This week was filled with so many firsts and first last:

• First day of school
• First day of Kindergarten
• First child going to school
• First set of tears for parents sending their youngest to school
• First last time 5th graders will enter PRS at the start of school

Every one of these first/first lasts is a milestone for all of us and we cherish each one of those moments.

The students have settled in nicely even with the hot weather in the classrooms. We have made sure that they have gotten plenty of water breaks and we have made classrooms in the library and computer labs available as cooling spaces to teach when specialists classes are not being conducted so students get some A/C during the day to be able to focus.

Monday, September 11th (Day 5A)

• First Fire Drill - 9 AM

Wednesday, September 13th (Day 1B)

• First - ALL School Meeting

Thursday, September 14th (Day 2B)

Friday, September 15th (Day 3B)

• PTO Meeting in Cafeteria - 8:30 AM
• Bus Evacuation Practice - 9 AM

Curious to learn more about the new HPS K-5 Reading Program? Please join us for an informative Zoom session with representatives from the publisher of HMH Into Reading. The Elementary Caregiver Information Session will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 12 @ 7PM. Click here for the Zoom link.

Please check your child's lunch balance many have outstanding balances.

The PRO PTO has graciously chose to fund and support Plymouth River Elementary who has partnered with PickUp Patrol to help better manage our dismissal process (Traducción Española).

PickUp Patrol provides a layer of safety to our dismissal process by authorizing plan changes and automatically tracking student dismissal plans. The application reduces interruptions, speeds up dismissal time, and is administered by our own staff.

ALL plan changes should now be submitted through PickUp Patrol. When making changes, please do not send notes, emails, or call the office, except in an emergency.

Important Action Needed: Please take a few minutes to set up your account so that we can accurately dismiss your child(ren).

• Register by clicking HERE (link expires in 24 hours)

  Username: email@email.com

  Returning Parents: If you have already registered with this email address, you do not need to re-register.

• Confirm your children’s Default Dismissal Plan

  Log into your account and enter your child’s regular daily dismissal plan.

• Learn more about PickUp Patrol

  Access: Add PickUp Patrol to your Home Screen

  Read: PickUp Patrol Parent Guide

  Video: Getting Started w/ PickUp Patrol

We use PickUp Patrol to track: Plan Changes, Absences, Early Dismissals, Late Arrivals, Daily Dismissal Plans (default plans).

If you have questions, please contact PRS main office 781-741-1530 or support@pickuppatrol.net.

Plymouth River Elementary & the PickUp Patrol Team

I'm pleased to inform you that the "Parent Permissions" is fully prepared for use this year to sign off on paperwork normally sent home by the classroom teacher. To assist parents in navigating this process, Central Office has made and I have attached a PDF outlining the steps they should follow through their Aspen family portal accounts.

By clicking on above "PRS PTO News" will bring you to the PTO website.

In addition to the heat, COVID is on the rise. Nothing has changed from the DESE or state from last year. The same rules apply. See link to the state guidance. A Friendly reminder that: any student or staff who wishes to wear a mask can do so.

• September 20th - Early Release Day (11:30 Dismissal)
• September 26th - Picture Day
  
• Curriculum Nights -
  
• K - October 18th - 5:30 - 6 PM
  
• 1 - September 27th 5:00 - 5:30 PM
  
• 2 - September 20th, 5:00 - 5:30 PM
  
• 3 - September 27th, 5:35 - 6:05 PM
  
• 4 - September 20th, 5:35 - 6:05 PM
  
• 5 - September 27th, 6:10 - 6:40 PM
  

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - You can order online through Yubbler or purchase on your own. Choose your incoming grade level supply list here

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

HPS 2023-2024 CALENDAR

1000 BOOK CLUB - This is a great program for preschool and kindergarten students to check out book bags and read with families!

LOOKING FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE?

Kids in Action (KIA) Before and After-School Programs are for Hingham students in grades K-5. Our curriculum focuses on social and emotional development with support in academic skills through play and guidance.https://hinghamschools.org/academic-programs/kids-in-action9/

FREE LUNCH FOR ALL - This year, again, lunch will be served free of charge. There will also be a breakfast program ( also peanut/tree nut free) for students who wish to partake in that. There will be one “grab and go breakfast” offering daily.

VOLUNTEERS - We are happy to have parent volunteers in our school again! As we enter a new school year, all volunteers in the schools (classroom volunteers, field trip chaperones, etc.) will require a new CORI check. Forms can be found in the main office or here

PRS FAST FACTS

Office

Administrative Assistants- Suzanne Price & Anne Bernazanni

School Resource Officer - Officer McGillicuddy

Nurse - Kristin Godfrey

Classroom Teachers

K - Amy Maescher, Kim O'Brien, Julianne Riley

1st - Nancy Bucey, Katie Burritt, Anthony Cave, Janette Harrington

2nd - Cyndi Bonani, Krystal Bilodeau, Michelle Shapiro

3rd - Laura Falvey, Meagan Ottatti, Shawna Reames

4th - Kara Kremer, Maura Talbot, Susan Willison

5th - Julie Harrington, Joan Kilban, Meryl Vella

Specialists

Art - Alice Caldwell

Computer Science - Rebekah Stahl-Bryant

Library - Mary Dunphy

Music - Dorothy Turner

Phys.Ed.- Mikayla Pagnini

Spanish - Nancy Swanson

Special Education

Teachers - Colin Butler, Meaghan Gaven, Elizabeth Rubertone, Cassie Pacella, Lauren Smith

School Psychologist- Dr. Brett Bolger

Administrative Assistant - Susan Carey

Support Personnel

Adjustment Counselor - A.C. Decker

School Guidance Counselor - Carolyn St. Laurence

Literacy Specialists - Kati Osterman (K-2nd) and Jennifer Madden (3rd-5th)

Literacy Interventionists - Colleen Connolly and Nicole O'Brien

Math Specialist - Jessica Kitchen

Math Interventionists- Samantha Anderson and Christine Lotano