Phippsburg Elementary School

Thanks to Mrs. Tardif for photos of her kindergarten class playing math games. She writes, "Here we are playing Bears on the Bus during Math time today. We've been learning the different combinations to make 10!"

You could hear the excitement coming from the gym when 4th & 5th graders had fun learning about solar power today, taught by Stacy Brown of Revision Energy. Thanks to Mrs. Snell for her photos.

Both buses are running late this morning; some roads are impassable due to flooding. Route 209 north of the school is fine.

Students had great fun playing in the snow at recess! Here are some photos from Monday's K-2 recess, thanks to Mrs. Woodbury!

To attend K-5 before school Mad Science, students must be registered online for the 8-wk $105 NASA session January 10th-March 6th. See LINK in the PES newsletter. Parents provide transportation to Wednesdays 8:15AM-9:20AM classes. Half scholarship available if contact Mrs. Doran by December 31st.

PES got a surprise when Mr. Grinch visited at dismissal the day before vacation. Thank you, Mrs. Tainter & Ms. Crowley, for sharing photos!

The third grade wrapped up their animal adaptation unit today by designing new reindeer that are able to fly through blustery wind, dodge falling trees, transmit electricity, and breathe underwater! Wow! Thank you for the photo, Mrs. Henderson.

There's NO SCHOOL Friday, December 22nd through Monday, January 1st. We wish you all a healthy and happy vacation and 2024!

In Science today, Mrs. Snell's 5th graders studied the chemical reactions in the process of making potato pancakes. What a yummy science experiment! Thank you, Mrs. G-P, for sharing the photos.

Mrs. Henderson shared some photos: Third graders made animal habitats this week out of recycled objects. Two students are showing off their work!

Remember, tomorrow is late start only. NO GREAT START Activities.

It was a great concert last week! Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Michaud, Mr. Green, Maintenance, and everyone: Thank you for all your hard work making it possible, and to Mrs. Polizotto for the photos!

Our generator is working like a charm and so are the students!

Mrs. Henderson, 3rd grade teacher, shares photos and writes: Ms. McCauley led the third graders on a cold weather hike, and we learned more about animal and plant adaptations!

Mrs. Tardif, kindergarten teacher, shares photos and writes: Here is the snowman project we completed after reading Snowmen at Night. We've also been playing many math games this year. Here we are playing a few of our favorites - Hedgehog Stick Game, Roll It, and Mystery Bag - Shapes. Don't forget our concert is this Thursday- Dec. 14. Students are asked to come to our classroom at 5:45pm. Hope to see you then. The dress rehearsal today was FABULOUS!

Thank you, Mrs. Woodbury, for sharing the photos of kindergarten and first graders having snowy recess fun.

Mrs. Henderson shares a photo of a 3rd grade author sharing her original story with her kindergarten book buddies!

Megan's bus 37 is running about 30 min. late this morning. Thank you for your patience.

Mr. Vande's Bus 29 is running a few minutes late this morning. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you, Mrs. Tardif, for sharing your photos of lobster lessons with Mrs. Ferrara and your kindergarten class last week. Fascinating!