Plymouth Middle School Newsletter
August 3, 2023
From the Principal
May 3, 2024
Good People,
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Each year in the US, the month of May is designated as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This annual celebration came about in 1978 when President Jimmy Carter signed into law a Joint Resolution of the Congress of the United States designating the month of May for the celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders culture and heritage.
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Our wonderful PPA is currently delivering treats and decorating our staff lounge. We are so grateful for your care of our staff! Please see the link below for opportunities to volunteer. Thank you!
In Partnership,
Principal Naida
End of the Year Field Trips!
We are excited to share that we are planning a fun end of the school year with grade level field trips as a positive behavior incentive. Here is what you need to know:
- 6th grade will be going to Grand Slam Fun Center on Tuesday June 4, 2024. The field trip fee is $28 and includes: mini golf, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, $3 arcade card, hot dog and pop($13) and the bus fee ($15). Here is the 6th grade field trip permission form.
- 7th grade will be going to Grand Slam Fun Center on Monday June 3, 2024. The field trip fee is $28 and includes: mini golf, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, $3 arcade card, hot dog and pop ($13) and the bus fee ($15). Here is the 7th grade field trip permission form.
8th grade will be going to Valley Fair on Wednesday June 5, 2024. The field trip fee is $43 for entrance ticket to the amusement park and the bus ($15). Here is the 8th grade field trip permission form.
Students will need to have good behavior in order to attend the field trips. This means that starting May 1, 2024, students will not be allowed to attend that:
- have a repeated level 1 or 2 behavior
- have any level 3 or 4 behavior
- have a in school unexcused absence (skipping) or tardy
- have multiple Personal Technology/Away for the Day Behaviors
- are on track academically (not failing)
- students with special education services may have a personalized plan
- Payment for these field trips will now happen electronically on the Infinite Campus School Store payment instructions starting 4-29-24
- Login to the Infinite Campus School Store
- Click "School Store" on the left side menu
- Click the logo of the school your student attends
- Select the item you would like to pay for (i.e. Device Protection Plan, instrument, sports)
- (If you have more than one student attending the school you selected in step three, you will need to select a name from the "Recipient Field Drop Down" menu.)
- Click the blue "Add to Cart" button
- If you have another student(s), repeat steps three through four.
- Click on "My Cart"
- Add payment method; VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted
- Click "Submit Payment"
Pdf of instructions in English
Art Show!
Our talented students have art in our district Art Show at the Robbin Gallery. The Robbin's Gallery is located in downtown Robbinsdale. If you have some free time in the month of April go check out our students' incredible artwork.
Click the link for the information for our amazing Virtual Art Show at the Robbin Gallery: https://www.rdale.org/academics/virtual-art-show
Plymouth Parent Association
The Plymouth Parent Association invites you to support our teachers with this link to our sign-up genius for PMS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. Thanks! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADA82DA7FFC70-49303032-pmsteacher
Summer Basement Programming
Registration for the Basement next school year is now open!
In the Basement, students are engaged through fun activities that support social emotional learning, creativity, physical activity, school success and more. Our activities allow students to pursue skills and interests as they develop meaningful relationships with their peers and adults.
Specific schedules of activities will be shared out in the fall but typically include activities such as basketball, painting, board games, homework help and more.
Learn more and see our rates for the 2024-25 School year at
https://ced.rdale.org/youth/the-basement
Register NOW at rdale.eleyo.com
Bus Opt-In Survey
ACTION NEEDED: Complete transportation opt-in survey for 2024-25 school year
Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) is entering the third year of its opt-in transportation system. The past two school years have demonstrated the opt-in system works because it helps decrease the number of routes while increasing efficiency in our transportation system.
Beginning April 15, all families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2024-25 school year. The survey must be completed for each student by Monday, May 20.
To fill out the survey, families must log in to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Once logged in, visit the message center, then click surveys. For those who haven’t accessed their Parent Portal account before, Rdale has video tutorials demonstrating how to do so from a phone or from a computer. Families can also contact district support staff with questions about accessing the Parent Portal at registrar@rdale.org.
The opt-in survey is an annual requirement for all students – both those who need bus transportation and those who do not, as well as those who receive specialized transportation. Completing a survey for the current or previous school years doesn’t apply to the upcoming school year.
Please note: every student who is eligible for and needs busing will have transportation to and from school.
If your situation changes, families will be able to make changes to the opt-in form at any time by contacting our Transportation Department at Transportation@rdale.org.
Upcoming Important Dates
May 10, 2024: Fire Drill during school
May 14, 2024: 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert
May 15, 2024: 6th Grade Choir, Orchestra & Band Concert
May 17, 2024: Lockdown Drill during school
May 21, 2024: 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert
May 21, 2024: Art Show at Armstrong 3:30-7:30pm
May 22, 2024: 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Concert
June 3, 2024: Grade 7 Field Trip to Grand Slam
June 3, 2024: Grade 6 Excellence Awards 6:00pm
June 3, 2024: Grade 7 Excellence Awards 7:30pm
June 4, 2024: Grade 6 Field Trip to Grand Slam
June 4, 2024: Grade 8 Excellence Awards 7:00pm
June 5, 2024: Grade 8 Field Trip to Valley Fair
Quick Links
Contact Us
Administration
Ms. Naida Grussing-Neitzel, Principal: naida_g-n@rdale.org
Mr. Mike Bury, Assistant Principal for 6th Grade Students with last names A-L, all 8th Grade: mike_bury@rdale.org
Mr. Todd Goggleye, Assistant Principal for 6th Grade students with last name M-Z, all 7th Grade: todd_goggleye@rdale.org
Counselors
Ms. Sophie Bigelow, Grade 8: sophie_bigelow@rdale.org
Mr. Blake Zomermaand, Grade 7: blake_zomermaand@rdale.org
Ms. Sarah Doohen, Grade 6: sarah_doohen@rdale.org