PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG

ISSUE 10 NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November

1 - PTA Accepting Donations for Holiday Store

2 - Holiday Meal Guest Orders DUE

Glow Run on Track 5:30-6:30PM

8 - Canned Yam Food Drive Ends; Our Goal is to Collect 100 Cans

Wednesdays Great Starts K-5 FREE Enrichment Activities 8:15AM-9:20AM

9&10 - NO SCHOOL

15 - Thanksgiving Feast

17 - Hat Day

20 - Noon Dismissal & Parent Teacher Conferences

21 - Noon Dismissal

22-24 - NO SCHOOL

23 - FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for Phippsburg and Bath Area Residents at Sportsmen's Assn.

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It was wonderful to see your children arriving back to school on Monday morning after our unexpected days off. It was an extremely stressful and sad time for all in our State. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this senseless act of violence. Mrs. McCartney was here on Monday to help students and staff process what had occurred. If you or your child need additional support during this time, please reach out to any of us. Here is an additional resource, Sandy Hook Promise, should you need it.

We were relieved to be able to return to our routines and happily welcomed our PTA volunteers on Tuesday, to help us celebrate Halloween. As always, the smoothies were delicious and came with the added bonus of a reusable Halloween straw. Fortunately, we had LSW the day after Halloween so students didn't return to school too exhausted. All reports from the children were that Trick or Treating resulted in a bountiful haul of candy!

Finally, Ms. McCauley and I are looking forward to seeing you all at TONIGHT'S GLOW RUN at 5:30 on the track adjacent to the playground!

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THANKSGIVING FEAST AT PES

Your child is invited to bring a special guest to join us for lunch on Wednesday, November 15th. Students are invited to join their younger PES sibling and are welcome to share their special guest. Meals need to be pre-ordered no later than November 6th. Order form and details are HERE. Pre-K will join us for lunch at 11:30.

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PTA NOTES

See the new PTA Newsletter HERE

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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.

LAUREEN SWANSON MUSIC FOR YOUTH FUND

The Laureen Swanson Music for Youth Fund reviews applications to support and enhance music education for youth under age 22 in Brunswick, RSU 1, MSAD 75, and RSU 5. The Board reviews applications on the fourth Thursday of each month. Applications and more information can be found at https://www.laureenswansonmusicforyouthfoundation.org.

MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM

The Maine Maritime Museum has several FREE upcoming programs for families and students. For more information, please check out the RSU 1 Community Programs button below.

FAMILIES CAN!

Families CAN! offers enrichment opportunities to parents, caregivers, and educators about topics affecting families with children from birth through the teen years. The program offers classes designed for any parent or caregiver who wants to discover their strengths, deepen bonds with the young people in their lives, and learn practical, empowering ways to help children grow and learn. They provide many free classes and training; FMI, visit: https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/