PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 14, 2023

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December

14 - PES Winter Concert 6PM; Students Arrive 5:45 to Classrooms

Bake Sale by Donation before and after the concert

15 - Ugly Sweater Day

Pre-K Shops PTA Holiday Store; Items cost 25 cents each

18 - RSU1 School Board Meeting at 6PM at Morse High School

18-20 - PTA Holiday Store; Items cost 25 cents each

18-Jan 1 - NO Pre-K

19 - Student Dental Clinic at PES

20 - Late Start Only (NO Mad Science, NO Great Starts)

22-Jan 1 - Holiday Break-NO SCHOOL

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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

What an exciting week! Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Michaud have worked very hard on getting everything ready for the concert tonight. Besides instructing students on learning their music and movements, materials like drums, the sound system, and other props need to be brought to and set up at PES. They both put in a great deal of extra time making sure that everything is just right, and I'm sure you'll notice it at the show.

We had a successful rehearsal on Tuesday, and the students sounded wonderful. Things are set and ready to go. All we need is YOU, our audience. Please remember that students are to go to their classrooms no earlier than 5:45, as teachers will not be available to supervise.

Sadly, due to family obligations, I will not be at the concert tonight. It's very disappointing, because this is one of the PES events that I adore. I love seeing the students all dressed up and eager to perform for their families. I will be thinking of everyone and am eager to hear all about the show.

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WEATHER RELATED NOTE

Snow days and 2-hour delays are communicated to primary and secondary guardians via an automated phone call. This information is also posted on our school and district websites on the morning of the weather event, as well as on the morning news on channels 6, 8, 13, and Bath Community TV. In addition to TV and our website, you can hear school cancellation updates on the radio via WCME 99.5 FM.

Remember that on days where there is a 2-hour delay for students in grades K-12: there will not be any Pre-K. Buses will make their rounds and be at bus stops 2 hours later those mornings, and students should plan on arriving to school between 10:20 - 10:30am.

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MIDCOAST YOUTH THEATER MUSICAL AND FREE TICKETS

Midcoast Youth Theater will present the family-friendly musical Newsies January 4-7 at Brunswick High School's Crooker Theater. This show features nearly 100 singers, dancers, and other performers in a popular show that will be a great event for the whole family to enjoy.

More information about Newsies can be found at MYT's website, midcoastyouththeater.com.

For any families who wish to request free tickets to Newsies: MYT and its Ticket Sponsor, Bath Savings, are making free tickets available to each performance for families who otherwise might not be able 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.

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MAD SCIENCE WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW

Our winter registration link is live!

Astro-Innovators

EXPLORE THE EARTH, MOON, MARS… AND BEYOND!

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers Before-School Program!
DISCOVER THE NASA ACADEMY OF FUTURE SPACE EXPLORERS!
Developed in cooperation with NASA, the Academy of Future Space Explorers takes children on a voyage of discovery. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-homes, this is an experience that is truly out of this world!

FLYER

Link:

https://maine.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=400482

One half scholarship is available; contact Mrs. Doran at tdoran@rsu1.org or call 389-1514 by December 21st.

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VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in being on a list of eligible volunteers, or chaperoning a field trip? Visit the RSU1 website to learn more and to sign up: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information. At site preference, scroll down to select PES and be sure to click Submit after the form is complete and signed. Please allow one week prior to a field trip or event for processing. You must register every school year.

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BAKE SALE BY DONATION

Do you like to bake? Or, do you know someone else who does? We are looking for some individually packaged baked goods donations for our Bake Sale, which will be open in the hallway tonight, before and after the PES Winter Holiday Concert, which starts at 6PM. Cost will be by donation.

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HOLIDAY STORE FOR STUDENTS

We are also accepting donations of small new or gently used items for the Holiday Store through December 18th. Students will be able to shop for their immediate family; items will be 25 cents each, though if cost is an issue, students are still able to shop. Please place items in the collection box in the PES lobby. We are grateful for your support!

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TISSUES

Are you looking for a fairly inexpensive way to help the school? Please consider donating a box or two of tissues; classrooms go through them quickly, especially this time of the year!

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.