welcome

From the desk of the Principal

Message from the Administration Team

This month has been full of great things happening at our school. We have been fortunate enough to see a musical anti- bullying presentation by two very vibrant young men and they left a lasting impression on the students in grades 4- 8. The primary students had an awesome experience participating in the Rocks and Rings fun in the gym, where each student had the opportunity to learn the fundamen-tals of curling. Each child had many laughs and it sparked a new interest in the sport for some of our students. Recently, we said Good- Bye to Mr. Ceci who was at our school for 9 weeks as our Vice-Principal. He was quick to make good connections with students and staff and we will miss his positive attitude. We would like to welcome Mrs. Lehne as our new Vice- Principal. She is excited to get started and meet lots of familiar faces and new people on her journey at Plymouth. If you see her, please give her a big Plymouth welcome. We are thrilled to have her join our team. We want to say thank you to our caring staff, amazing volunteers, and supportive parents for all that they do to encourage our students with their learning. Plym-outh is a great place for students to learn and make new friends. We are very proud of our students and their achievements. Congratulations to all the students that made the Junior Basketball teams this month. What a great opportunity to develop our young athletes and our future sports teams. Parental support in student achievement makes a huge difference in a child’s de-velopment. Your efforts and suggestions are always appreciated.

January 2014

District School Board of

Niagara

April 2014

Attendance

Please remember to call the school to

report your child’s absence as soon as

possible.

The answering machine will accept messages 24 hours

a day.

School phone number is 905-732-4110.

Thank you.

☺

Principal - Mrs. N. Train Superintendent - Mr. W. Hahn Vice-Principal - Mrs. L. Lehne Trustee - Mrs. S. Barnett Secretary - Mrs. C. Litalien

111 FIRST ST WELLAND ONTARIO * Phone—905-732-4110 Fax-905-732-2728

No School Friday, April 18

Good Friday

No School Monday, April 21 Easter Monday

Don’t forget to call!

Our next Parent Council meeting Is on

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m. in the library.

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Parent Council

The Plymouth Parent Council is continuing to looking for new members to join this year. If you would like to be part of the Parent Council, we meet once a month. Please come and join us.

We would like to thank Tammy at Hillside Lanes on Division Street in Welland for nominat-ing our school for this terrific program. All you have to do is register online (once) at www.KidsBowlFree.com/Hillside and your child(ren) can bowl 2 games free, everyday throughout the summer months.

KIDS BOWL FREE SUMMER PROGRAM

BREAKFAST PROGRAM/HOT LUNCH PROGRAM We need volunteers to help with our Breakfast/Hot Lunch Programs. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the school at 905-732-4110.

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Prom Project Niagara 2014 – Free Formal Wear Opportunity for Graduation Prom Project Niagara gives young people the opportunity to select formal wear, jewelry, etc. (free of charge), to attend their graduation feeling stylish, confident and proud. This year, we are offering Prom Project Niagara at Centennial Secondary School.: If you are a student in need who could use this program, please join us on Saturday, May 10th from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Inviting all students who are in need of formal wear for their special day! No registration necessary.

For more information please call 905-641-2929 ext. 54103, email efn@dsbn.org or visit www.promprojectniagara.ca

 

  It’s not too late to register your child for the 2014‐2015 school year!  The office is open from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.  In order to register we require the following docu‐ments: 

Birth Certificate Immunization Record &

Health Card  Please encourage your friends and neighbours to come in and register early for our new school year! 

