PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 23 FEBRUARY 27, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
27-Apr 3 - Gr. 3 Swim at YMCA (gone 11:35-1:30)
28 - MHS Class of 2025 Movie Fundraiser Night 6PM at MHS Theater by Donation, Despicable Me4
March
3 - Gr. 2-5 Homework Club 3-4PM Mondays at PES
3-7 - Read Across America Week, Spirit Week, & School Breakfast Week!
4 - SALTY Program Visits Gr. 4
5 - Gr. 1-5 Kids Theater Club 8-9:20AM Wednesdays-March 19
Great Start Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM
6 -Apr 3 - Gr. 3 Swim at YMCA (gone 11:35-1:30) (No swim Mar 27)
7 - 2nd Trimester Assessment Window Closes
9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
14 - NO SCHOOL for students/Professional Development Day
17 - St. Patrick's Day/Wear Green Day🍀
20 - Trimester Awards Assembly 2:30PM, PES Report Cards Go Home
24 - PK, K, & 1 Field Trip to Kinderconcert at MHS
24-28 - Scholastic Book Fair
27 - Parent Teacher Conferences/HALF DAY (NO SWIM), Bagged Lunch, & BOOK FAIR!
28 - HALF DAY, Grab n Go Bagged Lunch
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Greetings PES families and community members,
Welcome back to school. I hope you all had a wonderful week off. We were excited to see some warmer temperatures outside this week. Students have been exploring the different effects outside due to warming weather and melting snow; building dams, moving wood chips, and watching the water flow.
Celebrations!🥳
Last week we celebrated the 100th day of school. Kindergarten students made headbands that read, “I am 100 days smarter.” Other classrooms made laminated bookmarks with the same message. It was a fun way to think about all the learning that has happened in the last 100 days of school.
The Officer SALTY program started in 4th grade this week. Emily from KELT, was here to teach kids about the different types of mollusks. They also spent time mapping out the waterways that surround Maine’s coastline. Students in fourth grade will be diving into clam dissection next week with Officer Salty. The Officer SALTY program is a great chance for students to experience hands-on learning.
We have some exciting new saltwater tank inhabitants at school. We received three different size lumpfish and a red sea anemone. Students have been enjoying visiting our new creatures and learning about how they survive in the sea. The lumpfish moves around by scooting its fins. They also use their fins to suction-cup themselves to surfaces. The sea anemone has opened up to show its tentacles - some have over 200. Some students thought Ms. Anna might have put a red pepper in the tank. 🤣
Read Across America Spirit Week! 📚🇺🇸
Next week, we will celebrate Read Across America, a national celebration to get kids excited about reading. At school, we will be reading books connected to five states; Minnesota, California, Florida, Texas and Hawaii. On Friday, we will have some special community readers join us in classrooms. For grades 3-5, please check student’s folders for an at school and home read across America challenge. Students in K-2 will have a similar reading challenge to complete at school and home. Thank you for participating in the fun as we celebrate one of life's greatest gifts - READING!
Social Emotional Learning!
After 100 days of school, we have really seen all that our students can accomplish. We are so proud of where they started and where they are now. HERE is a link to a short video from our SPOTS. Students work so hard every day, it is important for them to have some down time, take some risks and experience independence. They truly are amazing, and their accomplishments should be celebrated. Just one positive compliment a day can make a huge difference in children’s emotional intelligence. Social emotional learning doesn’t just happen at school, it happens everywhere.
Next week, we will welcome in March with more fun. Please reach out if you need anything at all. Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us.
Best regards,
Nina Willette, Principal
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Our Jump Rope For Heart event will take place during your child’s PE classes Feb 27 - March 7. Your child will learn about the importance of doing cardio exercises, such as rope jumping, for a healthy heart! They will use both short and long jump ropes, with some challenges mixed in. Pledge forms for anyone wanting to donate to the American Heart Association(AHA) were sent home with your child prior to vacation, but donating is not required to participate. Please return them or go online if donating (make checks payable to: the American Heart Association). Donations must be turned in no later than Thursday, March 13th. Any questions, please contact Ryan Monroe at rmonroe@rsu1.org.
To get started, go to heart.org/schools.
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.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Kids Winter Field Day
Sunday, March 2, 2025 Register at 8am; activities begin at 9am - 272 Main Rd, Phippsburg. FREE event. Come out and try your hand at some fun winter sports in our classic round robin style event. See our Facebook page for more information.
Jen's Wooden Wonders 3-D DIY Sign
Saturday, March 29th, 3-6pm, at the Phippsburg Elementary School gym. Come paint and decorate a wooden door hanger for yourself or a gift; supplies are provided. The price is $40 per person for Phippsburg residents; $50 for non-residents, and we need a minimum of 15 people to hold the class. Participants register on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zY9pzCZT/?mibextid=wwXIfr. If you don’t have Facebook, or FMI, contact Amber Mixon at ambermixon54@gmail.com.
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, March 25th, April 1, 8, 15, (skip 4/22), and April 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm, cost: $75/person for Non-residents; $50/resident. Join us for a 5-week chair yoga class, focusing on stretching and breathing with Nicola Eden in the gym at the Phippsburg Elementary School. Wear comfortable exercise clothes, bring a water bottle, and chairs will be provided. Please make checks payable to: Phippsburg Recreation. Please sign up by calling or texting Tammy Doran at 607-2483 by March 18th. We need a minimum of 5 participants to hold this class.
Children’s Museum of Maine in Portland**
Phippsburg Rec has 15 tickets available (for Phippsburg residents) at $10 each for the Children’s Museum of Maine, located at 250 Thompson’s Point in Portland. The tickets do not expire. Text or email Amber Mixon at 522-7593 or ambermixon54@gmail.com to arrange payment and pickup of your tickets. Limit 5 tickets per family.
FAMILIES CAN!
Get ready for an exciting lineup of parenting enrichment programs and events 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.
Upcoming Events:
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, March 1st
from 10:00- NOON
At Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Pkwy in Bath
3rd Annual Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair
This FREE event is open to families in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick & Harpswell who are expecting or have children up to two years of age.
Registration will be required for this event and will open in April. To be notified when registration opens, enter your information below.Saturday, May 31st
from 9:00- 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. Visit https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/families-can/ to see all the class offerings.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514