Heart Collage over Watercolor by the Little Green Room

 

 Family Chapel

 

Our Friday morning chapels are a special time for children and teachers to come together to discuss ways they can be a positive force in their community through kindness, acts of service, and helping others. We also use this time to celebrate the wonderful learning that is taking place at Plymouth.

 

Over the next few months, families will have the opportunity to join us for this special weekly tradition at 11:00 am in the Reception Room. We have created a schedule so that each 2/3s -5s classroom can host a chapel, share their learning and have their families join them. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Grownups from the Pineapple and Orange Room families are welcome to join one of the following family chapels to see the older classes present.

 

2/27 - Big Green Room Families

3/6 - Purple Room Families

3/13 - Red Room Families

3/27 - Willow Room Families

4/10 - Cranberry Room Families

4/17 - Blue Room Families

5/8 - Little Green Room Families

5/29 - Big Green Room Families

 

Winter Family Concert

 

Please join us on Saturday, February 28th for a concert with Suzi Shelton. Bring the whole family for pizza in the gym at 11:15 am, followed by music at noon in the Plymouth Church Sanctuary.

About Suzi Shelton:

Suzi Shelton is an award-winning NYC singer/songwriter and YouTube host who has been bringing joy and musical fun to families for over a decade.

 

“Suzi is the Mr. Rogers of kids music!” Susan Fox - founder of Park Slope Parents

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and kids music artist Suzi Shelton has carved out a unique space in the world of children’s music, where has she seamlessly blended entertainment with education for over 15 years.

 

One of the standout features of Suzi Shelton’s work is her series on YouTube called "Sing with Suzi” where she highlights artists from around the globe. This series has become a staple for many families, offering a consistent source of safe entertainment and education.

 

To listen to some of Suzi’s music, click here.

 

Parent Support Group and Open Discussions

 

Thank you to all of you who attended our first parent support group this morning! It was such a meaningful way to connect with and support one another through the parenting journey. We hope to see more of you as we continue these discussions. Upcoming dates are Friday, March 13th and Friday, April 10th at 9:15 am. In our next meeting, we will discuss boundaries and big emotions. Please reach out to Andrea with any topics of interest or questions at animaroff@plymouthchurch.org.

 

Materials Center

 

We continue to welcome your donations to our Materials Center! You can drop off donations in the box located in the main lobby next to Adrienne’s office. Currently, we are in need of glass jars (jam, yogurt, etc.).

 

News from Plymouth Church

 

Henry Ward Beecher Lecture Series

On Monday, Feb 16th Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize Winner, is speaking on "The Presidents and the People: Reflections on America at 250 years old". You can read more information about the event here. Plymouth Church School families are welcome to attend.

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

February

16-20 – School Closed for Winter Vacation

23 – Classes Resume

28 – Winter Family Concert

 

March

3-6 – Book Fair

13 – Parent Support Group with Dr. Andrea Nimaroff

20 – School Closed for Eid-al-Fitr

30-4/6 – School Closed for Spring Vacation 

Fish Tank Collages by the Purple Room

 

Valentine’s Day

 

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and we welcome your child to bring Valentine's cards to school. If you do, please be sure that you have a Valentine for everyone in your child’s class. We ask you do not send in candy or food (lollipops, chocolate, cookies, etc.). Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating friendship and kindness this week!

Winter Family Concert

 

Please join us on Saturday, February 28th for a concert with Suzi Shelton. Bring the whole family for pizza in the gym at 11:15 am, followed by music at noon in the Plymouth Church Sanctuary.

 

Volunteers are also needed for a bit of set up and clean up (not more than ~20 minutes).

 

About Suzi Shelton:

Suzi Shelton is an award-winning NYC singer/songwriter and YouTube host who has been bringing joy and musical fun to families for over a decade.

 

“Suzi is the Mr. Rogers of kids music!” Susan Fox - founder of Park Slope Parents

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and kids music artist Suzi Shelton has carved out a unique space in the world of children’s music, where has she seamlessly blended entertainment with education for over 15 years.

 

One of the standout features of Suzi Shelton’s work is her series on YouTube called "Sing with Suzi” where she highlights artists from around the globe. This series has become a staple for many families, offering a consistent source of safe entertainment and education.

 

To listen to some of Suzi’s music, click here.

Parent Support Group and Open Discussions

 

Beginning in February, we will be holding an ongoing monthly support group for parents on Friday mornings in the Reception Room. We hope these discussions will enable parents to support one another through the parenting journey. Our sessions will be led by Dr. Andrea Nimaroff and driven primarily by your questions and challenges, though there will also be a broad focus on a few developmental topics including establishing routine and consistency, children’s self-regulation and emotional behavior, and managing parental stress and anxiety.

 

Our first session will be next Friday, February 13th at 9:15 am. Upcoming dates are Friday, March 13th and Friday, April 10th at 9:15 am. Please reach out to Andrea with any topics of interest or questions at animaroff@plymouthchurch.org.

 

Re-enrollment

 

Re-enrollment agreements for next year are due February 12th. We look forward to another wonderful year together!

