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October Blessing by the Big Green Room
Chapel
Today our teachers and children gathered in community to celebrate the week and sing together at Chapel. We sang songs, learned about the quiet candle, and ended with a blessing for the month of October written by the Big Green Room.
Chapel, a whole school assembly, provides a joyful opportunity for the children to come together as a community and celebrate the wonderful learning that is taking place at Plymouth. We also use this special time to talk about the ways in which young children can be a positive force in their community through discussions of kindness, community service, and helping others.
This year, grownups and caregivers will be invited to join us before the holiday break. The date will be sent in advance. Parents and children in our afternoon classes are also invited.
In the new year, our threes, fours, and fives classes will have the opportunity to lead a Chapel to share their learning. We will let families know when their class is leading Chapel well in advance so that they may attend.
Parent Talk: Meet Our Arts Specialists
Join Anetta Kotowicz, our Music and Movement Specialist, and Kara Canal, our Visual Arts Specialist, next Friday, October 24th at 9:00am in the Reception Room to learn more about our rich arts program and the ways in which the arts are integrated into the curriculum here at Plymouth.
Open House for Prospective Families
We are hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Please spread the word to your friends in the community. Children are welcome. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up using this link.
Admissions
Admissions season is underway, and applications are open for the ‘26 – ‘27 school year! Please remember to complete our online application for any sibling applicant by going to the admissions page on our website. All applications for priority applicants, including siblings, should be completed by November 15th. If you have any questions, reach out to Andrea. Re-enrollment for current students will take place in the new year.
Yankee Fair
Mark your calendars for the Yankee Fair on November 8th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, a fun family festival hosted by Plymouth Church and Plymouth Church School. There will be lots of activities for everyone in the family including a pumpkin patch, rides, games, and a bouncy castle. Everyone is welcome! To volunteer, please sign up using this link.
Label All Clothing
Now that the weather has gotten cooler, your children are wearing more layers to school. Please label all clothing, shoes, bags, scooters, and helmets with your child’s name. This greatly increases the likelihood that a missing item will be returned to you and helps teachers keep all those articles of clothing organized.
Flu Reminder
The NYC Department of Health (DOH) mandates that all children receive one dose of the influenza vaccine (flu shot) by December 31, 2025. We must have a record of your child's vaccine by that time; otherwise, we will be out of compliance with the DOH and subject to fines.
Important Dates to Remember
October
20 - School Closed for Diwali
24 - Parent Talk: Meet Our Arts Specialists
25 - Open House for Prospective Families
November
4 - School Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
8 - Yankee Fair
11 - School Open – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
15 - Priority Application Deadline
26-28 - School Closed for Thanksgiving
