Plympton Family Update
September 29, 2023
From the Interim Principal
Hello Plympton Families,
We are looking forward to Back to School Night next week: Thursday, October 5th from 6:00 to 7:30. This night will function as an open house meaning you can drop in as your schedule allows. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend as tour guides to proudly show off the school! This evening is not a time for individual conferences, rather a time to meet the adults who spend the day with your student(s), learn about classroom routines, and see the school spaces. In addition the PTO, the Waltham Public Library, and the Boys Scouts will have tables with resources and information. For safety and security all children must stay with an adult while in the building. We hope to see you next week!
Have a great weekend!
Go Penguins!
Sincerely,
Adrienne Norris
Interim Principal
Plympton Community Crafters and Artists: We Need You
The Thomas R. Plympton School is looking for Plympton community members (caregivers, guardians, parents, or grandparents of Plympton students) who are interested in displaying their crafts and artwork in the school lobby. All artwork will be displayed for one month. We ask all artists to also prepare a photo and short biography about themselves to go with the display. If you are interested please fill out this form or if you have any questions, please email Ms. Halley, the school library teacher.
Artesanos y artistas de la comunidad de Plympton Los necesitamos
La escuela Thomas R Plympton está buscando miembros de la comunidad de Plympton (cuidadores, tutores, padres o abuelos de estudiantes de Plympton) que estén interesados en exhibir sus artesanías y obras de arte en el vestíbulo de la escuela. Todas las obras de arte se exhibirán durante un mes. Les pedimos a todos los artistas que también preparen una fotografía y una breve biografía sobre ellos mismos para acompañar la exhibición. Si está interesado, complete este formulario o si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Halley, la maestra de la biblioteca de la escuela.
Read & Relax After School at the Plympton School Library
Use this form to sign up to bring your Plympton student(s) to the library after school to read and relax together. The timing will be from pick up until 3:45pm. We will need to limit sign up to no more than 15 student/adult pairs/groups. You will be notified with a confirmation email from Ms. Halley the week before the date you signed up for. You may sign up for more than one date.
Library Lea y relájese después de la escuela en la biblioteca Plympton
Utilice este formulario para regístrese para llevar a su(s) estudiante(s) de Plympton a la biblioteca después de la escuela para leer y relajarse juntos. El horario será desde la recogida hasta las 15:45 horas. Tendremos que limitar la inscripción a no más de 15 parejas/grupos de estudiantes/adultos. Se le notificará con un correo electrónico de confirmación de la Sra. Halley la semana anterior a la fecha en la que se registró. Puedes inscribirte para más de una fecha.
From the PTO
Next is our Halloween event on October 13th.
Please click here for the sign up for the event.
We need your help to make it a success!
Check out the PTO website: www.plymptonpto.org
Link to PTO meetings: Click here!
PTO Venmo: @plymptonpto
E-Mail: walthamplymptonpto@gmail.com
GIRLSTART
Save The Date!
More details will follow as we get closer to events.
Back to School Night: October 5th, 6:00 - 7:30
Picture Day: October 12th
Boks Volunteers Needed!
Community Events
WINGS FOR AUTISM: Travel is stressful in general but can be particularly stressful for families who have a child with special needs. Here is an opportunity for a “test run”. Gain the familiarity and confidence necessary to take future trips. Children will experience:
Entering the airport
The check-in process and checking bags
Security screening
Boarding the plane
Preparing for take-off
Exiting the plane
When: November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
Where: Boston Logan Airport, Terminal E
Cost: FREE!!
Registration is required! ALL attendees must register - including parents, siblings, etc.) Adults 18 years and older must show valid identification at the airport, in order to participate in WIngs over Autism. Link for Event Registration
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
- Participates in one of these assistance programs:
- Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
- SNAP
- Medicaid
- Federal Housing Assistance, including:
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
- Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811
- Public Housing
- Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- WIC
- Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
- or Lifeline
Plympton Elementary School
Email: Adriennenorris@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/plympton
Location: 20 Farnsworth St, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 314-5760