PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 30 APRIL 17, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
April
17 - Bikes for Books Entry Forms DUE; 2:10 Assembly for Bikes Drawing
18 - Together We Learn, Arts & Music Celebration 8:20AM-9:20AM
21-25- NO SCHOOL/April Break!
26 - Annual Town Clean Up Day 8-Noon with FREE lunch at Fire Station! And PTA Bottle Drive at PES
28 - Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM Mondays at PES
30 - Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM
Deadline for Book Swap Collection
30-5/21/25- Gr 2-5 Kids Craft Club $75 with Sarah Mancini. Email nwillette@rsu1.org to register
May
1 - PTA BBQ and Book Swap (Rain Date: May 2)
2 - Deadline for Square 1 Art Fundraiser Orders (Please Order & Pay Online)
16 - No Pre-K at PES due to Pre-K PTC's
22 - Incoming Kindergarten Info Night 5:30PM (K Screening June 6)
26 - Holiday/NO SCHOOL
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PES community,
Congratulations to our students who participated in the Battle of the Books! đź“š Students begin preparing for this competition in September of the new school year, as they aim to read as many books as possible on the Maine Student Book Awards list. Mrs. Snell and Ms. Phippen read many of the books out loud to their classes. In January, students began practicing for the competition, as they spent their lunchtime in the library with Mrs. Polizotto, Mrs. Snell and Ms. Phippen. We had six teams compete at the event on the night of April 10th. All of our teams showed great sportsmanship and effort. Well done PES!
Together We Learn!
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow morning for the arts and music celebration, “Together We Learn.” This will be a great opportunity to bring our whole school community together. Families can experience what many of our special events throughout the year encompass. 🎸
New Staff Introduction!
We would like to welcome Andy Chipman to our team this spring as our music teacher. Mrs. Reed will be out after April break for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Chipman will be here to continue music education with our students in grades Pre-K to 5.
PBIS Celebration!
Students have reached another celebration for earning Anchor Way tickets. We have almost two jars completely filled. Well done to all! On Friday afternoon, we will celebrate with a whole school movie experience in the gym. Students are welcome to wear comfy clothes to school.
Expeditionary Learning!
With spring break next week, the end of the school year is likely to approach us with rapid speed. We will be starting our spring expedition work, which means that daily school attendance will be essential. Classrooms will have lots of fun opportunities for expert visits and field study trips. We are kicking off this learning event on May 1st with an expeditionary hands on learning experience for all students.
I hope you all have a wonderful spring break and enjoy some warming temperatures! Thank you for all the support of our PES learners.
Warm Regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
If you wish to volunteer this year, or chaperone a field trip, please register now at:
https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information. You only complete one form, selecting all the schools you are interested in (be sure to scroll down the schools to choose PES, or you won't appear on our list), and remember to register each school year. Thank you so much; we could not offer fun activities like Great Start without you!
DISTRICT BUDGET MEETINGS
The proposed budget for FY26 included below was presented at the School Board meeting Monday, March 24th. Members of the community are encouraged to attend the upcoming budget meetings. Please contact the RSU1 Central Office with any questions by calling 443-6601, ext. 122.
2025-2026 RSU 1 Budget - PROPOSED March 24, 2025
UPCOMING BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE:
*All meetings will be held at Morse High School.
Monday, April 28th Board Meeting - Public Forum - 6PM
Monday, May 5th Second Reading of Budget and sign warrants - 6PM
Tuesday, May 27th District Budget Meeting (up/down vote for all citizens present) - 6PM
Tuesday, June 10th Budget Validation Referendum, Citizens vote at their town polling places
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514