Plympton Family Update

Dear Families,

This week, we continued our Hour of Code and held our December Community Meeting. Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming various community members and special guests for our "Read Into the New Year" event. At 2:00 PM, everyone paused their activities to participate, and our guests read wonderful books to our students. It was a fantastic opportunity for us all to enjoy the power of stories and strengthen our community bonds - while wearing our pajamas! Thank you to all our guest readers!

As we approach the upcoming holidays, we want to wish everyone a safe and relaxing time. If you are celebrating, we send our best wishes your way. May the New Year bring joy and happiness to you and your loved ones.

Thank you for your continued support - see you next year!

Go Penguins!

Vamos Pinguinos!

Adrienne Norris and Amanda Brennan

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January 2, 2025 -- Thursday: Dutch Waffles

January 3, 2025 -- Friday: Donut Holes

January 6, 2025 -- Monday: Maple Pancakes

January 7, 2025 -- Tuesday: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Tater Tots

January 8, 2025 -- Wednesday: Hot Chocolate Chip Muffins

January 9, 2025 -- Thursday: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Tater Tots

January 10, 2025 -- Friday: Dutch Waffles

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct an Integrated Monitoring Review of the Waltham Public Schools during the week of January 27, 2025. Each school district, charter school, vocational school, and virtual school undergoes an Integrated Monitoring Review every three years. The areas addressed during an Integrated Monitoring Review are organized into two groups, known as Group A Universal Standards and Group B Universal Standards.

The Waltham Public Schools will be undergoing a Group B monitoring review that addresses special education teacher and related service personnel licensure and professional development; parent, student, and community engagement, including compliance with Child Find requirements; facilities and classroom observations; implementation and oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); time and learning, and equal access.

The process includes interviews with district staff and administrators, review of policies and procedures, and school building visits. The process may also include parent/caregiver, student and teacher focus group meetings to gather additional information. Interpretation will be provided, if needed.

The Department will send a parent survey, in multiple languages and formats, as needed, to parents /guardians of special education students to gather key information on the special education processes and procedures.

Parents/guardians and other stakeholders may call Gillian Lange, Monitoring Review Chairperson, at (781) 338- 3246 to request a telephone interview. If anyone requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the charter school with a report that includes information on further actions that may be required. The public can access the report at https://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/default.html.

A pdf with the above text in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole is below.

December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025 - Winter Vacation

School resumes Thursday, January 2, 2025

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