PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

September

20 - Mad Science Assembly! 2PM

25 - Late Start EVERY Wednesday (start time 9:25AM); morning buses arrive 1 hour later than M,T,Th,F

K-5 Great Start Activities, 8:15-9:20AM

26 - Soggydog Picture Day (Rain Date: 9/27/24)

27 - Dental Clinic

October

11 - Professional Development Day/NO SCHOOL

17 - Indigenous People Day/NO SCHOOL

There will be a PK-5 student dental clinic at PES on September 27, 2024. The dental clinic is for all eligible students who do not regularly see a dentist or do not have a dental home. Brighter Maine Smiles is a Public Health Dental Hygiene service in Brunswick providing preventative treatment in school for people in need. It is recommended to have a complete exam with a dentist yearly. MaineCare insurance is accepted. A paper copy of the Dental Consent Form went home in Thursday folders previously, along with the Flu Clinic Consent Form and vaccine info for the October 23rd morning clinic for students and staff. You only need to complete and return the form/s if you wish to have the service. If you wish to use the services, and haven't already, please send in your completed consent forms now.

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!

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 Minimum of 12 students; Maximum of 20

Registration Deadline: Oct 8, 2024 Detailed FLYER FMI: 207-878-2222

PES has some full and half scholarships available. If you need one, please contact Mrs. Doran at 389-1514 or tdoran@rsu1.org by October 1st.

^^^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, so please sign up right away 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.

Junior Shipbuilders Flag Football League with Bath YMCA

In collaboration with Morse High School, 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. Each week players will have a weekday practice to learn the game and grow their skills and then will play scheduled games on Sundays. Play will take place at the Morse High School field.

Practices on Tuesdays, 5-7pm

Games played on Sundays, 10am-12pm

From September 17 to October 27

Cost: Free

Learn more and register at www.bathymca.org/register

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.

PET SHOT CLINIC

FAMILIES CAN! FALL PROGRAMMING

Get ready for an exciting lineup of parenting enrichment programs, events, and 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!

Join us for engaging and insightful sessions designed to empower and support our community. Don't miss out on these valuable resources! Register now for these great programs, events, and training, at:

https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/families-can/

For other non-school sponsored activities that may be of interest to students and families, such as camps, sports, events, etc., click the button bar below:

Email: nwillette@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514