PLYMPTON NEWS
On what seems like our 100th consecutive day of below normal temperatures....we give you a happy, warm....SAVE THE DATE......SPIRIT DAY is going to be Friday, June 19thand we need all the help we can get! (FYI: Last Day of School is Thursday, June 25)
If you haven't got a CORI or aren't sure if your CORI has expired please stop by the office and see Mrs Fredette. You need to bring your license with you. No one without a CORI will be allowed to volunteer. This is a great day of fun so don't miss out!
Also, there are several field trips coming up this Spring. If you would like to be eligible to attend one of these field trips you must first be fingerprinted per MA law. Click here to schedule your appointment. There is a $35 fee required by the State of MA. FINGERPRINTING IS NOT REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER IN THE SCHOOL
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
BOKS
BOKS WINTER SESSION BEGINS THIS WEEK!
BOKS Winter Session went off without a hitch last week and our BOKSTARS had a BLAST! There were a lot of familiar faces as well as some new members to the group and everyone enjoyed practicing their plank positions. Ask your son or daughter to show you how long they can remain in plank position- and see if you can do it too!
As always, please make sure to send your child with proper footwear, a full water bottle and a positive attitude!
Looking for healthy snack options to send with your child to school or for ways to freshen up the lunch box doldrums? Check out this link from The Tufts Floating Hospital for inspiration!
BOKS ROCKS!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS NIGHT
Mark your calendars! Plympton’s 4th Annual Health & Wellness night is Wednesday, March 11th. With all the snow in our lives lately, who couldn’t use a night out of the house to expend some energy by engaging in fun physical activities and to learn about ways to incorporate healthy choices into our lifestyles?
Are you a bootcamp or yoga instructor or know someone who is? How about kids dance or Zumba? Is your passion nutrition and wellness? If you answered yes to any of these....we need you! Please contact Donnie Lucente at donlucente@yahoo.com with ideas, suggestions and questions or to get involved.
If you would like to learn ways to become more active and introduce healthier eating to your family, please join us at our Health and Wellness Night!
READ IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF)!
Read Across America Day is officially Monday, March 2nd. We are going to celebrate that week by distributing free books (one for each student) on Thursday, March 5th. Students will have a wide variety of books to choose from to add to their home library. We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help with set-up and book distribution. If interested, please email Christie Lucente at christiejlucente@gmail.com with your availability that day. Enjoy the books!
SQUARE 1 ART FUNDRAISER
Your child's artwork for PTO's Square One fundraiser is going home today! Make sure to check those folders. They look great! Included with the order form is a page of stickers for your child to keep. Order your functional keepsake today. Orders can be made online or send a check with the order form to school with your child. Contact Kelly Nolte with any questions at kelly_blaney@hotmail.com. Thank you for supporting our Plympton School.--DEADLINE is March 24th https://square1art.com/fundraisers
MCAS
Due to the number of missed school days (inclement weather), resulting in a significant loss of instructional time, we received a revised MCAS testing schedule (this is different from the one you received on 12/08/14) today. Please find attached the new schedule that will be followed as well as a parent/guardian letter. This information will also be sent home with students.
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesMCAS parent letter spanish-ELA.doc
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesMCAS Parent Letter-ELA 2015.doc
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesWPS MCAS Schedule_Elementary 2014-15_Rev I (2).docx
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Each year we honor our devoted Plympton teachers with a week of fun activities, treats, etc. We are currently seeking a team of people to head up our Teacher Appreciation Week activities. Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8, 2015. If you are interested we would love to hear from you at plymptonpto@yahoo.com
HEALTHY RECIPE OF THE WEEK
When you need to get out of the house in a hurry, try this quick, healthy breakfast idea. These Omelet Muffins can be made in batches to save even more time,http://allrecipes.com/recipe/paleo-omelet-muffins/ Try them on a BOKS morning!
The Lost & Found bin is overflowing with coats, jackets, hats....please encourage your child to check the bin if he/she is missing an article of clothing. Parents are welcome to stop by and check the bin before/after school hours as well. We display lost and found items during lunch periods a couple of times a month with the hope of them being claimed!!
We try and have outdoor recess as much as possible, weather permitting. Students should wear appropriate clothing prepared to go outside.
When calling in student absences, please call our school tele-check line 781-314-5770. Thank you!
MULTICUTURAL COMMITTE
The fourth grade is studying immigration this month. We would love to have students have an opportunity to meet and talk with actual immigrants to the US. If any parents (or grandparents) would want to join us for an "immigration interview" morning, we'd love to have them come to the library at 9:30 on Thu. Jan. 29. People can contact Ms. Paradis atJudithParadis@k12.waltham.ma.us if they are interested in helping with this.
