Plymouth Middle School Newsletter

Good People,

There are many reasons to celebrate this last newsletter of the school year...

1) June is Pride Month! June is the month in which we celebrate the contributions of our LGBTQ+ community. More information on Pride Month can be found here: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/

2) Juneteenth is this month! Juneteenth is a National Holiday. More information about Juneteenth can be found here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

3) Our students have fun planned for next week! Today students were able to use a new feature in Infinite Campus called Responsive Scheduler to pick their choices for next weeks flex days.

• Each day will have 3 flex sessions which your student will choose what they want to do
• Each grade has a scheduled field trip: Monday is 7th grade, Tuesday is 6th grade and Wednesday is 8th grade. There will be a dedicated space and activities for students who are not going on the field trip here at school.

4) Excellence Awards are next week! We are looking forward to honoring our students for their academic excellence, character (Panther Award) and their participation in Activities and Athletics. Please note that the postcard has an error, the 7th grade awards will start at 7:30pm.

5) This weekend our talented students will be performing the Mind of a Middle Schooler! Please consider seeing this musical revue which will be performed at Armstrong High School Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday at 3:00 and 6:00pm. Please see the linked video below!

Finally, thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter all year! It has been an absolute pleasure to partner with you all in the education of your students. They are really great kids. Have a great summer!

In Partnership,

Principal Naida

naida_g-n@rdale.org

Current 8th graders are soon to be rising 9th graders and have access to summer athletic programming! Please connect with your student regarding which activity/athletic they plan to take next year! Most teams have summer camps, captains practice and weight lifting during the summer.

• Fall Athletic Registration begins July 8
• Fall Athletic practice begins August 12
• Armstrong Athletic Website: https://ahs.rdale.org/activities/athletics
  
• Cooper Athletic Website: https://chs.rdale.org/activities/athletics
• Activities/ Athletics Calendar: https://www.nwsconference.org/public/genie/2/school/1743/
  
• Fall Sports:
• Adapted Soccer
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
• Football
• Girls Swimming & Diving
• Girls Tennis
• Girls Volleyball

If your student is a rising 7th or 8th grader and wants to play up into high school athletics, they also need to register with the links above and also complete this form: Fill out the Middle School Participation Form

PMS fall sports will start after the school year begins. More information can be found here: https://pms.rdale.org/activities/athletics

CORRECTION to the postcard: 7th grade will be at 7:30pm

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Plymouth Middle Excellence Awards. The last week of school we will honor students for their academic achievement, their determination, humanity and character (the Panther Award) and their participation in extracurriculars like sports, clubs and groups.

Students were given an invitation this week during advisory. If you have questions, please reach out to Becca Denniston.

6th Grade Excellence Awards will be June 3 at 6:00pm in the gymnasium

7th Grade Excellence Awards will be June 3 at 7:30pm in the gymnasium (YES, this is different than what the invitation says, there was a typo).

8th Grade Excellence Awards will be June 4 at 7:00pm in the gymnasium

Light refreshments will be provided by the Plymouth Parent Association.

We’re asking staff and families for a few moments to respond to a five-question survey about this fall’s capital technology levy.

Things to know:

• Voters will be asked in November to renew a capital technology levy that would provide our schools with about $7 million annually for another ten years.
• This funding is currently used for student learning devices, school technology, online learning systems, and digital teaching resources.
• The District would also use these funds in 2025-2026 to enhance safety and security at district schools, including secured entrances and security cameras.
• The district proposes to keep the tax rate the same.
• If voters do not approve the renewal, the School District will lose $7 million in funding and need to make cuts to technology and District operations in the 2025-2026 school year.

Thank you for your time. Please respond to the survey before Thursday, June 6.

Fill out the survey here.

From our Social Workers, here are some summer community resources:

1. Connect with Every Meal Program
2. Every Meal: Get Support
3. Search: Hunger Solutions
4. Mobile App: Free Meals for Kids
5. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
6. United Way

Plymouth Middle School Website

Plymouth Middle School Calendar

Plymouth Middle School Athletics and Activities Page

Robbinsdale Schools Parent Portal Access

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