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

May Blessing by the Big Green Room children

Farewell Sing

Our Farewell Sing will take place on Friday, June 6th, at 9:30 am in the Church Sanctuary. All children (both am and pm) should come to school at 9:00 am. Pineapple Room and Little Green Room children should go directly to the playground. Blue Room children should go to the gym. All other children should go to their classrooms.

 After you drop off your children, please find a seat in the Sanctuary. As a reminder, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. At the end of the Sing, we will ask that all families remain seated while we dismiss the children. We will let you know where to meet them.

We will videotape the Sing and send you a link to view the video, so please feel free to sit back and enjoy. We ask that those of you who would like to take your own pictures sit in the balcony. We must keep the aisles and space in front of the stage clear for fire safety and so that the children don’t get overwhelmed. 

 Please join us in Beecher Garden following the Sing for watermelon, lemonade, and a celebration of our year together.

 Important Dates to Remember

 June

6 – Farewell Sing – Dismissal for summer follows the Sing

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