UPCOMING EVENTS
September
27 - Soggydog Picture Day
Dental Clinic
October
2 - Phippsburg Rec Meeting at Fire Station 6PM
4 - PTA Meeting in Teachers Room 8:30AM
Gr.1 Field Trip to Gray Wildlife Park
11 - Professional Development Day/NO SCHOOL
14 - Indigenous People's Day/NO SCHOOL
17 & 18 - PES Fun Run PE Fundraiser in PE Classes
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Celebrations!
Tomorrow will be our first whole school PBIS celebration. Students have earned enough Anchor tickets to celebrate responsible, respectful, kind and safe behavior. We are so excited to have students participate in some special activities outside and enjoy time with their reading buddies. Students have been hard at work building our community and learning how important it is to work together as a team. When we are all doing our jobs at school, we have the best chances of success. We are grateful for all your support at home!
Forest Friday
Last week, we had our first Forest Friday with reading buddies. Kindergarten and third grade students partnered up to collect things in nature and create a small world. Some kids made gardens, others made houses or playforts, and some used creative energy to build something unique and beautiful. Each week, Mrs. Willette will take two classes outside to work together as reading buddies. Classroom teachers will be planning outdoor learning activities during the other times. Activities may be seasonally focused, or they may include experiences that lead to a larger culminating project. We are excited to focus on outdoor learning as a whole school community at PES, bringing an enriching hands-on experience to our students.
Gifted and Talented Update: We are so fortunate at PES to have Ms.Burch with us all day on Thursdays as our gifted and talented enrichment teacher. In addition to seeing identified students, and teaching Discovery classes to students in grades 3-5, Ms.Burch will also be running a PES Newspaper Club for students in grade five, book groups in grades 3 and 4, and supporting students and teachers in the classroom to differentiate learning for students. Any additional student learning group nominations will be based on student’s academic data and teacher recommendation. If you would like to learn more about the eligibility process for gifted and talented students, please visit the Gifted and Talented site for RSU1.
Great Start: What a blessing it is to offer Great Start to our students at PES. Great Start is a free enrichment program that takes place on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15. This program relies on many community volunteers. We are looking for more volunteers to help during this time. Activities to supervise include outside play, art activities, board games, but are not limited to other things, such as garden club, nature trail walking, yoga. Please contact Mrs.Doran if you would be interested in helping out.
CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES; TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE RISK
Mosquito borne illnesses on the rise in some counties in Maine:
Current Situation
In recent weeks, the Maine CDC has reported:
West Nile virus (WNV) in 15 wild birds and in one human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in 4 horses, 2 emus, 1 llama, and 1 wild turkey
Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) in 4 mosquito pools (groups of up to 50 mosquitoes regularly tested as part of routine surveillance)
Presence of these viruses in animals indicates that mosquitos in certain regions of our state do carry the viruses and therefore pose a risk to humans.
Maine CDC has identified the following counties as being high risk: Cumberland, Kennebec, Penobscot, Somerset, and Waldo counties. All other counties are at an elevated risk at this time. All three of these viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and usually start with flu-like symptoms in humans.
The risk for getting a mosquito-borne disease is highest from dusk to dawn and when temperatures are above 50°F (especially above 60°F), since this is when mosquitoes are most active. Risk from mosquito bites is expected to continue until two hard frosts kill the mosquitoes this fall/winter. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent mosquito bites.
-Use mosquito repellent when you go outside, especially dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
-When possible wear long sleeved shirts and pants
-Remove standing water where mosquitoes breed
-make sure your screens are tight and free of holes
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
If you wish to volunteer this year, or chaperone a field trip, please register now at:
https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information. You only complete one form, selecting all the schools you are interested in (be sure to scroll down the schools to choose PES, or you won't appear on our list), and remember to register each school year. Please allow one week prior to a field trip or event for processing. Thank you so much; we could not offer fun activities like Great Start without you!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR MAD SCIENCE
Crazy Chemworks (8 Weeks)
In this program, children make gooey slime, experiment with different reactions and learn to use the tools that chemists use. Polymers and catalysts are only two of the fascinating concepts young scientists explore in this thrilling trip through the chemistry lab! At the end of every class, they take home an educational toy that extends the learning experience!
Topics Include:
Chem in a Flash ⬩ Dry Ice Capades ⬩ Glow Show ⬩ Junior
Reactors ⬩ Lab Works ⬩ pH Phactor ⬩ Slime Time ⬩ Super Sticky Stuff
Register Online before October 8th (sooner is better):
https://maine.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=425086
Grades: K - Gr 5
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 8:15 – 9:15 AM
Program Dates: Oct 9 - Dec 4, 2024
Skip Date: Nov 27, 2024
Cost: $130 We reached our minimum required to have the program!
Registration Deadline: Oct 8, 2024 Detailed FLYER FMI: 207-878-2222
Scholarships have all been taken.
PTA NEWS
Please join us at our next meeting Friday, October 4th, at 8:30AM in the Teachers Room. We welcome your participation and ideas. If you have something to contribute, but cannot make the meeting, please email phippsburgpta@gmail.com.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
The next meeting is Wednesday, October 2nd, at 6PM at the Phippsburg Fire Station. Join us and share ideas for fun offerings for the Phippsburg community.
^^^Classes & Clinics^^^
Fiesta Fitness with Diane
Thursdays, October 3rd - November 21st from 6:30-7:30PM in the Phippsburg Elementary School gym. We are excited to have licensed local Fiesta Fitness Instructor, Diane Cohen, guide us through this exciting class! Fiesta Fitness is similar to Zumba, but less choreographed. Classes will also include Dance Kickboxing, Dance Fitness, and Mat work. Chairs are available for stability for those with knee and/or balance issues. Bring a water bottle, hand towel, and properly fitting footwear. Fee for the 10 weeks is $50 when paid on the first night of class, or you can do a drop in fee of $7 per class. Make it family time; ages 13-17 are welcome to join a paying adult for only $2 a class. For more information on class details, contact Diane Cohen by email at cohendiane0@gmail.com. FMI on payment/signup* contact Tammy Doran at 607-2483.
*We need a minimum of 6 participants (we have 3 so far), so please call to sign up by Sept 27th for this fun class!
FREE Nutrition Class
Join Alison Fernald again for discussion and guidance on evidence-based nutrition and wellness guidelines, including some new and fun information about our gut biome! This 4-week class is Tuesdays, October 8-29 from 6:30-7:30PM at the Phippsburg Fire Station. If you are interested, please register by contacting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by September 27, as we need a minimum of 6 participants for this great class, too. We only have 1 signed up so far, so please don't wait.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: nwillette@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514
