UPCOMING EVENTS
April
28 - Jennifer Jacobson Author Visit & Book Signing
29 - Phippsburg Annual Town Clean Up Day, 8-Noon (rain date: May 6)
May
1 - Gr. 2 Field Trip to Maine Maritime Museum
RSU1 Special School Board Meeting & 2nd Reading of Budget 6PM at MHS
4 & 5 - Chewonki Visits PES; Thank You Phippsburg Land Trust!
4 & 11 - Gr. 3 Swim Lesson at YMCA on Thursdays (NOTE: added makeup on 5/11)
5 - PTA Meeting 8:30AM in the Teachers Room (now the 1st Friday of each month)
School Lunch Hero Day!
11 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Field Trip to Noble Hill Preserve
15 - Student Dental Screening & Fluoride Treatment
19 - Outdoor PES Spring Concert & Art Show 2PM (If it rains, it will be in the gym.)
Hannaford Helps Schools Dollars Due at PES for dropoff
22 - RSU1 School Board Meeting 6PM at MHS
29 - Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL'S NOTE
As we say farewell to April, I'd like to remind everyone to be diligent about reading newsletters from your child's teacher, and to be on the lookout for important dates. May is full of exciting events and we wouldn't want you to miss a thing! Field trips, concerts, and other exciting activities take place in the spring. Mrs. Doran does an excellent job of trying to post these on the school sign as an additional reminder.
We are certainly looking forward to our visit tomorrow, by author Jennifer Jacobson. Thank you, Mrs. Caron, for all the work you've done in preparation for this event! I know the students will truly enjoy the day.
Today we held our second practice lockdown drill. This is an important part of our safety plan at PES. As I explained to students, it's a good way to be prepared and is like wearing your seat belt or a bike helmet. We don't anticipate anything happening, but it's always best to be safe. There will be one more drill this year. Thank you to Chief Skroski for helping us out!
Finally, a reminder that beginning next WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD and continuing throughout the month of May, there will be NO late starts. Students will attend school from 8:20-3:00, and buses will run as they do on the other days of the week.
NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY
During Library class in April in honor of Poetry month, the PES 5th grade students researched, selected, read, and recorded poems for everyone to enjoy~please click on the "Poetry Playlist" to see them all. Thank you. Poetry Playlist 22-23
EAT THE RAINBOW WEEK
We had fun participating in Eat the Rainbow Week! All grades tried some new fruit or vegetables, and showed their spirit by wearing the day's colors. Second grade won an extra recess, as the class with the most participation, with 3rd grade coming in 2nd and 1st grade coming in 3rd. Great job everyone, and thank you to our wonderful PTA members: Chelsea Antoinette, Shana Ferrara, Annie Sarbanis, and Callie Wells for all your help prepping the fruit and vegetables!
PTA NEWS
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 8-12, 2023
Remember, the week after next is Teacher Appreciation Week. We are looking for help providing teachers with a homemade lunch on Thursday, May 11th. Online signup is ready now at https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/CVZL5207.
If the link doesn't work for you, use the info below:
Under "Find"
Coordinator last name: Wells
Password: 51123
If you have any questions or issues, email phippsburgpta@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
COMMUNITY NEWS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO FAMILIES
TOWN NEWS
The Phippsburg Fire Department is hosting the Phippsburg Annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 29th from 8AM-12PM. (Rain Date: May 6th) Check in at the Fire Department and let them know which area you are working in, pick up supplies (gloves, bags, pickup sticks), and be sure to return for the free lunch. Remember to do tick checks. Thank you for keeping Phippsburg beautiful!
BATH REC DEPARTMENT OFFERS INCOMING GR. 3-8 MAINEIAX LACROSSE CAMP
Girls and Boys entering Grades 3rd-8th
Participants will each receive a Camp T-Shirt!
Date: June 26-29 (M-Th)
Time: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Location: McMann Athletic Complex Turf Field, Bath ME
For details, and to register, visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/
For other non-school sponsored activities that may be of interest to students and families, such as week-long sessions of daytime Art Camp in Bowdoinham for children entering K-6, visit the RSU1 website for community information: https://www.rsu1.org/documents/information/community-programs/43500
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: sgorsuch-plummer@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514