Phippsburg Elementary School

Due to the weather forecast, Picture Day is postponed to Friday, September 27th. Paper order forms went home September 20th. If you do not wish to order, we would love to have the order forms back. For those who miss Friday, or are unhappy with their photos, we will have a makeup day (not yet scheduled, but generally approx. 3 weeks later).

Mrs. Tardif shares: Here is Kindergarten doing Q-tip painting! Another great way to strengthen the muscles in our fingers!

Mrs. Tardif's Kindergartners are doing their first of many "Pin Pokies." This is an excellent fine motor activity, which strengthens their finger muscles for writing. If you tape it to a sunny window - the shape should shine through!

From Mrs. Tardif September 6th: We learned how to draw a school bus today!

We are starting the year with a Scholastic Book Fair! The fair will be open during Open House on Thursday, September 5, from 5:30-6:30. Before Thursday, students will bring home information on the fair. There will also be times before school and during the day for students to shop on Friday, September 6, and Monday, September 9.

Mad Science returns to PES during Great Start Wednesdays. Follow the link to find out more! https://5il.co/2up5v

Calling all volunteers! Come work with our amazing students!

Join us for Phippsburg School's Open House - Thursday, September 5th from 5:30-6:30!

SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, August 22nd from 5:00-6:00 on the PES playground!

Save the Dates! School Supplies and backpack donations may be made at Reny's in Bath on August 17th from 9am-12pm at Stuff the Bus! FREE backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, clothing, and resources are provided for RSU1 students August 25th at Set for Success from 10am-1pm at Morse High School. We hope to see you there!

CHOICES Pre-K has openings at Phippsburg Elementary School! If you are an RSU 1 resident, have a child who will turn 4 on or before 10/15/2024 and you are interested in FREE Pre-K, please email Kim Burgess, CHOICES Pre-K Coordinator, at kburgess@rsu1.org for an application.

CHOICES Pre-K has openings at Phippsburg Elementary School! If you are an RSU 1 resident, have a child who will turn 4 on or before 10/15/2024 and you are interested in FREE Pre-K, please email Kim Burgess, CHOICES Pre-K Coordinator, at kburgess@rsu1.org for an application.

Mrs. Hutchinson shared great photos of her 1st grade paleontologists recently digging at school, and Ms. Phippen shared some of her 4th graders on their recent Maine Maritime Museum boat cruise!

Mrs. Polizotto shared great photos of Field Day and the pavilion dedication to Mrs. McCauley!

In library, the fourth graders created balloon powered cars. It took strategy, plan changes and patience to get the cars to go! Mrs. Polizotto shared some photos. And 2nd graders made birdhouses out of recycled materials; thanks for the photos, Mrs. Williams!

The fifth grade had a great time kayaking to Malaga! Mrs. Polizotto and Mrs. Snell shared great photos of the memorable trip, led by Mrs. McCauley.

It was a gift to see former PES students all grown and ready to begin their next adventure as grownups. Thank you , Mrs. Polizotto, for sharing photos of their graduation parade at PES on June 5th.

Miss Megan's bus 37 is running about 10-12 min. late this morning. Thank you for your patience on this last day of school. Students are dismissed at noon today.

MALAGA ISLAND FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP Each year, fifth-grade students embark on a kayak field trip to Malaga Island as part of the grade-level curriculum enrichment. School bus transportation, kayaks, personal flotation devices, and wet suits are provided. Additional PES staff, and approved parent volunteers will assist Ms. McCauley and Mrs. Snell with supervision. While kayaking is an enjoyable activity, it's important to acknowledge there are risks to being on the water. To mitigate these risks, we will ensure that all participants receive proper instruction, wear appropriate safety gear (such as life jackets), and adhere to safety guidelines throughout the trip. Additionally, we will closely monitor weather and water conditions to make informed decisions about the safety of the excursion. By responding “I consent” to this email, you have given permission for your child to attend the kayak field trip to Malaga Island tomorrow, June 6, 2024.

Mrs. Polizotto shared photos of a great time reading Silly Fables and Fairy Tales in Readers Theater in the library today. Fifth graders read The Pig Who Cried Wolf to the Pre-K, 1st & 3rd graders.