Great Salt Bay School

Mrs. Flewelling’s class testing out materials for the property of insulating!

Cozy reading in the GSB library!

Snow Day Fun!

Mr. Coleman's class making perogies in the FARMS Kitchen at the Y. Did you know that perogies are a type of dumpling?

The Anxious Generation:
A Local Conversation
An RSU 48 Book Club Opportunity

Great Salt Bay School invites parents, staff and community members to join in a book discussion of Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times Besterseller, The Anxious Generation!

About the Book:
Haidt, a renowned social psychologist, delves into the rising rates of anxiety and depression among teens. He explores the potential link between these trends and the increased use of social media and smartphones. The book offers insights for parents, educators, and community members invested in fostering resilience and mental health in our youth.

Meeting Dates and Times:

Be sure to read each part listed prior to the meeting date to engage in discussions with our group. All sessions will be held at the Great Salt Bay School Library.

Parts 1 & 2: January 29, 2026 -6:00pm-7:30pm
Part 3: February 26, 2026-6:00pm-7:30pm
Part 4: March 26, 2026-6:00pm-7:30pm

How to Join:

1.Complete the Google Form (link below) or scan the QR code to RSVP that you want to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4Q5ZrKqLiBhqEuIj7Hqe-HP_0kZxBkbnwFqEht6IjLuGkMQ/viewform
2. Obtain a copy of The Anxious Generation by:
Borrowing a district copy
Purchase it on Audible to listen to the audiobook
Check local libraries
Amazon-new or used copy
Purchase your own copy at Sherman’s in Damariscotta
3. Join all the session dates listed above.

Need More Information?
Contact Darcy Dakin; GSB Principal - ddakin@rsu48.org

Reindeer Games are on in PE and even Ms. Lauren joined in on the training!

Sarah Gladu from CRCT kicked off our third grade lesson this month with a quick discussion and game outside. We are so lucky to have her support and expand our learning.

Congrats to both of GSB's boys basketball teams who each picked up wins yesterday! The 7th grade team won on the road at Boothbay and the 8th grade boys prevailed at home over Jefferson. Great work to both teams!

Next up, the 7th grade boys are hosting Wiscasset on Wednesday, 12/10, at 3:45 PM. Also on Wednesday, 12/10, the 8th grade boys and girls teams are heading to Woolwich for games at 3:45 PM (boys) and 5 PM (girls).

Good luck to all of GSB's teams!

3rd grade is thankful for our awesome families and GSB community. Students enjoyed serving their parents a FARMs dish, reading thankful letters, and driving their balloon on a programmed Lego Car they built.

Welcome back GSB's Cheer Coach Michelle Gagnon!

Michelle fell in love with cheerleading by watching her older cousins at high school basketball games when she was six years old. She did some pee-wee cheer and then all four years of high school. Michelle has three daughters who all cheered for Great Salt Bay. She has been a cheer Mom for 12 years, assistant coach for eight years and has been head coach at GSB since 2021. "I am deeply committed to building confidence, strength, and personal growth in all GSB cheerleaders."

We look forward to seeing GSB's cheerleaders on the sidelines at some upcoming basketball games!

Do you have a GSB staff member on your Holiday giving list? If so, please consider signing up to gift an item from the GSB Virtual Giving Tree - https://signup.com/go/cGZqOrP

Thank you,
GSB PTO

Ms Tracy's class loved having KJ be our friend of the day! He taught us all about himself, all of his important responsibilities at GSB then let us take apart computers to learn about all the parts.

Our third graders enjoyed our monthly FARMS lesson. We made 3 Sisters Stew, cranberry sauce, wild rice, and apple cornbread. Students later served this dish to their family at our 3rd is Thankful event.

Mrs. Girard's 5th and 6th grade students have started their monthly visits to Skidompha Library. In November, they investigated the non-fiction sections and how the Dewey Decimal System works.

The 7th grade boys basketball and girls basketball teams went to Bristol yesterday. Both teams played tough, and in the end, picked up losses.

The girls game was tied at halftime, and the final score was 36 to 27. The team started four 6th graders who were called upon to play key minutes. The whole team played with a lot of heart and effort. They have a lot to be proud of!

Next up for basketball, the boys 8th grade team and girls team host Richmond this Saturday, 12/6, at 10 AM (boys) and 11:15 (girls). Good luck to both teams!

Mrs. Tibbett's class making miniature Thanksgiving dinner for our Lost Civilization.

Basketball season is underway! Yesterday, GSB's 8th grade boys and girls basketball teams went to Nobleboro for their first games of the season. Both teams came away with their wins! The boys 7th grade team hosted Woolwich and battled hard, but in the end came up short 48 to 58.

Next up, the boys 7th grade team and girls team head to Bristol tomorrow, December 3rd, for games at 3:45 PM (boys) and 5 PM (girls). Best of luck to both teams!

Second graders sampled different types of milk and learned how to milk a cow with Ms. Hedda!