PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 7, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
8 - Food Collection (Peanut Butter and Jelly) until Dec 2nd
11 - Veteran's Day/NO SCHOOL
12 - Nature Crafts for Gr. 3-5 at 3-4PM
13 - Mad Science 8:15AM-9:20AM (Parents must register & pay)
21 - Thanksgiving Lunch, order form went home 10/24/24
22 - 1st Trimester Ends (K-8)
Collecting small unbreakable new/gently used items for PTA Holiday Store
25 & 26 - Half Days (Noon Dismissal), PTC's 11/25
25-29 - No Pre-K
27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Important Safety Updates and Reminders 🚨
Dear Families,
I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment for our students, we are in the process of updating our camera system to enhance security measures. This upgrade will help us maintain a safe and secure atmosphere for everyone at our school. We will also continue our practice of school safety drills, which include our ALICE drills and fire drills.
With the hunting season now in session, I encourage you to talk with your child about staying safe and aware of their surroundings during this time.
Extended Absence Reminder 📅
If you are planning on taking your student/s out of school for an extended period of time, meaning beyond three days, please make sure you complete the extended absence FORM in the main office at least a week in advance. As a reminder, students are responsible for making up all missed schoolwork upon return of an absence. Families may want to check in with classroom teachers before or after an extended absence to make sure your student/s are on track with learning.
Lastly, please remember to keep all toys at home. This helps us prevent distractions in the classroom and ensures a focused learning environment.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can keep our school community safe and thriving.
Best regards,
Nina Willette
VETERAN'S DAY
Remember, Monday,
November 11th is the Veteran's Day holiday/NO SCHOOL.
Veterans, we thank you for your service!
SIGN UP TO FEED THE TEACHER ON PTC NIGHT
If you would like to provide refreshment or a dinner item for staff for parent-teacher conferences evening, please click the link below: Feed your PES Staff for Conferences
Let's keep our staff going during conference time. Any donated items can be dropped off at any time on the morning of Monday, November 25th. Thank you so much!
COMMUNITY NEWS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO FAMILIES
In accordance with School Board policy, the following promotional announcements have been included at the request of the sponsoring organization because they may be of interest to students and their families. These activities are not sponsored by the school, and inclusion of these announcements does not constitute endorsement of the organizations or activities by the school.
PHIPPSBURG REC
The Phippsburg Rec is starting work on the December, January, and February Rec Flyer. Any Phippsburg organizations that would like events included in the upcoming flyer, please call 607-2483.
Save the Dates: December 7: Scholarship Craft Fair at PES 9-1PM, includes lunch for sale, as well as beautiful crafts.
December 7 & 8: Popham Circle's "Come to the Stable"
December 7: Nordic Skiing Program 10:30am-1PM: Turn in last season's equipment your children have outgrown, and ski fitting at the Phippsburg Sportsmen's Association Clubhouse at 272 Main Rd. The Nordic Skiing Program will be offered again this winter; they provide equipment, coaching, and support, and set track on wooded trails at the Sportmen's Association's Outdoor Education Center campus. If you cannot return the borrowed equipment Dec 7, please let Chuck know and he will arrange to pick it up. FMI: Chuck Mainville email: sascrm@gwi.net.
BATH REC NEWS
Be sure to visit http://www.bathrecreation.com to learn all they have to offer, such as Bath Area Youth K-1 Basketball Clinics, Gr. 2-6 Youth Basketball, basketball coaches openings, Fridays 8-wk After School Lost Valley Learn to Ski or Snowboard lessons, FREE Bath Area Youth Lacrosse (BAYLAX) "pick up and play" event Saturday, November 16th from 10-11:30, and much more! FMI call 443-8360.
REMEMBER TO CHECK THE RSU1 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PAGE
Be sure to click the RSU1 Community Programs button bar near the end of the newsletter for events, camps, sports, etc. that are not sponsored by RSU1, but may be of interest to families.
BE THERE FOR ME SUPPORT RESOURCE
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!
Join us for engaging and insightful sessions designed to empower and support our community. Don't miss out on these valuable resources!
Registration is underway for many offerings; visit our website for a complete list. See below for one of our upcoming programs:
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
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.
For more information or to register, contact: Dawn at (207) 442-7963 ext. 230 or email dawn.flagg@mmcacorp.org
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514