UPCOMING EVENTS
October
4 - PTA Meeting in Teachers Room 8:30AM
Gr.1 Field Trip to Gray Wildlife Park
8 - Nature Crafts for Gr. 3-5 at 3-4PM
9 - Mad Science Begins 8:15AM-9:20AM
11 - Professional Development Day/NO SCHOOL
14 - Indigenous People's Day/NO SCHOOL
17 & 18 - PES Fun Run PE Fundraiser in PE Classes
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear PES families,
We have completed the first month of school at PES. We’ve already had lots of opportunities to work together as a community and celebrate our learners. As a school staff, we are grateful for the many opportunities we have to build community
A Kind Word - Our hallways are decorated with all the kind words we wrote about ourselves. We used black paper and oil pastels in art class to write and decorate our kind words. Now every day as we walk through the hallways, we have reminders to choose to be kind to ourselves, kind to our school staff, and kind to each other. We celebrate the kindness we see in our students every day!
MTY Testing - This week, our students in grades 3-5 began the Maine Through the Year Assessment. This assessment is computer adaptive, meaning that after a correct answer, a student may see a more difficult question. After an incorrect answer, a student may see an easier question. As a result, the assessment adapts to the learner and is unique to every student. Students will take this test once in the fall and once in the spring, as mandated by the state of Maine. Some teachers may choose to have students test in the winter to gather data in regards to student’s academic progress.
Dress Up Day - On October 31st, students may choose to dress up for school. This is optional for all students. A few reminders about dress up choices. Please do not send students to school with any:
Scary outfits
Makeup, face paint, or masks
Blow up costumes
Props or weapons
School Attendance - School attendance is one of the key elements of student success at school. Regular and timely attendance at school is so important. We really love seeing our kids all day every day, unless they are sick. Please let us know if we can support you in any way. We know students are at their best when schools and families work together.
After School Clubs - We are still looking for volunteers to run after school clubs. This can be a free play time for students after school, or a more structured and organized activity. Groups can be by age level and can be limited to a certain number of students. After school clubs are a great opportunity for students to spend time together in a less structured learning environment. We would also love to try and set up a homework club for students once a week. If you are interested in helping out, or know someone who is, please contact the school office.
Warm regards,
Nina Willette
BE THERE FOR ME SUPPORT RESOURCE
Be there for ME is a judgement-free place to get connected to support.
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. Please allow one week prior to a field trip or event for processing. Thank you so much; we could not offer fun activities like Great Start without you!
PTA NEWS
Please join us at our next meeting Friday, October 4th, at 8:30AM in the Teachers Room. We welcome your participation and ideas. If you have something to contribute, but cannot make the meeting, please email phippsburgpta@gmail.com.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
^^^Classes & Events^^^
FREE Nutrition Class
Join Alison Fernald again for discussion and guidance on evidence-based nutrition and wellness guidelines, including some new and fun information about our gut biome! This 4-week class is Tuesdays, October 8-29 from 6:30-7:30PM at the Phippsburg Fire Station. If you are interested, please register by contacting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by October 7, as we need a minimum of 6 participants for this great class. We only have 1 signed up so far, so please don't wait.
Trick or Trunk and Food Collection for the Bath Area Food Bank
Thursday, October 31st, 5:30-7pm in the Town Hall parking lot. Vehicles will be decorated in their Halloween best. Wear your Halloween costumes while collecting goodies and admiring the decorations. Participating vehicles must be in place by 5pm. Bath Area Food Bank is in need of items like: Dry Pasta, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken, and Peanut Butter. A nonperishable food pantry drop-off location will be at the Phippsburg Recreation Committee Table. (NO RAIN DATE) To sign up your vehicle, please contact Amy Burden by October 26th at 751-6742.
BATH NEWS
Junior Shipbuilders Flag Football League, NOTE ADJUSTED SCHEDULE:
This is a contact-free football option for children in grades 3 - 6.
No experience is required as every weekend will be a learning opportunity.
When: Sundays, 10-11am
Where: Morse Practice Turf (826 Shipbuilders Way)
Thru October 27
Cost: Free
No registration required, drop-ins welcome!
PLAY FOR EVAN
Soccer Playday & Pancake Breakfast
October 26th, 2024
Pancake Breakfast 8-11am
Bath Parks & Recreation Dept. Gym
$5 per person (cash only)
Bath Parks & Rec Grades 1-2
Soccer Playday 9-11am
Hawkes & Kimball Fields
To clear up some confusion- All Welcome to the pancake breakfast and activities and to catch some Bath Rec soccer! The play day will consist of our already existing Grades 1-2 rec soccer teams as an extension of their season to honor their fellow teammate and player.
PANCAKES - SAUSAGE - BACON - FRUIT - BAKED GOODS - AND MORE! JOIN US FOR FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. THE SNACK SHACK WILL ALSO BE OPEN!
'PLAY FOR EVAN' SHIRTS & WRIST BANDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
$15 per shirt / $1 per wrist band
(Purchase the day of event)
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE BRIGGS FAMILY (Cash Only Event)
Interested in volunteering? Looking to donate items?
Volunteer/Donation Sign ups link here!
Supported by Bath Parks & Recreation, Bath PTA and West Bath PTA
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FAMILIES CAN! PARENTING ENRICHMENT, EVENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Get ready for an exciting lineup of parenting enrichment programs, events, and a professional training from Families CAN! We're thrilled to offer these fantastic opportunities to all parents, caregivers, and community members- and the best part? They're absolutely FREE!Join us for engaging and insightful sessions designed to empower and support our community. Don't miss out on these valuable resources!
Registration is underway.
Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens
This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth.
6 week program:
Mondays, October 28- December 9
from 6:00- 8:00 PM
Upcoming Professional Trainings:
Infant Safe Sleep & Period of PURPLE Crying
These national initiatives focus on preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and promoting a safe sleeping environment for infants. Get the most up-to-date information that promotes infant safety, and gain a new way of understanding the normal period of crying during a healthy baby's first year of life. Each topic can provide .1 CEU.
Thursday, October 10
from 1:00-3:00 PM
Register for Infant Safe Sleep
Community Book & Resource Fair
Families in Sagadahoc County are invited to bring their children to this FREE family event. Each child will be able to pick out five free books to keep and caregivers will be able to gather information about community resources.
Saturday, October 19
from 10:00- NOON
At Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy in Bath
Families CAN! is dedicated to supporting parents and strengthening communities in Sagadahoc County through parent enrichment programs, community education, awareness, and collaboration. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to register.
For more information or to register, contact: Dawn at (207) 442-7963 ext. 230 or email dawn.flagg@mmcacorp.org
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: nwillette@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514