News

The Cranberry Room children have been learning all about trees. They collected twigs on the playground and glued them to paper. Then they used various shades of green watercolor to create foliage.

Chapel

 Today our teachers and children gathered together in community to celebrate the week and sing together at Chapel. We sang, we learned about the quiet candle, and we ended with a blessing for the month of October.

 Chapel, a whole school assembly, provides a joyful opportunity for us to come together as a community, celebrate the wonderful learning that is taking place at Plymouth, and reflect on issues that affect the children’s social emotional development.

Chapel is held on Fridays at 11:00am in the Reception Room. This year, grownups and caregivers are invited to join us for Family Chapel once a month. Parents and children in our afternoon classes are also invited.

 In the new year, our fours and fives classes will have the opportunity to lead a Family Chapel to share their learning. We will let you know when your class is leading Family Chapel well in advance.

The dates for Family Chapel are: October 25, November 22, January 31, February 28, March 21, April 25 and May 30.

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.

BGR Open House

 On Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00pm we are having an Open House for families in our 4s to learn all about the BGR. We encourage you to come and meet the teaching team, see the beautiful classroom and learn about the rich literacy and math curricula we have developed for our fives.

 Often, the best choice for a child is to stay at Plymouth for another year. Our fives program is what I like to call “joyfully academic.” We balance rigorous academic skill building with plentiful opportunities to play in an open-ended manner. Children also gain important leadership skills in their role as our oldest students.  

 Open House for Prospective Families

 We are hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am -12:00pm. Please spread the word to your friends in the community. Children are welcome.

 Admissions Begins

 Believe it or not, the admissions season has begun. Please complete our online application for any sibling applicant by going to the admissions page on our website: www.plymouthchurchschool.org. All applications for siblings should be completed by November 15th. As always, our current families are a priority! If you have any questions, reach out to Mindy mgoldstein@plymouthchurch.org. Re-enrollment for current students will take place in the new year.

 Fall Family Day

 Come celebrate fall with the Plymouth community at our Fall Family Day on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be fun activities for the children and fresh cider and doughnuts! What a wonderful way to connect with other Plymouth families. We hope to see you there.

 Family Handbook

 For your reference we have uploaded the 2024-2025 Family Handbook to the Families tab on our website: www.plymouthchurchschool.org

News from Plymouth

 Our website now has a News tab where you can view the News from Plymouth.

 Important Dates to Remember

 October

14 - School Closed

16 - Big Green Room Open House for Parents in our 4s

19 - Open House for Prospective Families

25 – Family Chapel

November

1 – School Closed for Diwali

5 – School Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences

9 – Fall Family Day

12 – School Open – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences

15 – Priority Application Deadline

22 – Family Chapel

27-29 – School Closed for Thanksgiving

Adrienne Urbanski
News

Office Hours with Kate

Many of you met our psychological consultant Kate Wechsler when she spoke at Plymouth last week. Kate has worked with Plymouth for over 25 years and has helped many families tackle the conundrums of parenting. Plymouth will be hosting monthly office hours with Kate which provide an opportunity for you to meet individually with her to talk about issues and concerns and get support. These meetings will be on Zoom.

Upcoming dates are October 18th, November 22nd and December 13th. There are half hour appointments available between 9:30 and noon. Please email pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org to book an appointment.

BGR Open House

On Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00pm we are having an Open House for families in our 4s to learn all about the BGR. We encourage you to come and meet the teaching team, see the beautiful classroom and learn about the rich literacy and math curricula we have developed for our fives.

Often, the best choice for a child is to stay at Plymouth for another year. Our fives program is what I like to call “joyfully academic.” We balance rigorous academic skill building with plentiful opportunities to play in an open-ended manner. Children also gain important leadership skills in their role as our oldest students.

Open House for Prospective Families

We are hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am -12:00pm. Please spread the word to your friends in the community. Children are welcome.

Admissions Begins

Believe it or not, the admissions season has begun. Please complete our online application for any sibling applicant by going to the admissions page on our website: www.plymouthchurchschool.org. All applications for siblings should be completed by November 15th. As always, our current families are a priority! If you have any questions, reach out to Mindy mgoldstein@plymouthchurch.org. Re-enrollment for current students will take place in the new year.

Fall Family Day

Come celebrate fall with the Plymouth community at our Fall Family Day on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be fun activities for the children and fresh cider and doughnuts! What a wonderful way to connect with other Plymouth families. We hope to see you there.

Materials Center

We welcome your donations to our Materials Center! You can drop them off in the box located in the main lobby next to Adrienne’s office. Currently, we need coffee cup sleeves and shoe boxes.




Family Handbook

For your reference we have uploaded the 2024-2025 Family Handbook to the Families tab on our website.

Important Dates to Remember

October

14 - School Closed
16 - Big Green Room Open House for Parents in our 4s
19 - Open House for Prospective Families

November

1 – School Closed for Diwali
5 – School Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences
9 – Fall Family Day
12 – School Open – Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
15 – Priority Application Deadline
27-29 – School Closed for Thanksgiving

Adrienne Urbanski
News

Parent Talk with Elizabeth Young, Curriculum and Learning Specialist

 Join us on Friday, October 4th at 9:15am to learn about the literacy and math curricula we use here at Plymouth.

Big Green Room Open House

On Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00pm we are having an Open House for families in our 4s to learn all about the BGR. We encourage you to come and meet the teaching team, see the beautiful classroom and learn about the rich literacy and math curricula we have developed for our fives.

Often, the best choice for a child is to stay at Plymouth for another year. Our fives program is what I like to call “joyfully academic.” We balance rigorous academic skill building with plentiful opportunities to play in an open-ended manner. Children also gain important leadership skills in their role as our oldest students. 

Office Hours with Kate

Many of you met our psychological consultant Kate Wechsler when she spoke this morning with our families. Kate has worked with Plymouth for over 25 years and has helped many families tackle the conundrums of parenting. Plymouth will be hosting monthly office hours with Kate which provide an opportunity for you to meet individually with her to talk about issues and concerns and get support. These meetings will be on Zoom.

Upcoming dates are October 18th, November 22nd and December 13th.  There are half hour appointments available between 9:30 and noon. Please email pcsadmin@plymouthchurch.org to book an appointment.

Open House for Prospective Families

We are hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am -12:00pm.  Please spread the word to your friends in the community. Children are welcome.

Admissions Begins

Believe it or not, the admissions season has begun. Please complete our online application for any sibling applicant by going to the admissions page on our website. All applications for siblings should be completed by November 15th. As always, our current families are a priority! If you have any questions, reach out to Mindy. Re-enrollment for current students will take place in the new year.

 

 Important Dates to Remember

 October

 3 - School Closed for Rosh Hashanah

4 - Parent Talk with Elizabeth Young, Curriculum and Learning Specialist

14 - School Closed

16 - Big Green Room Open House for Parents in our 4s

19 - Open House for Prospective Families

Adrienne Urbanski
News

With school in full swing this week, Plymouth is full of the bustle of children learning and playing. Our specialist teachers in music and movement, art, and library began working with the children and I look forward to enjoying their collaborations whether it be a painting, sculpture, dance, song or a great story.

Family Handbook

For your reference we have uploaded the 2024-2025 Family Handbook to the Families tab on our website.

Early Bird

Early Bird begins on Monday, September 23rd. Let us know if you are interested in joining and we can send you the registration link. This year we are offering single day drop-ins that you can use as needed.

Children may be dropped off each morning between 8:30am and 9:00am either in the gym or the playground. The children will have the opportunity to play and socialize under the supervision of Plymouth teachers. At 9:00am, your child’s classroom teacher will pick them up and bring them to class.

Families with children in our Pineapple and Orange Rooms may be eligible to participate in Early Bird. Please get in touch with Adrienne to discuss your child’s possible participation.

Parent Talk with Kate Wechsler

Come meet Kate Wechsler, LCW, our wonderful Psychological Consultant, on Friday, September 27th at 9:15am and learn some of Kate’s favorite tried and true parenting tips.

Kate has been working with Plymouth for over 25 years and families have found her practical advice and thoughtful insights so helpful as they tackle the conundrums of parenting. Beginning in October, Plymouth will be hosting monthly office hours with Kate which provide an opportunity for you to meet individually with her to talk about issues and concerns and get support. These meetings will be on Zoom. We will send information on how to sign up for a meeting in the next few weeks.

Big Green Room Open House

On Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00pm we are having an Open House for families in our 4s to learn all about the BGR. We encourage you to come and meet the teaching team, see the beautiful classroom and learn about the rich literacy and math curriculum we have developed for our fives.

Often, the best choice for a child is to stay at Plymouth for another year. Our fives program is what I like to call “joyfully academic.” We balance rigorous academic skill building with plentiful opportunities to play in an open-ended manner. Children also gain important leadership skills in their role as our oldest students.

Open House

We are hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, October 19th from

10:00am -12:00pm. Please spread the word to your friends in the community. Children are welcome.

Upcoming Dates

September

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
11 – Chapel begins (children only the first week)
14 - School Closed
16 – Big Green Room Open House for Parents in our 4s
19 - Open House for Prospective Families

Adrienne Urbanski
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

Adrienne Urbanski