Monday check-in

In past years, we met with all 9th graders in the cafeteria during one period to welcome them to high school; introduce their support team; go over basic expectations, etc. This year, however, we changed it up a bit. The administrators have been pushing into 9th grade World History courses and running circles with students. This allows a much more personal connection with our 9th grades; something that is important to all of us! Check out a few pictures below. 

Upcoming events
Chromebook distribution continues this week. Students need to bring their signed user agreement. Click HERE for detailed information
Monday, September 25th:
Tuesday, September 26th: 
Wednesday, September 27th:Academic Eligibility Night @ 6:30 pm in PHS Cafeteria
Thursday, September 28th: 
Friday, September 29th: Pep Rally - Students report to their home gym. See schedule below.  
Class Schedule for Pep Rally 9/29: 
1st hour 7:10-7:54 44 minutes
2nd hour 8:04-8:47 43 minutes
3rd hour 8:57-9:40 43 minutes
5th hour 9:50-10:33 43 minutes
4th hour 10:43-12:17 54 minutes of class
6th hour 12:27-1:10 43 minutes
Pep assembly 1:20-2:08 48 minutes

A lunch has lunch from 10:43-11:23 and class from 11:23-12:17
B lunch has lunch from 11:10-11:50 and class from 10:43-11:10 and 11:50-12:17
C lunch has lunch from 11:37-12:17 and class from 10:43-11:37

Hi, I’m Kelsey Onder and I will be teaching Math at PHS. I received my Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Michigan State University and completed my student teaching at East Middle School in Farmington, MI. After student teaching, I moved to New York City and began working at a middle/high school in The Bronx. I spent the last four years there and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to serve as an instructional coach for the department. Although it was hard to say goodbye to the amazing students and staff, I am excited for all the new opportunities Plymouth High School will provide. 

This summer I took classes to become a PADI open water diver so a personal goal of mine is to complete the open water certification dives so that I can be PADI certified and enjoy scuba diving for many years to come. Being new to PHS this year, a professional goal of mine is to build relationships with my colleagues so that I can create a support group of individuals who push me to grow as an educator and challenge me to think about new ideas from a variety of perspectives.

I recently moved back to Michigan from New York City because of my fiancé, Nick, starting as an orthopedic surgical resident at The Detroit Medical Center. We are excited to be back near our parents, who live in Novi, and my brother and sister-in-law who also live nearby. I am especially excited to be working with my sister-in-law, Chelsea, this year! In my spare time, I love to hang out with my family and friends outdoors. During the warmer months I love to spend time on Torch Lake and in the winter I enjoy snowboarding up north. I also enjoy cooking, reading mysteries and memoirs, and trying out new fitness classes.

Five words to describe my classroom would be:Teamwork, Investigation, Supportive, Creative, Goofy

Did you know that one can never review morning drop off procedures enough? Even though we are experiencing July temperatures, the amount of daylight continues to decrease each day so it seems like a good time to review drop off procedures.

• Please pull all the way around the drop off circle. P-CEP students walk a lot. Trust me, they will be fine if they have to walk a little further to the front door. Not pulling all the way forward in the loop, and stopping at the front entrance, makes for a much slower moving morning drop off. Again, please pull all the way around the loop and students can get out as soon as you are at a sidewalk. 
• Students must be dropped off at the curb. For the safety of our students, you must drop students off at the curb. Do not ever double park and let students cross in front of another car to enter the building. 
• Staff Lot: For the safety of our staff, please do not use the staff lot as a student drop off. 

Did you know absences need to be called in to the attendance office by the day following an absence? Please see the language below, which was cut and pasted out of our K-12 Student Handbook. High School: Parents/guardians must notify the student’s home school on the day a student is absent or by 7:00 a.m. the following day. Parents may call the Attendance Office between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or call the recorded answering service between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Automated Parent Notification System (APNS) will notify parents daily if students have an absence or tardy which is unexcused as of 2:00 p.m. on that day. Calling into the Attendance Office is the only way to excuse an absence. Students may be assigned detention(s) for unexcused absences. The number to the Plymouth Attendance office is 734-582-5545

Did you know that we have a P-CEP Career Center located in Canton High School? Check out some of the scheduled visits HERE

Did you know that there is an upcoming Community Town Hall Meeting to inform on the heroin and opioid prescription epidemic? The town hall meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 4th, from 6-8 pm, and will provide information that is beneficial regarding the heroin and opioid prescription epidemic. Please see this FLYER for additional information.

