PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 16 DECEMBER 19, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
December
19 - K-5 Winter Concert 5:30-6:30 at Morse High School Montgomery Theater; Doors open at 5:00
20 - Wear Your Holiday Headband, Sweater, Jewelry, or Socks, etc.
23-January 1 - WINTER BREAK: NO SCHOOL
January
1 - HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL. Happy New Year!
2-3- NO PRE-K
3 - PTA Meeting 8:30AM
8 - Great Start Begins! 8:15AM-9:20AM
9 - Trimester Awards Assembly 2:30PM
14 - Gr. 5 Trip to GMRI
20 - Martin Luther King Jr HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL
23 - AM Gr 4 Field Trip to ME Maritime Museum
27 - Northern Stars Planetarium Visits PES!
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Greetings PES families!
The month of December has certainly flown by. We are feeling so grateful for the many opportunities we have had this month to celebrate community. Our students have worked so hard on their academics and being kind to themselves and others. We are so proud of our PES learners.
We hope you can join us for our special winter concert celebration tonight at the Morse High School Montgomery Theater. Just a reminder that the doors will open at 5:00 and that all students should be there at 5:15. Thank you to Morse High School staff, Dr. Manuel, Mrs. Reed and Ms. Michaud, for helping us to put together a beautiful show for you all to enjoy.
This holiday season, I hope you find time to enjoy the traditions of togetherness and giving. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful holiday season. Thank you for helping make PES a great place to be.
Warm regards,
Nina Willette
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Here are a few tips for helping to beat the holiday blues. Remember to take care of your mental health this winter.
https://www.nami.org/person-with-mental-illness/tips-for-managing-the-holiday-blues/
GREAT START ACTIVITIES
We will continue our Great Start Wednesday enrichment activities, starting January 8th through February 12th. Activities: Board Games/Puzzles and Arts and Crafts in the Art Room, and Outside Play (inside if raining or too cold). A huge THANK YOU goes to all our wonderful parent volunteers: Josh Anderson, Alina Benfield, Lindsay DeBery, Callie Wells, Markie Green. Jeremy Eaton, and Jenny Whetstone. We couldn't do this without you! 😃
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
Join Alison Fernald for discussion and guidance on evidence-based nutrition and wellness guidelines, including some new and fun information about our gut biome! This FREE 4-week class is Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Phippsburg Fire Station. If you are interested, please register by contacting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by
December 31st, as we need a minimum of 6 participants for this great class.
CPR Class
Saturday, January 18th at 8am-Noon at the Phippsburg Fire Station. Ben Huebler and Nick Craney teach Basic Heart Saver CPR for adults and pediatrics. Cost: $75/person, with a portion to be paid by the Rec Committee for Phippsburg residents. Register by
January 10th by email: jula.j.koehling@gmail.com.
Maine Mariners Ice Hockey Tickets**
The Phippsburg Rec has 25 tickets at $10 each (for Phippsburg residents) to the action on the ice as the Maine Mariners Hockey Team plays Norfolk Admirals Saturday, January 11th at 6pm at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Contact Cathy Thomas at 522-3105 by January 5th to arrange payment and pickup of your tickets. Limit 5 tickets per family.
Children’s Museum of Maine in Portland**
Phippsburg Rec has 30 tickets available (for Phippsburg residents) at $10 each for 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.
**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).
THE PHIPPSBURG REC WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON AND 2025! 🎉
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
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514