Plympton School Multicultural Committee continues to sell adorable penguin magnets to support its work bringing cultural experiences to our kids. Magnets are available from Ms. Paradis in the library and Ms. DePaoli in the music room before and after school and cost $6 each or 2 for $10 and payment can be accepted with cash or checks made out to Plympton PTO. They can also be ordered via email through Ms. Smidtat emilysmidt@k12.waltham.ma.us We thank you for supporting our students’ multicultural education
abell$EMBK 2014 flyer b[1].pdf
CHAPERONING FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Parent volunteers are vital to our school, special programs, PTO events and field trips. By this time of year, those of you who are interested in volunteering in the school have done your CORI checks and we thank you for that. Those parents/guardians interested in attending a school field trip MUST HAVE FINGERPRINTS done. Local laws prohibit chaperones from attending these field trips unless they have completed the fingerprinting process. Please note you DO NOT need fingerprints to volunteer in the school, only a CORI.
Fingerprinting: If you are interested in going on any field trips with your child's class, you need to be fingerprinted. There are a lot of trips coming up in the school year in the spring. You can get fingerprinted in Waltham at a new location starting 12/29 at 289 Moody St. You must make an appointment. They are open M, Tu- 9 a.m.-noon, 1-5:30 p.m. W- 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-7 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (866) 349-8130.
To register online at http://www.identogo.com/FP/Massachusetts.aspx, select Online Scheduling or register by phone at (866) 349-8130.
You will be required to provide Waltham Public Schools ESE Organization Code: 03080000
Parents/guardians/volunteers who intend to chaperone field trips will pay a $35.00 fee.
You will be provided with a fingerprint receipt, a copy of which must be turned into Marian Parrella in the Superintendent's Office, which will confirm your fingerprints have been captured.
COMMUNITY
WALTHAM YOUTH BASEBALL
Spring Baseball....click here for a registration form. 2015 WYB registration form.doc Don't delay, print your form out and send it in today. The deadline to sign up has been exteneded until MARCH 11th. Teams will be made by the 12th! Contact Bill Hanley, President of Waltham Youth Baseball, at wybpresident@gmail.com or 617-594-2188 or visitwww.walthamyouthbaseball.com for more info.
WALTHAM TRACK CLUB
Waltham Track Club
Spring Track
Registration Sunday, March 1, 5:00 at Kennedy Middle School
No tryouts, No cuts, No necessary experience
Boys and girls ages 8-14
Come join is and help spread the word!
Have fun, get fit, make friends
Learn skills that will enhance participation in all sports
Available events:
100, 200, 400, 800 M
Mile
Hurdles
Long jump
Shot put
Javelin
High jump
Members choose events and meets they wish to compete in.
Ribbons awarded to all participants in all events.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze certificates will be awarded based on the number of personal improvements achieved during the program.
Venues: J. lee Gould Track and Field facility, Leary Field, Bacon St. Waltham
Practice Dates: April 27-June 10
Mondays and Thursday's 6pm - 8pm
Fees:
$125 for 1 child
$150 for 2 children
$175 for 3 or more children from same family
Notes:
Dues paid at registration
Limited number of scholarships available
An unfathomable tragedy happened in our community on December 31. A loving mother and amazing woman, Gloria Santiago, was taken from us way too soon. In the wake of this tragedy, two young boys Cole and Cameron Soave, (both former Plympton School students) now wake up each day without their mother. A lot of people have asked how they can contribute and reach out to help this grief stricken family. Please read below.
Donations can be sent via mail to:
Soave Children Fund
c/o Rockland Trust
75 Moody St.
Waltham, MA 02453
A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to make donations to Cameron and Cole much easier.
The link is: http://www.gofundme.com/jnmae0
A t-shirt is being sold in which all proceeds will be donated to the Soave Children Fund.
You can order this shirt by going to https://triconsports.tuosystems.com/stores/hawknation
INFO.
The Lost & Found bin is overflowing with coats, jackets, hats....please encourage your child to check the bin if he/she is missing an article of clothing--parents are welcome to stop by and check the bin before/after school hours as well. We display lost and found items during lunch periods a couple of times a month with the hope of them being claimed!!
We try and have outdoor recess as much as possible, weather permitting. Students should wear appropriate clothing prepared to go outside.
