PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 20 JANUARY 30, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
3 - Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM Mondays at PES
3-March 7 - 2nd Trimester Assessment Window
5 - Gr. 1-5 Kids Theater Club 8-9:20AM Wednesdays-March 12
Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM
7 - Gr. 2 Field Trip to Maine Maritime Museum
14 - Happy Valentine's Day! đź’— and Morning Winter Carnival!
17-21 - NO SCHOOL/February Break!
19 - FREE Family Game Night & Pizza! 5-7PM, hosted by Phippsburg Rec
25 - SALTY Program Visits Gr. 4
27-Apr 3 - Gr. 3 Swim at YMCA (gone 11:35-1:30) (No swim Mar 27)
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PES families,
We have had an excellent week at school! On Monday, we had John Meader from Northern Stars Planetarium bring his super dome to PES for a total of four shows. First graders from Dike Newell were able to visit the planetarium as well. Students were delighted to climb through a tunnel to enter the planetarium dome, where they learned facts about the planets and stars that adorn our skies.
A shout out to Phippsburg’s PTA, for purchasing 12 new sleds for our sledding hill. Our students have enjoyed a full week of sledding with some fresh snow on Wednesday.
Celebrations from the classrooms! 🎆🎇
Second graders have been learning the art of square dancing in music class with Mrs. Reed. This is a great opportunity for students to learn music and movement together. It has been fun to watch students delight in the traditional allure of square dancing. This week, second graders also earned a whole class pajama day on Tuesday for demonstrating responsible, respectful, safe and kind behavior in the classroom.
Third graders have started poetry writing this week in class. This descriptive writing unit asks students to pick a person in their life and use figurative language and sensory details to describe that person through poetry.
Last week, fourth graders traveled to the Maine Maritime Museum for a visit. Fourth graders had the opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of the Wabanaki people. They also explored many of the traditions and stories of Maine’s Indigenous communities.
In library classes, students are learning about the Chinese Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year was on January 29th. Students read How to Catch a Dragon, Happy Chinese New Year, a counting book, and How to Dragon. The Lunar New Year is a tradition based on the lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year according to the lunar calendar. 2025 is the year of the snake. To learn more about the Lunar New Year, follow THIS link!
Winter Kids! ⛷️
We are on week 3 of our winter kids adventure. This week, students are focusing on noticing the world around them outside through art and journaling. The prize for this week’s learning is a pair of cool sunglasses. We encourage students to get outside during winter and notice the changes the season places on living and nonliving elements in nature.
SEL Learning!
We are continuing to learn about self awareness and self management. Students in grades K-2 will be reading A Little Spot of Feelings Emotion Detective and creating selfie sticks, which will help students recognize what their body language and facial expressions tell about how they are feeling. Students in grades 3-5 will be playing a self awareness board game. Our SEL learning will connect with an upcoming school wide campaign in February, where students learn to fill one another’s “buckets” with kindness. 📖🔍 A Little Spot of Feelings - Emotion Detective By Diane Alber READ ALOUD
Thank you for all you do to support our school community!
Warm regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
INVEST IN ME READS
Greetings Gr. 1-5 families,
We are reaching out to you regarding the Invest in ME Reads financial wellness program, brought to you by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Through this program, children and their families receive free books and online resources that help make learning about money simple and fun.
We hope that you enjoy sharing the newest book with your child. You’ll also find fun activities, games, and a reading guide for each book at InvestinMeReads.com.
After you have explored the program, FAME invites you to participate in an online survey to share how this program has helped your family. Families who complete the survey may enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card in the Invest in ME Reads Giveaway. To access the survey, please visit Invest in ME Reads.
The survey deadline is March 31, 2025.
For questions, more resources, or help, please email Mary Dyer, Financial Education Programs Manager at mdyer@FAMEmaine.com.
COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
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 NEWS
FREE Family Game Night and Pizza!
Wednesday, February 19th, 5-7pm - Join us for family games (board games, corn hole, giant Jenga) and pizza during February Break in the Phippsburg Elementary School gym. Since we need to know how much pizza to order; please call or text Tammy Doran at 607-2483 to sign up by February 14, 2025.
Children’s Museum of Maine in Portland**
Phippsburg Rec has 30 tickets available (for Phippsburg residents) at $10 each for the Children’s Museum of Maine, located at 250 Thompson’s Point in Portland. The tickets do not expire. Text or email Amber Mixon at 522-7593 or ambermixon54@gmail.com to arrange payment and pickup of your tickets. Limit 5 tickets per family.
Kids Theater Club
We have 1 slot left for the Gr. 1-5 Kids Theater Club at PES (taking place 8AM-9:20AM Wednesdays
Feb 5-Mar 12). Cost is $75 per student for this 6-week program; please make check payable to Phippsburg Rec and turn it in to the school office. The maximum number of students is 15, and the club will be led by Sarah Mancini at the school. Please complete the form HERE if interested in registering for the final slot.
**In order to keep accurate records and ticket counts, tickets are held by the individual Rec. Members noted at the end of each event listing. Please contact the corresponding contact person for tickets and event details. Tickets will be held for a limited time for payment and pickup. Tickets will be sold to the next person on the list, if you fail to keep your commitment. Due to high demand, there are ticket limits (limits vary based on event and demand).
BATH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/ for all the great programs they offer for families in the RSU1 area. FMI call 443-8360.
FAMILIES CAN! FREE OFFERINGS
Get ready for an exciting lineup of parenting enrichment programs, professional trainings, and events 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! For details, visit: https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/families-can/
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
