The Weekly Spin for Students/Families

2022-2023
Joseph Plouffe Middle School
Home of the Championship Wolves and the Leaders of the Pack

June
5th(D), 6th(A), 7th(B), 8th(C) & 9th(D)

Theme for Learner of the Month:

~EXCELLENCE~

Good Morning
to You!

Welcome to Week 37 of
Teaching and Learning!
Every Week of Learning Counts:
Days 171, 172, 173, 174 & 175 of School

365 Days of Wonder: “A good name will shine forever.”

~African Proverb~
Weekly Brainteaser ~ The LONG and the SHORT of it…~ All answers
will contain either the word LONG or SHORT.

1. An alternate route that takes less time

2. This breed of cattle, a symbol of Texas, is
appropriately named
3. Crisco, for example
4. On every world map, these are north-south lines that divide the
earth into equal parts
5. This hard, crumbly cookie is most associated with Scotland
6. A person’s weak points, deficiencies, or flaws
7. To be unmindful of future consequences; lacking in forethought
8. A person employed in a port to load and unload ships

~ANSWERS WILL BE IN NEXT WEEK’S SPIN~

CONGRATULATIONS to TEAM PLOUFFE

who earned First Place at the Middle School Fitness Day
on Tuesday! GO, Go Wolves…The Leaders of the Pack!
 BRAVA to
Jenalee S., Ruben G., and
Sherly G., on their
successful completion of
the BPD Youth Academy!
We are SO PROUD of you!

We also extend a HEARTFELT “THANK YOU” to

Chief Perez, Sgt. Livingston, Officer Anderson and
the BPD for supporting our youth.
Mrs. Kline's Grade 6 students used a one-page project to learn and celebrate
AAPI Month. They researched a person or event, explained the
significance of their choices, and described the lasting impact on American
society and culture. Students also used Chinese words to summarize
the key characteristics of their chosen figure. From civil rights activists and
politicians, to athletes, musicians, scientists and astronauts, students created
a very rich and empowering representation.
 Going on a
Shopping Spree
with Ms. Lundstedt’s
Students and Staff
 ~ Afterschool Programs Will Resume Next School Year~

~There are NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS…

EVERYONE GOES HOME ON TIME SAFE AND SOUND~

Upcoming Events and Dates

June 6th Family Football Night at BHS/Red Cafe from 6:00 to

7:00 p.m. for Grade 8 students interested in playing
football in September for the Boxers ….. Meet Coach
Jermaine Wiggins, former New England Patriot. Pizza
will be served at the end of the event.

Brockton School Committee Student Recognition

Night at BHS at 7:00 p.m. and the Premiere of the BPS
new promotional video

June 7th Special Olympics at BHS; stay tuned for details

Drama Production of “The Talent Show Array” at 5:00 p.m

in the Plouffe café. Students must be accompanied by
an adult family member in order to attend….

June 9th Grade 8 Field Day from 10:25 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

Semi-Formal from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Grade 8 PLOUFFE

students in GOOD STANDING/ details are forthcoming

BY JUNE 12th ALL students are REQUIRED to turn in their BPS-issued

laptop and charger to their HR teacher.

June 12th Grade 8 Extracurricular Awards Ceremony and Yearbook

Signing in the morning
June 13th Summer Fun Run sponsored by the Student Council; stay
tuned for details.

June14th Grade 8 Rehearsal for the Awards Ceremony in the morning

and BBQ from 12:40 to 2:20 p.m.

June 15th Grade 8 Awards Ceremony on the Green

from 8:45 a.m. to @ 10:30 a.m.; details are
forthcoming;

RAIN DATE of June 16th

June 16th Term IV Report Cards posted

to each student’s backpack.

The last day of school AND a

HALF-DAY with an 11:30 a.m.
dismissal for ALL students

And finally, Thursday, June 8th, is

World Ocean Day….
Let’s all be mindful and proactive
of the important role that oceans
play in our lives and in the life of
our planet.
“Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing” is the theme for
World Oceans Day 2023; the UN is joining forces with decision-makers,
indigenous leaders, scientists, private sector executives, civil society, celebrities,
and youth activists to put the ocean first.

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of the all the oceans.”
~Kahlil Gibran~

~Let’s have an OCEANIC Week~

Joseph Plouffe Middle School
As a contributing and caring member of our engaged
learning community, I will demonstrate PLOUFFE PRIDE:

Participation Respect Integrity

Determination Excellence
ANSWERS from Last Week’s Brainteaser
~ T Plus Three…~ All answers are four-letter words
that begin with the letter ~T~

1. This breakfast cereal is for kids, not rabbits TRIX

2. Dorothy’s dog TOTO
3. The astronauts’ favorite drink TANG
4. A South African cleric and 1984 Noble Peace Prize winner
(Desmond) TUTU
5. Have a sharp or bitter taste TART
6. The New England Patriots or Boston Red Sox TEAM
7. Food made from coagulated soymilk TOFU
8. A blue-green color TEAL