When calling in student absences, please call our school tele-check line 781-314-5770---thank you!
EASY WAYS TO HELP THE PTO RAISE FUNDS
If you're looking for a free, easy way to support the Plympton PTO, use goodsearch.comeach time you search the internet (Yahoo!-powered Goodsearch), shop online (at the 2,800+ stores on Goodshop) or dine out (at 10,000 Gooddining restaurants). If you select "Plympton School PTO" as your cause, we'll receive a donation each time you search.
1. Campbell's Labels for Education: Double UPCs starts October 1. So keep collecting plenty of labels and earn twice the points for the whole month.
Each school can earn up to 1,000 points maximum.
2. Hannaford Helps Schools
When does 4 = 3? When you help your school earn school dollars, and it all starts with your next shopping trip. Use this shopping list to get you started. For every 4 participating products you buy, your school earns $3. Look for the schoolhouse shelf tags in-store to find the items you need.
http://www.hannaford.com/helpsschools
The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are available through our school! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our school earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell! Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book...Remember to keep the book in your car! You will enjoy fabulous savings from:
Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Macy's, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, Loft, Ulta Beauty, Aéropostale, Children’s Place, Payless, Gymboree, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond + more!
POST and TWEET! Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff...The books are great for gifts too! Check out all 22 valuable editions listed on the first page of your KidStuff book or visit http://www.kidstuffcb.com/kidstuff-coupon-book-editions. Your family earns one FREE book worth $25.00 for every 5 books you sell! Payment is due byNov. 7, 2014. Please make checks payable to Plympton PTO. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Fox at 617-957-0235 or Stacey.fox@mathworks.com.
On what seems like our 100th consecutive day of below normal temperatures....we give you a happy, warm....SAVE THE DATE......SPIRIT DAY is going to be Friday, June 19thand we need all the help we can get! (FYI: Last Day of School is Thursday, June 25)
If you haven't got a CORI or aren't sure if your CORI has expired please stop by the office and see Mrs Fredette. You need to bring your license with you. No one without a CORI will be allowed to volunteer. This is a great day of fun so don't miss out!
Also, there are several field trips coming up this Spring. If you would like to be eligible to attend one of these field trips you must first be fingerprinted per MA law. Click here to schedule your appointment. There is a $35 fee required by the State of MA. FINGERPRINTING IS NOT REQUIRED TO VOLUNTEER IN THE SCHOOL
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- RESTAURANT DAY/NIGHT OUT, Wednesday, March 4, Pizzeria UNO, Bear Hill Road, Waltham, 11am-10pm, includes dine in/take out/delivery/catering; see flyer Plympton Elementary School Flyer 3 4 2015.pdf
- RIF (READING IS FUNDAMENTAL), Thursday, March 5, see info below
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS NIGHT, Wednesday, March 11, see info below
- SPIRIT DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING, Monday, March 16, 6:30 pm, Plympton Cafeteria, bring your great ideas about Spirit Day and help us make this another great one!
- PTO MEETING, Monday, March 16, 7pm, Plympton Cafeteria (if you ordered RED SOX tickets, they will be available for pick up at the meeting)
- 5th GRADE CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER, Thursday, March 19, Launch Trampoline Park, Watertown, 4-8pm, notice will come home with students
- SQUARE 1 ART FUNDRAISER, last date to order, March 24, see info belo
BOKS
BOKS WINTER SESSION BEGINS THIS WEEK!
BOKS Winter Session went off without a hitch last week and our BOKSTARS had a BLAST! There were a lot of familiar faces as well as some new members to the group and everyone enjoyed practicing their plank positions. Ask your son or daughter to show you how long they can remain in plank position- and see if you can do it too!
As always, please make sure to send your child with proper footwear, a full water bottle and a positive attitude!
Looking for healthy snack options to send with your child to school or for ways to freshen up the lunch box doldrums? Check out this link from The Tufts Floating Hospital for inspiration!
BOKS ROCKS!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS NIGHT
Mark your calendars! Plympton’s 4th Annual Health & Wellness night is Wednesday, March 11th. With all the snow in our lives lately, who couldn’t use a night out of the house to expend some energy by engaging in fun physical activities and to learn about ways to incorporate healthy choices into our lifestyles?
Are you a bootcamp or yoga instructor or know someone who is? How about kids dance or Zumba? Is your passion nutrition and wellness? If you answered yes to any of these....we need you! Please contact Donnie Lucente at donlucente@yahoo.com with ideas, suggestions and questions or to get involved.
