Phippsburg Elementary School

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.

Mrs. Williams shared her fun photos of 2nd graders from last week's visit to Maine Maritime Museum. They learned about the geography and the way of life of lobstering on the coast, past and present.

Ms. Phippen shared photos of her 4th graders on their Salmon Release trip, and their Bay Day trip to Chop Point to learn about Merrymeeting Bay. They had a busy week!

Mrs. McCauley led kindergarten and third grade on a nature walk this afternoon! Mrs. Henderson shared her photos; what a beautiful day!

Ms. McCauley took 3rd and 4th graders out for orienteering in the outdoor classroom this week. Mrs. Henderson and Ms. Phippen shared their photos. Third graders enjoyed their time in the outdoor classroom. They spotted new plant growth, baby ducks, and an eagle, too! Fourth grade found a salamander!

Mrs. G-P shared her photos: On Thursday, our students were treated to a special lunch of fresh local haddock! As a part of this lunch, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students did a taste test comparing tilapia and haddock. They then voted on which they liked better. According to our count, it was divided evenly!

Fifth graders enjoyed reading on a warm sunny day this week; thank you for sharing, Mrs. Snell!

Mrs. Henderson shared great photos of Chewonki presenting information about Biomes to 3rd graders.

Thank you, Mrs. Williams, for sharing fun photos of Chewonki presenting information about animal biomimicry to 2nd graders.

Check out Ms. Smith's great photos she shared of the salamander lesson with 2nd graders this week.

Thank you, Mrs. Tardif, for sharing photos from the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program: Scales & Tales presented to Kindergarten and Pre-K today.

Students and staff were excited to have the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program visit grades 1, 3, 4 & 5 yesterday. Phippsburg Land Trust has generously sponsored their visits this week. Thank you, Mrs. Hutchinson, for sharing your photos of 1st grade’s Animal Adaptations presentation.