News
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.
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
