Sunshine=fields open for soccer
We kicked off our first spirit day this week with Mistakes Help Us Grow by wearing GREEN. Each student received an eraser with a positive message to remind that it is okay to make mistakes while learning!
Hello MCS Families! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow in your green colors as we kick off our spirit week! Check out our weekly newsletter for updates and events happening throughout the building. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://shorturl.at/bJJ4V
📣 JOIN US FOR FAMILY MATH GAME NIGHT! 📣
Sanford's third virtual Family Math Game Night is happening Tuesday, March 18th at 6:00 PM via Zoom! Families can play fun math games together from the comfort of home.
✅ All materials and Zoom link will be provided to families who RSVP
✅ Registration deadline: March 17th (this Monday!)
✅ Two easy ways to register:
Scan the QR code to access the Google Form (or follow this link: https://forms.gle/GTakXJUaxFL2mVDh7)
Fill out the paper form and return to school
What an incredible turnout for last night's Staff vs. First Responders basketball game at Sanford Pride Elementary! The gym was packed with supporters as our amazing elementary staff took on our dedicated local first responders on the court.
Congratulations to all participants and a BIG THANK YOU to our local first responders who generously gave their time to make this special event possible.
Our students are voting for The Maine State Chickadee Award this week! Who will MCS choose this year? Stay tuned!
Recognizing those who have earned pawsitive office referrals in March so far! Many students are working on perseverance as they tackle new challenges. Way to go coyotes!
🏀 COMMUNITY BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN! 🏀
Join us TOMORROW (Thursday, March 13th) from 6:00-7:30PM at the SPE Gym for an exciting basketball game between our local heroes!
FIRST RESPONDERS vs. SCHOOL STAFF
Sanford Police & Fire Department take on the staff from Sanford Pride Elementary, Margaret Chase Smith, and CJ Lamb schools!
Show your support:
Wear BLUE to cheer for our First Responders
Wear RED/SPARTAN GEAR to support our School Staff
📣 FREE ADMISSION! Concession sales will support our elementary PTAs.
Hello Chorus Families! Check out our 4th grader as they hit the stage last week for Spring Sing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTdtQpJvYY
Ms. Aldrich's class is on the move with their new vocabulary words from their light and sound unit. They chose a movement for each word to help them remember key vocabulary words as they read in their texts.
Check out Ms.Perkins's class who earned 75 cubes during their specials the past few weeks! They chose to earn lunch in the classroom with their teacher and Mrs. Hallissey! Way to go coyotes!
Last night, our Sanford Performing Arts Center was filled with beautiful music as students from grades 4-12 came together for our annual Spring Sing concert!
From the energetic opening by the Spartan Show Choir performing "I'm Still Standing" to the powerful finale of "Oye" by our high school vocalists, the evening showcased the incredible talent and hard work of our young musicians.
A special shoutout to all the parents, family members, and community supporters who filled the auditorium and cheered on our performers!
A full video recording of the concert will be available for those who couldn't attend or would like to relive the magic. Stay tuned for details!
TONIGHT!
Join us for "Spring Sing" - Sanford/Springvale's All-Town Chorus Concert!
📆 Date: Wednesday, March 5
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍
Location: Sanford Performing Arts Center
Come experience the harmonious voices of our community's talented singers as they welcome the spring season with beautiful melodies! The All-Town Chorus brings together vocalists from across Sanford and Springvale for this special evening of music.
Mrs. Sturtevant's class has been working hard to earn classroom ducks for expected behaviors. Check out their new class pet, Swimmy, who was awarded through a grant. The students are learning about responsibility and the needs for taking care of a pet.
The Margaret Chase Smith kindergarten team recently hit the back field and hills to enjoy their first experience at sledding. Chase made a special appearance to cheer them on as they celebrated their hard work with expected behaviors.
A big THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Kindergarten Registration Night at Sanford Pride Elementary last Wednesday! It was wonderful to see so many excited future kindergartners and their families exploring what our schools have to offer.
Missed the event? No worries! You can still register your child for kindergarten.
Remember: Current Pre-K students in our district are automatically registered (but we loved seeing those who attended)!
Special thanks to our amazing community partners who shared resources: MaineHealth, Sanford Backpack Program, Help Me Grow, Kids Free to Grow, United Way, YCCAC, Headstart, First4ME, local childcare centers, and many more!
Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2055301
The students in first grade are learning about Ancient Civilizations! Did you know that there was a female Pharaoh who ruled for many years? Our pups are eager to share their new knowledge.
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The students in Mrs. Gillis' class are trying to persuade Mrs. Hallissey to serve French fries every day in the cafeteria. They are thinking of three valid reasons to support their claim.
Our kindergarten students are busy constructing this month in their center time! Check out some of their artifacts so far as they prepare for their next showcase.