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — MARCH 2014

Mrs. Cobbe—JK/SK

Literacy Kimberly Dykstra

Numeracy Londin Morin-Jennings

Perseverance Lucy Bishop

Mr. Hall—Gr. 5/6

Literacy Keaton Bartscher

Numeracy Roger Montpetit

Perseverance Hailey McLellan

Mrs. Ranalli-Marr—JK/SK

Literacy Marlee Johnson

Numeracy Skylar Major

Perseverance Owen VanderMeer

Mr. Mead/Mrs. Miralles—Gr. 6/7

Literacy Blaise Lodba

Numeracy Sam Rutledge

Perseverance Meighan Jacklin

Mrs. Reid—JK/SK

Literacy Lawna Morgan

Numeracy Addy Ettinger

Perseverance Phoenix Annett

Miss Swanson —Gr. 7/8

Literacy Taylor Girard

Numeracy Noah Fortin

Perseverance Blake Moreau

Ms. Parry—Gr. 1

Literacy Magnus Ferguson

Numeracy Andrea Leterte

Perseverance Tyrone Sheppard-Morrison

Mrs. Gennings—Gr. 1/2

Literacy Mikayla Taggert –Polko

Numeracy Benjamin Gilly

Perseverance Broocke Dumoulin

Mrs. DiMarco’s—Gr. 2

Literacy Caydan Winger

Numeracy Lucas denHollander

Perseverance Dylan Belanger

Mrs. Woods—Gr. 2/3

Literacy Karmyn Aldridge

Numeracy Nicholas Muise

Perseverance Keyonna Cichocki

Mrs. Pieterse—Gr. 3/4

Literacy JJ Cotter –Newburgh

Numeracy Bailey Clarke

Perseverance Samuel Oblinsky

Ms. Shields—Gr. 4/5

Literacy Jack Perrin

Numeracy Cassidy Trudgen

Perseverance Deanna Rutledge

PERSEVERANCE

We will be selling popcorn eve-ry Tuesday during second break. The cost is .50 cents a bag and will run for 10 weeks starting April 2-June 3. All proceeds will be going to-ward the purchase of a new dishwasher for our Break-fast/Lunch room.

Mr. Sadrudin, Student Teacher from Brock Univer-sity, has started up a Chess Club that will meet two to three times per week (dependent on his schedule) until the end of April. Chess Club will run during first break. All students from Grades 4-8 are welcome.

The Tournament of Kings and Queens

At the end of the session, there will be a tournament. Certificates will be awarded to all partici-pants and priz-es will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win-ners.

The Grade 7/8 students here at Plymouth have been busy preparing for their end of the school year trip to Ottawa. Included in these preparations is a BBQ at Zehrs. This will take place on Saturday April 5th, located at 821 Niagara Street, North. We will be

serving hotdogs and sausages from 11am until 3pm. Come out and show your support!

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BBQ at Zehrs

POPCORN IS COMING

some time in May.We will be selling garbage bags once again this year to help support school trips, various programs, and to help with the purchase of outdoor equipment. The bags are the same as last year: full size 26” X 36” and high-quality 1.5 ml plastic, from Apache Plastics. They will cost $8 for 50. We will be selling them in May.

Just a reminder school hours are:

9:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Garbage Bag Fundraiser

Portraits for Panthers!

On April 29th, Plymouth Public School is teaming up with Verve Photography, to bring you a new and creative fundraising opportunity! Together, we are offering a professional spring family portrait for your family for only $10.00! The best part is, that half of the proceeds are going right back into programs within our school! For $10.00, you receive a single digital image and additional images can be purchased for only $5.00! Photo printing is available at an additional cost. ($3 per 5x7, $5.00 per 8x10 , $9.00 per 11x13). The studio will be set up in the gym between 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please feel free to call or e-mail to book an appointment; "walk-ins" welcome, but priority will be given to those who have made appointments. Sessions are in 15 minute intervals! Hope to see you and your smiling faces then, as we partner up for Portraits for Panthers! e-mail: verve.photography.canada@gmail.com phone: 289-820-5900 or message on facebook: www.facebook.com/vervephotographycanada

(NOTE: Times are approximate and can be changed!)

Scholastic Book Fair-April 8-13, 2014

Used Book Sale!

Thank you very much to all who took part in our annual used book sale.

Again it was a great

success! All money are

used to purchase new books for the

library. Special

THANKS goes to: *Nathan

Hollingworth *Den Hollander

Family *Eden Rankin for their book

donations.

AUTHOR VISIT

On April 17, 2014, Plymouth Library welcomes an

author:

Mr. Frank Glew He will be presenting in the

library to ELP—Gr.4/5. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information about the

author and his work, please visit: http://www.kw.igs.net/

~fsglew/Literacy Day

Library and Art

News

Dear Parents and Families

Scholastic Book Fair arrives on April 7th– on

that day students will have an opportunity to preview the books and

items available. Official Sale begins on

April 8th. Hope to see you there!

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Book Fair will open on:

Tues., April 8 – 8:30- 9:45 a.m. and both recesses.

Wed., April 9 – 8:30-9:00 am and both recesses

Thurs., April 10 – 8:30-9:45 am and both recesses

Fri., April 11- 8:30 -10:00 am and both recesses

Literacy Day

On April 25th in the afternoon, students will participate in a variety of activities celebrating literacy. Details to

come!

DSBN ART ANTHOLOGY This year 130 pieces of art were submitted for the DSBN Anthology. We are still waiting to find out who’s art was selected for the Anthology. Congratulations to the following artists and good luck!

