Watercolor by the Cranberry Room
The children in the BGR built a model of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Plymouth Book Fair
The second annual Plymouth Book Fair is next week! Stop by the arcade on Tuesday, December 10th through Thursday, December 12th to purchase books from our curated selection of children and adult offerings.
As part of the Book Fair, we are hosting two special author readings in the Reception Room and hope to see you there.
On Friday, December 13th at 12:30pm, local children’s author Cara Devins will read from The Brilliant Ms. Bangle.
This year, we have partnered with Brooklyn Book Bodega, whose mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 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. Please consider donating a book on behalf of this Brooklyn Navy Yard non-profit.
Plymouth’s Annual Toy Drive
Plymouth families have always been so generous in their support of Plymouth’s Annual Toy Drive to support Colony Houses. The details are below.
We are grateful to return to the Plymouth tradition of giving joy with the Annual Toy Drive for Colony Houses South Brooklyn.
Colony has offered humanitarian services to the disadvantaged people of Brooklyn since 1904, runs over 25 daycare centers and is in great need. In the wake of Covid their work has become more necessary than ever, as has the need for joy.
You may either ship your toys directly to Plymouth Church Toy Drive (75 Hicks Street, Brooklyn NY 11201) or drop them off Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm at 75 Hicks Street, or Sundays 10:00am-noon in the bin at the Sanctuary entrance.
Our goal is 200 toys by Monday, December 16th.
Learn more about the Toy Drive here and shop from our Amazon Wish List!!
Family Holiday Sing
Our Holiday Sing will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 9:00am in the Church Sanctuary (entrance on Orange Street).
All Plymouth families (both AM and PM classes) are invited.
BGR children will be dropped off in their classroom at 8:55 as per usual, because they will be playing music during the Sing. BGR grownups will join everyone in the Sanctuary.
After the Holiday Sing, we will all gather in the gym for a holiday cookie party! Dismissal for the Winter Holidays follows the party.
Required Influenza Vaccine
The NYC Department of Health (DOH) mandates that all children receive one dose of the influenza vaccine (flu shot) by December 31, 2024. We must have a record of your child’s vaccine by that time, or we will be out of compliance with the DOH and subject to fines. Due to this, children will not be permitted to attend school when we return from the Winter Holidays on January 6, 2025, without proof of their influenza immunization.
Please email a copy of your child’s proof of vaccination to pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org.
Important Dates to Remember
December
9-13 – Book Fair and Readings
19 – Holiday Sing
20 – Jan. 3- School Closed for Winter Holidays
We were so happy to see our grown-ups at Family Chapel this morning. Thank you to the Big Green Room for writing and illustrating our November Blessing.
Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you all for your very generous donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. You should know that you made Thanksgiving possible for so many families.
Thank you!
Book Fair
The second annual Plymouth Book Fair is fast approaching! Stop by the arcade on Tuesday, December 10th through Thursday, December 12th to purchase books from our curated selection of children and adult offerings. Online sales will be available starting Monday, December 2nd.
This year, we have partnered with Brooklyn Book Bodega, whose mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 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. Please consider donating a book on behalf of this Brooklyn Navy Yard non-profit.
Family Holiday Sing
Our Holiday Sing will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 9:00am in the Church Sanctuary (entrance on Orange Street).
All Plymouth families (both AM and PM classes) are invited.
BGR children will be dropped off in their classroom at 8:55 as per usual, because they will be playing music during the Sing. BGR grownups will join everyone in the Sanctuary.
After the Holiday Sing, we will all gather in the gym for a holiday cookie party! Dismissal for the Winter Holidays follows the party.
Required Influenza Vaccine
The NYC Department of Health (DOH) mandates that all children receive one dose of the influenza vaccine (flu shot) by December 31, 2024. We must have a record of your child’s vaccine by that time, or we will be out of compliance with the DOH and subject to fines. Due to this, children will not be permitted to attend school when we return from the Winter Holidays on January 6, 2024, without proof of their influenza immunization.
Please email a copy of your child’s proof of vaccination to pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org.
Community News
PS8 is hosting their first annual second-hand and vintage marketplace on Saturday, 10am-4pm, in the PS8 Multi-Purpose Room. They look forward to bringing everyone together, merging sustainability mindfulness with the chance to raise critical funds for the school.
All proceeds will go to support PS8!
Parents, we will have a spot set aside for kids to do art while you shop.
Don't forget to bring your own reusable bag!
This event is open to the public, so spread the word!
Important Dates to Remember
November
27-29 – School Closed for Thanksgiving
December
9-13 – Book Fair and Readings
19 – Holiday Sing
20 – Jan 3- School Closed for Winter Holidays
The leaves are changing – red, yellow and orange!
Today in Chapel we read The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater and sang Leaves are Falling.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Plymouth Church School is partnering with Rising Ground on their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Rising Ground is a leading nonprofit human services organization providing children, adults, and families in the greater New York City area with the resources and skills needed to rise above adversity and positively direct their lives. Drop off your donations in the marked box in our lobby. The last day to donate is next Friday.
Family Chapel
Our next Family Chapel is on Friday, November 22nd at 11:00am in the Reception Room. Grownups and caregivers are invited to join us. Parents and children in our afternoon classes are also invited.
The children in our Pineapple and Orange Rooms will not attend Chapel until later in the spring, but parents are of course invited to come.
There are a few things we ask of you when you join us for Family Chapel:
Please leave all strollers outside in Beecher Garden.
Younger children are welcome, but we cannot accommodate strollers and carriages in the Reception Room.
There is no eating or drinking in the Reception Room.
If your child chooses to sit with you, it is important that you make sure they rejoin their class before you leave.
Please help us create an atmosphere of quiet, respect and caring at Family Chapel.
Book Fair
The 2nd annual Plymouth Book Fair is fast approaching! Stop by the arcade Tuesday, December 10th through Thursday, December 12th to purchase titles from our curated selection of children's and adult offerings. Online sales will be available as well starting Monday, December 2nd.
New York Times best-selling author/writer/actor B.J. Novak and local children’s author Cara Devins will be here Monday, December 9th at 2:45pm and Friday, December 13th at 12:30pm, respectively for special readings of their works.
This year, we've partnered with Brooklyn Book Bodega, whose mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC. Please consider donating a book on behalf of this Brooklyn Navy Yard non-profit.
All proceeds benefit the PCS Scholarship Fund.
Required Influenza Vaccine
The NYC Department of Health (DOH) mandates that all children receive one dose of the influenza vaccine (flu shot) by December 31, 2024. We must have a record of your child’s vaccine by that time, or we will be out of compliance with the DOH and subject to fines. Due to this, children will not be permitted to attend school when we return from the Winter Holidays on January 6, 2024, without proof of their influenza immunization.
Please email a copy of your child’s proof of vaccination to pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org.
Office Hours with Kate
Our wonderful psychological consultant Kate Wechsler has worked with Plymouth for over 25 years and has helped many families tackle the conundrums of parenting. Plymouth hosts monthly office hours with Kate which provide an opportunity for you to meet individually with her to talk about issues and concerns you might have and get support. These meetings will be on Zoom.
Upcoming dates are January 17th and February 28th. There are half hour appointments available between 9:30am and noon. Please email pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org to book an appointment.
Important Dates to Remember
November
22 – Family Chapel
27-29 – School Closed for Thanksgiving
December
9-13 – Book Fair and Readings
19 – Holiday Sing
Group collage by the Pineapple Room Twos