Drawing of Plymouth Church School dedicated to Adrienne, from Alison Simmons

June 5, 2026

 

The Farewell Sing was so beautiful, and what a wonderful way to end our year together at Plymouth! We filmed the whole thing, and we will send a link out very soon.

 

Family Survey

 

Please take a moment to fill out our Family Survey. Your feedback is extremely important, and we want to incorporate as much of it as possible into our plans for next year.

 

Thank you for a decade of co-creating this loving community together.

You know I love you Plymouth!

 

Have a Happy Summer!

Thank you Big Green Room for leading our last chapel of the year, and for all the beautiful blessings you have written all year long!

 

Picture Make-Up Day – Monday, June 1st, 10:00am-12:00pm

 

If your child was absent for Picture Day, or you would like to have your child’s photo retaken, please click on the following link and sign up for picture make-up day: Photo Make up or Retake

 

Children in our PM classes or Pineapple 2AM should sign up and come to school on Monday, June 1st, during the allotted times above. We will guide you to the appropriate location upon your arrival, where you can wait for your child while they have their photo taken.

 

All other classes will be escorted by their teachers to their photo sessions. Please arrive at school at your regularly scheduled time.

 

We look forward to a great Picture Make-Up Day and appreciate your cooperation.

 

Farewell Sing – Friday, June 5th

 

Our Farewell Sing will take place on Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 am in the Church Sanctuary. All children (both am and pm) will come to school and be dropped off at 9:00 am. Pineapple Room and Little Green Room children should go directly to the playground. Blue Room children should go to the gym. All other children should go to their classrooms.

 

After you drop off your children, please find a seat in the Sanctuary. As a reminder, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. At the end of the Sing, we will ask that all families remain seated while we dismiss the children. We will let you know where to meet them.

 

We will record the Sing and send you a link to view the video, so please feel free to sit back and enjoy. We ask that those of you who would like to take your own pictures sit in the balcony. We must keep the aisles and space in front of the stage clear for fire safety and so that the children don’t get overwhelmed. 

 

Please join us in Beecher Garden following the Sing for watermelon, lemonade, and a celebration of our year together.

 

Lost and Found

 

Our Lost and Found bin is full!

 

Next week, we will set up a table in Beecher Garden with all unclaimed items. Any items not picked up by the last day of school will be donated to the Underground Thrift Shop.

 

☀️ Plymouth Church School Summer Reading Newsletter ☀️

Dear Families,

 

Welcome to summer, a time to slow down and enjoy a good book! Over the past school year, the children’s love of books has blossomed. They enjoyed looking at wonderful illustrations; turning the pages; reading new titles and rereading old favorites. As you plan for these summer months away from school, here are some titles to check out from the library or purchase from the bookstore. As always, happy reading and let me know if a particular book lands well with your family.

 

                        Book Lists by Age Group                

The books are organized by age but don’t let that limit what your child might enjoy

 

Infant to Two Years

Now I See – new season series by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

I’m Not Small by Nina Crews

We Celebrate: How We Love by Kati Douglas

The Fruit Shop/ La Fruteria by Lourdes Heuer

Some Things Changed by Mary Murphy

Dad by Christian Robinson

Mouse’s First Summer by Lauren Thompson – available both as a board book and picture book

Kiss by Kiss: A Counting Book for Families by Richard Van Camp

 

Three to Five Years and Older

Good Night, Baby Bear by Frank Asch – takes place in winter but great for sleeping in new places

A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Hutts Aston
The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess

A Door is to Open by Kyo Maclear

Good Morning, Morning! by Maya Myers

A Friend is a Friend is a Friend by Sara O’Leary    

Everything is Music by Miran Park 

I Live in Brooklyn by Mari Takabayashi

Outside In by Deborah Underwood

What the Road Said by Cloe Wade

 

Happy Reading!
Sarah Adelman

Plymouth Librarian

 

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

June

1 – Picture Make-Up Day

5 – Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing

Teacher Appreciation

 

We want to thank everyone for the wonderful Teacher’s Appreciation breakfast this morning. Everyone felt so loved and cared for! It was very much appreciated.

 

PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth Family Coffee – Friday, May 29th

 

Meet incoming PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth parents for coffee and conversation. Connect with fellow families and hear from members of the PS 8 PTA about this exciting transition on Friday May 29th from 9:00-10:00 am in the Reception Room.

 

Picture Make-Up Day – Monday, June 1st, 10:00am-12:00pm

 If your child was absent for Picture Day, or you would like to have your child’s photo retaken, please click on the following link and sign up for picture make-up day: Photo Make up or Retake

 

Children in our PM classes or Pineapple 2AM should sign up and come to school on Monday, June 1st, during the allotted times above. We will guide you to the appropriate location upon your arrival, where you can wait for your child while they have their photo taken.

 

All other classes will be escorted by their teachers to their photo sessions. Please arrive at school at your regularly scheduled time.

 

We look forward to a great Picture Make-Up Day and appreciate your cooperation.

 

Farewell Sing – Friday, June 5th

 

Our Farewell Sing will take place on Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 am in the Church Sanctuary. All children (both am and pm) will come to school and be dropped off at 9:00 am. Pineapple Room and Little Green Room children should go directly to the playground. Blue Room children should go to the gym. All other children should go to their classrooms.

 

After you drop off your children, please find a seat in the Sanctuary. As a reminder, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. At the end of the Sing, we will ask that all families remain seated while we dismiss the children. We will let you know where to meet them.

 

We will record the Sing and send you a link to view the video, so please feel free to sit back and enjoy. We ask that those of you who would like to take your own pictures sit in the balcony. We must keep the aisles and space in front of the stage clear for fire safety and so that the children don’t get overwhelmed. 

 

Please join us in Beecher Garden following the Sing for watermelon, lemonade, and a celebration of our year together.

 

Lost and Found

 

Our Lost and Found bin is full!

 

Next week, we will set up a table in Beecher Garden with all unclaimed items. Any items not picked up by the last day of school will be donated to the Underground Thrift Shop.

 

Bake Sale Story

 

This week in Chapel we celebrated our school-wide community service project. This project culminated with Plymouth filling the fridge on Henry Street multiple times with fresh food for people who need it. Adrienne wrote the following story to help the children reflect on all the good work they had done to care for others in their community. We wanted to share it here with all of you.

 

Once upon a time, a few days ago, all of the children and all of the teachers and all of the grown-ups at Plymouth Church School decided that they wanted to show their community how much they cared about everyone.

 

But how to do this? What to do?

 

It was decided that we would have a very special bake sale filled with delicious treats to raise money to buy fresh food to fill the community fridge on Henry Street.

 

All of the children and all of the teachers got to work.

 

Posters were made to let everyone know that a bake sale was coming soon! Children used markers and pencils and watercolors and crayons to make big colorful signs. The signs were hung all over Plymouth Church School.

All of the children and all of the teachers got to work baking special treats. Children measured, mixed, stirred, scooped, pounded, chopped and baked. Plymouth smelled extra special for days.

 

All of the families got to work too baking special treats. Families measured, mixed, stirred, scooped, pounded, chopped and baked.

And on that special morning last Friday, the little kitchen was piled high with towers of delicious treats.  

The Big Green Room children filled their arms with treats and walked all the baked goods over to the long tables in the arcade.

Throughout the school day, all of the Plymouth children, and all of the Plymouth teachers and all of the Plymouth grown-ups came to the sale and bought brownies and cookies and cake and all the delicious treats.

Some grown-ups came to the bake sale table more than once.

On Monday morning, the Big Green Room children counted all the money that was raised. Everyone was so happy because lots and lots of money was raised to help buy nutritious food for people who need it.

A few days later, in small groups, the Big Green Room children and their teachers took trips to the grocery store. Even in the rain!

They bought apples, bananas, yogurt, bread, carrots, celery, salad, peanut butter, applesauce and all sorts of nutritious food.

Bags were carried to the community fridge and guess what? The fridge wasn’t there! It moved across the street!

The new fridge was empty. But not for long! Very soon, it was filled full to the brim with all the food Plymouth children had brought.

Everyone was happy because, on that day, lots of people who needed food had plenty of food to eat. This happened two different times on two different days. The fridge was filled by Plymouth Church School.

Thank you, children, thank you teachers, thank you grown-ups for ­­­­being such caring community members, and thank you for filling the fridge!

 

News from Plymouth Church

 

Vacation Bible Camp

This year, Plymouth Church’s Vacation Bible Camp theme is "Heroes of the Bible"! Through Bible stories, visits from local mission partners, and fun games and crafts, students will consider the needs of others and learn how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things!

Children ages 3 years to entering 5th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun as we engage the GOALS of Plymouth Kids:

• God: Deepen their relationship with God.

• Outreach: Become aware of very real needs in their community and beyond.

• Adventure: Participate in out-of-the-ordinary, fun activities and spark a sense of wonder.

• Learning: Gain more knowledge about Scripture and its application.

• Serving: Develop a posture of helpfulness and kindness toward others.

 

Our camp will run June 28-July 2, from 11-2:30 p.m. each day.

We do not want the cost of camp to restrict anyone’s participation. If you want to come and need to request a scholarship, please email Morgan.

