The Sanford School Department Pre-K Lottery for the 2026-2027 School Year closes on Friday, February 13th. To enter the lottery click here: https://aptg.co/mzGzHf
Good evening, Here is the CJL Family Newsletter for the week of Feb. 5th, 2026 https://aptg.co/93G-Kg. We'd like to thank our exceptional school counselor, Mrs. Scremin, during National School Counseling Week for the many ways she shows up for us every day!
Today was filled with incredible learning celebrations! Our kindergarten team at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary hosted their very first showcase this afternoon - what a special milestone! Meanwhile, our 2nd graders at Carl J. Lamb Elementary welcomed families in to share their Greek Gods/Goddesses CKLA unit of study. The students did an amazing job showcasing their learning!
Thank you to all the families who joined us today and to our dedicated teachers for creating these meaningful opportunities for students to shine!
Thank you to all the families who joined us today and to our dedicated teachers for creating these meaningful opportunities for students to shine!




Good morning, Here is this week's CJL Family Newsletter from the principals. Happy reading! https://aptg.co/Z8N625

Thank you to all Carl J. Lamb Elementary families who joined last night's PTA "Be Our Guest" event!
From karaoke performances in the music room 🎤 to dancing in the cafeteria 💃, gym activities, and creative crafts in the art room 🎨, students had a great time celebrating together.
A huge thank you to our PTA volunteers who made this event possible, and to all the families who came out to spend the evening together.
From karaoke performances in the music room 🎤 to dancing in the cafeteria 💃, gym activities, and creative crafts in the art room 🎨, students had a great time celebrating together.
A huge thank you to our PTA volunteers who made this event possible, and to all the families who came out to spend the evening together.


Good evening, We hope to see our CJL families at tonight's PTA Be Our Guest Event from 5:30-6:30pm. Come as you are! This is a free event, but we have pizza, hotdogs, and treats available for a small fee while they last. There will be karaoke in the music room, dancing in the cafeteria, activities in the gym, and quiet crafts in the art room. Here is this week's CJL Newsletter from the principals. Hope to see you soon! https://aptg.co/pbQ7y6

Learning through play and exploration! ❄️ Carl J. Lamb Pre-K students had a blast enjoying winter activities together. From building snow creations to outdoor exploration, these young learners are discovering the world around them while staying active.


We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day Pre-K programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford Regional Technical Center, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and a new partnership with Kid’s Kove Early Learning Center.
For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/2631434
For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/2631434
Good afternoon, Here is this week's CJL Family Newsletter from the admin and nurse. https://aptg.co/2yHFbR Have a great weekend!
The Sanford School Department is hosting Pre-K Information Sessions THIS WEEK for families interested in the 2026-2027 school year. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about our Pre-K program and ask questions. Follow this link for more information: https://aptg.co/h5sXn1
As students return to school following the holiday break, winter conditions make bus stop safety more important than ever. With darker mornings and potentially icy roads, now is the perfect time to review essential safety practices with your children.
School bus safety is one of our district's highest priorities. By working together, we can keep our students safe!
Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2614160
School bus safety is one of our district's highest priorities. By working together, we can keep our students safe!
Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2614160
Carl J. Lamb Elementary came alive with holiday spirit the day before winter break as students, teachers and staff took the stage for their annual Holiday Classic Variety Show!



SRTC SkillsUSA students did an amazing job hosting students from Carl J. Lamb Elementary School for its annual STARS Holiday Party last Friday!
WMTW Meteorologist Ted McInerney visited Carl J. Lamb Elementary Wednesday morning for his Weather At Your School segment. Check out the video here! https://www.wmtw.com/article/weather-at-your-school-carl-j-school-elementary-school/69799329

📚✈️ Pre-K Information Sessions for 2026-2027! ✈️📚
Planning ahead for your little one's education? Join us for an informational session about Sanford School Department's Pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year!
📅 Session Dates & Locations:
All sessions cover the same content—choose what works best for you!
🔴 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
1PM at Sanford Pride Elementary
4PM at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary
🔴 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
6PM at Carl J Lamb Elementary
🔴 Thursday, January 8, 2026
9AM at Louis B Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford
6PM Virtual Session
Eligibility: Children must be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2026
Planning ahead for your little one's education? Join us for an informational session about Sanford School Department's Pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year!
📅 Session Dates & Locations:
All sessions cover the same content—choose what works best for you!
🔴 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
1PM at Sanford Pride Elementary
4PM at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary
🔴 Wednesday, January 7, 2026
6PM at Carl J Lamb Elementary
🔴 Thursday, January 8, 2026
9AM at Louis B Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford
6PM Virtual Session
Eligibility: Children must be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2026

Good evening, CJL Families! Here is this week's CJL Newsletter. Happy reading! https://aptg.co/H3-pyR

Carl J. Lamb second graders are diving deep into the wonderful world of number patterns! In Unit 3 of Reveal Math, students are exploring:
✨ Skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s ✨ Even and odd numbers ✨ Arrays and repeated addition ✨ Exciting addition patterns
It's amazing to see how engaged our young mathematicians are as they build on their place value skills and discover the patterns that make math so fun!
✨ Skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s ✨ Even and odd numbers ✨ Arrays and repeated addition ✨ Exciting addition patterns
It's amazing to see how engaged our young mathematicians are as they build on their place value skills and discover the patterns that make math so fun!

Good evening, Here is this week's edition of the CJL Family Newsletter from the admin team. https://aptg.co/mTGDTJ Thank you for reading!

