
PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 13 NOVEMBER 30, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
December
1 - Grade Period Ends
PTA Meeting 8:30AM Teachers Room
Deadline to Sign Up for FREE Gingerbread House Decorating & Pizza on Dec 8
2 - PTA Scholarship Holiday Craft Fair 9-1PM & Lobster Stew Starts at 11:30AM
6 - Final Mad Science Session
7 - Report Cards Go Home
13 - Final Great Starts for 2023
14 - PES Winter Concert 6PM; Students Arrive 5:45 to Classrooms
15 - Ugly Sweater Day
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It's difficult to believe that tomorrow will be December 1st! As I'm sure you are well aware, December is a very exciting month for elementary school students. There are so many special events that happen this month, both at school and at home.
I hope you will be able to visit the PTA Scholarship Craft Fair this weekend. Thank you to everyone who will be donating pies for Saturday. Donations can be dropped off at school tomorrow, Friday, December 1st. There are many great crafters that have signed up to be a part of this event. Happily, the Phippsburg Historical Society will resume its cookie walk this year. And of course, the Fair's famous lobster stew will be served!
In addition to the Craft Fair, our annual Winter Concert will be held on December 14th. Students should arrive at school NO earlier than 5:45 and report to their classroom. The concert will begin at 6:00 PM. On Friday, we will have our monthly spirit event by wearing "ugly sweaters."
As you can see, it will be an incredibly busy and exciting month. Here at school, we'll do our best to maintain our routines and keep students focused while still having fun!
MAD SCIENCE WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
Our winter registration link is live!
Astro-Innovators
EXPLORE THE EARTH, MOON, MARS… AND BEYOND!
Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers Before-School Program!
DISCOVER THE NASA ACADEMY OF FUTURE SPACE EXPLORERS!
Developed in cooperation with NASA, the Academy of Future Space Explorers takes children on a voyage of discovery. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-homes, this is an experience that is truly out of this world!
Link:
https://maine.madscience.org/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=400482
Full and half scholarships are available; contact Mrs. Doran at tdoran@rsu1.org or call 389-1514 by December 21st.
VOLUNTEER
Are you interested in being on a list of eligible volunteers? Visit the RSU1 website to learn more and to sign up: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information. At site preference, scroll down to select PES and be sure to click Submit after the form is complete and signed. Please allow one week prior to a field trip or event for processing.
PTA NOTES
We are looking for homemade pie donations on Friday,
December 1st, until 4PM for the annual PTA Scholarship Holiday Craft Fair, taking place at PES Saturday, December 2nd, from 9AM-1PM.
We are accepting donations of small new or gently used items for the Holiday Store. Please place items in the collection box in the PES lobby.
We'd love to have you join us for our next meeting on Friday, December 1st, at 8:30AM in the Teachers Room. If you can't make it, but have something to add, please email phippsburgpta@gmail.com.
PHIPPSBURG REC NEWS
FREE Gingerbread House Decorating and Pizza Night
For Phippsburg Residents: Friday, December 8th, 6-7PM in the Phippsburg Elementary School gym, we will be decorating gingerbread houses and snacking on pizza. Additional decorations will be available. YOU MUST SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 1ST; call or text Cathy Thomas at 522-3105.
Phippsburg Sportsmen's Club Merry & Bright Craft Fair
Saturday, December 2nd, 272 Main Rd, Phippsburg, 9AM-2PM.
Nordic Skiing Program
Will be offered again this winter. We provide equipment, coaching and support and set track on wooded trails at the Sportsmen's Association's Outdoor Education Center campus. We will have ski return and fitting at the Sportsmen's Association Clubhouse on Saturday, December 2nd, 10:30AM - 1PM. Please return outgrown/no longer used equipment. We're hoping for better snow conditions this winter and looking forward to skiing with your family. FMI: Chuck Mainville email: sascrm@gwi.net.
Small Point Baptist Church Senior Luncheon
Wednesday, December 13th, 12PM Noon. This dinner is FREE to all seniors in Phippsburg, and meals can be delivered, if needed. Please RSVP at 389-2129 by December 4th, so we may plan accordingly.
GIRL SCOUTS INFORMATION EVENT JANUARY 24, 2024
Click HERE for information regarding the Girl Scouts information event on January 24, 2024 at 5:30PM at Fisher Mitchell School.
BATH PARKS AND RECREATION
Be sure to check the website: https://bathme.myrec.com/ for all the programs being offered to the local community, such as FREE ice skate loaner program, ice skate sharpening for $5 per pair, Bath Elks Hoop-Shoot December 17th at the Bath YMCA, etc., or for more information call 443-8360.
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: sgorsuch-plummer@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514