 

Time for Twos

 

For children who are not old enough to attend our drop-off program, we offer a wonderful program called Time for Twos.

 

Time for Twos is Plymouth’s gentle introduction to school for our youngest children. Classes are led by an experienced early childhood educator and meet twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes each class. Children explore and play together in a warm, safe environment while learning how to be part of a school community. We support a gentle separation process that is tailored to each child’s unique development. Each class follows a preschool schedule and includes open-ended play, art activities, circle time, stories, music, snack and gross motor play in the gym. Children are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Adults must remain in the building for the duration of the class. Children who will be two by June 30, 2027, are eligible to enroll.

 

Please let Silvia (pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org) know by this Thursday, February 12th if you want to register your child for Time for Twos for next year, as we give priority to siblings and church members before we open registration to new families. More information about our Time for Twos program is on our website.  

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

February

13 – Parent Support Group with Dr. Andrea Nimaroff

16-20 – School Closed for Winter Vacation

23 – Classes Resume

28 – Winter Family Concert

 

March

3-6 – Book Fair

13 – Parent Support Group with Dr. Andrea Nimaroff

20 – School Closed for Eid-al-Fitr

30-4/6 – School Closed for Spring Vacation 

 

January Blessing by the Big Green Room

 Plymouth Cares

 

At Plymouth we believe in a curriculum that intentionally fosters children’s empathy for others and by extension their world. This curriculum is centered around community service - projects that young children can do to have a direct and positive impact on others.

 

Each February, Plymouth Church opens its doors during one of the coldest months of year. This year, Plymouth Church will host 8 unhoused men in Hillis Hall between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am to provide a warm, safe place for our neighbors to stay overnight.

 

During Chapel today, we discussed how Plymouth children can help our shelter guests feel cared for by baking special treats and making cards for them. This month all of the classes will do just that. These community service projects are teaching children to care for others which plants the seeds of empathy that will help them grow into kind and caring adults.

 

Winter Family Concert

 

Please join us on Saturday, February 28th for a concert with Suzi Shelton. Bring the whole family for pizza in the gym at 11:15 am, followed by music at noon in the Plymouth Church Sanctuary. RSVPs for attendance and volunteers will be sent soon.

 

About Suzi Shelton:

Suzi Shelton is an award-winning NYC singer/songwriter and YouTube host who has been bringing joy and musical fun to families for over a decade.

 

“Suzi is the Mr. Rogers of kids music!” Susan Fox - founder of Park Slope Parents

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and kids music artist Suzi Shelton has carved out a unique space in the world of children’s music, where has she seamlessly blended entertainment with education for over 15 years.

 

One of the standout features of Suzi Shelton’s work is her series on YouTube called "Sing with Suzi” where she highlights artists from around the globe. This series has become a staple for many families, offering a consistent source of safe entertainment and education.

 

To listen to some of Suzi’s music, please click here.

Parent Support Group and Open Discussions

 

Beginning in February, we will be holding an ongoing monthly support group for parents on Friday mornings in the Reception Room. We hope these discussions will enable parents to support one another through the parenting journey. Our sessions will be led by Dr. Andrea Nimaroff and driven primarily by your questions and challenges, though there will also be a broad focus on a few developmental topics including establishing routine and consistency, children’s self-regulation and emotional behavior, and managing parental stress and anxiety.

 

The current dates are Friday, February 13th, Friday, March 13th, and Friday, April 10th at 9:15 am. Please reach out to Andrea with any topics of interest or questions at animaroff@plymouthchurch.org.

 

Re-enrollment

 

Re-enrollment letters and agreements for next year will be emailed to our current families on February 5th. We look forward to another wonderful year together!

 

Time for Twos

 

For children who are not old enough to attend our drop-off program, we offer a wonderful program called Time for Twos.

 

Time for Twos is Plymouth’s gentle introduction to school for our youngest children. Classes are led by an experienced early childhood educator and meet twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes each class. Children explore and play together in a warm, safe environment while learning how to be part of a school community. We support a gentle separation process that is tailored to each child’s unique development. Each class follows a preschool schedule and includes open-ended play, art activities, circle time, stories, music, snack and gross motor play in the gym. Children are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Adults must remain in the building for the duration of the class. Children who will be two by June 30, 2027 are eligible to enroll.

 

Please let Silvia (pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org) know by February 12th if you want to register your child for Time for Twos for next year, as we give priority to siblings and church members before we open registration to new families. More information about our Time for Twos program is on our website.  

 

Lost and Found

 

Our Lost and Found bin is getting full. Please take a look in the blue bin on the lower level. You may find that missing mitten, sweatshirt, or water bottle!

 

We will be donating any remaining items to the Underground Thrift Shop before the Winter Vacation (by February 13th).

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

February

6 – School Closed for Professional Development

13 – Parent Support Group with Dr. Andrea Nimaroff

16-20 – School Closed for Winter Vacation

23 – Classes Resume

28 – Winter Family Concert

 

March

3-6 – Book Fair

13 – Parent Support Group with Dr. Andrea Nimaroff

20 – School Closed for Eid-al-Fitr

30-4/6 – School Closed for Spring Vacation 

Northern Lights Winterscapes by the Red Room

 

Family Handbook

Our Family Handbook has been updated with a new policy requiring the school be notified of any visits your child makes to the emergency room.

