
3rd grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith just finished up their reading unit on Because of Winn Dixie. During this unit, students analyzed varying characters and their traits in the book, and it allowed them to make predictions based on what they knew about the characters. To celebrate the work in this unit, our third grade coyotes got to have a Because of Winn Dixie party where they were able to showcase dogs in their own lives, generate a mistake tree, and enjoy some peanut butter and egg salad sandwiches, pickles, litmus lozenges, and some "dump punch," just like the party in the book!


High School Athletic Schedule today:
Boys JV Lacrosse @ 5:30PM Haley Field
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ 4PM Haley Field
Outdoor Track & Field @ 4PM Massabesic HS
JV & Varsity Softball @ 4:30PM Windham HS

Some of the SMS 5th grade students woke up early and joined the WMTW team last Wednesday! Pictured are Will Carroll, Haley Gahagan, Chloe Saucier, Andrea Szymbor, Vivian Olivio, Sierra Walker, Sesilee Lombard, Eli Wells, Urijah Morris Cierra Mcinerny, Natalie Mills, Gavin Roy, and Olivia Goodwin


Second grade students in Mrs. Gillis's class recently have been applying what they know about planting by doing a 3rd Plant Adventures lesson. Coyotes planted grass heads and are predicting that they will sprout towards the sun! These coyotes will continue observing and examining these grass heads as they sprout.


From the Sanford Performing Arts Center: Relax and experience the stunning acoustics of the Sanford Performing Arts Center with a classical performance by Maine’s premier string ensemble, DaPonte String Quartet, at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
https://bit.ly/3pRvmOV

Sanford High School had its This Is Us! carnival this afternoon, and it was a blast! The Spartan Times will have an article recapping the carnival soon!




Calling all retired staff from the Sanford School District! There will be a retired teachers social in the Sanford Middle School cafeteria on Wednesday, May 31st. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. They welcome and encourage speeches, skits, songs and more to celebrate retired staff!


Today's High School Athletic Schedule:
JV Softball @ 4PM Kennebunk HS
First Team Baseball @ 4:30 PM vs South Portland at Wainwright Complex
Varsity Softball @ 4:30PM at Kennebunk

Yesterday was "Everything but a Backpack Day" at the high school and some of the students got very creative!






1st grade students at Pride Elementary planted tomato plants that aligns with our districts plant unit in science. The first graders learned about the basics that a plant needs in order to survive:.sunlight, soil, air and water. With patience and care, the students excitement to see the green stalks arrive was priceless


A reminder that Carl J. Lamb's Arts Night continues today at 4:15 p.m. with the 2nd grade spring concert!


Sanford Regional Technical Center had its Health Occupations Pinning Ceremony on Wednesday night. Read more about it here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1120777

Thank you so much to Mallory from Minding Your Mind, who took the time to speak to high schoolers during Spartan Time about mental health and managing expectations of others. Speakers from Minding Your Mind have come to SHS throughout the school year to talk with students about these important topics. Thank you to all who have come to speak!


High School Athletic Schedule:
JV Baseball @ 4PM SHS
First Team Baseball @ 4PM Bonney Eagle HS
Varsity Baseball @ 4PM SHS (Goodall Park)
Track & Field @ 4PM SHS
Girls Tennis @ 4:30PM Windham HS
Boys Tennis @ 4:30PM SHS

Sanford’s Summer Meals for kids and teens begins on June 20th.
Summer meals are available to all children and teens 18 and under and registration is not required.
Drop into a summer meal site for food, friends and fun at the following locations
Carpentier Park: Lunch 11:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Curtis Lake Church: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Margaret Chase Smith School: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sanford High School: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sanford Middle School: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sanford Pride Elementary: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Springvale Park: Breakfast Breakfast 8:30-9:00 a.m. and Lunch 11:15-11:45 a.m.
YMCA: Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:15-11:45 a.m.


Kindergarten and first grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith are getting students excited for summer break by having an ABC countdown. Each day between now and the end of the school year will have a corresponding letter. The letters are then tied to an activity that the coyotes participate in! So far, students have had A for fresh AIR, B for bubbles, c for chalk, and d for dance!


Attention all young basketball players! Don't miss out on the Spartan Girls Basketball Clinic happening from June 19th- June 23rd at Sanford High School Gym! This is your chance to learn from the varsity coaches and some of your favorite varsity players while having fun playing the game you love! With skills, drills, games, and fun, this clinic is perfect for grades 3-9. It's time to unleash your inner basketball star! Check out the SHS girls basketball team Facebook page for registration forms or visit your child's school office. #SpartanGirlsBasketballClinic #BasketballSkills #SanfordHighSchool #GirlsBasketball #BasketballCamp"


Sanford High School had a career panel for the Health Care Industry in the Performing Arts Center this morning. Following the career panel, there were companies set up at tables outside the cafeteria. Students stopped by to talk with employers about opportunities for the summer. Thank you to National Firestopping Solutions, Maine Health Human Resources, Eldredge Lumber, Maine Health Facilities & Maintenance, Laborers Local 976 and AirStop Solutions!


High School Athletic Schedule
Outdoor Track & Field @ 4PM SHS
Varsity Softball @ 4PM Falmouth HS
Boys JV Lacrosse @ 4:30PM Noble HS
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ 6PM Noble HS

High School Athletic Schedule:
Girls Tennis @ 3:45PM SHS
Boys Tennis @ 3:45PM So. Portland HS
JV Baseball @ 4PM SHS
Varsity Baseball @ 4PM SHS (Goodall Park)