Plympton Family Update

Dear Families,

Thank you to the PTO who surprised us with snacks and tasty treats in our staff room!

Please check out the Community Events section of this update - lots of new opportunities have been added! Everyone is looking forward to vacation next week! Be safe and have fun!

Go Penguins!

Vamos Pinguinos!

Adrienne Norris and Amanda Brennan

Bookmark our homepage and also check out this resource!

Monday: Dutch Waffles

Tuesday: Pancakes with syrup OR Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Tater Tots

Wednesday: Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Muffins

Thursday: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Tater Tots

Friday: Donut Holes

Please click here for Ms. Halley's Newsletter!

• Waltham Public Schools is conducting an audit to help develop a more comprehensive understanding of how our community is impacted by district practices, behaviors, and policies. An important part of this process includes your feedback. We are asking students (in grades 6-12), families, staff, and community organizations to complete a confidential and anonymous survey. This survey is offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
• The survey includes questions on a variety of topics, including instruction, resources, and community engagement. We estimate that it will take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
• If you have already participated in a focus group related to this audit in the last month – please disregard this email. The survey is designed to capture the voices of those who did not provide their input in a focus group.
• Your voice matters, so please take the time to complete the survey, which is linked below, by February 18. We ask that you do not forward this email or survey link to anyone outside of the Waltham Public Schools community.
• Survey link - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8162737/Waltham-Public-Schools-Audit-Survey

It seems the flu is affecting us here at Plympton. Use a reliable thermometer to check your child for fever. Refer to the following guide to know whether to send your child to school or not:

Normal temp = 96.5 - 98.6F

Temperatura normal - Estas sano!

You are good to go!

😀

Low grade temp = 99.0-99.9F

Temperatura baja - Tal vez necesitas quedarte en casa a descansar.

You may need to stay home to rest.

😑

High fever = 100.0-102.F

Fiebre - Te tienes que quedar en casa un dia mas hasta que tu temperatura este normal sin tomar ninguna medicina come tylenol, dayquil, or ibprofeno.

You must stay home one more day and have normal temperature without taking any tylenol, Dayquil, Ibuprofen products.

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Always call with questions or concerns,

Ms. Duquette, RN 781-314-5763

sharonduquette@walthampublicschools.org

MCAS dates are below. Please do not schedule appointments requiring your student(s) to miss school on these days.

The Plympton PTO Read-a-Thon is happening February 3 - 28, and this is it... our BIG fundraiser of the year! Please be on the lookout for bookmarks & pledge forms to help your child track reading minutes and donate.

The Boys and Girls Club will be providing lunch next week at the Waltham Public Library for all kids 18 and under - https://waltham.lib.ma.us/kids/meals/

• The WPY Know your Rights full-length presentation in English, see here.

• The WPY Know your Rights Spanish full-length version is linked here.

• Linked here is the information about the red Know Your Rights cards, which are available in 16 languages.

• WPY Handout (Link to handout)

February 17 - 21, 2025: February Vacation - No School

Absences: We have a separate phone number if a child is going to miss school. Please don't call the office directly; leave a message on the absentee line at 781-314-5770.

Dismissal plans: Please communicate any changes to your student's dismissal plan at the start of the day. Students may only ride the bus they are assigned and that assignment is based on home address.

Email: Adriennenorris@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/plympton
Location: 20 Farnsworth St, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 314-5760

This link has lots of great information about our school!

English Handbook

Spanish Handbook

Haitian Creole Handbook

Portuguese Handbook