News

What a fantastic first week at Plymouth! What a joy it has been to welcome everyone back to school. The children have been busy making new friends, happily reuniting with old pals, getting to know their new teachers and exploring our beautiful campus. Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday!

Early Bird

Earlier Early Bird….please note new drop off time.

 Early Bird begins on Monday, September 15th. This year we are offering full year registration and drop-ins that you can use as needed.

Children may be dropped off each morning between 8:20 am and 8:55 am either in the gym or the playground. The children will have the opportunity to play and socialize under the supervision of Plymouth teachers. At 8:55 am, your child’s classroom teacher will pick them up and bring them to class. 

 

Children in our Pineapple and Orange Rooms may be eligible to participate in Early Bird once they have settled into school. Please get in touch with Adrienne to discuss your child’s participation.

 

Hand Washing

 At arrival, please don’t forget to take your child to the bathroom and wash their hands before going to class. Frequent handwashing makes a noticeable difference in curbing the spread of infectious diseases. It is also a Department of Health requirement.

 Attendance

 It is important that you notify both Silvia, the school administrator (pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org) and your classroom teachers if your child will be absent for any reason. For safety reasons it is essential that we know who is in attendance at all times.

 Curriculum Night

 We will host curriculum night on Thursday September 18th at 6:00pm for our 2s and 3s families and Thursday, September 25th at 6:00pm for our 4s and 5s families. Following the curriculum presentations in your classrooms, we will come together for a potluck dinner. More information on curriculum night and potluck signups will be sent soon.

 

Caregiver Welcome/Orientation

 Caregivers are an integral part of our Plymouth community, and we want to welcome them on Thursday, September 18th at 9:00am. Please encourage your caregivers to attend this important orientation meeting. We will share our Family Handbook with them and go over some of the procedures and protocols to best support everyone in our community. We will have bagels and coffee in the Reception Room. Children in their care are always welcome.

 

Parent Talk with Anne Burns for 4s and 5s Families

 On Friday September 19th at 9:00am, Anne Burns, the Brooklyn Representative from the Parents League will be at Plymouth in the Reception Room to talk about applying to ongoing schools for kindergarten. It is always beneficial to hear another perspective on the process, and the Parents League is a trusted resource for NYC families who are applying out.

 

Parent Talk with Kate Wechsler

 Come meet Kate Wechsler, LCW, our wonderful Psychological Consultant, who will lead a parent talk on Friday, September 26th at 9:00am. Kate has been working with Plymouth for over 25 years, and families have found her practical advice and thoughtful insights so helpful. Any topic that can impact the life of a young family, including separation, new siblings, sleep issues, shyness, or any big events in the family or world, are welcome for discussion.

 

Upcoming Dates

 September

18 - Caregiver Welcome/Orientation

18 - Curriculum Night and Potluck for Parents of 2s and 3s

19 - Parent Talk with Anne Burns for parents of 4s and 5s

23 - School Closed for Rosh Hashanah

25 - Curriculum Night and Potluck for Parents of 4s and 5s

26 - Parent Talk with Kate Wechsler

 

October

2 - School Closed for Yom Kippur

10 - Parent Talk with Elizabeth Young, Associate Director of Curriculum and Learning

13 - School Closed

20 - School Closed for Diwali

24 - Parent Talk with Music and Movement, and Art Specialists

25 - Open House for Prospective Families