PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

January

27 - CPP Fundraiser Movie Night The Little Prince 5:30 at MHS $2/$5

30 - First Day of BMS Wrestling Practice

30-31 - PK-5 Read-A-Thon Sponsorship Drive

February

1 - Mad Science Before School Program

3 - Gr. 4&5 Field Trip to Merrill Auditorium

1-17 - Read-A-Thon

7 - Gr. 2 Field Trip to Maine Maritime Museum

10 - Gr. 3 Publishing Party 2:15

17 - Read-A-Thon Celebration & Pajama Day and PTA-Provided Snack

20-24 - February Break/NO SCHOOL

27 - Read-A-Thon Pledge Sheets and Money DUE

RSU1 School Board Meeting 6PM at MHS

Since our last newsletter communication, we certainly have had a turn of events with the weather! After an extended weekend, students were certainly pleased to get outside at recess and play in the new snow. They have had so much fun sliding down the giant piles of snow and making snow forts. Fortunately, it hasn't been too cold and we are enjoying the time outside. Beginning on Monday, we will resume our tradition of taking turns using sleds and having a dedicated day to enjoy sledding.

As promised, here is some more information on our upcoming Read-A-Thon. Our them is "For the Love of Reading" and our fundraising goal is $2,500. Money raised will be divided into classroom accounts and given to all teachers for incidentals that were not included in our budget. This may include entrance fees for field trips, classroom rugs, and student incentives. Included in this folder is a SPONSOR sheet for students to gather pledges, and a page to track the number of minutes read at home. The timeline for gathering pledges is January 30th and 31st. Donors may pledge by the number of minutes read, or offer a flat donation amount. Students can begin tracking on February 1st. On February 17th, we will have a whole school reading event that will culminate with a celebratory snack provided by the PTA!

I hope you, your friends, and family will help support us in our effort!

Keep an eye out for information coming home today for our February Read-A-Thon! A pledge sheet will be going home for sponsors to sign up, and students will write their name on the form and record the minutes read from February 1-17th. Everyone may wear their pajamas in celebration on Friday, February 17th, and enjoy a PTA-provided snack. Completed forms and money (checks made out to PES) are due February 27th.

Mad Science Camp is being offered now for February Break. Visit https://bathme.myrec.com/info/default.aspx for more details on this program and all the other programs offered.

Bath Area Family YMCA is offering FREE Family Fun Fridays for All that have Y Family Memberships, two Fridays each month, beginning February 3 & 24. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost for those without Y Family Membership is: $20/family, $12 for Individual Adult, $5 for youth up to 18 years of age. FLYER

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