist with CORIs between 9:15am and 2:30pm. You need to bring a valid ID.
Plympton Pride Days are Friday! Everyone is encouraged to wear Plympton gear or our school colors, blue and yellow. Plympton Spiritwear is available to order through Friday, September 15th with the option to pay to directly ship to your house or free pick up (details to be coordinated later). Items are expected to be delivered mid to late October.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jennifer.vallerand@gmail.com.
2023-2024 DROP OFF AND PICK UP INFORMATION
General Information:
Students cannot be dropped off to school prior to 8:25am.
Doors open at 8:25am for students wanting breakfast.
Morning Drop Off
Beginning at 8:25am, student should line up in by grade at the following locations:
K & 5: Bacon Street doors (K inside sitting by classroom; 5th outside)
1 & 2: Front/Main Doors of Building (1st on Bacon St. side; 2nd on Caughey St.side)
3 & 4: Caughey Street doors (3rd inside/4th outside)
Staff members will greet students outside (inside in inclement weather).
Students should remain lined up by grade at all times in their assigned areas..
We love dogs but they need to remain off the sidewalk/grassy areas during drop off & pick up times.
Students will enter by grade level and report to their classrooms at 8:35am, led by a staff member.
The tardy bell is at 8:42am. If your student(s) enters the building after 8:42am, they must enter through the main doors and check it at the office. They will be marked tardy.
All bus and van students are dropped off in the front of the building.
Afternoon Pick-up
If your student is a walker or you are picking them up at the end of the day, please be sure to communicate with your child's teacher about whether they should exit through the BACON ST. door or CAUGHEY ST. door. Please meet your child at the BACON ST. door or CAUGHEY ST. door. No student will be dismissed through the main office to a parent or guardian.
Bus students only will be dismissed through the front doors.
- Please note that all Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students must be accompanied by an adult at the bus stop for all bus pick up and drop off times. Any K-2 student that does not have an adult present at the bus stop at drop off will be brought back to the school by the bus driver.
Plympton Drama Club
Back to School Ice Cream Bash!
School Lunch Information
Please check out the Waltham School Nutrition website: click here.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and one (1) snack to school each day.
Save The Date!
More details will follow as we get closer to events.
PTO Meeting: September 12th at 7pm
Back to School Night: October 5th
Plympton Elementary School
Email: Adriennenorris@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/plympton
Location: 20 Farnsworth St, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 314-5760