Happy Wednesday!

Last Tuesday was a beautiful day for the Activity Extravaganza! The event was a big success as kids came during all three lunch periods to check out the various clubs and activities at P-CEP. Here are some pictures: 

If your student missed it, they can still check out all the P-CEP clubs/activities HERE. The document lists advisers and room numbers. Students can email the club adviser for meeting dates and more information.

Upcoming events
Monday, September 18th:
Tuesday, September 19th: 
Wednesday, September 20th:
Thursday, September 21th: Deadline for Juniors to register for PSAT/NMSQT - See a few posts back for registration information. Chromebook distribution resumes and continues through next week. Click HERE for detailed information
Friday, September 22th: 

Friday, September 29th: Adjusted schedule for Pep Rally.  Classes are approximately 43 minutes.  Schedule will be released soon. 

Hello, my name is Steve Rooney I am teaching chemistry. I have taught chemistry at the high school level for 12 years , and at the community college level for 5 years. I earned my degrees from the University of Illinois @ Chicago, and I am currently working on a PhD at Wayne State.

I recently picked up a motorcycle hat is in somewhat disrepair, my goal is to get it running during winter, and then go on a road trip over the summer. Professionally I would like to work towards becoming a Google Educator this year.

I have been married to Deb for 15 years , and we have two daughters Emily (14) and Abigail (11). Spare time... What is that? I am constantly working on remodeling projects around the house, recently finished a pergola and am currently working on a master bath/walk in closet. When not constructing/making/mending things, I like to lie in my hammock reading a book.

I have just started Ignition by John Clark,. The book is about the development of rocket fuels, good solid facts, but most importantly quite funny.

Did you know that there are many opportunities to volunteer at P-CEP?  Parents can volunteer to help in the book room, lunch, clothing bank, library, school office, senior breakfast, senior party, school committees, etc. If you are able to help out and donate some of your time, please fill out this brief  FORM indicating the specific area you would like to volunteer. Thanks in advance!

Did you know that Infinite Scholars is conducting a College/Scholarship Fair at Canton High School on October 10th from 4 - 8 pm? The event is free - students will only have to register via the Infinite Scholars' website. Students are asked to bring multiple copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, letters of recommendation, an essay titled "Why I want to go to college", and a resume. Check out this FLYER for more information. The website is http://www.infinitescholar.org/

Thank you!

Thank you to all who were able to come out for last week's Open House! The classes were short, but hopefully it allowed you an opportunity to tour the school(s), meet your son or daughter's teachers, and walk away knowing more about class expectations.

I'd like to take an opportunity to re-emphasize the importance of student attendance. If students aren't in class, then they can't learn! You may have noticed teachers promoting the automatic email notification in MiStar Parent Portal at Open House. This is a great way for parents to be informed of their child's daily attendance. You can click on the link to the right (web version) to sign up. Beginning this Wednesday, students who are late to class will be assigned a lunch detention on Friday. Teachers know to issue a late pass if students stay after class to speak with them. Please help us to communicate to your children how important it is that they are present and on time for class. 

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 11th:  

Tuesday, September 12th: Activity Extravaganza in the bus loop during lunch
Wednesday, September 13th: 

Thursday, September 14th: 

Friday, September 15th: Last day for students to participate in 1:1 & sign up to receive a chromebook.  Distribution schedule will resume on 9/21. More information to follow. 

My name is Erica Powell. I am new to Plymouth and the social studies department this year. I completed my bachelor's at Michigan State. I majored in History and minored in Psychology. I aim to create an open and accepting classroom that supports high tech and collaborative learning.

I value time with my family. My husband and I spend many weekends at his family cabin in Tawas. We have two nephews that we love spending time with. We adopted our first dog last year and she is very spoiled. I enjoy gardening and I grow sunflowers and harvest their seeds every year.

I just finished the book Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard. It is a must read for any dog lover!

Did you know that The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to offer an Official SAT Practice? This allows for personalized practice, anytime, anywhere, and for FREE. Students may link their account with The College Board to their account with KHAN Academy and get customized review for PSAT or SAT.  Students may take up to 8 official full-length practice tests.  The score data gets sent to KHAN Academy, which then creates a personal learning road map for each student. ALL FREE OF CHARGE!  Here's a LINK with more information and steps to enroll.  A link can also be found on the right under ACADEMIC LINKS.

Did you know that registration is taking place for the PSAT National Merit State Qualifying Test? The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test administered by the College Board. The scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This exam is open to Juniors and will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017, in students' home school cafeteria during hours 1-3. Students will need to bring a picture ID, calculator, and pencils. Registration is open until September 21, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. Plymouth juniors can use this LINK to register. For more information, you can click HERE.

Did you know that students can still participate in the 1:1 program? Students and their families can visit the 1:1 Initiative page links.pccsk12.com/parents to learn about the program and download the enrollment form.  The deadline for an insurance liability payment is 9/15.  All students who would like to participate in the 1:1 program must make a liability payment by this deadline. Deployments for the chromebooks will resume on 9/21.

First day of school!

Students are back! 

It's hard to describe the energy and buzz that fills the air when students return to school. The building comes alive again!  First day of school, first day of school . . . I can't say these words without chanting it like Nemo did in the Disney film, probably because my girls watched Finding Nemo at least 1,052 times! 





Best wishes for a wonderful school year! 

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 4th:  Labor Day - No School

Tuesday, September 5th: First day of school - 10:13 am dismissal

Wednesday, September 6th: Full day of school - 2:08 pm dismissal

Thursday, September 7th: P-CEP Open House 6-8:30 pm* 

Friday, September 8th: 

* OPEN HOUSE DETAILS: You will follow your student's schedule during the evening so, please, wear comfortable shoes. If you forget to bring your child's schedule, please stop by the media center and Mr. Jones, the PHS Media Specialist, can print one for you.  

Also, the Class of 2018 will be collecting Kleenex boxes, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes during Open House at the main entrances at each of the three buildings. The items will then be distributed to teachers. During cold season it is not unusual to go through a box, per classroom, per day, and this cost quickly adds up. Please consider donating what you can!

Hi, my name is Ray Miller and I am entering my first year as a mathematics teacher at Plymouth High School. This year I will be teaching Geometry and Problem Solving. This will be my third year as an educator, prior to PHS I taught middle school and high school math at Trenton Public Schools. I graduated from Central Michigan University in 2015.

Personal goals of mine are to wake up every morning with a positive attitude, strive to improve my craft, make learning enjoyable, and put my students in the best possible situation for success.

Outside of teaching, I am the Head Coach for Plymouth's Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Last season was my first season and I am proud that we accomplished the best record, highest end of the year ranking, and furthest playoff run in the 10 year program's history. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, spending time with family/friends, and walking my two Siberian Huskies—Luna and Congo.

Five words to describe my classroom would be safe, caring, academic, enjoyable, and relatable.

Did you know that we have a lot of academic resources to support students? First and foremost, the very best resource will be your child’s teacher. Please encourage your child to talk to their teachers if they need assistance. You can also contact teachers directly using their email address or phone number (link on the right.) However, the Park also has math labs, a writing center and a chemistry lab available to support students during lunch. The Plymouth Media Center is also open for student use Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm and Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Salem Media Center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Canton Media Center will be open on Tuesdays.

Did you know that the there are regular links on this blog that can be viewed when you are in the web version? If you are reading this from your phone, there is a link at the bottom to view the web version of the PHS Parent Newsletter.