The City of Sanford and the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council would like to thank everyone who participated in last week’s phone survey to gauge public demand for the expansion of SanfordNet Fiber broadband/high-speed internet to residential customers. The initial phone survey has concluded but community members can still provide feedback through this... READ MORE >
It is Maine School Bus Drivers Appreciation Week so we want to send out special thanks to Ledgemere and our fantastic bus drivers – we truly could not do it without you! For more information regarding MSBD Appreciation Week, click here or go to the Maine Department of Education’s Facebook page and add a post about your own Maine Bus Driver Hero! READ MORE >
Lanterns of Light A Community Project Sponsored by Sanford’s JMG Students Join this community effort to light up Number One Pond from October 30 – November 1, 2020! Sanford students are invited to create lanterns in school, at home or during the “Lights on in Sanford” events being held Thursday, October 22nd from 4 to 7 pm at Goodall Library, Get Fired Up... READ MORE >
Message from Superintendent Matt Nelson York County Moving to Green Designation October 16, 2020 The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Maine Department of Education announced today that York County is moving back to green according to its Health Advisory System rating (red, yellow, green). This was an additional, interim assessment; government... READ MORE >
Would enough customers sign up for a super-fast broadband/internet service in Sanford-Springvale to make it self-sustaining? The City has secured a grant to start the process for residential broadband/internet service. Through this grant, the City has hired a market research company to gauge public demand for the expansion of SanfordNet Fiber, your community... READ MORE >
Picture Day - Remote Learners Studio by the Pond will be taking student photos for our remote learners in the front lobby of the Memorial Gym according to the schedule below. We ask that parents and students wait outside and follow social distancing and mask wearing protocols until it is time to go inside for pictures. Order forms will be available at the... READ MORE >
October 13, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Sanford schools will host influenza vaccination clinics following COVID-19 safety guidelines at each our schools this fall. We are collaborating with Northern Light Home Care and Hospice to provide these free clinics to our students on the following dates: Date Location Time ... READ MORE >
The Sanford School Department is still looking for custodial substitutes to cover temporary 40 hour/week 2nd shift COVID-19 positions at $17/hour, temporary 30 hour/week daytime COVID-19 positions at $16.50/hour and occasional custodial absences (various locations and hours) at $17/hour. The School Department will provide a pre-employment physical and the... READ MORE >
Starting tomorrow, Ledgemere busses will deliver free lunch and breakfast-to-go at many of Sanford’s bus stops on Wednesdays only. Meals will be served to students or their parent/care giver. Access the Free School Meals Bus Schedule using this link: https://5il.co/m1if Meals will continue to be available for pick up at Lafayette School and Sanford High... READ MORE >
Good morning CJL Families, Here are some important dates, news, and updates from the principal's office at CJL. You're Invited - PTA Meeting Tonight: We are having a PTA Meeting tonight via Zoom at 6:00pm and you are invited to... READ MORE >
SUBMIT YOUR FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION TODAY! If you have not yet done so, please take a minute to complete a free & reduced price school meal application either online at myschoolapps.com or submit a paper application to your child’s school. The application, parent letter and application instructions are available on our website or through the links... READ MORE >
SCHOOL MEALS AVAILABLE FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS STARTING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30THLIZ DUDGEONMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 School Meals Are Available for Students Enrolled in Sanford School Department’s Distance Learning New Locations Beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2020 additional meal pick up locations will be open on Wednesdays for students enrolled in Sanford... READ MORE >
School Meals Are Available for Students Enrolled in Sanford School Department’s Distance Learning New Locations Beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2020 additional meal pick up locations will be open on Wednesdays for students enrolled in Sanford School Department’s Distance Learning Program. Meals should be pre-ordered by 7:00 PM the night before using this... READ MORE >
Helpful Videos Now AvailableLooking for assistance with your student's online learning platforms? We've posted some helpful videos for you - just go to our Back to School webpage and check out the Helpful Link entitled "Technology Support Videos" or access these videos by clicking here. READ MORE >
September 20, 2020 Dear Sanford High School Students and Families, This letter is to inform you that two more individuals associated with Sanford High School / Sanford Regional Technical Center tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) over the weekend. There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and... READ MORE >
Important Information: Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center Moving to All Remote Learning Effective Immediately.September 18, 2020 Dear Faculty, Staff, Students and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Sanford High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a... READ MORE >
School meals are free for all enrolled students through the end of 2020, whether they are in school or participating in distance learning. The USDA is extending flexibilities established over the summer through December 31, 2020, which will allow us to continue serving free meals to all students using federal funds. This includes pick-up meals established due to... READ MORE >
September 11, 2020 Good Evening Sanford Families: On behalf of the Sanford School Department, we are excited to welcome back our students. This will be a school opening like no other. We are opening our schools in an entirely different model, attempting to balance the safety needs of our students, staff, and community with meeting the educational needs... READ MORE >
School Meals Are Available for Students Enrolled in Sanford School Department’s Distance Learning Beginning Monday, September 14, 2020, free school meals are available for pickup for all students enrolled in Sanford School Department’s Distance Learning Program. Meals should be pre-ordered by 7:00 pm the night before using the online order form. The form can be... READ MORE >
As you know, York County was recently designated as a “yellow” county so changes were made to our elementary schedule as a precautionary move. See below for a calendar view of the next two weeks or click here for a downloadable version. READ MORE >
In a letter to Elementary Families last evening, Superintendent Matt Nelson outlined Sanford's updated plan for students in grades K - 4 to move to a two day per week in-person model, effective September 14, 2020. This will align with plans already announced for grades 5-12 and is an additional precaution in light of York County's current designation as "yellow". ... READ MORE >
The 20/21 bus routes for Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, and Willard School students are now available on our website under Family Links – Busses and Transportation or by clicking here. During Covid-19, we encourage and thank parents for providing transportation whenever possible. If you have any questions about transportation, please call ... READ MORE >
September 4, 2020 Message from Superintendent Matt Nelson Good afternoon. The Mills Administration today released a special update to its Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission by color. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) re-categorized... READ MORE >
Calvert Learning information is now available for families who have signed up for full distance learning. Please access this information using the links below, broken out by grade level:Calvert Learning Welcome Letter for Grades K-5Calvert Learning Welcome Letter for Grades 6-8For more information, please reach out to your child's school or send an email to: ... READ MORE >
Sanford has one of the largest Backpack Programs in Maine. Click here to see how easy it is to participate or to donate to this important organization. READ MORE >
The 20/21 bus routes for Sanford High School, Sanford Middle School, and Bridge students are now available on our website under Family Links – Busses and Transportation or by clicking here. Information regarding Elementary bus runs will be available early next week. During Covid-19, we encourage and thank parents for providing transportation whenever... READ MORE >
Click here an important health message from our Sanford School NursesThis document contains valuable information for parents as they get ready to send their children back to school this fall. It includes a pre- screening tool for school attendance, symptom flowcharts, contact information for our school nurses and additional helpful information. READ MORE >
Dear Families, Below is a link to the COVID-19 Return to School Guidelines for Students and Families. Please refer to this handbook when you're looking for answers to COVID-19 questions. https://docs.google.com/docume... Thank you. READ MORE >
Welcome Parents/Guardians of CJL Students, Please click this link to open a two page letter from the principal. There are other links embedded in this document with more information (underlined in blue). Please click this link to open a two page informational flyer from the CJL PTA and like us on Facebook at Carl J Lamb School PTA linked here. Visit our... READ MORE >
The Sanford School Department wants to remind parents to renew their Free and Reduced Meal Applications to avoid any break in eligibility. Paper applications are available by calling your child’s school or parents can use the new, secure online application available at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ . If you have any questions about the process, please contact our... READ MORE >
Dear CJL Parents, Guardians, and Staff, Please review this graphic and remember that it can be found in the News section of our website/app. Thank you and be well! READ MORE >
The Sanford School Committee on Monday, August 17, 2020, approved the Sanford School Reopening Plan and the 20/21 school calendar (available shortly). Click here for a detailed document that outlines the schedule for Sanford students by grade level. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school. In addition, we would... READ MORE >
At their meeting on August 17, 2020, the Sanford School Committee approved a final version of the Sanford School Department Reopening Plan. Please follow the links below for more detailed information: Sanford School Department Reopening Plan – approved 8/17/20 FAQ document READ MORE >
The Sanford School Department is seeking motivated individuals to provide temporary custodial support in our schools on days that students are present. These temporary positions can be either 40 hours per week (2nd shift positions that begin at 3 pm and end at 11 pm) or 30 hours or less per week (1st shift positions that typically begin at 9 am and end at 3 pm but... READ MORE >
Employment Opportunity! Sanford School Department is currently hiring classroom substitutes for the 20/21 school year. The hours are great and the pay ranges from $100 to $120 per day based on certification. Fill out a Schoolspring application today – we plan to interview soon! Special COVID-19 training provided upon hire. For more information, visit... READ MORE >
The Sanford School Department is asking all families to complete a Return to School Intentions Form for the 2020-21 school year. For planning purposes, we need a separate form for each child. We've designated Wednesday, August 19th as the deadline for responses to allow parents time to review their options. Carl Lamb School Margaret Chase Smith... READ MORE >
The Sanford School Committee will meet Monday at 7 pm to discuss Sanford's Return to School Plan. Participation options include cable, live stream, Zoom video conference and limited in-person seating. Cable: Channel 26 (local for Metrocast/Atlantic BB customers) Live stream: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/sanfordme ; it will also be available for... READ MORE >
DRAFT Sanford School Department Reopening Plan DRAFTAt the School Committee meeting held last evening, Sanford School Administrators presented their DRAFT of a proposed Sanford School Department Reopening Plan. The School Committee reviewed questions and comments and will meet again on Monday, August 17, 2020 to vote on this plan.Please follow the link above to... READ MORE >
Are you looking for guidance regarding the supplies your child might need this year? Here's a helpful list for Grades K-4:Student and Teacher Supply Lists READ MORE >
Special Distribution Event of No-Cost Fresh FoodThursday, 7/30/203:00 - 5:30 pmWillard School and Lafayette SchoolBoxes of fresh, Maine dairy products, local farm fresh produce and non-food pantry items available at no charge; this event is sponsored by Pineland and the USDA and brought to you by THE SANFORD BACKPACK PROGRAM, with our friends from Spiller's Farm,... READ MORE >
Join Superintendent Matt Nelson on Monday, July 27 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Sanford Performing Arts Center for a Return to School Family Information Night. Superintendent Nelson will outline the most recent reopening guidance from the Maine DOE, and the plans that the Sanford School Department is currently considering for returning to school in the fall. He... READ MORE >
Dear Sanford Families, The Sanford School Department is in the process of planning for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Our task is to develop a safe return to school and the highest quality-learning environment for our students whether that is a traditional in-classroom model, a virtual model, or a hybrid model that allows both face-to-face instruction... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, The Maine Department of Education is currently seeking input from families statewide to help develop guidance for Maine schools regarding classroom instruction this fall. If you would like to participate in their 10 minute survey, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mainefamilysurvey before 8:00 pm this Sunday, July 12, 2020. ... READ MORE >
Sanford School Department is seeking qualified applicants to work in our custodial and maintenance departments. Click here for more information or call us at 324-2810. READ MORE >
Friday, June 12th will be the last day of mobile food service routes. We will continue to provide Grab & Go Summer Meals Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 7th at the following sites and times:The program is open to all children and teens and there are no eligibility requirements or registration required. FMI call the... READ MORE >
Good evening, CJL families, The attached photo has information regarding food distribution from Sanford's Backpack Program. You may have to click to view the document. We will continue to handout paper fliers to those who attend our iPad exchange days! Everyone who hasn't come to return iPads and pick up personal belongings and report cards can come between... READ MORE >
Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration Even though our buildings are closed due to COVID19, the Sanford School Department is still accepting names for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes starting this fall. Children who are 5 years of age on or before October 15, 2020, are eligible to register for kindergarten. Parents of eligible youngsters should call Carl... READ MORE >
Ms. MaryLou’s Class says good-bye and thank you in a CJL motorcade today. We will miss Ms. MaryLou and congratulate her on her retirement. We are excited to welcome Ms. Walker as their new lead teacher. We love seeing these smiles today. We’re grateful to our staff, students, and their families for all of their hardwork! READ MORE >
Maine's Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to partner with the Maine Department of Education to provide a Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefit to school-aged children who normally receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch at Maine schools. This benefit will help to replace the value of school meals while... READ MORE >
The annual Elks Youth Awards can be seen will be live at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 7 on YouTube and Sanford cable Channel 25. Due to COVID-19, this year’s ceremony was pre-recorded at the Sanford Performing Arts Center for public release at this time. The ceremony includes accolades for dozens of Sanford’s students in several categories, including the announcement... READ MORE >
Letter from Superintendent Nelson Sanford School Department Extending Distance Learning for the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Good Evening, During her press conference yesterday, Governor Janet Mills extended Maine’s Stay-at- Home Order through May 31, 2020. For Sanford’s public schools, this means that “distance... READ MORE >
Even though our buildings are closed due to COVID19, the Sanford School Department is still accepting names for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes starting this fall. Children who are 5 years of age on or before October 15, 2020, are eligible to register for kindergarten. Parents of eligible youngsters should call Carl J. Lamb Elementary School at (207)... READ MORE >
The City of Sanford and the Sanford School Department, in partnership with Biddeford Internet Corporation, d/b/a GWI, have launched a WiFi hotspot that is free and open to the public. The hotspot, which utilizes SanfordNet Fiber, the City’s high-speed fiber optic network, is located at the Lafayette School in Sanford. It will be accessible to the public at no cost... READ MORE >
Families affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic shutdown may be eligible for free and reduced-priced school meals based on their current income. Free and reduced price meal benefits will carry over to the first 30 operating days of next school year. Families impacted are encouraged to submit an online application for free or reduced meal benefits during this... READ MORE >
April 16, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian, Sanford School Department’s massive construction and renovation plan is scheduled to be completed for the fall of 2021. This means Sanford will have three elementary schools for grades pre-kindergarten through four, with projected enrollments of approximately 450 students each. Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase... READ MORE >
Check out just how much CJL staff members are missing you! READ MORE >
Sanford Distance Learning PlanMessage from the SuperintendentApril 6, 2020To the Sanford School Community,While the concept of distance learning is simple, its practice is not. For hundreds ofyears, students successfully attended class in brick and mortar buildings, absorbinglessons from teachers sitting just a few feet away. Distance learning separatesstudents... READ MORE >
LETTER FROM SUPERINTENDENT Matt Nelson Distance Learning & April Vacation Update Friday, April 10, 2020 Good evening: I hope all is well. We have just competed our fourth week of distance learning and I continue to be impressed with everyone’s hard work as we adjust to this new reality. On April 6, 2020, the Sanford School Committee approved a... READ MORE >
Click here to see how much Sanford students miss their teachers! READ MORE >
Memorandum To: The Residents and Stakeholders of Sanford & Springvale From: Matthew E. Hill, P.E. Date: March 27, 2020 Subject: Downtown Sanford Planning Partnership Initiative Public Meeting THE FUTURE OF SANFORD DOWNTOWN The City of Sanford, in cooperation with MaineDOT and VHB, is hosting a virtual meeting on April 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm. ... READ MORE >
Sanford School Department employees pull together to create and deliver free meals to Sanford children while school is closed. For more information on sites and delivery spots, visit :https://www.sanford.org/2020-health-updates . READ MORE >
A Message from Sanford School Nutrition: We want to be able to offer all children in our district the nutrition they need while schools are closed. On March 16th, we started offering free lunch and breakfast “to go” to all Sanford children at two sites – Sanford’s Memorial Gym on Main Street and Lafayette School on Brook Street. This practice has been... READ MORE >
Hello Parents/Guardians! I imagine that many of you have questions and strong emotions about the rapidly changing news of the Coronavirus. At this time we all need to take care of our physical, mental and emotional health and that of our children, all while respecting that of others through social distancing. As a part of your educational team I would like to offer... READ MORE >
Sanford School Department Will Offer Free Meals For All Students In the Case of a Coronavirus Closure Children and teens are encouraged to pick up meals in the event of a school closure. The meals are free for all children and teens and there are no eligibility requirements and registration is not required. Families will be able to pick up a lunch and a... READ MORE >
Sanford School Department Moving to Distance Learning Monday, March 16th Sanford Schools Sunday, March 15, 2020 The following is a letter from Matt Nelson, Superintendent of Schools Dear Sanford School Families, I am writing to inform you that the Sanford School Department will be closed starting Monday, March 16 until Friday, March... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 Dear Sanford Community, I am writing to provide an update on our Coronavirus planning and preparations. Public health officials have indicated that school closures may be expected, but as of today, we are planning to hold school on Monday, March 16th. Our goal is to support continuous learning for our students and our schools while protecting... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear Sanford School Community, The Sanford School Department continues to monitor the status of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) locally. We are receiving guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control, the York County Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Department of Education. We are following recommended precautions and our... READ MORE >
Important Health Information March 11, 2020 Dear Parent(s) or Guardians, The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has asked the Sanford School Department to notify parents of two confirmed cases of pertussis also known as (whooping cough) at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School. Pertussis is an illness that is spread from person to... READ MORE >
Last Friday was such a fun day!! Monday was Read Across America Day— a day celebrated in schools across the country commemorating Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the importance of having a literacy-filled life. Our class celebrated early since our school had our Annual Health Fair on Monday.To surprise the students, I invited special members of our school community... READ MORE >
March 2, 2020 Dear Sanford School Community, The Sanford School Department recognizes that the recent outbreak of the respiratory illness known as Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing concern. Please be aware that we are receiving guidance from local and state health departments, the York County Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Department of Education... READ MORE >
Children who are 5 years of age on or before October 15, 2020 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Parents of eligible youngsters should call Carl J. Lamb Elementary School at (207) 324-8481 with the student's date of birth and the family's mailing address and phone number. Informational packets will be mailed to parents in April. READ MORE >
We’d like to give a big thank you to all our families who joined us tonight for our Be Our Guest Dance! We had a wonderful turnout tonight! We would also like to extend our appreciation to our wonderful PTA and staff who helped to make this special evening a success! READ MORE >
Students are back to school following the holiday break. Remember: STOP means STOP! Watch the proper way to stop for a school bus, and what not to do. Video LinkLearn more at NHTSA.gov/SchoolBus READ MORE >
To: Parents/Guardians of Students attending Carl J. Lamb School From: Steve Bussiere, Assistant Superintendent Subject: Student Exposure to Chickenpox at Carl J. Lamb School Date: December 6, 2019 The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine... READ MORE >
CJL Families, please come enjoy your choice of Toy Story 4 or The Polar Express with your loved ones. The movie and popcorn are free. We will have a bake sale in the lobby. We hope to see you all in December 5th at 6:00PM. READ MORE >
Thank you to all Sanford voters who took the time to vote in favor of Bond Question #3 yesterday. Your continued support of our children, our schools and our community is greatly appreciated. READ MORE >
Today, students in Mrs Gillis’s second grade class participated in a Halloween themed Mystery Science lesson. They learned about the many importances of having a skull, and then created their own skulls to take home. READ MORE >
Questions regarding the upcoming bond questions in Sanford? We have answers! Here are links to several helpful documents: Sanford School Bond Fast Facts Invest in Sanford - Invest in YES City of Sanford Bond QuestionsLooking for more information on School Bond Question #3? Call us at (207) 324 2810! READ MORE >
Sanford School Department is seeking quotes for a medium duty dump truck. Quotes will be accepted until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Additional information is available on our website under the Business & Finance page or by calling the Sanford School Department Business Office at (207) 324 2810. READ MORE >
Sanford School Department is seeking classroom substitutes for the 2019/2020 school year for all levels - pre-kindergarten through grade 12. For more information, visit Schoolspring posting #3182933. READ MORE >
The Sanford School Department is pleased to announce the addition of MY SCHOOL APPS, a new online tool that makes it easy to apply for school meal benefits. It’s a great alternative to the paper application process and is quick, convenient and secure. For more information, go to https://www.myschoolapps.com/ or check the Food & Nutrition Program page on our... READ MORE >
Gifted & Talented Parent Night Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. 6:00-7:30 pm Sanford High School Agora All identified GT students and their parents are encouraged to attend.For more information, contact Lori Coleman at lcoleman@sanford.org . READ MORE >
SANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNI 5K The Sanford Alumni Association is pleased to announce Homecoming Weekend’s First Annual Alumni 5K. This will be a road race/walk to support the Sanford Alumni Association and will be held annually during Sanford’s Homecoming Weekend. This year’s race will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019. ... READ MORE >
Sanford School Department and Ledgemere Transportation are pleased to offer access to the updated bus tracking app, SafeStop. This app shows the approximate location of your child’s bus, its estimated time of arrival (ETA) at bus stops, and any necessary status updates. When using the app, please keep in mind that this is a tool designed to help you anticipate... READ MORE >
Elementary and SJHS/SHS bus routes for the 2019-2020 school year are now available on our website!Questions or concerns? Please contact the bus company at 324-4888, the Superintendent's Office at 324-2810 or your child's school. READ MORE >
Dear Sanford families, do you have a child in need of assistance in the Fall with a backpack and school supplies? If yes, please visit stuffthebus.me to register. You will be given an appointment time for August 24th, at Curtis Lake Church. Prompt registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. READ MORE >
On Tuesday, June 18th, Carl J Lamb students participated in field day. Thank you to the PE teachers for coordinating this event, as well as the teacher, parent, and student volunteers who helped make it a success. Lastly, thank you to the volunteers from the Sanford Mainers, who also volunteered their time. READ MORE >
Each year, Sanford's 5th grade students venture in to Portland to visit the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to learn how scientists study the ever-changing Gulf of Maine. The field trips are paid for by corporate sponsors in Maine. Pictured here are CJL's 5th graders at interactive stations conducting their own research. Students were each able to handle a live... READ MORE >
CJL's Spirit Team experienced great examples of the Ripple Effect this year! The PTA funded their first fundraiser which brought in $200. They donated $100 to a children's program at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. Among other things, the Team had planned to give themselves an ice cream sundae party and purchase a tree and plaque to gift CJL from the leaving 5th... READ MORE >
Several of CJL's 5th Grade Spirit Team members donated one of their recesses last week to clean out the PE shed. They said they appreciate Mr. Eldridge and Mrs. Wilkins and wanted to do this for them! Learning to give through acts of service! READ MORE >
For the last full week of school, second graders participated in spirit week at CJL. On Thursday, students ‘walked the red carpet’ in their finest apparel. Thanks to all the students and teachers who helped show their spirit. READ MORE >
Mrs. McCall's first and second graders voted on planting an azalea shrub in the front garden in honor of the last 5th grade class to attend CJL. In addition to the shrub, the students and teacher made a stepping stone that is next to the azalea as a marker. Students in the class helped Mrs. McCall put the azalea in the ground and fill in the hole. Each day a... READ MORE >
Ms. Greene's 5th grade homeroom class was invited to participate in a STEM activity, learning coding using Sphero robotics and iPads. Ms. Cole and Mrs. Rosa, Sanford Schools' Technology Integrators brought this opportunity to us over several days. The activity involved coding, mathematics and teamwork, and integrated the topics we used in the tech challenge: GPS... READ MORE >
Ms. Greene's homeroom (GreeneApples) worked hard this year to answer three sets of challenging questions using technology, and won a class pizza party! The questions focused on using GPS coordinates, the history of GPS, lines of longitude and latitude, the prime meridian and equator, as well as raising awareness of plastics waste and recycling plastics. The... READ MORE >
Generously funded by the CJL PTA, our 5th grade students learned about marine life - whales in particular. They then got into groups to start assembling parts of this Pilot whale skeleton. Mission accomplished! READ MORE >
CJL’s girls on the run team hosted a food drive and bake sale last Friday to benefit the Sanford backpack program. They collected almost 1,000 food items! READ MORE >
Click within this article to view last night's K-8 Moving Plans Informational Meeting. https://youtu.be/vzRa3lkgRe8 READ MORE >
Saturday, June 1, 2019 10:00 am starting at YMCA READ MORE >
An informational meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Sanford Junior High School cafeteria to review available options regarding the placement of Sanford's elementary students for the 2019/2020 school year.For more information, please click here. READ MORE >
We welcomed our friends from Lafayette and Willard Schools this morning to enjoy a brass quintet from the Portland Symphony Orchestra. The Kinderconcert was amazing and it was a thrill getting to see many of our kindergarten students enjoy their first event ever of this kind though it was offered to grades K-3. A big thank you goes out to Ms. Hastings for... READ MORE >
Today Katrina Bussiere-Van Heuizen came to CJL to teach students more about recycling and composting. She gave students a virtual tour of their facility in Portland, ME and encouraged students in grades K-5, staff, and parents who attended to reduce, reuse, and recycle both at school and at home. READ MORE >
Have you heard of May Day? Long ago, people would spend the last few days of April collecting flowers and small treats to fill baskets. They would then hang these baskets on the doors of friends and neighbors on May 1st to show their affection. During the month of April, every CJL student made a May basket with Mrs. Miliano in the library. Today all of the... READ MORE >
CJL Makes May Baskets for May Day! The past few years, Mrs. Miliano has coordinated for the entire school to make May Baskets. The idea is that each class will make a set and their set will be given to another class. We will each receive a set from another class! On the bottom of the May Basket is the name of the student who made it, so maybe they will try to say... READ MORE >
Students at CJL learned about the spine and the importance of good posture, especially when using electronics. Dr. Tom Munoz III, from Back to Health Chiropractic in Sanford, also taught them how heavy their backpacks should be and showed them how heavy they were! Generally, the backpack weight should be no heavier than 10% of their body weight. Dr. Tom and his... READ MORE >
Local author, Martha Couture recently came to CJL to share her love of reading and writing with all the kindergarten students. She brought the star of her books, Parker the Pig. She told the children that if she can become an author, they can too! READ MORE >
The Sanford Schools Annual Art Show will be held at the new Sanford High School/Sanford Regional Vocational Center on Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th, the show will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. READ MORE >
Congratulations to CJL's Emma Harmon. Emma won first in her division at JOAD nationals and placed 4th in the nation. READ MORE >
CJL's Gavin Ericson competed at the 2019 New England States Trampoline and Tumbling Championship this weekend at Oxford High School in Mass. He competed in three events in the 11-13 year old age group (he is 10) and took 1st place in Level 5 Double Mini Trampoline, 2nd in Level 5 Trampoline, and took 1st in Level 4 Tumbling. He brought his medals to school to share... READ MORE >
During library time with Mrs. Miliano, all Carl Lamb 2nd graders had the opportunity to design their own cars using the Morphi EDU app on the iPads. These cars were then printed on the library’s 3D printers. The Perloff Foundation donated two of the printers to the school and the CJL PTA purchased the third printer. After all of the cars were printed, students... READ MORE >
The MEAs begin for third grade at CJL on Friday! The MEA is the standardized assessment (in math, reading, writing, and language) given to all students in grades 3-8 in the state of Maine. We have been preparing for weeks, walking the fine line of discussing the importance of the test, but not stressing students out, either. We’ve discussed and practiced many... READ MORE >
To supplement our Mystery Science unit, Web of Life, Spencer Jourdain brought in his composting worms to teach the classes! He has been caring for them almost two years and really knows his worms! Students learned how they make compost and how they reproduce. Thank you, Spencer! READ MORE >
A snow covered field didn’t stop these awesome young ladies from starting their second season of girls on the run! READ MORE >
Today, CJL’s grades 1-3 students had a PTA sponsored special presentation from the Children’s Alopecia Project. Founder, Jeff Woytovich, taught about acceptance, resilience, and respect through telling his daughter’s story. Mr. Woytovich generously made a donation to the CJL library before he left to present again in Acadia! We’d like to publicly thank Mr.... READ MORE >
On Monday, Kay Wilkins Hosted a Fantastic Health Fair at CJL! Part of the Health Fair included three classes Skyping to Florida with Technology Integrator Deb Rosa. Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Lapointe, and Mrs. Sullivans' classes each had a separate lesson on technology safety, media choices, the Internet community, and healthy internet choices. Ms Rosa introduced... READ MORE >
On Monday, the students and staff at CJL participated in the school-wide Health Fair! Organized by our health teacher, Ms. Wilkins, the day was filled with presenters and activities for students to participate in. Our class had a very full day, able to participate in 6 sessions!We worked with:*Officer Jourdain, from the Sanford Police Department, who talked about... READ MORE >
Mrs. McCall's Class had a wonderful time at the Health Fair yesterday, Monday, March 11th. We are grateful to all of our community partners and volunteers for joining us in broadening our educational experiences. READ MORE >
We’re very grateful for our many dedicated community partners and volunteers who donate their time and experience for the benefit of our students! We’d like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Wilkins for organizing this great event! READ MORE >
Mrs. G's, Ms. Adams', and Mrs. Spellman's first graders researched animals for their nonfiction writing unit on Pebble Go. They created their animal report by describing what the animal looked like, their habitat, what they ate, and some fun facts. Once their reports were finished, Mrs. Miliano invited our classes to the library to design their animal using 3D... READ MORE >
In Health, first graders have been learning all about dental health and the ways to keep their teeth clean and healthy! To further educate first graders on this topic a hygienist from the Children's Dentistry visited all first grade classrooms. First graders continued to learn about healthy foods and not healthy foods to eat and that they should brush and floss... READ MORE >
Enjoy these images of the upstairs hallway at CJL! With their teacher, Ms. Oakes, all three 5th grade classes studied aspects of the Wabanaki tribes. Students worked hard to create posters showing aspects of geography, culture and traditions. The individual photographs show models that students were expected to make with their choice of subject matter and materials. READ MORE >
CJL's Spirit Team worked during recesses to create this "Honesty is Sweet" bulletin board to encourage our school in this month's character trait: Honesty. The background is chocolate and the hearts (from Ruth's Recyclables) in the style of Conversation Heart candy! They added school High Five Behavior Tickets modeling great examples of honesty. READ MORE >
https://gopro.com/v/qz6gOJv32D...We couldn't be more proud of how amazing our school looks! The staff and students did such an extraordinary job decorating the doors for this contest that we couldn't pick one winner. Each student in the school is going to be awarded with this kindness bracelet for their effort. The staff and students at CJL know how to show... READ MORE >
Happy Tropical Tuesday from all of us at CJL! Pictured: Bella McCall representing with style! READ MORE >
CJL's Spirit Team students worked through two recesses to make enough Valentines for every student in our school! Their advisor, Ms. Greene, picked up the materials during a few recent trips to Ruth's Recyclables! Our district pays for a membership at Ruth's Recyclables which is a very valuable resource for so many school, craft, project, and holiday items! Way to... READ MORE >
Celebrating school spirit is one of the ways that we improve school climate. It helps us to smile and have fun while looking like a team. Pictures above from left to right is Emma, Mrs. McCall, and Tei! Thanks for your support! READ MORE >
CJL Spirit Team Presents a Winter Spirit Week! February 11th-15th Monday = Black and White Day Tuesday = Tropical (pink, yellow, teal, blue - Wear a lei if you have one!) Wednesday = Nature (brown, green, camo) Thursday = Valentine’s Day (red, white, pink, purple) Friday = Rainbow (all the colors of the rainbow) READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lauren, Rachel, and Melly for their time and effort spent representing CJL’s PTA at this year’s Chocolate Benefit! We’re proud to announce that they won the “Best Tasting” chocolate award for their white chocolate cheesecake! Thank you to our sponsors, Kittery Trading Post and Hussey Seating, for donating to this wonderful cause on our behalf! ... READ MORE >
Permission slips will be sent home in your child’s folder and will also be available at the door. Hope to see you there! READ MORE >
The Kindness Club made this beautiful bulletin board which is displayed in our main hallway. Students have been writing about what kindness is and how it can be shown to others on paper snowflakes and putting them up! Hopefully this snow will stick around for a long time! READ MORE >
Be Our Guest Dance Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest Bring a person that YOU suggest! Someone special for a night of fun And we provide the rest! Come sing, play and dance, At the best party in the North, East, South or West! You are cordially invited to our “Be Our Guest Dance” on… January 18, 2019 6-8pm Carl... READ MORE >
CJL's 5th grade classes completed posters for the Phases of the Moon, as a culminating project for the Mystery Science unit: Spaceship Earth. Students could choose what media to work with: cutting and pasting, hand-drawing, a combination of these, or computer generated! They are beautiful and make our hallways look a little mysterious! READ MORE >
Ms. Penley very graciously offered to run a Chorus Club which took place after school for six weeks at CJL. On December 21st, the Chorus Club, lead by Ms. Penley, performed for the entire school! The performance was beautiful, fun, and helped to spread cheer. We are very appreciative of Ms. Penley and all that she offers our students everyday! Great job Chorus... READ MORE >
Third graders from Kindness Club read a holiday story to Miss O’Connor’s kindergarten class! READ MORE >
To start nonfiction in first grade, Mrs. G, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Spellman's first graders used their iPads to research reindeer. They continued their research the following day in order to write their own nonfiction books. Check out the process below! M READ MORE >
Many first graders at CJL had a blast participating in crazy hair day for spirit week on Tuesday, Dec. 18th! READ MORE >
It's Spirit Week at CJL and we sure got creative! Today on Crazy Hair/Hat/Headband Day, we saw students and staff wearing holiday themed hair and headbands, several Cindy Lou Who styles, dinosaur hair, Christmas lights hair, and just some really fun and crazy styles! Watch for more pictures of our Spirit Week! Here is the schedule for the rest of the week: READ MORE >
This week students were immersed in our latest science unit entitled “Stormy Skies”. In this unit students learned about weather patterns, how to predict weather based on clouds, and even worked to construct houses that would withstand strong wind forces. Here you can see students looking at photographs and determining what weather would be headed our way. READ MORE >
On Friday we had a special surprise in room 206. Josh’s dad, Mr. Fogarty, came for a visit to read us “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. His incredible voices made for such an enjoyable experience for our students. Thank you for your visit! READ MORE >
We had EcoMaine and Crusher from the Red Claws come to CJL and teach our 2nd through 5th graders about recycling. Here is a videoclip from that presentation that I think you'll enjoy. Photo & Video Credit: Sarah Schnell of WSSR TV READ MORE >
Mrs. Taylor’s class was lucky to have Mrs. Cole introduce them to coding with Sphero. This lesson sparked quite an in coding and opened up the class’ eyes to educational technology. We are all looking forward to the next lesson early in the new year! READ MORE >
Under Mrs. Miliano's instruction, CJL's 5th graders spent several weeks in the library learning how to use the Morphi app to put the engineering design process into action. They were tasked with the problem of creating a bubble wand appropriate for a 3 year old to use when babysitting. The Morphi app allows students to create a prototype design to send to the 3-D... READ MORE >
These beautifully crafted hand-made hats and mittens were generously donated by the Kiwanis Club in Sanford to help keep our students warm. All students were invited to choose a nice thick pair of mittens and a hat, if they needed/wanted them. We are very grateful to have such thoughtful and giving community partners such as the Kiwanis Club. READ MORE >
Students in Kindness Club create positive message posters to greet incoming students on Friday morning. READ MORE >
Yesterday morning, Katrina from EcoMaine and Crusher, the Mascot from the Maine Red Claws Basketball Team taught our students about recycling. Several parents attended as well as did our District Business Manager and a representative from H. A. Mapes. We are excited to announce that we are launching a recycling program at Carl J. Lamb in January. Learning more... READ MORE >
Here are some of Mrs. Adam's first graders practicing writing whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. We’ve been learning about the parts of a note and how to tell and draw the differences in Mrs. Hastings' Music Class.Photo & Story Credit: Heather Hastings READ MORE >
CJL Grade 5 Teacher, Luba Greene, recently won a Classroom Supply Box from the Kids in Need Foundation. The box came generously filled with supplies for 25 students.Thank you to the Kids in Need Foundation! This is awesome! Photo and Story Credit: Luba Greene READ MORE >
First and second graders from Mrs. McCall's class read different books featuring the gingerbread cookie. There are many different versions of the story featuring different characters such as the Gingerbread Boy, Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Girl and even a Gingerbread Ninja. Our class read as many books featuring the famous cookie throughout the week. The... READ MORE >
The second graders were on a make believe field trip, out on the ocean, exploring on a fishing boat. All of a sudden, they hit a rock, and jumped ship. Luckily they were able to make it to land. Now 'stranded' on a deserted island, they had only the materials from their left over lunch bags to build hats. Today students learned that clothes are worn for more than... READ MORE >
CJL’s 5th grade classes are loving their new bluetooth karaoke microphones! An anonymous donor funded the DonorsChoose project written and submitted by 5th grade teacher, Luba Greene. Students are having a great time practicing skills of public speaking, voice projection, interviewing, debating, singing, and creating iMovies. They also have been a great technology... READ MORE >
Story and photo credit: Lindsey Morton Our classroom was able to use the incubator to see the growth process of hatching chicks. Each child was able to see the pictures that had shown the process, then we were able to use our candling flashlight to see the inside of the egg and compare to the pictures. The students were also able to view the eggs when they were... READ MORE >
