PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 29, 2026
October
30 - Picture Retake Day 8:45AM
PTA Smoothies & Dress Like a Twin Day
November
1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends; Set Clocks BACK 1 Hour
3 - Professional Development Day/NO SCHOOL/ Election Day-Vote at Town Hall between 8AM-8PM
5 - PTA Glow Run Fundraiser 5-6PM on Cushman Field/Minott Walking Path Next to School. Pledge forms went home in Thursday folders last week.
6 - PES Flu Clinic 10:30-1PM in Nurse Melissa's Office
10 - Gr. 3-5 Garden Club 3-4PM-Final Meeting of the Season
10 - Family Math Night 5-6PM PES Gym; Please RSVP if You Are Attending (Click the Flyer)
11 - Veterans Day/NO SCHOOL
19 - PES Thanksgiving Lunch; Each Student may invite ONE special guest. Guest order forms went home last week.
23 - Half Day/Noon Dismissal/PK-12 Parent Teacher Conferences
24 - Half Day/Noon Dismissal for Students and Staff
25-27 - NO SCHOOL/Happy Thanksgiving Break! đŚ
Dear PES families,
Thank you for all your guided participation and support with spirit week. We know itâs another thing thatâs added to an already full family plate, but trust us when we say the kids' smiles and excitement at school all week are well worth it - so thank you for all the help.
Spirit Week! â
Spirit week has been SOOO much fun this week. We saw some spectacular pajamas, creative bags, fancy dresses and costumes, and whacky outfits for fun. Perhaps you even heard that a group of pirates took over the school on Wednesday. Tomorrow is our last day, which is twin day. If students would like to twin with their teachers, they can wear jeans and a PES school shirt. If youâre still in need of a school T-shirt, we do have some for sale.
Celebrations from the classroom! â¤ď¸
Last week, we had our annual Fall Festival for students at PES. Students were sorted into mixed grade level groups, and then rotated with a team leader through six different activities. We ended the afternoon with homemade cookies from Mrs. Wells and juice boxes and snacks from the PTA. Thank you to our wonderful PES staff and PTA members who made this memorable event happen for the students.
Great Start - Please Read! đâď¸
Itâs that time of year when mornings are very chilly. In order to go outside, students need to have long pants and a jacket. We canât always guarantee we will have enough volunteers for the art room, so if all students are outside and someone is not properly dressed for the outdoors, theyâll have to sit on the bench by the office, which is not very fun. Thank you for your attention to this matter. P.S. If you need help with coats or snow pants, please contact me.
This weekâs newsletter is full of important information, so donât forget to read it through. Thanks for being partners in an amazing community!
Warm regards,
Mrs.Willette
Hello Phippsburg Families!
Remember, tomorrow is Picture Retake Day (8:45-9:15AM). Should you wish to order school photos with free delivery to school, the deadline for ordering is extended to Tuesday, November 10th. You can place orders after that deadline, but you will not receive free delivery. If you have any questions about school photos, or wish to order using cash or check, please reach out to photographer Tiffany Dumas. Email: thetiffanystudio@yahoo.com or call (207) 721-8433.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
October 31 - Trick or Trunk
Saturday, Oct 31, 5:30 - 7pm in the Town Hall parking lot. Vehicles will be decorated in their Halloween spookiest! Participating vehicles must be in place by 5pm and provide their own candy or treats. Wear your Halloween costumes while collecting goodies and admiring the decorations. Please also bring non-perishable food pantry items to drop off at the Rec Commissionâs table. Rain or shine. For safety reasons, be sure to reserve your vehicleâs space by contacting (call or text) Amy Burden by October 26th at 751-6742 or Cathy Thomas at 522-3105.
Fiesta Fitness!
Thursdays Nov 5 to Dec 17 (except Nov 26), from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Phippsburg Elementary School gym. We are excited to have licensed local Fiesta Fitness Instructor, Diane Cohen, guide us through this exciting class! Fiesta Fitness is similar to Zumba, but less choreographed. Classes will also include Dance Kick boxing, Dance Fitness, and mat work. Chairs are available for stability for those with knee and/or balance issues. Bring a water bottle, hand towel, and properly fitting footwear. Fee for the 6 weeks is $50 BUT the Rec Commission will pay half of that for Phippsburg residents!! Please bring $25/resident/$50/non-resident on the first night of class, or you can do a drop in fee of $4 per class. Make it family time; ages 13-17 are welcome to join a paying adult for only $2 a class. You can even stop in on the first night to see what it's like before you decide to join.
For more information on class details, contact Diane Cohen by email at cohendiane0@gmail.com. FMI on payment and/or to sign up, contact Tammy Doran at 607-2483. We have our minimum of 6 participants, and room for more for this fun class!
November 18 - Holiday Paint Night
5:30-7PM at the Sportsmen's Association. A fun night to create a gift for yourself or a loved one. Follow along with a video and instructor as you each create the same acrylic canvas painting that you take home. All materials provided and no talent necessary! FREE snacks and mocktails available. Cost: $15 to be paid at the door. FMI and to sign up, contact Joyce Anderson: madamejanderson@gmail.com
If you would like to offer non-food treats for your trick or treaters this year consider participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project. FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) started this project to give children with allergies the opportunity to trick or treat without being exposed to allergens. If you would like to participate in the project, you can display a teal pumpkin outside of your house and offer non-food treats.
Teal pumpkins are available at CVS in Bath.
ALBERT F. TOTMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
*NEW* Craft Group
Are you "crafty"? Do you like to knit, crochet, felt, embroider, make jewelry or do other crafts? Then we invite you to join our new Craft Group which will meet every other Wednesday at 10am starting on November 4 (then Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, 16 & 30). Work on your project(s) in a friendly atmosphere with other crafters!
Craft Supply Swap Saturday, November 7, 10am-12pm
Do you have craft supplies that you no longer need (yarn, fabric, felt, beads, scrapbooking materials, etc.)? Would you like to âshopâ for new-to-you craft supplies? Bring your unused craft items during library hours from Nov. 3-5, and/or stop by on Nov. 7 to pick up craft supplies. Swapping is not required.
BATH PARKS & RECREATION
Check out all the fun activities offered, such as youth basketball and wrestling, November Horse Lovers Camp, pickle ball courts reservations, barn quilt painting, Lost Valley Ski & Snowboard Program, etc. at www.bathrecreation.com or call 207-443-8360 for more information. Bath Rec is located at 4 Sheridan Rd, Bath, ME 04530.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: tdoran@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514