
PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 29 APRIL 4, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
April
8 - GATE Trip to PFL
8-12 - Eat/Wear the Rainbow Week!
9 - Kevin Hawkes Author/Illustrator Visit
10 - K-5 Great Starts 8:15-9:20AM
12 - Mismatched Socks Day
15-19 - NO SCHOOL/April Break
25 - PTA Family Fun Night BBQ at PES 5:30PM-6:30PM, Includes Some of the PES Band
27 - Annual Phippsburg Town Clean Up Day 8AM-Noon (Rain date: May 4)
29 - RSU1 Public Forum for District School Budget 6PM at MHS
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
BUDGET PUBLIC FORUM
It was great seeing everyone at this week's public forum on the school budget. The next one will be Monday, April 29th, held at Morse High School at 6:00 PM.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you, or someone you know, have a child living in Phippsburg that will be five by October 15th? If so, they are eligible for our full-day kindergarten class. Please call Mrs. Doran at 389-1514, and we’ll add them to the list for this fall. Parent Information Night will be Wednesday, May 15th from 5-5:45PM and Kindergarten screening will be Friday, June 7th. Advance notice helps us to ensure we have enough materials. Online kindergarten registration is now available at the link at the bottom of our website. If your child is currently attending the CHOICES program or you have other students in RSU1, please use your parent portal account (portal.rsu1.org). If your family is new to RSU1 and you are registering for the first time for Kindergarten, choose the Kindergarten registration link. Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. We look forward to assisting you.
MAD SCIENCE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Mad Science returns for K-5 before school enrichment on Wednesdays, 8:20-9:20AM, from April 24th - June 5th. Cost: $96; full and half scholarships are available. Contact Mrs. Doran today if you are interested in a scholarship. Register today at: After-School Program Registration (madscience.org). Mad Science FLYER
PTA NEWS
We will let you know when our next PTA meeting is.
We are also looking for volunteers to help prep fruits and veggies this week, from 8:30AM-10AM each day, for Eat/Wear the Rainbow Week, where students try new foods and wear the featured color of the day. If interested, please email today what day and time you will be here at phippsburgpta@gmail.com. Thank you for your support! 😀
PHIPPSBURG REC NOTE
Annual Town Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 27, 2024 (Rain Date: May 4) For more information, contact 389-2410 or email: 1900@phippsburgfire.org.
We're all spending more time outside; please help us get the roadsides picked up for spring! This is a great, safe way for your group or yourself to get outside and help your community. Event is 8am-12pm, with lunch provided afterwards. Please start the day by coming to the firehouse to sign in and get free supplies. Cleaning a piece on your own? Call or email to let us know it's been done! Be sure to check yourself and family for ticks afterwards.
Woolwich Central School auction has been rescheduled to April 27th
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 Elementary School Contact Info
Email: sgorsuch-plummer@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514