Little Green Room – Exploring Lines and Contrast
Change to Family Chapel on May 30th: Big Green Room Families Only
Please note: Family Chapel on May 30th will be for the Big Green Room families only. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our Farewell Sing the following Friday, June 6th in the Sanctuary.
Bake Sale
Thank you to everyone for donating so many baked goods for our bake sale last Friday. So many of you came and purchased the delicious treats – Plymouth really does care! The Big Green Room children will use the money raised from the sale to buy fresh food to fill the community fridge on Henry Street.
Children’s Book Reading – Monday, May 19th- 3:00 pm
Please join us on Monday, May 19th at 3:00 pm in the Reception Room to celebrate Cranberry Room parent Jona Brisske’s new picture book, A Dream of Home. Everyone is invited!
Alexander Gander is a restless young goose with a dream: to find his forever home. Along with his trusty sidekick Lucy, they set out on a wild adventure full of strange homes, surprises, and architectural inspiration A Dream of Home is a journey of self-discovery, dreams, and finding a place to truly belong.
Caregiver Celebration – Thursday, May 22nd - 9:00 am
Caregivers are an integral part of our Plymouth community, and we want to both thank them and celebrate them on Thursday, May 22nd. Please encourage all caregivers to come. We will have bagels and coffee and a fun art activity in the Gym. Children in their care are always welcome.
Picture Make-Up Day -Wednesday, May 28th
If you were not here on picture day or would like a retake on May 28, 2025, please use the link below to sign up. And please make sure to sign up by May 26th so we can give the photographers an accurate head count and organize our day productively.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FACAC2CABFE3-56757108-picture
Spring Gala Photos
Thank you again to everyone who came to our Spring Gala a few weeks ago.
Below is a link to view the photos from the spectacular evening.
Blue Room baby study
Spring Gala
We can’t wait to celebrate Plymouth with you this evening! Doors open at 7:00pm.
Plymouth Cares – Bake Sale - Friday, May 9th
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 9th to 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 you to help us by baking for the sale. Please drop off your baked goods in the little kitchen near the lobby on Thursday May 8th or Friday morning May 9th.
The bake sale will take place in Beecher Garden at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Book Reading – May 12th
Please join us on May 12th at 6:00pm in the Reception Room to celebrate Plymouth parent Ruthie Ackerman’s new memoir, The Mother Code. Ruthie will read from her memoir, followed by a conversation with Plymouth parent Chris Beha. We will have wine and light refreshments and books will be available to purchase.
Picture Make-Up Day - Wednesday, May 28th
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 was absent for Picture Day.
Important Dates to Remember
May
9 - Bake Sale
12 - Reading with Ruthie Ackerman
22 - Caregiver Celebration
23 - 12:30 Dismissal for Big Green Room
26 - School Closed for Memorial Day
April Blessing from Family Chapel
Spring Gala: Ticket Deadline
Remember to buy your tickets here: school’s auction site by end of day today - Friday April 25th. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
Art Preview for the Spring Gala
We are excited to invite you to preview the beautiful art pieces that each class has created for our Spring Gala. The art preview will take place in the Reception Room throughout the day on Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd. Get prepared to bid on these beautiful works of art.
Plymouth Cares – Bake Sale – Friday, May 9th
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 9th to raise money to buy fresh food to fill the community fridge on Henry Street. All of our classrooms will bake for the sale and our families will bake as well. Stay tuned for more details.
Book Reading – May 12th
Please join us on May 12th at 6:00 pm in the Reception Room to celebrate Plymouth parent Ruthie Ackerman’s new memoir, The Mother Code. Ruthie will read from her memoir, followed by a conversation with Plymouth parent Chris Beha. We will have wine and light refreshments and books will be available to purchase.
Community News
Please consider donating to and/or volunteering at the BHA's Spring into Service event, held on Sunday, April 27 at Pierrepont Playground from 10-2pm (please note the date change from Saturday to Sunday).
On Sunday, April 27, please join the BHA for our annual Spring into Service! We are running a donation drive as well as partnering with many local organizations for a variety of hand-on projects, many in honor of Earth Week. Spring into Service is a great way to meet your neighbors while making a difference in our community.
Interested in volunteering? Please reach out to Purple/Little Green Room parent Christina Brennan (christinarak@gmail.com).
The donation drive will benefit local organizations:
Little Essentials offers at-risk families living in poverty urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well-being, and safety of their children.
Donations accepted: new or gently used clean children’s clothing and toys (appropriate for up to 5 year olds), diapers, strollers, blankets and more. Please read their donation guidelines before bringing your items.
Brooklyn Book Bodega aims to increase the number of 100+ book homes for children and teens in NYC. Brooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.
Donations NOT accepted: textbooks, encyclopedias, books for adult readers, religious or holiday books. Please do not bring any books that are written in or have missing pages.
Donations accepted: gently used and new books (appropriate for 0-18 year olds only please) including foreign language, dual language and nonfiction books.
Food Pantry Drive: We are accepting non-perishable food donations for food pantries run by 3 local churches (St. Ann & Holy Trinity, First Presbyterian, St Charles Borromeo). Please ensure items are unopened and not expired.
Brooklyn Cat Cafe will be collecting dog and cat food and treats. Items can be brought directly to them at 76 Montague Street. Please ensure all dry food and treats must be unopened and not expired
Important Dates to Remember
May
2 - Spring Gala
9 - Bake Sale
12 – Book Reading with Ruthie Ackerman
22 - Caregiver Celebration
23 - 12:30 Dismissal for Big Green Room
26 - School Closed for Memorial Day
June
6 - Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing
The glorious magnolia tree in full bloom!
Remember that school is closed for Easter on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st.
Spring Gala
Remember to buy your tickets here: school’s auction site by Friday April 25th. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
Picture Day
Picture Day is on Tuesday, April 22nd. Children should come to school at their usual scheduled times. Throughout the school day, each class will have a designated time for their photo sessions.
Please note that the Pineapple Room 3 AM class, which meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, will have their pictures taken on Tuesday at 1:45 pm. For families in the Pineapple Room M/W/F, please bring your children to school at that time and we will guide you to the appropriate location where they will have their pictures taken.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found bin is full! We will put everything out on a table by the front door during Parent Teacher Conferences, so have a look - you may find that missing mitten! We will be donating any remaining items to the Underground Thrift Shop at the end of this month.
Important Dates to Remember
April
18 & 21- School Closed for Easter
22 - Picture Day
22 - School Open – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
May
2 - Spring Gala
23 - 12:30 Dismissal for Big Green Room
26 - School Closed for Memorial Day
June
6 - Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing