
Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Wednesday to kick off the Read to ME Challenge. Read more about her visit here: https://bit.ly/3JsXAY9

A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp during February Vacation. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://sanfordme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29736&fbclid=IwAR0jF44e5wd3hSFEuCgOp_zpbkIex2lPae5WFYOs8Z3dL_VHBeX2sctTqA0


Reminder that Carl J. Lamb's fishing derby is right around the corner! You can pre-register before February 10th to get a free lunch provided by .Sanford Parks and Recreation.


Important Correction: Progress Reports will go home on February 3rd.

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Here's this week's edition of the CJL Family Newsletter. We've had some great cultural celebrations and are including important dates of upcoming events. We're still hopeful to host our Kids' Ice Fishing Derby (details enclosed). Happy reading! https://5il.co/1o009


A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp. Believe it or not, February Vacation is right around the corner. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3j3F9P7

From the Seacoastonline: Goodall Library in Sanford to receive $3M in federal funds for upcoming expansion
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The Sanford School Department hosted a safety information night on Thursday, January 19th, in the Performing Arts Center to review the ALICE training in our schools. You can watch the information night in its entirety on WSSR-TV's YouTube page or in the article here: https://bit.ly/3WD9JwB

Pennies for Pets at Carl J. Lamb School begins today! CJL is collecting money for kindness month, and all donations are benefiting the Animal Welfare Society.


Good morning, Bus 20 is running 20 minutes behind this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ICYMI, Carl J. Lamb surprised one of their students with a mini Chinese New Year in one of their pods last Thursday. Read more about it here! https://bit.ly/3XUibIV

Good afternoon CJL Families, It's time to get excited for this week is Kindness Week at CJL! We're celebrating with a Kindness Spirit Week with Acts of Kindness and are collecting Pennies for Pets to support the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society. Read our newsletter to learn how your child can earn a FREE Sea Dogs ticket and how to maintain or create new healthy habits this winter! https://5il.co/1nm15 Happy reading! Sherri Baron - CJL Principal


Oakhurst Dairy has announced a new grant program to help teachers, counselors, and community leaders fund activities that promote Kindness, Goodness, and Maine-ness. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QQKl56

REMINDER: There is a Safety Information Night in the Sanford Performing Arts Center this Thursday at 6 p.m. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in our schools.

Treat your Valentine to a heart-warming tribute to two amazing musicians, Billy Joel and Elton John, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3waIsXx

Good morning CJL Families, As you know school safety is a top priority of ours. Tomorrow, Jan. 18th, we'll be holding a practice fire drill at the end of every lunch WITHOUT ALARMS. The rest of the school will continue with business as usual. On Thursday, Jan. 19th, we'll be holding a practice lockdown drill at 1:40pm. We are notifying students, staff, and families of both these safety practices in advance. Additionally, on Thursday, Jan. 19th from 6-7pm at the Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC), the Sanford School Department is holding a Parent/Guardian Information Night regarding School Safety. The SPAC is located at the new high school. Thank you and have a great day!

Congratulations to Lyla Wells for getting a Positive Behavior Award for an outstanding student at Carl J. Lamb School! Way to go!


Good afternoon, Here is this week's edition of the CJL Principal's Newsletter. https://5il.co/1ncpx Read about important upcoming events, see photos of some recent fun we've been having, and help us celebrate Kindness Week next week with a Penny Drive for the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society (Pennies for Pets)! Today we honor the tremendous legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. !


Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. We are encouraging the community to nominate educators in Sanford who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3XufvBC