PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 23 FEBRUARY 27, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
March
6-Apr 3 - Gr. 3 Swim at YMCA (gone 11:35-1:30) (No swim Mar 27)
7 - 2nd Trimester Assessment Window Closes
9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins; Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour Saturday Night
10 - Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM Mondays at PES
11 - SALTY Program Visits Gr. 4
12 - Gr. 1-5 Kids Theater Club 8-9:20AM Wednesdays-March 19
Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM
13-Apr 3 - Gr. 3 Swim at YMCA (gone 11:35-1:30) (No swim Mar 27)
14 - NO SCHOOL for students/Professional Development Day
17 - St. Patrick's Day/Wear Green Day🍀
20 - Trimester Awards Assembly 2:30PM, PES Report Cards Go Home
24 - PK, K, & 1 Field Trip to Kinderconcert at MHS
24-28 - Scholastic Book Fair
27 - Parent Teacher Conferences/HALF DAY (NO SWIM), Bagged Lunch, & BOOK FAIR!
28 - HALF DAY, Grab n Go Bagged Lunch
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PES community,
We have made it through the first week of March. It has been a fun week at school with our Read Across America spirit week. We are looking forward to Friday, when we will have some guest readers joining classrooms.
Celebrations and Classroom Learning! 🎊🎒
Congratulations to our January students of the month. Last week, we had a celebration in the gym to recognize our monthly winners. Students then had the opportunity to participate in a fun school wide competitive game. This afternoon, we will recognize the February student of the month winners. This year, all our students of the month show a demonstration of our school’s code of character: responsible, respectful, kind and safe behavior.
Fourth grade students had over 200 salmon eggs delivered to school. Fourth graders are learning about the life cycle of the Atalnatic salmon, their habitat, and the way in which they grow. In the spring, the students will have the opportunity to release the salmon.
Fifth grade students are continuing their study of the American Revolution. They have each chosen an historical figure to study, in preparation of an event where they will dress up like their historical figure and have others ask them questions about their life.
Third grade students finished their first swim lesson class at the YMCA last week. They had a blast in the water. Third graders have also started their lobster study project. Students will examine the life cycle of the lobster, the effects of the warming water, and what we can do as a community to preserve the population.
Social Emotional Learning! ♥️
This month, we are focusing on the qualities of empathy. Why is empathy so important for students? It bridges gaps, fosters understanding, and creates a supportive community. Here are a few ways we can practice empathy: listen actively, share experiences, and help others in need. Students will read the book, A Little Spot of Empathy, and think about the practice of empathy. When practicing empathy, the book recommends three questions students can ask:
What could the person be feeling?
Have I felt that way before?
How would I want to be treated?
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Best Regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
SPRING AHEAD!
Remember to spring the clock ahead by an hour Saturday night, as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9th.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Our Jump Rope For Heart event concludes tomorrow, March 7. Pledge forms for anyone wanting to donate to the American Heart Association(AHA) were sent home with your child prior to vacation. Please return them or go online if donating (make checks payable to: the American Heart Association). Donations must be turned in no later than Thursday, March 13th. Any questions, please contact Ryan Monroe at rmonroe@rsu1.org.
To get started, go to heart.org/schools.
BACKPACK PROGRAM
The PES Backpack program sends home a weekly assortment of food with participating students each Thursday. Non-perishable meal and snack foods, as well as fresh produce, are discreetly packaged up each week and delivered to students' empty classroom each Thursday to be brought home.
Parents also have the option to pick up their bag from school on Thursdays, if that works best for their family.
If you would like to participate in this free and confidential program or need some more information, please email Mrs. McCartney at tmccartney@rsu1.org or Mrs. Doran at tdoran@rsu1.org.
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
Jen's Wooden Wonders 3-D DIY Sign
Saturday, March 29th, 3-6pm, at the Phippsburg Elementary School gym. Come paint and decorate a wooden door hanger for yourself or a gift; supplies are provided. The price is $40 per person for Phippsburg residents; $50 for non-residents, and we need a minimum of 15 people to hold the class. Participants register on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zY9pzCZT/?mibextid=wwXIfr. If you don’t have Facebook, or FMI, contact Amber Mixon at ambermixon54@gmail.com.
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, March 25th, April 1, 8, 15, (skip 4/22), and April 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm, cost: $75/person for Non-residents; $50/resident. Join us for a 5-week chair yoga class, focusing on stretching and breathing with Nicola Eden in the gym at the Phippsburg Elementary School. Wear comfortable exercise clothes, bring a water bottle, and chairs will be provided. Please make checks payable to: Phippsburg Recreation. Please sign up by calling or texting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by March 18th. We need a minimum of 5 participants to hold this class.
Children’s Museum of Maine in Portland**
Phippsburg Rec has 15 tickets available (for Phippsburg residents) at $10 each for the 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.
BATH PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
Spring is coming!
Get ready for LAXploration! Whether you have played lacrosse before, or are new to the sport, anyone grades Pre-K - 8 is welcome to a fun and fast paced preseason party at Morse High School with area coaches and High School players on Sunday, March 16, 2025. No equipment is necessary, bring a stick if you have one. Girls from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Boys from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
Bath Recreation upcoming program offerings - Register today!
Sports:
T-Ball, Ages 5/6 , co-ed
Farm League Baseball - Ages 7/8
Bath Youth Softball Girls, Ages 7-12
Bath Cal Ripken Baseball Ages 9-12
Lacrosse Grades Pre-K - 2 (Ages 4-8)
Lacrosse Grades 3-6 - (Boys 3/4 & 5/6) (Girls 3/4 & 5/6)
Camps:
Summer Day Camps - Kidz Camp Grades 1-3 - Explorers Camp - Grades 4-6
Adventures Camps
Horse Lovers Horse Camps
Sport Camps:
Challenger Summer Soccer Camp
Seascoast United Summer Soccer Camp
Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp
For more detailed information and to sign up, go to https://bathme.myrec.com/.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514