 

https://onrealm.org/Plymouth/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OGI4OWZmYTAtODU0NC00NDIzLWFjNjgtYjNjMzAxMjYxZjZl

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

May

25 – School Closed for Memorial Day

29 – PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth Family Coffee

 

June

5 – Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing

 

Bake Sale

 

Thank you to everyone for contributing to our bake sale today! So many of you came and purchased the delicious treats – it was a wonderful turn out to support our neighbors in need. The Big Green Room children will use the money raised from the sale to fill the community fridge on Henry Street.

 

PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth Family Coffee – Friday, May 29th

 

Meet incoming PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth parents for coffee and conversation. Connect with fellow families and hear from members of the PS 8 PTA about this exciting transition on Friday May 29th from 9:00-10:00 am in the Reception Room.

 

Picture Make-Up Day – Monday, June 1st

 

This week, you should have received an email with a digital proof of your children’s photos from Picture Day. This digital proof includes a one-click link to the ordering page for your child and will come from no-reply@imagequix.com. Please check your spam!

 

Any parent questions regarding the photos can be directed to the Customer Care team at irvinsimon.com/customercare.

 

Picture retake/make-up day is Monday, June 1st from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. A sign-up link will be sent to you next week for make-up pictures.

 

Farewell Sing – Friday, June 5th

 

Our Farewell Sing will take place on Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 am in the Church Sanctuary. All children (both am and pm) will come to school and be dropped off at 9:00 am. Pineapple Room and Little Green Room children should go directly to the playground. Blue Room children should go to the gym. All other children should go to their classrooms.

 

After you drop off your children, please find a seat in the Sanctuary. As a reminder, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. At the end of the Sing, we will ask that all families remain seated while we dismiss the children. We will let you know where to meet them.

 

We will videotape the Sing and send you a link to view the video, so please feel free to sit back and enjoy. We ask that those of you who would like to take your own pictures sit in the balcony. We must keep the aisles and space in front of the stage clear for fire safety and so that the children don’t get overwhelmed. 

 

Please join us in Beecher Garden following the Sing for watermelon, lemonade, and a celebration of our year together.

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

May

22 – 12:30 Dismissal for Big Green Room

25 – School Closed for Memorial Day

29 – PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth Family Coffee

 

June

5 – Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing

Our Bake Sale will take place on Friday, May 15th!

 

Caregiver Celebration – Wednesday, May 13th

 

Caregivers are an integral part of our Plymouth community, and we want to both thank them and celebrate them on Wednesday, May 13th. Please encourage all caregivers to come. We will have bagels and coffee and a fun art activity. Children in their care are always welcome.

 

Plymouth Cares – Bake Sale - Friday, May 15th

 

Get ready to bake!

 

This year, all of us at Plymouth will once again take part in a community service project that will help feed our hungry neighbors. We will host a school-wide bake sale on Friday, May 15th at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Our bake sale will raise money to buy fresh food to fill the community fridge on Henry Street. All of our classrooms will bake for the sale.

 

We need your help – please bake! You can drop off your baked goods in the little kitchen near the lobby on Thursday May 14th or Friday morning May 15th. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth Family Coffee – Friday, May 29th

 

Meet incoming PS 8 and PS 29 Plymouth parents for coffee and conversation. Connect with fellow families and hear from members of the PS8 PTA about this exciting transition on Friday, May 29th from 9:00-10:00 am in the Reception Room.

 

Lanyards on Campus

 

We have done such a wonderful job this year keeping one another safe by following our security protocols. As we enter the last few weeks of school, we have noticed many grownups are forgetting to wear their red Plymouth lanyards to arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, all adults must always wear their lanyard while they are on the Plymouth campus, and it must be visible. Please remind your caregivers of this policy and let’s close out this fantastic year together prioritizing one another!

 

Please Take Home our Beautiful Gala Décor

 

Our beautiful decoupage bottles from the Gala are up for grabs. They will be on the radiators next to the front door. Please take home as many as you’d like to decorate your homes, serve as candle holders, etc.!

 

Picture Make-Up Day - Monday, June 1st

 

Irvin Simon Photographers will email you proofs of your child’s photo within the next few weeks. A sign-up genius link will be provided at that time for those who wish to retake their photo or if your child missed Picture Day.

 

Farewell Sing – Friday, June 5th

Our Farewell Sing will take place on Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 am in the Church Sanctuary. All children (both am and pm) will come to school and be dropped off at 9:00 am. Please join us in Beecher Garden following the Sing for watermelon, lemonade, and a celebration of our year together. More details to follow about the Farewell Sing!

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

May

13 – Caregiver Celebration

15 – Bake Sale           

22 – 12:30 Dismissal for Big Green Room

25 – School Closed for Memorial Day

 

June

5 – Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing