The Panther's Roar-Issue # 4

School Announcements & Reminders

Important Dates

📌Wednesday 10/28 - Fall Celebration & Pajama Day

📌Wednesday 11/18 - In-Person Parent Conferences (1pm-5pm)

📌Wednesday 11/25- Friday 11/27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

This Month's Highlights:

Wednesday, October 28- Fall Celebration & Pajama Day!

We're looking forward to a cozy, festive day together as we celebrate the fall season!

Pajama Day: Students are invited to wear their favorite comfortable pajamas to school. Please make sure they can participate in all their usual school activities safely and comfortably.

• Fall Fun: We'll enjoy pumpkin painting and a few simple, hands-on seasonal activities throughout the school day.
• A Special Treat: Daena has a little festive surprise planned for our students and staff!
• Costumes: In keeping with our school's traditions and values, we will celebrate the fall season, rather than Halloween. Please save Halloween costumes and accessories for festivities outside of school.

No need to send anything special! Just your student, their favorite pajamas, and a little fall spirit. Participation in all activities will be flexible, with plenty of opportunities for students to engage at their own pace.

Quick Reminders

• Schedule your parent/teacher conferences! We would love to have you in-person on Wednesday 11/18. If you are unable to attend in-person on this date, we can accommodate virtual conferences on Monday 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24. Please reach out to your child’s teacher to find an alternative time if needed.
• Ms. Jess’s class: In-Person Conferences on Wednesday 11/18 from 1-5pm
• Mr. Cove’s class: In-Person Conferences on Wednesday 11/18 from 1-5pm

Finding Joy in the Simple Things This Fall

There is something special about experiencing the changing seasons through the eyes of our students. As we settle into our first fall together at MLS Plymouth, we're finding ways to celebrate that feel joyful, meaningful, and true to who we are as a school.

In keeping with our school's traditions and values, we celebrate the arrival of fall rather than Halloween. On Wednesday, October 28, we're inviting all students to come to school in their favorite pajamas for a cozy day of pumpkin painting, simple seasonal activities, and a special festive treat from Daena! We ask that Halloween costumes stay at home as we enjoy the day together.

One of the things we're learning as we build our program is that simple doesn't mean less meaningful. In fact, it's often quite the opposite. Through our DIR/Floortime approach, we're learning to be intentional about creating experiences that invite connection, support regulation, and leave room for each child to participate in a way that feels comfortable and joyful. Sometimes the smallest shared moments lead to the most meaningful interactions.

That same intentionality guides what's happening in our classrooms. As our explorations of Habitats and Self-Narratives begin to wind down, we're preparing to launch two new areas of study: the Human Body in Jess's class and Geology in Cove's class. We're excited to build on our students' growing curiosity, interests, and understanding of the world, weaving academic learning into the relationships and experiences that make learning meaningful.

As we continue to find our rhythm together, I'm reminded that we don't need to make every moment bigger or busier to make it special. Sometimes, a little paint, a pumpkin, a cozy pair of pajamas, and the joy of being together are more than enough.

Daena Berdougo, MLS Plymouth Principal

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Martin Luther School-Plymouth

See below for school hours and contact information:

School Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address: 512 W Township Line Rd

Plymouth Meeting PA 19462

Phone: 610-825-4440 ext. 3425

Email: info@martinlutherschool.org

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need additional information. Let's make it a great week at Martin Luther School!