Plymouth Public Schools

"Be In The Know" Youth Conference

Last week students from both Plymouth South High School and Plymouth North High School attended the "Be In The Know" Youth Conference hosted by High Point Prevention Services. Over 120 students from local high schools attended to share information and discuss how they can impact change as it relates to substance use, mental health, and coping skills. Over $2,400 in prizes were raffled off including a laptop valued at over $800.

Upcoming Programs at the Blake Planetarium

Tuesday, June 4 - Astronomy 101: Two Pieces of Glass at 7:00 pm
For a preview of Astronomy 101: Two Pieces of Glass, please go to https://youtu.be/iN_h50vw0VY

Friday, June 7 - First Fridays at Blake at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, June 18 - From Earth to the Universe at 7:00 pm
For a preview of From Earth to the Universe, please go to https://youtu.be/bv3X3C5XvZs

Visit bit.ly/blakeplanet for more information and to purchase tickets online.

Imagination Movers Returns to Plymouth!

The Emmy Award Winning kids show Imagination Movers returns to Plymouth for ONE SHOW at Memorial Hall Sat Sept 14th at 2pm. Last year's concert helped raise funds to start a scholarship in the Plymouth School System for kids who can't afford private music lessons, courtesy of non-profit Plymouth Rocks Events. "Music has been my life ever since I took drum lessons as a kid, and we're excited to help kids in need create a path in the arts" says Plymouth Rocks Executive Director Mike Gioscia. There is a ticket pre-sale starting THURSDAY May 16th 10am EST, and Plymouth families can get tickets first by accessing this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imagination-movers-tickets-61758360920?discount=KIDS and entering code word KIDS.

A great time for the whole family AND an awesome way to help out the Plymouth Music Programs as well!

Paint Night June 5th at Cabby Shack

Parents of the student ambassadors headed to Japan this summer have organized a fundraiser to help offset the cost of the trip. Paint Night will be held at Cabby Shack on June 5th at 6:30 PM. The item is a serving tray and the host (MIY Studios) assures us everyone can do this well, as stencils and materials needed are provided and included in the price. We hope to see you all there. Below is a link to the registration form. Space is somewhat limited so register early!! Register Here!

Plymouth Field Trip

Last week the entire preschool went on a walking field trip through downtown Plymouth. Previously students had learned in their classrooms about the town they live in, important things you have in a town, and different kinds of transportation. Most of the classrooms went on a town scavenger hunt, checking off things they would see on their walk. One of the favorite parts of the field trip though was riding on the big yellow school bus for the first time!

Hatching Chicks

Ms. Rosen's fifth graders and Mrs. Pagnotti's kindergarten students have been learning about the life cycle of chicks. Over the past twenty-one days, we have tracked the growth of our chicks, learned about what they need to thrive inside their shell as well as what they need when they hatch. The fifth graders wrote journal entries from the chick's perspective explaining what was happening inside the egg each day. On Tuesday the chicks started pipping their way out of their eggs. We currently have 18 chicks.

A Garden to Remember

The students in Mrs. Drollett’s class are learning about plants, diversity of organisms, and their habitats. The students had an amazing learning experience by planting a variety of perennials in the Jennifer Kane Garden last Friday. Perfect timing for Memorial Day on Monday! “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ~Claude Monet

Midwest Road Trip

Fourth graders in Mrs. O’Connell’s class have been learning about the Midwest Region of the United States. To show what they know, they have been working on Google slideshows with partners. This week they created a Virtual Road Trip of the region with Google Tour Builder. They look forward to sharing their projects with families during the last week of school.

K-Kids Making a Difference

We are so proud of ALL the work done by our over 40 Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids) throughout the course of this year! Pictured below is their latest contribution to our community. They walked down to the beach last week and removed quite a bit of trash that would otherwise pollute our environment. Great job K-Kids!!

Black Feather Horse Rescue

At a recent visit to West Elementary, Darlene Nickerson, owner of Black Feather Horse Rescue, brought rescued animals for viewing and bonding with students. A wonderful role model for empathy and selflessness, Darlene shared stories about her animals and invited all to visit Black Feather. She has co-authored several books that are available in the West School Library.

Babysitters Club

Congratulations to the PCIS Babysitting Club for completing the Massachusetts 4-H Babysitting course. This course was offered as an after-school club at PCIS and taught by Mrs.Tammy Cruz. Victoria Jocelyn, Madison Spencer, Molly Kelly, and Michaela Hanlon earned their certification from the Massachusetts 4-H Babysitter's Course. Mrs. Cruz and PCIS are extremely proud of these students and their dedication.

What Makes a Society Great?

6th-grade students at PSMS were on a quest to discover what made ancient Greece a great society. Students learned about the types of government, the arts and architecture, and the trade and geography of Greece. The unit culminated with each student becoming a Greek god, goddess, hero, creature, or monster to focus on Greek mythology and its lasting effects in our world.