PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

January

16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday-NO SCHOOL

18 - Mad Science Before School Program (fee based; register online)

K-5 Great Start Activities (8:15-9:20AM)

23 - RSU1 School Board Meeting 6PM at MHS

30 - First Day of BMS Wrestling Practice, Gr. 5 Boys & Girls may join Wrestling at MHS at 5:30; Be there by 5:15 with complete registration forms

30-31 - PK-5 Students find sponsors for Read A Thon

There was quite a stir at PES on Wednesday morning, when students arrived and noticed that we now have a crab and a lobster in our touch tank! Thank you to Vanessa Waters for delivering them to PES, and to Callie Wells who is leading the charge in getting the tank operational. The students are absolutely thrilled to have the tank back in business. Check out the pictures on Facebook and our web page.

Speaking of business, did you know that the PTA Scholarship Craft fair raised $2,458 for the scholarship fund? Again, this was a return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. This is just one of several fundraisers and events that PTA puts on during the year.

They are such an integral part of our school community, and provide many entertaining and enriching opportunities for our students. The group is always in need of additional volunteers and helpers. They meet on the first Thursday of each month at PES in the teachers' room. The meeting begins at 8:30AM and usually lasts about an hour.

I encourage you to join us and share your thoughts and ideas. For more information, you can contact Callie Wells at its.callie@gmail.com, Shana Ferrara at shana622@yahoo.com, or Annie Sarbanis at annie.sarbanis@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on February 2nd.

Let's get ready to read, read, and read some more! Read for enjoyment, to learn, to explore, or just because. There are a million reasons to read and one of them is to support our upcoming fundraiser, which will begin at the end of this month and culminate with a schoolwide reading event right before February vacation. Watch this newsletter, Facebook, and our webpage for additional details.

It was really great to see everyone at last week's trimester awards assembly, after 2 years since our last one! For a smoother and safer dismissal in future, if you will pick up your child directly after the assembly, please send in a note or call Mrs. Doran in the morning, so that teachers and the office are aware of the plan before 1:00PM. Parents may then retrieve their student, listed on the assembly pick up list, from the gym. If you are attending the assembly, please park across the street, rather than in the pick up line. Thank you for your assistance.

Coach AJ Reno dropped off registration packets and flyer for any 5th grade boys and girls interested in wrestling. If they have not had a physical for this school year, they must have one before they can practice. First day of wrestling practice is Monday, January 30th at 5:30PM; be there by 5:15PM. Parents are asked to attend the 1st part of practice so the coach can introduce himself and answer any questions they may have. Equipment needed: workout clothes, wrestling shoes (Olympia Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods, online), personal headgear, running shoes. ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO PRACTICE! FMI: 504-6813 or email: bowling29reno@gmail.com They communicate through Facebook; find the group: BMS Destroyers Wrestling 2023

Families CAN! offers several FREE parenting enrichment programs and training for professionals open to any parent, caregiver or community member. Currently, all programs are being offered by Zoom, with one hybrid in-person program that will be held in Bath. Registration is underway, so visit their website to register and for more information: https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/families-can/

For other non-school sponsored activities that may be of interest to students and families, visit the RSU1 website for community information: https://www.rsu1.org/documents/information/community-programs/43500

Email: sgorsuch-plummer@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514