News
What a fantastic first week at Plymouth! What a joy it has been to welcome everyone back to school, and how lucky are we to have this perfect weather. 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!
Arrival
Each day we will open both gates to Beecher Garden. When you arrive at school, if one gate is very crowded, please check to see if there is less congestion at the other. This will help us keep arrival flowing smoothly.
Dismissal
Children are signed out and picked up from inside their classrooms.
There are two afternoon dismissal times:
2:45 PM – Orange, Cranberry, Willow, Red, Purple, Big Green
2:50 PM – Little Green, Pineapple, Blue
Please wait until your designated dismissal time to enter the building. Children with a 2:50 dismissal are not ready to be dismissed at 2:45, and the hallways quickly become crowded with waiting adults and families are not able to easily and safely exit the building. We know that many of you have after school plans, but please be patient so dismissal can happen in a smooth and safe manner. It is important that you share this information with your caregivers so we can all work together.
Hand Washing
Don’t forget to take your child to the bathroom and wash their hands before going to your classroom. We have learned that 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 the school administrator at 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.
Caregiver Welcome/Orientation
Caregivers are an integral part of our Plymouth community and we want to welcome them on Thursday, September 19th 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 20th at 9:15 AM, Anne Burns, the Brooklyn Representative from the Parents League, will be at Plymouth in the Reception Room to talk about ongoing schools. 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 27th at 9:15 AM. Kate has been working with Plymouth for over 25 years, and families have found her practical advice and thoughtful insights so helpful.
Upcoming Dates
September
19 - Caregiver Welcome/Orientation
20 - Parent Talk with Anne Burns for parents of 4s and 5s
24 - Curriculum Night and Potluck for Parents of 2s and 3s
26 - Curriculum Night and Potluck for Parents of 4s and 5s
27 - Parent Talk with Kate Wechsler
October
3 - School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
4 - Parent Talk with Elizabeth Young, Curriculum and Learning Specialist
14 - School Closed
19 - Open House for Prospective Families
