
PHIPPSBURG EXPLORER'S LOG
ISSUE 22 FEBRUARY 8, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
Kids Kindness Challenge, Month of February
9 - Wear Your Favorite Sports Jersey Day
G/T GATE Day, 8:40-1PM
12 - Hundredth Day of School at PES; We're Wearing Numbered Clothes to Celebrate
14 - Happy Valentine's Day! 💗
Mad Science
K-5 Great Starts 8:15-9:20AM
16 - Pajama Day, with Reading in Classrooms, and Popcorn Provided by the PTA
19-23 - NO SCHOOL/February Break
26 - RSU1 School Board Meeting 6PM at Morse High School
27 - SALTY in Gr. 4
29 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Maine Maritime Museum, 9:20-11:10
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
My name is Thomas Soule, the interim principal for Mrs. Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer until the February break. I retired from education after 42 years, but thoroughly enjoy working with the Pre-K - 5th grade students and staff at PES. I am not, however, the newest member on staff. You may have already met Mrs. Amy Bennett, our new librarian. She is outgoing, knowledgeable, and is a wonderful addition to PES! Welcome, Mrs. Bennett!
I know you all look forward to Mrs. Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer’s return, but in the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you and I look forward to working with your kids next week!
VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
As Valentine's Day approaches, please keep in mind that at PES we keep our celebrations very low key, and do our best to follow the RSU1 Wellness Policy. Teachers tend to have students decorate a paper bag, and students may exchange cards in the afternoon, placing them in the bag to open at home. Students will have strawberry shortcake for dessert at lunch. During these occasions, we need to be particularly vigilant, as several students have food allergies. Always check in with your child's teacher before sending in special snacks. Watch your child's classroom newsletter for details or specific plans about Valentine's Day. As always, feel free to contact the teacher with any questions.
KINDERGARTEN SEARCH
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, and contact you when we schedule Parent Information Night and Kindergarten online registration and screening. Advance notice helps us to ensure we have enough materials. We look forward to assisting you.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
Have you moved? Not using your old Post Office Box? Please let the office know of any change in your contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses. A change of address outside of Phippsburg will require a Residency Verification form. Thanks for keeping in touch!
LIBRARY NOTES
CHICKADEE BOOKS
Check out 5th graders reading the Chickadee books for all to enjoy. Please visit the PES library website at: https://sites.google.com/rsu1.org/peslibrary and scroll down to the Chickadee books section. Enjoy!
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
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.
BATH PARKS & RECREATION
Bath Parks & Recreation offers many activities to families in the Bath/RSU1 area, such as Basketball, Wrestling, K-8 All Skills Levels Indoor Youth Field Hockey Clinic, Mad Science Camp, Soccer Camps, February Break Art Camp, T-Ball, Running Club, and many more. Visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/ or call 443-8360 for more information.
JOB POSTINGS
Bath Parks and Recreation is seeking individuals to come work for our Summer Day Camps!
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Camp Supervisor
Summer Camp Director
For full job descriptions email DDelahanty@cityofbath.com
For applications, please go to www.bathrecreation.com and scroll down to announcements!
Phippsburg Elementary School Contact Info
Email: sgorsuch-plummer@rsu1.org
Website: phippsburg.rsu1.org
Location: 1047 Main Rd, Phippsburg, ME, USA
Phone: 389-1514