PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

ISSUE 29 APRIL 10, 2025

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April

7-11- Eat/Wear the Rainbow Week

10 - Katie Coppens Author Visit

Battle of the Books at WCS at 6PM

14 - Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM Mondays at PES

16-5/21/25- Gr 2-5 Kids Craft Club $75 with Sarah Mancini. Email nwillette@rsu1.org to register

16 - Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM

17 - Bikes for Books Entry Forms DUE; 2:10 Assembly for Bikes Drawing

18 - Together We Learn, Arts & Music Celebration 8:20AM-9:40AM

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

30 - Deadline for Book Swap Collection

May

1 - PTA BBQ and Book Swap (Rain Date: May 2)

2 - Deadline for Square 1 Art Fundraiser Orders (Please Order & Pay Online)

26 - Holiday/NO SCHOOL

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear PES community,

Last week, our third graders wrapped up the learn to swim program at the Bath YMCA. Thank you to Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Polizotto, and Ms. Crowley for supervising this wonderful program for students.

Eat the Rainbow! 🌈 We have had a blast dressing in the colors of the rainbow this week and trying new foods. Thank you to our PTA for volunteering their time each morning to create colorful snacks for our students to try. Thank you also to Ms. Anna for helping to continue this fun and important project event, which provides opportunities for students to be exposed to new foods. Nutrition and a balanced diet are essential to student growth and development.

Fifth grade students were able to visit the vernal pools on Thursday morning. The vernal pool education program in fifth grade is in collaboration with Phippsburg’s Conservation Committee. Each spring, as the weather starts to warm, amphibians are on the move. They actively migrate to find new habitats for reproduction.

Fourth grade students traveled to Jewell Cemetery with Mr. Vande on Tuesday. They had a live history lesson about some of our ancestors that lived in Phippsburg, Maine.

On Thursday, we welcome Katie Coppens, a local author and teacher in the area. Katie specializes in nonfiction science based writing.

Reminder - Recess Gear: 🧥 ⛈️ It is very important to send your student to school with the proper equipment to be outside for recess, especially on rainy days. If it is not pouring outside, we are getting kids outside to play. Boots and rain jackets are essential, so we are able to take all students outside. We are also still seeing some cooler temperatures, so a warm fleece or winter jacket and a hat are still encouraged on some days.

Together we Learn: 🎶🎨 Please join us on Friday morning from 8:20-9:20, for a community arts and music celebration. Students will be rotating through five stations in the morning. We will have snack making, dancing, art, and literature activities set up for students to enjoy. Special adults will be able to join their student/s for the morning’s events.

Arts and Crafts Club: 🖼️ There is still room for kids to sign up to participate in the arts and craft club on Wednesday mornings 8am-9:20am. This is an opportunity for kids to create one-of-a-kind crafts and longer range projects. The club is run by Sarah Mancini who ran our Theater Club. All supplies are included.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards,

Nina Willette, Principal

KIDS CRAFT CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Contact Mrs. Doran today if you are interested in a $50 scholarship: 389-1514 or tdoran@rsu1.org.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

We wish our 4th and 5th graders good luck tonight at the Battle of the Books at 6PM at Woolwich Central School. Students in gr. 4-6 in RSU1 and Georgetown and West Bath Schools compete by answering questions about Maine Student Book Award books. Join us for an enjoyable and fast-paced evening!

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

RSU1 2024-2025 School Calendar

Town Clean UpdDay and PTA Bottle Drive flyer

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.

BATH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/ for all the great programs they offer for families in the RSU1 area. FMI call 443-8360. Upcoming Spring & Summer Programming: Adventures Camp, Summer Day Camps (Registrations Open), Challenger Soccer Camps, Seacoast United Soccer Camps, Horse Lovers Horse Camps, Lacrosse (K-1 & 3-6), Running Club, Tball (Ages 5/6), Farm League Baseball (Ages 7/8), & Youth Softball (Ages 7-12).

PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS

Strength and Conditioning Class and Fiesta Fitness/Dance Kickboxing with Diane

Thursdays, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025; 4:30-5:15pm Diane Cohen provides Strength & Conditioning exercises, cost: $40/person, and 15 minutes later: 5:30-6:30pm Fiesta Fitness/Dance Kickboxing, cost: $50/person. Please make checks payable to: Phippsburg Recreation. Remember to wear comfortable exercise clothes, well-fitting sneakers, and bring a water bottle. Please sign up by calling or texting (and specifying which class you are attending) Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by May 22nd. We have our minimum of 6 participants to hold these classes.

EASTER EGG HUNT FOR PHIPPSBURG CHILDREN

The Phippsburg Recreation Committee is hosting a FREE Easter Egg Hunt and other fun activities at the school Saturday, April 19th, for children ages 0-12 years old. The fun will start with a craft at 10AM and the egg hunt begins at 11AM. Please text your name and number of children planning to attend, so we can plan quantities of eggs/prizes: Tammy at 207-607-2483 or

Amber M. at 207-522-7593. Remember to bring your own basket and all children must be accompanied by an adult. See below for details.