PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 17 JANUARY 9, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
January
9 - Trimester Awards Assembly 2:30PM
14 - PM Gr. 5 Trip to GMRI
15 - Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM
17 - Dress Like a Mainah!
20 - Martin Luther King Jr HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL
23 - AM Gr 4 Field Trip to ME Maritime Museum
27 - Northern Stars Planetarium Visits PES!
Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM at PES
RSU1 Board Meeting 6PM at MHS
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy New Year!
What a great start we have had to 2025! Students are working hard to get back into the routines and structures of school after our winter break. Below are a few reminders and updates.
Weather policy: If the temperature falls below 10 degrees with the windchill factor, students will remain inside for recess time. We will do our best to accommodate some fresh air minutes, but all students need to be properly dressed for the outdoors. Jackets, hats and gloves/mittens are a must. We are also encouraging snow pants in the colder weather. Please remember to bundle up for Forest Fridays.
Winter Kids: We are excited to begin the Winter Kids play along track on Monday, January 13th. This free program is centered around helping kids develop habits to stay healthy in the winter. Through education and fun outdoor activities, students will have a chance to experience the fun of winter. Winter Kid’s theme this year is weather. Students will be participating in science based activities throughout the week, as well as on Forest Fridays. Each week, the students will earn a “prize,” which they will keep at school and use during activities for the next four weeks. To learn more about Winter Kids, check out https://winterkids.org/.
Trimester Assembly Award: We are looking forward to celebrating our trimester one award winners this afternoon. Our awards this year are: the Above and Beyond award, the Strong Effort award, and the Anchor Way award. Each classroom teacher is able to select up to six award winners each trimester. Congratulations to all of our award winners.
Best regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
CPP MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER THIS FRIDAY
The Credit Pathways Program at Morse High School is hosting a movie night fundraiser in the Montgomery Theater, showing the Dreamworks movie: The Wild Robot. All ages welcome. Students under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is by donation. FLYER
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 Nutrition Class
is canceled due to lack of interest.
BATH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/ for all the programs they offer for families in the RSU1 area; the latest are: Indoor Youth Field Hockey Clinic, Hunter Safety Course, Horse Lovers Horse Camp, Outdoor/Wilderness Adventures Camp, Youth Basketball clinics, Youth Wrestling, Early Bird Indoor Golf Lessons, Lost Valley Learn to Ski/Snowboard, and they even have an Ice Skate Loaner Program: FREE Loaners and $5 Sharpening available. FMI call 443-8360.
Bath Youth Basketball is looking for assistant officials for Grades 3-4.
$10 per game
Simple rules
Super Fun
No certifications needed
Interested?
Sign up using the link below!
Bath Youth Basketball: Bath Youth Basketball Officials
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!
Upcoming Parent Enrichment Programs:
Parenting Apart: Positive Co-Parenting
This is a video and discussion-based seminar that provides guidance for a successful journey through separation or divorce for both you and your child. It will help you become aware of how your actions affect your child while providing you with the skills to maintain a child-focused relationship with your co-parent.
3 week program over zoom
Wednesdays, January 29 - February 12
from 5:30-7:30 PM
Register for Parenting Apart: Positive Co-Parenting
First Five Years
This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.
4 week program over zoom
Thursdays, January 30 - February 20
from 9:00- 11:00 AM
Nurturing Parenting for Families Affected by Substance Use
This parenting enrichment program focuses on the effects of substance use has on the family, parenting style, and the caregiver/child relationship. This program is open to parents, guardians, partners, extended family members, and any other adult who cares for a child. Those adults in a parenting role who are working on recovery are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome! You will:
- Explore, discover, and build on family member’s strengths
- Strengthen your connection with your child
- Learn new skills and parenting strategies to create a healthy, confident family
14 week program
Thursdays, February 6 - May 8
from 6:00-8:00 PM
Participants can take this program either in-person at the Bath Community Recovery Center, 15 Vine St in Bath. Or over zoom. Free dinner from 5:30-6:00 and free childcare will be available for participants attending in-person.
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
Circle_of_Security_Parenting_.pdf
MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER'S PRODUCTION OF OLIVER! AT BHS's CROOKER THEATER JAN 9-12
More information about Oliver! can be found at MYT's website, midcoastyouththeater.com.
For any families who wish to request free tickets to see Oliver!: MYT and Goodwin Motor Group are making free tickets available to each performance for families who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend. To reserve your complimentary tickets, please send an email to tickets@midcoastyouththeater.org and provide your name, the size of your family who will be attending, including the number of children and adults, and the date and time of the show you would like to see. You will receive an email reply to confirm your reservation and with instructions on how to pick up your tickets at the show.
Tickets are available for all five performances of Oliver! as follows:
Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 PM
Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 PM
Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 PM.
We hope to see you at the show!
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514