For your reference we have uploaded the updated 2025-2026 Family Handbook to the Families tab on our website.

 

Parent Support Group and Open Discussions

We are happy to share a new initiative here at Plymouth. Beginning in February, we will be holding an ongoing monthly support group for parents on Friday mornings in the Reception Room. We hope these discussions will enable parents to support one another through the parenting journey. Our sessions will be led by Andrea Nimaroff and driven primarily by your questions and challenges, though there will also be a broad focus on a few developmental topics including establishing routine and consistency, children’s self-regulation and emotional behavior, and managing parental stress and anxiety.

 

The current dates are Friday, February 13th, Friday, March 13th, and Friday, April 10th at 9:15 am. Please reach out to Andrea with any questions at animaroff@plymouthchurch.org.

 

Re-enrollment

Re-enrollment letters and agreements for next year will be emailed to our current families in early February. We look forward to another wonderful year together. 

 

Time for Twos

For children who are not old enough to attend our drop-off program, we offer a wonderful program called Time for Twos.

Time for Twos is Plymouth’s gentle introduction to school for our youngest children. Classes are led by an experienced early childhood educator and meet twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes each class. Children explore and play together in a warm, safe environment while learning how to be part of a school community. We support a gentle separation process that is tailored to each child’s unique development. Each class follows a preschool schedule and includes open-ended play, art activities, circle time, stories, music, snack and gross motor play in the gym. Children are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Adults must remain in the building for the duration of the class. Children who will be two by June 30, 2027 are eligible to enroll.

Please let Silvia (pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org) know by February 12th if you want to register your child for Time for Twos for next year, as we give priority to siblings and church members before we open registration to new families. More information about our Time for Twos program is on our website.  

Office Hours with Kate

We have added additional office hours with our psychological consultant Kate Wechsler. Kate has worked with Plymouth for over 25 years and has helped many families tackle the conundrums of parenting. Plymouth hosts monthly open office hours with Kate, which allows you to meet with her individually to discuss issues and concerns you might have and get support.

The upcoming dates are 4/10 and 5/8. Half-hour appointments will be available between 9:30 am and noon. Please email Silvia at pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org to book an appointment. 

 

Dressing for Outdoor Play

Please remember that the children play outside most days, even if only for a few minutes. Children should dress appropriately - including hats, mittens, snow pants and boots during the winter months, especially when there is snow on the ground. You can leave extra warm clothing and boots at school. Label everything and put it in their lockers. Remember, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing!

 

MoMA Family Day

Kara, our visual arts specialist, wanted to share information with families about the MoMA Heyman Family Art Lab, an interactive space where kids and adults experiment, play, and create as they explore the ideas, tools, and techniques of modern and contemporary art. All ages are welcome and the Art Lab is open daily, 11:00 am- 5:00 pm. For more information, you can visit their website here.

 

Important Dates to Remember

February

6 – School Closed for Professional Development

13 – Parent Support Group

16-20 – School Closed for Winter Vacation

23 – Classes Resume

28 – Winter Family Event - details coming soon, save the date!

 

March

3-6 – Book Fair

13 – Parent Support Group

20 – School Closed for Eid-al-Fitr

30-4/6 – School Closed for Spring Vacation 

Observational Painting of a Playground Tree by the Blue Room

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

Today we had a special chapel where we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tirzah, our Willow Room teacher, read a book that she wrote about Dr. King, and the children learned that Dr. King once came to Plymouth Church and spoke about his dream for all people to be safe and treated fairly. We also shared some of the ways that we all help others in our community. Next, we listened carefully to a few minutes of the recording of Dr. King speaking right here at Plymouth on February 10th, 1963. We closed chapel singing This Little Light of Mine, one of Dr. King’s favorite songs. It was a very meaningful way to end the week together.

 

Re-enrollment

Re-enrollment letters and agreements for next year will be emailed to our current families by early February. We look forward to another wonderful year together. 

 

Office Hours with Kate

We have added additional office hours with our psychological consultant Kate Wechsler. Kate has worked with Plymouth for over 25 years and has helped many families tackle the conundrums of parenting. Plymouth hosts monthly open office hours with Kate, which allows you to meet with her individually to discuss issues and concerns you might have and get support.

 

The upcoming dates are 3/13, 4/10 and 5/8. Half-hour appointments will be available between 9:30 am and noon. Please email Silvia at pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org to book an

appointment.

 

News from Plymouth Church

Warm Clothing Drive

Plymouth Church will be collecting warm clothing for our neighbors in need. Donations will be accepted through this weekend. There is a bin in the front lobby to drop off your donations.

 

Important Dates to Remember 

January

19 - School Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 

February

6 – School Closed for Professional Development

16-20 – School Closed for Winter Vacation

23 – Classes Resume

28 – Winter Family Event - details coming soon