November 13, 2023
Dear Families, Thank you for your commitment to your child's regular school attendance as the holidays approach. Consistent routines are so important for learning and well-being....
November 11, 2023
Carl J. Lamb, Sanford Pride, and Margaret Chase Smith elementary schools each organized celebrations to honor the sacrifices of veterans for Veterans Day.
On Friday, November 3...
October 31, 2023
The articles below may help in talking to your child/children in developmentally appropriate ways about the recent events in Lewiston.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with ...

October 27, 2023
They say it takes a village, and the Sanford village was out in full force on Saturday, October 14, at Carl J. Lamb Elementary as the school received its new playground equipment....

October 22, 2023
We hope that you are able to join us this Wednesday morning, 6-8am, for Weather at Your School with WMTW News Channel 8's meteorologist, Ted McInerney! It'd help greatly if paren...

October 17, 2023
Did you miss the Homecoming Parade last Friday? We got you covered. Check it out below on WSSRTV's YouTube page!

October 12, 2023
The Sanford School Department is spotlighting employees at all of our schools. If you know an employee who you feel should be highlighted, please email Sam Bonsey at sbonsey@sanf...

October 11, 2023
GEAR Parent Network and the Sanford School Counseling Department are hosting an event called "Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child," presented...

October 10, 2023
On December 10, 2015, President Barack Obama signed Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law. In accordance with ESSA, school districts who receive Title I funds to support st...

September 29, 2023
Enhancing Education through Data Assessing student learning is a fundamental aspect of education that plays a crucial role in improving instruction and outcomes for all students. ...

September 21, 2023
The Sanford School Department is offering influenza vaccination clinics at our schools. We are partnering with Northern Light Homecare & Hospice to provide this clinic to our stud...
September 20, 2023
The Sanford School Department would like to recognize our custodial and maintenance staff's hard work over the summer to make our educational environment clean, safe, and inviting...

September 18, 2023
The Sanford School Department is spotlighting employees at all of our schools. If you know an employee who you feel should be highlighted, please email Sam Bonsey at sbonsey@sanf...

September 10, 2023
This summer, our custodial, technology, and maintenance crews were hard at work at CJL. I want to take a few minute to share some of our upgrades that we're so proud of! I'll en...
September 6, 2023
Exciting times ahead! Tuesday was the first day of school for our Pre-K students. They are eager and ready for a fantastic school year.
The Pre-K program, open for children wh...

September 4, 2023
Hi CJL Families, Please see the attached infographic for this week’s newsletter from the principal. It’s going to feel like mid-summer this week. Please send a water bottle and a ...

August 9, 2023
A Message from Stuff the Bus ...
Stuff the Bus will be providing free school supplies for students on Saturday, August 19th at Curtis Lake Church in Sanford. Families in nee...

August 7, 2023
Hi Parents, Here are two great resources from one of our community partners, Count ME In Attendance from the Maine DOE that I thought I'd share. Thanks for reading! Teacher a...

June 14, 2023
Check out Carl J. Lamb's 2nd and 3rd grade concerts below!

June 13, 2023
The Sanford School Department provided funds for every student to get a free book for the summer.
Last week, with the help of Literary Coaches Marie Sclafani and Christy Crowle...