If you would like to learn ways to become more active and introduce healthier eating to your family, please join us at our Health and Wellness Night!
READ IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF)!
Read Across America Day is officially Monday, March 2nd. We are going to celebrate that week by distributing free books (one for each student) on Thursday, March 5th. Students will have a wide variety of books to choose from to add to their home library. We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help with set-up and book distribution. If interested, please email Christie Lucente at christiejlucente@gmail.com with your availability that day. Enjoy the books!
SQUARE 1 ART FUNDRAISER
Your child's artwork for PTO's Square One fundraiser is going home today! Make sure to check those folders. They look great! Included with the order form is a page of stickers for your child to keep. Order your functional keepsake today. Orders can be made online or send a check with the order form to school with your child. Contact Kelly Nolte with any questions at kelly_blaney@hotmail.com. Thank you for supporting our Plympton School.--DEADLINE is March 24th https://square1art.com/fundraisers
MCAS
Due to the number of missed school days (inclement weather), resulting in a significant loss of instructional time, we received a revised MCAS testing schedule (this is different from the one you received on 12/08/14) today. Please find attached the new schedule that will be followed as well as a parent/guardian letter. This information will also be sent home with students.
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesMCAS parent letter spanish-ELA.doc
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesMCAS Parent Letter-ELA 2015.doc
Chaprofilemabell$My PicturesWPS MCAS Schedule_Elementary 2014-15_Rev I (2).docx
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Each year we honor our devoted Plympton teachers with a week of fun activities, treats, etc. We are currently seeking a team of people to head up our Teacher Appreciation Week activities. Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8, 2015. If you are interested we would love to hear from you at plymptonpto@yahoo.com
HEALTHY RECIPE OF THE WEEK
When you need to get out of the house in a hurry, try this quick, healthy breakfast idea. These Omelet Muffins can be made in batches to save even more time,http://allrecipes.com/recipe/paleo-omelet-muffins/ Try them on a BOKS morning!
The Lost & Found bin is overflowing with coats, jackets, hats....please encourage your child to check the bin if he/she is missing an article of clothing. Parents are welcome to stop by and check the bin before/after school hours as well. We display lost and found items during lunch periods a couple of times a month with the hope of them being claimed!!
We try and have outdoor recess as much as possible, weather permitting. Students should wear appropriate clothing prepared to go outside.
When calling in student absences, please call our school tele-check line 781-314-5770. Thank you!
MULTICUTURAL COMMITTE
The fourth grade is studying immigration this month. We would love to have students have an opportunity to meet and talk with actual immigrants to the US. If any parents (or grandparents) would want to join us for an "immigration interview" morning, we'd love to have them come to the library at 9:30 on Thu. Jan. 29. People can contact Ms. Paradis atJudithParadis@k12.waltham.ma.us if they are interested in helping with this.
Plympton School Multicultural Committee continues to sell adorable penguin magnets to support its work bringing cultural experiences to our kids. Magnets are available from Ms. Paradis in the library and Ms. DePaoli in the music room before and after school and cost $6 each or 2 for $10 and payment can be accepted with cash or checks made out to Plympton PTO. They can also be ordered via email through Ms. Smidtat emilysmidt@k12.waltham.ma.us We thank you for supporting our students’ multicultural education
abell$EMBK 2014 flyer b[1].pdf
CHAPERONING FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Parent volunteers are vital to our school, special programs, PTO events and field trips. By this time of year, those of you who are interested in volunteering in the school have done your CORI checks and we thank you for that. Those parents/guardians interested in attending a school field trip MUST HAVE FINGERPRINTS done. Local laws prohibit chaperones from attending these field trips unless they have completed the fingerprinting process. Please note you DO NOT need fingerprints to volunteer in the school, only a CORI.
Fingerprinting: If you are interested in going on any field trips with your child's class, you need to be fingerprinted. There are a lot of trips coming up in the school year in the spring. You can get fingerprinted in Waltham at a new location starting 12/29 at 289 Moody St. You must make an appointment. They are open M, Tu- 9 a.m.-noon, 1-5:30 p.m. W- 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-7 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (866) 349-8130.
To register online at http://www.identogo.com/FP/Massachusetts.aspx, select Online Scheduling or register by phone at (866) 349-8130.
You will be required to provide Waltham Public Schools ESE Organization Code: 03080000
Parents/guardians/volunteers who intend to chaperone field trips will pay a $35.00 fee.
You will be provided with a fingerprint receipt, a copy of which must be turned into Marian Parrella in the Superintendent's Office, which will confirm your fingerprints have been captured.