ELP

Ben Robichaud-Hartles Seth Gelka Ginny Dame

Rae-Anne Gauthier –Wallace Eden Zombo

Amberle Newman Marissa Montagna

Addy Ettinger Phoenix Annett Abbigail May Ginny Dame

Grade 1

Audrey Brellisford

Cailyn Jones Caelynn Clarke

Isabella Eldridge Cassie Zucchet

Sierra Hauteur-Greene Andrea Leterte

Grade 2

Owen Huffman Lucas Den Hollander Brayden Belanger

Shelby Tays Caydan Winger Aeris Newman Allison Taber Kalee Smith

Jessica Sour wine Deondrah Dattilo Michael Gauthier

Patrick Gibbard Grade 2 (cont’d)

Hanna Belanger

Jeremiah Bartcher

Grade 3

Brooklyn Eldridge Chloe Ferguson

Brie Ross Kaeli Sanford Navaeh Riley

Keyonna Cichocki Nathan Taber Kathie Castillo Jordan Julien Lola Doctor

Thomas Williamson John Duchesne Madison Murphy

Grade 4

Dalton Rogers Jessica Jones

Charlotte Brook

Teighan Moulaison-Clapp Tori Laquerre

Emma Duerden

Dani Winger

Britanny Gamble

Samuel Oblinsky

Katie Ross

Isaac Pelletier

Grade 5 Andrew Brant

Jada Lynn Duchesne Nicola Crandall Destiny Belanger Steven Zhuang Mathew Ryan Devon Rossi

Lily-Ann Martin Dillon Taber Haley Snyder

Cassidy Trudgeon Autumn Beauchamp

Christian Muise Hailie Martel

Grade 6

Timothy Juzevski Nathan Hollingworth

Lyndsey Turner Malia Reyes

Grade 7

John Araguz

Grade 8 Carley Laird Chloe Molloy Taylor Girard

Ruby Brellisford Chandler Smith Jessie Zarb

Guinness Book Of Records On May 6, 2014, St. Catharine's company Laundry Books will

attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the “Largest online book dis-

cussion in 24 hours” and Plymouth School will have a chance to

participate. A book “ I CAN Believe in Myself”, will be read and discussed that day. After

words, students will be leaving a comment on the company’s

blog.

For more information, please check the company’s website: http://www.laundrybooks.com/

Blue Spruce Book Club

All students ELP—Grade 3 continue to participate in reading of this year’s Blue Spruce selection of books. At the end of May, when we finish all of the texts, students will be invited to a small celebration.

They will have a chance to participate in activities related to the books

and will get to vote for THEIR favourite book.

Details about the celebration will come closes to the date.

Plymouth School Electronics Expectations Context: Electronic devices, such as iPods and cell phones have become a mainstay in today’s society, for youth and adults. It is important that school life reflects what is happening in society. These devices can be useful tools in the classroom in that they can be used for such things as web browsing, information sharing, voice recording, calculating, and so on. More and more teachers are incorporating the use of students’ handheld devices into their classes as an integral part of teaching and learning. Our hope is that providing students with the opportunity and framework to utilize these devices in a positive, responsible way at school will increase the likelihood of responsible use after school hours. Each child has access to IPods, Netbooks, desktop computers and a SMART board in each classroom to meet their technology needs while at school for instructional purposes. Expectations: Electronic devices (iPods and cell phones) can be brought to school, but only be used in classrooms at teacher discretion. All electronics must be locked in their locker or stored in a locked cupboard provid-ed in the classroom. No cell phones should be in pockets or carried on them at any time during school hours. Children will be allowed to take their devices with them if they are going home for lunch or going out for lunch. When they return to school the device needs to be secured in a locker or cupboard again. Teacher directed usage: At times, teachers will give permission to students to access calculator, music, internet access etc.. Accessing social media sites at school is not permitted unless required by a teach-er. Inappropriate Use:

Not following teacher instructions/classroom rules. Using the device in a negative way towards others Absolutely no photos/videos without teacher permission

Progressive Consequences for Inappropriate Use:

The first instance will result in the device being held by the teacher for the day and it will be re-turned at the end of that day. Parents will be notified.

The second instance will result in an office referral and held at the office for the day; parents will be contacted.

The third instance will result in loss of the privilege for a period of time (the length will depend on the circumstances), the cell phone will be kept at the office for the day and parents will be noti-fied to pick up the cell phone at the office.

Any incident deemed serious enough could result in the immediate loss of this privilege for an extended period of time.

Other:

Parents are asked to contact the school office to communicate with their children as opposed to texting them during class time.

• As we are not mandating that students bring electronic devices to school, they do so at their own risk. The school assumes no responsibility for damage, loss, etc.