
We'd like to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers in the CJL community from all of our staff and students! Here's this week's newsletter with some important video links that offer traffic flow instructions for our VPA nights (click the small orange buttons on the third page to view). Because of the way we've staggered the events, it's important that you watch each video for each grade that you have a student in. Thank you! Please also enjoy some great photos of this week's highlights and take note of important and fast approaching dates. Have a great week! https://5il.co/1ubfe


Carl J. Lamb had their career fair today! Representatives from local communities explained their positions and how students can find their interests in school to match their careers. Some of the representatives included Sanford Assistant Fire Chief Rick Smith and School Resource Officer Joe Jourdain. SHS alumn Samantha Brink is now the Vice President of Extended Learning Opportunities for the Maine Department of Education, and she helped set up the career fair.


Sanford Schools grade 4 students have been learning how to turn their strengths and interests into careers.
Last month, The Finance Authority of Maine visited all grade 4 classrooms and completed an activity in which students identified what they liked to do, what they were good at, and what potential careers in the future they could do.
Building upon that activity, all grade 4 students visited either the Southern Maine Aviation or Moody's Collision and learned about careers matching their interests.
Students learned what careers required a high school diploma, internship, on-the-job training, or a college degree. Many thanks to FAME, Southern Maine Aviation, Moody's Collision, Sanford Elementary School Counselors, and administrators for making this possible.




Every week, Carl J. Lamb has High Five Ticket Winners that make them so proud, but they also have green slip winners! Green slips are positive office referrals printed on a green certificate. Their recipients earn a positive phone call home from admin.


This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We want to thank all of our teachers across the district. You are all so valuable and make a huge difference! Be sure to check our social media accounts throughout the week as we highlight teachers at all of our schools. #TeacherAppreciationWeek


Good evening CJL Families, Here's this week's edition of the CJL Family Newsletter. We have had lots of fun this past week leading up to the Color Fun Run! We'd like to thank everyone who participated, volunteered, and sponsored our great PTA community event this year. We have field trips and visual and performing arts nights coming up in addition to a Pre-K and Kindergarten Parent Informational Nights. Happy Reading! https://5il.co/1tx4i


TOMORROW!!! We’re excited to welcome students in grades Pre-K to 8 and their families to our Kids’ Color Fun Run tomorrow at Carl J. Lamb School! The entry fee is $10. If you have not already preregistered, please wear a white shirt in case we don’t have your size available any longer. Registration is at 8:30 and races (walk or run) start at 9am. There will be books and Kona Ice available to purchase. Hope to see you there! It’s a fantastic community event!

Ms. Belanger’s 3rd graders at Carl J. Lamb presented their poetry portfolios last week!


Congratulations to Carl J. Lamb’s Spirit Class winners for last week!


Good afternoon, Starting tomorrow CJL is having a spirit week to build excitement for our Color Fun Run this coming Saturday. Students will have a pep rally on Friday during the school day. Saturday's "fun-draising" event will happen rain or shine. We've also included the flyer for all of CJL's music concerts and art shows, which will be combined this year into grade specific visual & performing arts nights for families. All VPA events will take place at CJL. https://5il.co/1tjkf Check out this week's newsletter FMI!


Mr. Drew and his animals too visited Carl J. Lamb Pre-K today.
Mr. Drew introduced himself and his animals one by one, explaining their characteristics and habits.
The students were fascinated by the animals and their stories!



Families of girls in grades Pre K-3 are invited to see what Girl Scouts has to offer and have a little UNICORN fun too! With Girl Scouts, she can be herself, have fun with friends, and change the world—all in an inclusive, girl-led environment.
During the event, they will:
• Provide hands-on activities for the girls to sample programming from our Program pillars (STEM, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship, and Life Skills)
• Discuss ways to participate, which include:
• Join as an individually registered Girl Scout
• Join an existing troop in your community
• Starting a new troop–we’ll help you succeed!
• Answer your questions and provide details on how to get started.


Pre-K students at Carl J. Lamb had a blast learning yesterday during a visit from the Maine Department of Education!


Carl J Lamb School is hosting is annual Color Fun Run on May 6, 2023. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Mrs. Letourneau bletourneau@sanford.org and she will provide you with additional information.

Before spring break, Pre-K at Carl J. Lamb made slime with googly eyes! The rules they came up with were to not eat it or put it on your head!


Good morning, As you prepare your students to return to school tomorrow after having had a week off, please remind them the importance of working hard and being safe, respectful, and responsible at school. Preparing clothing, backpacks, and lunch boxes tonight will make for a better morning. Remind your student that we have a lot of fun things planned this spring, their friends and teachers miss them, and we are excited to see them tomorrow! Here is this week's family newsletter https://5il.co/1t2mi. Have a great week and welcome back!


Check out the latest employee spotlight on Carl J. Lamb head custodian Michael Deshaies!
https://bit.ly/43WFs0K

3rd graders in Brooke Lederer’s class at Carl J. Lamb completed their earth day project last week. They borrowed paper shopping bags from Hannaford, and the kids decorated them with Earth Day themed pictures and messages.
They will be returned to the store to be used for bagging groceries on Earth Day (April 22nd).
In Brooke Lederer’s class, they are reading several books to increase awareness of environmental issues, especially those involving plastic and trash.
https://bit.ly/43JRXMI

Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3KKXrhJ

Friends and families of Ms. McGuckin’s fourth graders at Carl J. Lamb were invited to a triad of performances by the students. The students did an amazing job with their performances! Thank you to all of the friends and families who came out to support the students!


