Plympton Family Update
March 8, 2024
From the Admin Team
Dear Plympton Families,
Today was Vocabulary Day and we had some great costumes! A few pictures are below.
Ramadan begins next week. It is observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The culmination of this month is the very festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which Muslims celebrate by sharing elaborate meals with family, friends, and their larger communities
At Plympton, some of our students will be fasting from sunup to sundown as part of their observance of Ramadan. We will be offering students who are fasting a food-free space during lunch as needed.
Please reach out if you have any questions or would like more information. Ramadan Mubarak to all who are celebrating!
Information about the 31st annual G.R.E.A.T. Summer Program is below. This is a great option for summer.
Plympton Penguin Poetry Peeps has begun! I had the pleasure of visiting the library after school on Thursday to listen to the students share their poems.
The annual Fun Run is fast approaching - more information in the PTO section below. I'm excited to experience this event!
Waltham Public Schools 5th Annual Parenting Awareness Conference is tomorrow, Saturday, March 9, 2024. The Keynote Address is focused on Digital Media and Electronics Management for parents and caregivers. Information about the state's new IEP process will be convered in a session led by Plympton's ETL, Meredith Lee. More information, including how to register, can be found below.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Sincerely,
Adrienne Norris and Amanda Brennan
🐧 Penguin Pics
🍳 Breakfast Menu Week of March 11, 2024
Monday: Chocolate Chip Waffles
Tuesday: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Tater Tots
Wednesday: Maple Pancakes
Thursday: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Tater Tots
Friday: Fresh baked glazed donuts
📚 From the Plympton Library
After School Poetry Club for 3rd to 5th Grade Students
This will be a playful, fun workshop where students will practice reading dramatically, engage in word games, and create lots of fun poems to bring home to their families. Thursdays - March 7 through April 11, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM. Encourage students you know who are not in the play to register. Registration forms are here.
PTO NEWS
Fun Run 2024
This year the Fun Run will be Mach 18th-22nd. PTO is happy to announce our sponsor will be Greater Boston Orthodontics. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event successful! Here is the link to sign-up to help! Volunteers are needed to mark off the runners as they make their laps around the gym in 20 minutes.
Thank you!
👟Fun Run 2024 Sponsor
Greater Boston Orthodontics is delighted to support and sponsor Plympton Elementary School’s events. Starting with the Fun Run! Dr. Taneja, Dr. Suri and our entire team is dedicated to the well-being of the community and taking care of their orthodontic needs. Please check out our website and reach out for more information or appointments.
https://www.greaterbostonortho.com/Check out the PTO website: www.plymptonpto.org
Link to PTO meetings: Click here!
PTO Venmo: @plymptonpto
E-Mail: walthamplymptonpto@gmail.com
Upcoming Meetings via Zoom:
3/12 at 7pm
Community Events
5th Annual Parenting Awareness Conference
Waltham Public Schools 5th Annual Parenting Awareness Conference
Saturday, March 9, 2024
8:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.
* Keynote Address *
Plugged In Parents: Digital Media and Electronics Management
* Workshops: Gentle Parenting in the Post-COVID World, The New IEP, Addressing Family Stress, Career Exploration and Training: Summer Internship Opportunities for High School Students, Dual Language and Multilingual Programs Plans and Progress, and more*
Plympton's ETL, Meredith Lee, is one of the presenters.
*Information Tables: Charles River Community Health Center, Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy, Opportunities for Inclusion, OUT Metrowest, REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham Partnership for Youth, and many more.
* Breakfast & Lunch * Child Care *
*Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and ASL interpretation*
Save the Date
March 13, 2024: Early Release - Conferences
March 20, 2024: Early Release
March 28, 2024: Report Cards for Grades 2-5
April 11, 2024: Annie, Jr. at 7pm
May 21, 2024: Forsyth Dental Visit
May 30, 2024: Spring Concert
Plympton Elementary School
When your student's after school dismissal arrangements change, please send a note to your child's homeroom teacher. If you prefer to email, please also include our fabulous secretary, Mrs. Conneely, at meghanconneely@walthampublicschools.org. Mrs. Conneely and Officer Dani double check every bus list every day and cross check with the attendance for the Champion after school program to be certain kids are getting to correct location after school. Please make every effort to communicate any changes as early as possible. Calls after 2:30 slow down our dismissal process.
All student must ride the bus they are assigned. Students may not switch buses.
Email: Adriennenorris@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/plympton
Location: 20 Farnsworth St, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 314-5760