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
