October 15-31 Canned Pasta Food Drive

October 25 PTA Monster Mash at BMS 5-7:00 pm

November 5 NO SCHOOL

November 13 PTA Meeting @ FMS - 6:00 pm

November 25 1/2 day-Noon Dismissal

November 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26 1/2 day-Noon Dismissal

November 27-29 NO SCHOOL

Finally, I just want to give a shout out to the students! Both the canned pasta food drive and the mock election activities are off to great starts. The cans are beginning to pile up, election posters are creative and the speeches have been impressive.

-Ross

Date: Monday, November 4th

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

RSU1 and the Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office have partnered together to invite parents, guardians, and caregivers to an Internet Safety Night. Come learn how to talk to students about what they see on the internet, as well as ways they can avoid being victimized on the internet. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, a local affiliate of Maine State Police Computer Crimes, has been working with RSU1 to share internet safety presentations to its students. These presentations cover privacy and security on the internet, good citizenship, and social media use. This new presentation is designed for adults trying to guide and safeguard their students online.

Thanks to a generous grant, Johnna Stanton is offering:

six weeks of free yoga to parents of RSU1

To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.

A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.

It is quick and easy!

Our next Spirit Day Friday is November 1st.

The theme is Rainbow.

Wear as many colors as possible and see who can wear the most.

Here is the schedule for the entire year.

MONSTER MASH

Bath Middle School

Friday 10/25

5-7

Costume Contest! Dancing & Photo Booth!

New this year - games and crafts in the cafeteria from 5-6!

Snacks, pizza and treats will be available for purchase at the concession stand! (Cash only!)

$5/student - $10/family

DNS students must be accompanied by an adult.

FMS students may be dropped off with a permission slip.

All families in the DNS and FMS community are welcome!

If this event is cost prohibitive for your family, please don't hesitate to email us at bathelementarypta@gmail.com

If you are interested in donating some items for the event please use the link below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A48ABAD28A7FE3-51499093-monster

We have also started planning our 6th ANNUAL MAKERS MARKET

Save the date and sign up today: https://forms.gle/uXZspgRFUumMp7Ki7

Tables are limited so sign up early.

Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President

Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President

Ariel Elwell Treasurer

bathelementarypta@gmail.com

Bake Your Way to Victory! Project Graduation Bake Sale Competition

Get ready for a sweet showdown! This Election Day, November 5th, Project Graduation is hosting a bake sale competition across our five communities: Bath, Woolwich, Georgetown, Phippsburg, and West Bath.

Which community will take the cake (or cookie, or brownie...)?

Join us at your local polling place and help your town raise the most funds for the Morse High School Class of 2025 Project Graduation!

What is Project Graduation?

For 40 years, Maine communities have organized Project Graduation, a spectacular, safe, and substance-free celebration for graduating seniors. It's a night filled with fun, friendship, and lasting memories.

How can you help?

Donate: Visit our bake sale tables at the polling places. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!

Bake: Whip up your favorite treats and donate them to keep our tables stocked with goodies.

Volunteer: Spend some time at a bake sale table and help us raise funds.

Sign up to bake or volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/PG25bakesale

Can't make it to a bake sale? You can still support Project Graduation with a donation! We are a nonprofit organization.

Send your check to: The RSU1 Education Foundation, 826 Shipbuilder Way, Bath, ME 04530, Attn: Project Graduation 25

Let's make this Election Day a sweet success for our graduating seniors!

Junior Shipbuilders Flag Football League

This is a contact-free football option for children in grades 3 - 6.

No experience is required as every weekend will be a learning opportunity.

When: Sundays, 10-11am (updated schedule)

Where: Morse Practice Turf (826 Shipbuilders Way)

Thru October 27

Cost: Free

No registration required, drop-ins welcome!

PLAY FOR EVAN: Soccer Playday & Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast 8-11am
Bath Parks & Recreation Dept. Gym
$5 per person (cash only)

Bath Parks & Rec Grades 1-2
Soccer Playday 9-11am
Hawkes & Kimball Fields

All Welcome to the pancake breakfast and activities and to catch some Bath Rec soccer! The play day will consist of our already existing Grades 1-2 rec soccer teams as an extension of their season to honor their fellow teammate and player.

PANCAKES - SAUSAGE - BACON - FRUIT - BAKED GOODS - AND MORE! JOIN US FOR FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. THE SNACK SHACK WILL ALSO BE OPEN!

'PLAY FOR EVAN' SHIRTS & WRIST BANDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
$15 per shirt / $1 per wrist band
(Purchase the day of event)

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE BRIGGS FAMILY (Cash Only Event)

Interested in volunteering? Looking to donate items?
Volunteer/Donation Sign ups link here!

Supported by Bath Parks & Recreation, Bath PTA and West Bath PTA

Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.

Be there for ME is a judgement-free place to get connected to support.

https://bethereforme.org/

FAMILIES CAN! PARENTING ENRICHMENT, EVENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Get ready for an exciting lineup of parenting enrichment programs, events, and a professional training from Families CAN! We're thrilled to offer these fantastic opportunities to all parents, caregivers, and community members- and the best part? They're absolutely FREE!

Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens

This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth.
6 week program:
Mondays, October 28- December 9
from 6:00- 8:00 PM

Register for Tweens & Teens

Community Book & Resource Fair

Families in Sagadahoc County are invited to bring their children to this FREE family event. Each child will be able to pick out five free books to keep and caregivers will be able to gather information about community resources.
Saturday, October 19
from 10:00- NOON

At Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy in Bath

Families CAN! is dedicated to supporting parents and strengthening communities in Sagadahoc County through parent enrichment programs, community education, awareness, and collaboration. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to register.