PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 35 MAY 29, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
12 days of school left for K-5 (10 for Pre-K)
May
30 - Last PTA Meeting this school year 8:30AM
June
2 - Gr. 4 Salmon Release
3 - Gr. 4 Trip to MMM (Boat Trip) and Gr. 5 Tours BMS
4 - Morse Graduation Parade (of former PES students) at PES 10:50AM
5 - Fifth Graders vs. Parents Kickball Game 2PM
6 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening
Tie-Dye Day Morning 9-11:15AM! Remember to bring a white cotton t-shirt đź‘• (Rain date: 6/9)
10 - Municipal Elections and RSU1 Budget Validation Referendum, Vote at Town Hall 1-7PM
11 - Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony 2PM & Town Meeting 6:30PM in PES Gym
12 - Gr. 5 Trip to Malaga Island, 3rd Trimester Ends, and
Trimester Awards Assembly at 2:30PM
13 - Last Day for PES Pre-K
Celebration of Learning in classrooms 2PM
16 - Students bring everything home from school
17 - Last Day for PES K-5, Half Day, Field Day at Hermit Island, Buses Bring Students Directly Home from Beach, Arriving 3 hours Earlier than Usual, Usual Parent Pickups at Hermit Island
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PES community,
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We have had some beautiful weather the last two days at school, allowing for some extra time learning outside. It is hard to believe we are winding down the year. Please make sure you read the newsletter for reminders and updates.
Maine Department of Education highlights PES! 🎉
If you have not had a chance to view the article written about outdoor learning at PES featured on the Maine Department of Education’s website, please be sure to check it out. PES was highlighted for the work they have done this year in providing weekly outdoor learning time during Forest Friday. Maine DOE News
Lobster Studies Field Trip at Fort Popham 🦞
On Wednesday, grades one and three traveled to the wharf at Popham to learn more about the lobstering industry. Thank you to Captain Ethan Debery and Captain Robert Willette for bringing their lobster boats to the wharf for students to view and board. Groups of five or six students at a time boarded a lobster boat to identify a male and female lobster, practice banding a lobster, viewing the inner workings of a trap, and tried out experiencing just how strong a lobster boat’s hauling mechanism is. When students were not learning aboard the boat, they were able to visit the fort at Popham.
Exciting Celebrations next week at PES! 🌟
On June 4th, high school seniors will be traveling back to Phippsburg as we celebrate by applauding them through the hallways. Graduating seniors will have lunch in the cafeteria and join them for recess. On June 5th, fifth grade parents will play their children in a competitive game of kickball. We are down to the last couple of days in our teamwork ice cream sundae challenge. It has been a competitive race, as students have worked hard to cheer one another on and hold each other accountable. On Monday, our winning team will have an ice cream sundae party - we may even encounter a tie.
Summer Learning - If you are looking for some summer time independence challenge, follow the link below. The Let Grow program encourages students to set goals and work towards achieving independent tasks. The Let Grow Summer Experience
Check out the upcoming summer reading program at the Albert F. Totman Public Library. The library has some fun activities planned for summer reading. đź“š
Field Day at Hermit Island 🏖️
We are so excited to bring field day back to Hermit Island on Tuesday, June 17th. This will be on the last day of school for all K-5 students. Please read carefully.
All students will be dismissed from Hermit Island at 12:00, which means that home drop off times may be different. Please use the Busright system to track when your students will be home.
Parent pickups will be AT THE HERMIT ISLAND parking lot.
Please notify Tammy by 9:00 on Tuesday morning with any changes in dismissal plans. We will not be able to accommodate last minute changes.
We are two weeks away from our celebration of learning. Just a reminder that this will be held on
June 13th at 2pm. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see students’ learning in action.
Warm regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
LIBRARY NEWS
All library books are due Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Parents, please help students locate any lost books; under the bed, in the closet, in the book cases, in the car, at grandparents, etc. Students will still have the opportunity to read books during library class.
See below for information on a summer reading program at the Totman Library!
PES GEAR PAYMENTS
If you haven't already, please be sure to send in your payment for your PES Gear order/s. Any checks need to be made payable to: Phippsburg Elementary School. Mrs. Willette is sending outstanding notices home in Thursday/classroom folders today. Thank you! Orders will be ready soon.
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Yearbooks will be arriving soon. We have ordered a few extra. If you missed ordering and wish to purchase one, please contact Mrs. Doran at tdoran@rsu1.org. You will receive your yearbook after she receives your $20 payment; first come, first served until we run out. Please make checks payable to Phippsburg Elementary School.
ARE YOU MOVING?
Will your family be moving over the summer and not returning to PES for 2025-2026? If you are moving, please be sure to email
Mrs. Doran at tdoran@rsu1.org to let her know.
TRANSPORTATION SURVEY
Parents/Guardians: WE NEED YOUR HELP! In the next few days, please be on the look out for a survey that will be sent to your email regarding transportation for next year. Take a moment to complete this brief form to let us know how your student(s) will be getting to and from school on most days. This includes fifth graders who are moving on to BMS for 6th grade. Thank you for your help!
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514