Here are some pics from Mrs. Giberti's and Ms. Adams' classes that they wanted to share with you. They were learning how the pilgrims and native Americans made butter for their Thanksgiving feast! Then they used the butter that they made for their own feasts, eating similar foods that they had for the first Thanksgiving feast! It was a huge hit! Story and Photo... READ MORE >
During recesses, CJL’s Spirit Team made large gemstone magnets with a variety of images that they sold at the CJL’s PTA Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 17. The students decided to sell them with 50% of sales going to filling post-procedure treasure chests at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital or the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Made up of 5th graders, the... READ MORE >
Mrs. McCall's class made hand pies for their Thanksgiving classroom lunch time feast. Students scooped and filled homemade pie filling on a piece of pie dough. Next they covered the top with a second piece of dough. Last they pinched the top and bottom pieces of dough together and poked a few holes on top. Credit: Kathy McCall READ MORE >
Two students from Mrs. McCall’s class are playing Dragon Quest from Level C Number Worlds Math. Students spin and count spaces to gather “buckets” of water. They add the numbers on the bucket cards together. The one who has at least 10 “buckets” of water puts the dragon’s fire out at the end. Concepts: 1:1 correspondence, counting and adding.Credit: Kathy McCall READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. McCall’s class had a classroom Thanksgiving lunch time feast on Thursday, November 15th. It was a great opportunity to facilitate conversation and practice gratitude. Each person (students and staff) in the room told what he or she is grateful for this year. Students had to sit and give attention to each person speaking. This feast is a long... READ MORE >
Thank you to everyone who helped in some way to make this year’s Holiday Shopping Fair a big hit! From teachers’ homemade pies, to homemade cards and cocoa by the Rothwell Family, and magnets designed by our own Spirit Team we had it all! Handcrafting toy cars out of wood has been therapy to a longtime family friend of Mrs. Smith who teaches kindergarten for us.... READ MORE >
Seen here: 5th Grade CJL reading students practicing fluency with readers theater scripts. With small, medium, and large parts, everyone can participate! They had great fun with using expressive character voices!Credit: Luba Greene READ MORE >
Seen here, "Girls on the Run" girls working together during a team building challenge. Credit: Tiffany Bourque READ MORE >
Isabella Brackett Reads "Miss Nelson is Missing" to Mrs. Cousen's Class. She makes this book sound so exciting. It's a great read! READ MORE >
Cooper Jourdain has fun completing a STEM Challenge in class using mini marshmallows and toothpicks. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Story & Photo Credit: Tiffany Bourque READ MORE >
In October, CJL's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students attended a Friday Fun Night Halloween Style! They had fun playing in our gymnasium, dancing in our cafeteria, and enjoyed treats donated by volunteers and our amazing PTA! The funds raised during nights like these help the PTA to fund field trips for every grade level in our school! Thank you to all who... READ MORE >
Ms. Adams', Mrs. Giberti's and Mrs. Spellman's first graders read, The Bumpy Little Pumpkin. They talked about how pumpkins can be all different sizes and shapes. After, they created their very own pumpkin and used adjectives to describe their pumpkins. Last year, Mrs. G's class explored pumpkins. Prior to this lesson they learned all about the life cycle of the... READ MORE >
In September, Mrs. Giberti's and Mrs. Spellman got their first graders excited about reading and held a "cutting ceremony" to finally open their class library! Photo and Story Credit: Leanne Giberti READ MORE >
Ms. Adams and Mrs. G's first graders worked hard during the third trimester, writing realistic fiction stories last year. To celebrate all their hard work writing a series about their characters they invited their parents and teachers to show off all they learned. Photo and Story Credit: Leanne Giberti READ MORE >
To help promote problem solving in first grade, Nicole Breton visited Mrs. G's classroom to teach first graders all about big problems and small problems. She taught students all about Kelso's choices. Kelso is a stuffed frog that students pass around the circle as a talking piece. When they're holding Kelso, it's their turn to share their ideas. Photo and story... READ MORE >
In Mrs. G's class, first graders learned how to play, Penny Dice. This game uses two important tools, pennies and dice. Working with dice provides opportunities for first graders to identify quantities represented by the dot patterns. This game will help students decompose numbers quickly which is the foundational skill for addition and subtraction!Story and photo... READ MORE >
In this picture, "Emma Laconte watches as Emma Harmon draws back her bow and prepares to shoot an arrow during the USA Archery state championships at Black Sheep Archery in Sanford on Saturday." TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune Tammy Wells writes, "In the early days, archery was used in hunting and combat, according to the World Archery Association. These days, it is... READ MORE >
Thank you to the many awesome families, dedicated staff, and outstanding PTA of CJL for making last night such a wonderful night of Parent Teacher Conferences! The school looks amazing and smiles were everywhere! We will have one more night of conferences this coming Monday, November 19th from 3:30-6:30 PM. Please email your child’s teacher to... READ MORE >
Here are a few pictures from CJL's 5th grade students totally engaged during library instruction with Mrs. Miliano: Big6 & 3-D Printing; students are from Mr. Allen’s HomeroomPhoto credits: Luba Greene READ MORE >
Last Friday, Carl J. Lamb students lead the Sanford High School Spartans in a rendition of "Baby Shark" at their pep rally for the WGME School Spirit Challenge. Lot's of fun was had while raising funds and collecting food donations for the Good Shepard Food Bank. READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Sturtevant’s first-grade classroom visited the library on Friday to check out new books. Students across the district visit the library weekly to exchange books. Visiting the library to check out new books is a highlight of the week for students. Thank you to our school librarians for helping students develop a love of reading! READ MORE >