November 3 Daylight Saving Ends-Fall Back

November 5 NO SCHOOL

November 11 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

Ms. Barker led our students through a mock election to pick the best Maine symbol. The field started with 16 and has been narrowed down to the two finalists. We have enjoyed listening to students give speeches during lunches and make posters promoting their choice! The final voting will happen Monday. The final campaign match up for best Maine icon is, BIW versus Lobster. If your student is absent Monday, Nov 4th, your family can email your vote (lobster or BIW) to your teacher or to Ms. Barker. Votes must be received by 2pm.

Parent teacher conferences are approaching. Be on the lookout for sign ups from classroom teachers. This is a great time to see the school, connect with their teacher and learn about all the hard work your students do.

-Ross

We are seeing increased illness in our student population- strep throat, viral respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses circulating.

Here are ways to decrease illness-

• Increase hand washing with soap and water-
• Increase fluids- water is best, avoid high sugar or energy drinks
• Increase rest- this age group needs 9-11 hours of sleep on a regular basis,
• Encouraging healthy food intake
• Keep your student home if they have a fever (100.4 F or higher)- they may return when fever free for 24 hours without medication.
• Keep your student home if they are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting. They may return after being symptom free for 24 hours without medication.
• If your student has a sore throat without symptoms of a respiratory illness, consider a strep test.
• We are increasing our cleaning efforts at school- such as desks, door knobs, etc.

Reminder:

Cough drops and other lozenges- We have many students who return to school after illness with a lingering cough. If you send cough drops to school with your student, please send them with a note giving them permission to have them at school and they need to leave them with the nurse. Coming to the nurse allows me to see how your student is doing and does not put your student in a position to share their cough drops. Not all cough drops are the same- some have strong ingredients. Read the label to be sure they are suitable for children.

Nurse Ricki

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.

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 December 6

The theme is Pajama.

Wear your pajamas, robes, and maybe a little bed-head.

Here is the schedule for the entire year.

LET'S TAPE MR. BERKOWITZ TO THE WALL

A Bath Elementary PTA Fundraiser

November 4th - 22nd

$1 = 1 foot of duct tape

During a special assembly on November 26th,

the students will use their duct tape to stick Mr. Berkowitz to the wall!

The goal is $1000, that's 1000 feet of duct tape.

If you would like to donate a roll of duct tape, there will be a collection box in the front office.

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!

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

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.