COMMUNITY
WALTHAM YOUTH BASEBALL
Spring Baseball....click here for a registration form. 2015 WYB registration form.doc Don't delay, print your form out and send it in today. The deadline to sign up has been exteneded until MARCH 11th. Teams will be made by the 12th! Contact Bill Hanley, President of Waltham Youth Baseball, at wybpresident@gmail.com or 617-594-2188 or visitwww.walthamyouthbaseball.com for more info.
WALTHAM TRACK CLUB
Waltham Track Club
Spring Track
Registration Sunday, March 1, 5:00 at Kennedy Middle School
No tryouts, No cuts, No necessary experience
Boys and girls ages 8-14
Come join is and help spread the word!
Have fun, get fit, make friends
Learn skills that will enhance participation in all sports
Available events:
100, 200, 400, 800 M
Mile
Hurdles
Long jump
Shot put
Javelin
High jump
Members choose events and meets they wish to compete in.
Ribbons awarded to all participants in all events.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze certificates will be awarded based on the number of personal improvements achieved during the program.
Venues: J. lee Gould Track and Field facility, Leary Field, Bacon St. Waltham
Practice Dates: April 27-June 10
Mondays and Thursday's 6pm - 8pm
Fees:
$125 for 1 child
$150 for 2 children
$175 for 3 or more children from same family
Notes:
Dues paid at registration
Limited number of scholarships available
An unfathomable tragedy happened in our community on December 31. A loving mother and amazing woman, Gloria Santiago, was taken from us way too soon. In the wake of this tragedy, two young boys Cole and Cameron Soave, (both former Plympton School students) now wake up each day without their mother. A lot of people have asked how they can contribute and reach out to help this grief stricken family. Please read below.
Donations can be sent via mail to:
Soave Children Fund
c/o Rockland Trust
75 Moody St.
Waltham, MA 02453
A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to make donations to Cameron and Cole much easier.
The link is: http://www.gofundme.com/jnmae0
A t-shirt is being sold in which all proceeds will be donated to the Soave Children Fund.
You can order this shirt by going to https://triconsports.tuosystems.com/stores/hawknation
INFO.
The Lost & Found bin is overflowing with coats, jackets, hats....please encourage your child to check the bin if he/she is missing an article of clothing--parents are welcome to stop by and check the bin before/after school hours as well. We display lost and found items during lunch periods a couple of times a month with the hope of them being claimed!!
We try and have outdoor recess as much as possible, weather permitting. Students should wear appropriate clothing prepared to go outside.
When calling in student absences, please call our school tele-check line 781-314-5770---thank you!
EASY WAYS TO HELP THE PTO RAISE FUNDS
If you're looking for a free, easy way to support the Plympton PTO, use goodsearch.comeach time you search the internet (Yahoo!-powered Goodsearch), shop online (at the 2,800+ stores on Goodshop) or dine out (at 10,000 Gooddining restaurants). If you select "Plympton School PTO" as your cause, we'll receive a donation each time you search.
1. Campbell's Labels for Education: Double UPCs starts October 1. So keep collecting plenty of labels and earn twice the points for the whole month.
Each school can earn up to 1,000 points maximum.
2. Hannaford Helps Schools
When does 4 = 3? When you help your school earn school dollars, and it all starts with your next shopping trip. Use this shopping list to get you started. For every 4 participating products you buy, your school earns $3. Look for the schoolhouse shelf tags in-store to find the items you need.
http://www.hannaford.com/helpsschools
The valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books are available through our school! KidStuff Coupon Books are only sold through schools and our school earns 50% or more profit on each book we sell! Use just a few coupons and save more than the $25 cost of the book...Remember to keep the book in your car! You will enjoy fabulous savings from:
Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Macy's, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, Loft, Ulta Beauty, Aéropostale, Children’s Place, Payless, Gymboree, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond + more!
POST and TWEET! Family and friends will love saving with KidStuff...The books are great for gifts too! Check out all 22 valuable editions listed on the first page of your KidStuff book or visit http://www.kidstuffcb.com/kidstuff-coupon-book-editions. Your family earns one FREE book worth $25.00 for every 5 books you sell! Payment is due byNov. 7, 2014. Please make checks payable to Plympton PTO. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Fox at 617-957-0235 or Stacey.fox@mathworks.com.
Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
www.walthampublicschools.org
plymptonpto@yahoo.com
781.314.5760
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
www.walthampublicschools.org
plymptonpto@yahoo.com
781.314.5760
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