UPCOMING EVENTS
September
5-9 - Scholastic Book Fair
5 - Open House, Ice Cream Social and Scholastic Book Fair 5:30-6:30PM
7 - Bath Book Bash in the Library Park, 11AM-4PM
9 - First Day for Pre-K, 8:25-12PM
11 - Late Start 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
17 - Gr. 3-5 Morse Mountain Field Trip
K-2 Totman Cove Field Trip
20 - Mad Science Assembly! 2PM
26 - Soggydog Picture Day (Rain Date: 9/27/24) & Dental Clinic
27 - Dental Clinic
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome Back! We have had an excellent first week back to school. Students have been working hard to learn all of the new routines and procedures of school - especially our kindergartners. This week, we rolled out our new PBIS (positive behavior intervention support) system. Students who demonstrate being responsible, respectful, safe, and kind will earn blue ANCHOR tickets which they can add to our school ticket jar. Each morning, we will give four anchor shout outs to students whose names are drawn out of the ticket jar. When students earn a certain amount of tickets in the jar, the entire school will get a special surprise. This might look like a special treat or a special activity. On Thursday, we had a special assembly to learn about our new school wide reward system, and to play a couple of team challenge games. This was our first opportunity this year to come together as a school. The students were excellent listeners and participants.
Thank you to parents, family members, and guardians for your patience as we try to improve our drop off and dismissal procedures. We are hoping our new system might help the line move a little quicker.
We are so grateful for the support of our community and the wonderful students that adorn the hallways and classrooms of PES. As a school community, we feel so lucky to learn alongside them. Thank you for all that you do at home to support your learners.
Best regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
TIME FOR SCHOOL!
Preschool starts September 9th, 8:25AM-12PM. Late Start Wednesdays began September 4th (start time 9:25AM), and continue the rest of the school year. Great Start enrichment activities for K-5 begin September 11th, 8:15-9:15AM. Many thanks to the parent volunteers who make this possible!
Each Thursday, communication from our school and other community news will be sent home via a clear plastic folder. We hope you'll take a moment to read the school's newsletter, The Phippsburg Explorer's Log, which will be emailed and available on our website. The "Log" contains important news and information regarding school and community events.
School hours are 8:25 - 3:00; LSW 9:25-3:00.
Office hours are 7:30 - 3:30.
We ask that families make every effort to have their child(ren) arrive on time and attend school every day. If, for any reason, your child does not arrive at school on time, please accompany him/her to the front office.
Please be sure to call the school by 9:00AM, at 389-1514 x101, if your child is to be absent or late. You can call & leave a message (child's name, reason out, I.e., vacation, sick, personal day), even before anyone is at the school. If you don't call the school, a note is required upon student's return to excuse the missed time. Expect a follow-up call if your child is out sick.
STUDENT DENTAL CLINICS SEPTEMBER 26 & 27!
Save the dates! There will be PK-5 student dental clinics at PES on September 26 & 27, 2024. A paper copy of the Dental Consent Form went home in Thursday folders this week, along with the Flu Clinic Consent Form and vaccine info for the October 23rd morning clinic for students and staff.
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Welcome back to school! I hope you all had a healthy summer. It was great to see everyone this week. As a reminder, if your child requires medication to be administered during the school day, there is a form that needs to be completed by the doctor and signed by you. The form is available HERE and needs to be updated each school year. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding medication and/or your child's health. Please contact me at btainter@rsu1.org or you may reach me at (207) 389-1514 x108.
FIGHT THE BITE!
Visit the following links for mosquito bite protection:
HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE ANNUAL UPDATE?
School has begun...have you completed the Annual Update? If not, please do so as soon as possible! Why is this important? The Annual Update replaces the paper packets that we used to send home on the first day of school. This is the time to verify your phone number, address and emergency contacts, and make updates if necessary. You will also complete permission forms, including field trips permission form (students can't go on September 17th if it isn't done), for the 2024-2025 school year.
Another important component of the Annual Update is the Alternate Economic Status form. This replaces the Free/Reduced lunch forms now that meals are free for all students. Completing this form helps the district qualify for grants and other funds to help support programs for our students.
If you recently registered a new student, you have already completed the annual update. No further action is required unless you need to update your information.
To get started, follow the steps in the Annual Update Guide. This process only takes a few minutes to complete. Thank you for taking care of this by Friday, September 6th.
If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Doran, secretary, at 389-1514 or techsupport@rsu1.org.
NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that student meals are free to students again this school year, and the free and reduced meal application has been replaced by a question on the annual online update. Students who bring food from home are still able to have food items and milk at school. If you do not want your student to be offered additional items, please let us know. September Menus: Breakfast & Lunch Food Services Contact LIST
Please feel free to let us know of any special dietary concerns your child may have, and we'll be happy to work with you to ensure that he or she receives a healthy and safe meal!
~Anna Varian
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. Thank you so much; we could not offer fun activities like Great Start without you!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The Box Tops for Education program is all digital. For a list of participating products, and to get the app, visit https://www.boxtops4education.com
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 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.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
Emergency Alert System - RAVE
On July 1,2024, Sagadahoc County EMA transitioned to a new emergency alert and mass notification system called RAVE/Smart911.
The Sagadahoc County RAVE communications system allows you to receive notifications about weather warnings, routine alerts, and urgent alerts for all or any towns in Sagadahoc County. You decide which notifications you prefer and how you would like to receive them (Text, voice call, and email).
If you have not signed up for the RAVE system and want to continue to receive important safety information and alerts, please visit Sagadahoc County's RAVE and Smart 911 sign-up page at https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=SCEMA. If you do not sign up for the Rave system, you will no longer receive alerts from Sagadahoc County Officials. If you need additional assistance, please contact Sagadahoc County Emergency Management at 207-443-8210 or contact Town Hall.
2025 Phippsburg Community Calendar Fundraiser
Place your order for the 2025 Community Birthday Calendar featuring local advertisements bordering a photo taken in town by a Phippsburg resident. List your birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials - the first 6 listings per calendar ordered are free (order 1 calendar, get 6 free listings, order 2 calendars get 12 listings free, etc.) There is a small fee for each additional listing. Calendars are $8 each. Ad blocks are available starting at $50 each. Use this FORM. Calendars will be ready in time for Christmas. Mail your order with payment to: Phippsburg Recreation Committee, 1042 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562 by September 15th, 2024. All checks should be made payable to “Phippsburg Recreation.” FMI contact Amber Mixon at ambermixon54@gmail.com.
2025 calendar orders will be prepaid before they are submitted to the printer.
^^^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
Tuesdays, October 8-29 from 6:30-7:30PM at the Phippsburg Fire Station. We are excited to offer this FREE class, led by registered dietitian Alison Fernald. If you are interested, please register by contacting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by September 27, as we need a minimum of 6 participants.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: nwillette@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514
