Kicking off our Spring Break with our annual Wellness Fair! Students engaged with activities throughout the day that involved health, nutrition, safety and career readiness. Thank you to all of our volunteers who supported our coyotes with new learning and experiences.
about 1 month ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Dear MCS Families,

I am writing to inform you that we conducted a brief shelter-in-place today that lasted approximately 10 minutes. During this time, students did an excellent job following safety protocols and remained calm and cooperative.

The shelter-in-place was implemented while the fire department checked our propane tanks. Once they confirmed everything was safe, students resumed their regular activities for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
about 1 month ago, Tracie Hallissey
Congratulations to our Social Thinking Academy graduates at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! We are so proud of the incredible growth these students have shown in using their "Thinkable" strategies to navigate social situations. A huge thank you to Officer Gosling for stopping by to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.
about 1 month ago, Sanford School Department
Congratulations to our Social Thinking Academy graduates at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! We are so proud of the incredible growth these students have shown in using their "Thinkable" strategies to navigate social situations. A huge thank you to Officer Gosling for stopping by to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. It meant so much!
Congratulations to our Social Thinking Academy graduates at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! We are so proud of the incredible growth these students have shown in using their "Thinkable" strategies to navigate social situations. A huge thank you to Officer Gosling for stopping by to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. It meant so much!
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter for updates happening around the building. Just a reminder that we will have Spring Break from April 20-April 24th. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/cpGfMY
about 1 month ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! We hope you are enjoying your Easter weekend. Please see our attached newsletter with updates from around the building and upcoming events. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/_MT_z2
about 2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates from around the building and photos from our recent student engagement activities. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/C5jHQ1
about 2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
Chase
Thank you to everyone who came out to Chasing Knowledge Night last night at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! 🎉
It was a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fun
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
to everyone who came out to Chasing Knowledge Night last night at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! 🎉 It was such a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fu
to everyone who came out to Chasing Knowledge Night last night at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! 🎉 It was such a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fu
to everyone who came out to Chasing Knowledge Night last night at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary! 🎉 It was such a wonderful evening filled with read alouds, games, and so much fu
Mrs. Hally's Title literacy students at Margaret Chase Smith had a reading challenge this March for a chance to earn lunch with Mrs. Hallissey and Ms. McGuckin, and they absolutely crushed it.

First and second graders set out to read 100 books this month. First grade finished with 121 books and second grade came in at 124. Way to go, readers!

Third and fourth graders had a different challenge: read for 20 minutes a day, 50 times total throughout March. Third grade hit 64 sessions and fourth grade came in at 62. Both grades blew past their goals!

To celebrate, students got to enjoy lunch together and play games while sharing their favorite books.
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Mrs. Hally's Title literacy students had a reading challenge this March for a chance to earn lunch with Mrs. Hallissey and Ms. McGuckin, and they absolutely crushed it. First and second graders set out to read 100 books this month. First grade finished with 121 books and second grade came in at 124. Way to go, readers! Third and fourth graders had a different challenge: read for 20 minutes a day, 50 times total throughout March. Third grade hit 64 sessions and fourth grade came in at 62. Both grades blew past their goals! To celebrate, students got to enjoy lunch together and play games while sharing their favorite books.
Mrs. Hally's Title literacy students had a reading challenge this March for a chance to earn lunch with Mrs. Hallissey and Ms. McGuckin, and they absolutely crushed it. First and second graders set out to read 100 books this month. First grade finished with 121 books and second grade came in at 124. Way to go, readers! Third and fourth graders had a different challenge: read for 20 minutes a day, 50 times total throughout March. Third grade hit 64 sessions and fourth grade came in at 62. Both grades blew past their goals! To celebrate, students got to enjoy lunch together and play games while sharing their favorite books.
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates from around the building. We hope you can join us Wednesday evening for our Chasing Knowledge Family Night from 5:30-6:30 pm. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/B4t4Bm
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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So lucky for our amazing MCS staff! They were treated with some snacks and drinks from our little leprechauns yesterday!
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Some of our third and fourth grade students in our ukulele club performed at our assembly Friday afternoon. They have been meeting once a week learning new drumming techniques and chords to practice. Be on the lookout for future musicians!
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Marvin came back Friday afternoon to remind us to use perseverance when times get tough! He challenged us to use teamwork when we need a boost and to reach out for help. Thank you to his friends Susie and Penny who helped us remember that we can wait and push through when times are tough.
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Margaret Chase Smith students in Ms. Combs' class recently got to celebrate all their hard work with a Cozy Cafe Day! Over the past 6 weeks, students worked toward reading a minimum of 400 minutes at home, and so many of them read even more than that!

As a reward, students got to come in wearing their comfy pajamas and spend the day at the "Cafe." They earned their cafe money by reading independently, reading with a friend, and making crafts throughout the day. 🎨📖
Such a fun way to recognize how much these kids have put into their reading this year. Way to go!
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Margaret Chase Smith students in Ms. Combs' class recently got to celebrate all their hard work with a Cozy Cafe Day! Over the past 6 weeks, students worked toward reading a minimum of 400 minutes at home, and so many of them read even more than that! As a reward, students got to come in wearing their comfy pajamas and spend the day at the "Cafe." They earned their cafe money by reading independently, reading with a friend, and making crafts throughout the day. 🎨📖 Such a fun way to recognize how much these kids have put into their reading this year. Way to go!
Check out all of our hard working coyotes this week! They have been persevering through hard times and completing some challenging assignments. Way to go, we are so proud of you!
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! We hope you are enjoying your weekend and look forward to seeing our coyotes tomorrow. Here is a link to our weekly newsletter with updates from last week and some upcoming events. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/KzQVB5
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
Chase
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Staff vs. First Responders game tonight!
Hello MCS Families! Come join us for our PTA Staff Versus First Responders basketball game this evening from 6-7:30 at SPE. Get your pink and purple clothes ready for tomorrow for our Perseverance spirit day! It is a great day to be a coyote!
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
Tonight we have our First Responders vs. SPE, CJL & MCS Staff basketball game at Sanford Pride Elementary! Come cheer on our teachers and your local police and fire fighters!

📅 March 12th | 6–7:30 PM
📍 SPE Gym
🎟️ No admission fee!
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Tonight we have our First Responders vs. SPE, CJL & MCS Staff basketball game at Sanford Pride Elementary! Come cheer on our teachers and your local police and fire fighters! 📅 March 12th | 6–7:30 PM 📍 SPE Gym 🎟️ No admission fee!

Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates and events happening throughout the building in March. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/qvKQ15

3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
Chase
Make sure you check out our 4th grade chorus tonight as they hit the stage at the SPAC for Spring Sing!
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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