PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 12, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December

13 - PTA Holiday Store Setup &

Parents' Night Out 5-8PM (Please sign up before the event.)

16-18 - PK-5 Students Shop the PTA Holiday Store

17 - K-5 Concert Rehearsal at MHS (bus from PES and back)

18 - NO Great Start Activities; Drop Off at 9:20AM

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&3- NO PRE-K

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear PES Families,

As we embrace the winter season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement plays a vital role in our school community, and we truly appreciate all that you do for our students.

Important Announcements

As winter approaches, we want to remind everyone of the importance of school attendance during these colder months. Here are some strategies to ensure our students can come to school regularly:

Dress Warmly: Layer clothing to keep students warm during the chilly mornings.
Plan Ahead: Prepare and pack bags the night before to avoid morning rush.
Stay Informed: Check the school’s website or app for weather updates and school announcements.
Encourage Rest: Ensure students get enough sleep to wake up refreshed and ready for school.
Staying Healthy: Regularly practice healthy hygiene routines and habits at home.

Celebrations from the Week

This past week has been filled with excitement and achievements:

School Spirit Week: Our students showed incredible enthusiasm by participating in some fun and creative activities that brought our community together.
Self-Management and Goal Setting: Students engaged in discussions about setting personal goals, learning valuable skills for managing their time and responsibilities effectively. We discussed positive thoughts, negative thoughts, and using self talk and self appreciation to shift our mindset from stuck to growth.
Science Experiments: We have had some amazing science experiments in classrooms. In grade 5, they have been experimenting with different types of solutions. In grade 2, they are learning about landslides and the flow of water that causes them. In grade 1, students experimented with umbrella creations that can withstand the wind that trees experience in nature.

Our students’ and teachers’ hard work showcases the supportive environment we strive to create together.

We are grateful for your ongoing support in making our school a nurturing place for learning and growth. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to our continued collaboration and the bright future ahead!

Warm regards,

Nina Willette

DECEMBER MENUS

BREAKFAST MENU

LUNCH MENU

School meals are free for all students.

A NOTE FROM THE NURSE

Influenza season is upon us. Stay healthy!

https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources/media/pdfs/2024/11/parents-nivw-8.5x11-poster.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources/media/pdfs/2024/07/flu-guide-for-parents-2022.pdf

Live 5-2-1-0 Every Day!

The holiday season is upon us. It's a busy time of year for all of us with gatherings, vacations, and year end deadlines. Help your family stay on track by continuing to eat healthy and save money.

Check out letsgo.org/happy for more tips to live 5-2-1-0 every day!

TRIMESTER AWARDS ASSEMBLY

The PES 1st Trimester Awards Assembly will be Thursday,

January 9th at 2:30PM. Please join us, and be sure to send a note if you plan to pick up your student immediately after the assembly. Thank you.

CANCELATION AND DELAY INFO

Weather-related one or two-hour delays and closures will always be communicated on the district website, as well as on the morning news on WCSH 6, WMTW 8, & WGME 13. Guardians will also receive an automated call & email from the RSU1 Central Office.

If there is a two-hour delay, there will be NO Pre-K.
If there is ANY delay on a late start Wednesday, there will be NO Pre-K, due to their already shortened school day.

A NOTE FROM THE PTA

Thank you to all our members, helpers, vendors, shoppers, donators, and custodial staff. Through all the hard work and generosity contributed to Saturday's Scholarship Craft Fair, we met our goal for the scholarship fund. We couldn't do it without you!

Also, if you are an approved Volunteer and you would like to help with the Holiday Store (set up is December 13th; students shop December 16-18; clean up is at the end on December 18th), please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090844A8AE2CA13-46701470-pesholiday/4594173#/

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

Let Us Light Up the Town

Share your spirit for the holidays by “Lighting Up the Town.” We will create a Facebook post in early December where you are welcome to post your light display location. To get the latest additions, click on “Follow” under the option section. TIP: There is an amazing light display near the end of Small Point Rd (before you reach Hermit Island).

Letters to Santa

Santa always watches the Selectmen’s meetings during the month of December to see if they are being naughty or nice. Our Selectmen want to be on Santa’s nice list, so they thought it would be fun to read letters from the Town’s children. Letters to Santa can be mailed to or dropped off at Phippsburg Town Hall, 1042 Main Rd. Tune in to the Phippsburg local cable channel on Wednesday evenings starting at 5pm to hear what the Phippsburg children have added to their Christmas wish lists.

Town Hall Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30pm, at the Phippsburg Town Hall. Bundle up and come celebrate the season with family and friends. The Phippsburg Recreation will be serving warm cider, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies. Santa will arrive around 5:45pm to greet the children and hear what is on their wish lists. If there is anything you would like to add to this event, contact Town Hall at 389-2653 or Tammy Doran at 607-2483.

Share a Favorite Recipe

Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with the community? Mail a copy of it to: Phippsburg Rec, 1042 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562 and it may be featured in an upcoming Rec Flyer.

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.

BATH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/ for all the programs they offer for families in the RSU1 area; the latest are: 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.