Plymouth Public Schools

Deadline to submit videos is Nov. 1st!

EDTV is proud to be partnering with Plymouth 400 to hold Plymouth's first ever student film festival! Students in grades K-12 have the chance to share THEIR voices. Visit http://plymouthedtv.com/2020 for more information.

As you continue to work on your video submissions, here is some important information to help you along.

WE ARE SEEKING HOST FAMILIES!

We are seeking host families as we prepare to welcome middle school Italian students to Plymouth in November.

The middle school program is now open to both 7th and 8th grade students. The goal of the program is for students and families to engage in a one-to-one exchange model - to have the same families reciprocate hosting on each side. In Spring 2020, Plymouth students will have the opportunity to study in Milan.

For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/PPSItalyExchangeApplication.

Healthy Plymouth's Amazing Race

HealthyPlymouth is hosting their annual Amazing Race at the end of the month! Race through Plymouth, solve clues and complete fun challenges for your chance to win $500! This event is always exciting each year. Grab a team and register today. Time is running out. 😃

Visit HealthyPlymouth.org!

PhotoVoice at the Plymouth Public Library

From now until the first week of November a portion of our PhotoVoice project that was completed by students in Plymouth will be on display at the Plymouth Public Library! Consider stopping by to check out this youth art that focuses on topics such as substance use, mental health, healthy coping skills, and resiliency.

Mass STEM Week

Massachusetts STEM Week is October 21-25. It is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities, and compliment the formal instruction happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM week (massstemweek.org).

During #MassSTEMWeek we will celebrate all things STEM in Plymouth including, but not limited to graduates working in STEM fields, STEM staff, and the various ways in which our students see themselves in STEM. Begin the celebration now by personalizing your own See Yourself in STEM poster and share it with us on social media.

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Mr. M’s class studied Christopher Columbus and his journey to the New World. They learned about the three ships he sailed on, The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria and they also discovered that Columbus didn’t actual land in the United States, but the Bahamas. We still celebrate this famous explorer for his discovery of the New World.

Ziggy Kailher - The Therapy Dog

Ziggy Kailher of the Kailher family visits Indian Brook regularly to spend time with students. Jenith brings Ziggy to school when teachers request a visit. While Ziggy loves spending time with all the kids, he gets especially happy when he sees Owen or Liam (now at PSMS). A special thanks to Jenith, Daniel, Liam and Owen for making Ziggy such a special dog and for sharing him with Indian Brook.

Third Grade Array Bakery

When the students came in to Ms. Lille’s room, they discovered that their classroom had been transformed into an Array Bakery! The pastry chefs worked with manipulatives and visuals of tasty treats to build their foundation for multiplication. Using arrays helps students visualize multiplication problems, learn to use strategies instead of relying on rote memorization, and see the commutative property in action. Bon Apetit!

Students Make Creative Sculptures

Students in Ms. Casselman’s art class have been working on sculptural lanterns for the Illuminate Festivities. Students are building the structures out of basket weaving wood, tape, and tissue paper. Once they are complete, students and families can walk with their lighted sculptures in a citywide procession on November 23rd.

Mercury Teachers Making Connections

On Thursday, October 17th, the Mercury teachers joined their students during lunch time to make connections with their current, former, and future students. Making positive connections with students outside of the classroom is one of the goals of our the Social Emotional Learning initiative.

OpenSciEd

There's a new way of thinking going on at PSMS. Science classes are utilizing a new science curriculum called OpenSciEd. OpenSciEd uses routines to lead students through an activity, starting with an anchoring phenomenon, followed by a driving question, going through multiple investigation routines, putting the pieces together, and finally, using the evidence to answer the driving question.

Teachers have found their students are much more engaged in class activities and that there are more conversations happening about science. Every student has their own lab book; they use the data in it to make and defend claims.

Students have become active participants in their learning; currently, 8th graders are studying gases, 7th graders are learning about heat transfer, and 6th graders are investigating properties of light.

Hometown's Handmade Fall Fair

On Saturday, October 26th the Student Council is hosting a craft fair from 10-2:30. We have 105 crafters, face painting, live music, and more. Please come do a little shopping to help support the Student Council. I have attached the flyer so feel free to share the info with family and friends. We also have information on our Facebook event page if you search Hometown Handmade Fall Fair.

Art Department Field Trip

Last Thursday Plymouth South's Art Department set off for a "Day in the Arts". Students toured Massachusetts College of Art and Design, viewing the college's facility and student artists at work. They also experienced the artistry of The Lion King at the Boston Opera House. A truly inspiring day!!

Best in Show

Congratulations to PSHS's art student Cilla Beltran who was awarded "Best in Show" for her art submission to Plymouth Center for the Arts: 2019 Young and Art Show. Her stunning impressionistic, textured sunset required hours of independent dedication applying the process of quilling to achieve her impressive composition.