Check out the students in Mrs. Wilson's kindergarten class who are learning new building skills in their construction unit. Students are learning about the tools workers use to construct various structures while designing their own masterpieces.
Last Friday, our students had a special visit from Boomer of the Sanford Mainers for the exciting Boomer’s Bookworm Spring Reading Challenge! Boomer brought great energy as he encouraged all of our Coyotes to build strong reading habits by reading 15–20 minutes each night.
Students who complete their reading passport will earn two tickets to a Mainers game in July, what a fun way to celebrate reading! Even better, students can return their completed passport for a second chance to earn two additional tickets for their family or to attend a second game.
All reading passports must be returned by March 30th. Students who meet the challenge will receive their tickets at an upcoming school assembly. We can’t wait to celebrate our readers and cheer them on both in the classroom and at the ballpark!
Students who complete their reading passport will earn two tickets to a Mainers game in July, what a fun way to celebrate reading! Even better, students can return their completed passport for a second chance to earn two additional tickets for their family or to attend a second game.
All reading passports must be returned by March 30th. Students who meet the challenge will receive their tickets at an upcoming school assembly. We can’t wait to celebrate our readers and cheer them on both in the classroom and at the ballpark!
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates for the next week and pictures from some of our recent events. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/z_Xkcz
Check out our PreK pups who earned their parachute reward today for following expected behaviors with listening and staying in body check while at the rug.
Yesterday afternoon our first grader astronauts proudly hosted their Space Learning Showcase for families! Students shared their exciting discoveries about planets, stars, and the solar system, demonstrating all they have learned during their unit. It was wonderful to see their confidence shine as they taught their families about the amazing world beyond Earth.
Our PreK pups invited into their family members this afternoon for their third learning showcase. The students took the lead as they taught their guests all of their new learning during center time.
Margaret Chase Smith third graders recently welcomed families to a special Learning Showcase highlighting their incredible work from their Roman Myths unit.
Students transformed into storytellers and scholars as they shared their knowledge of gods and goddesses from ancient Rome.
Throughout the cafeteria, families were able to see student writing and creative clay projects. We are so proud of their hard work and the way they showcased their learning with pride and enthusiasm.
Thank you to all the families who joined to celebrate this exciting afternoon of mythological mastery!
Students transformed into storytellers and scholars as they shared their knowledge of gods and goddesses from ancient Rome.
Throughout the cafeteria, families were able to see student writing and creative clay projects. We are so proud of their hard work and the way they showcased their learning with pride and enthusiasm.
Thank you to all the families who joined to celebrate this exciting afternoon of mythological mastery!
Come join us at Sanford Community Wide Kindergarten Registration Night on March 4th from 3:30–6:00 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary (708 Main Street). It's a great chance to meet school staff and community providers, pick up a free book and K bag, and get your child registered for the 2026–2027 school year — all in one place!
✅ Kids must turn 5 on or before October 15th to be eligible
✅ Bring proof of residency (utility bill, tax bill, rent/mortgage receipt) and your child's birth certificate
✅ Can't make it in person? You can also pre-register online at www.sanford.org
✅ Kids must turn 5 on or before October 15th to be eligible
✅ Bring proof of residency (utility bill, tax bill, rent/mortgage receipt) and your child's birth certificate
✅ Can't make it in person? You can also pre-register online at www.sanford.org
Hello MCS Coyotes! We hope you are enjoying your break and look forward to seeing you all again on Monday morning. Don't forget to pack your snow gear to join us outdoors for some fun in the snow. Check out our weekly newsletter with some updates from last week. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/xBhrs1
📚 What an exciting day for our fourth graders yesterday! Children's author Frank Cole visited Margaret Chase Smith, Carl J. Lamb, and Sanford Pride Elementary Schools to share his writing journey and inspire young writers.
WMTW Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski stopped by Margaret Chase Smith Elementary for their "Weather at Your School" segment. Our students had a great time learning about weather! Check out the segment here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/weather-at-your-school-margaret-chase-smith-school-2026/70303132
Congratulations to our January Howling Helpers and those students who persevered in the PACER test. They both were recognized during the assembly on Friday afternoon with a certificate of appreciation. Way to go coyotes!
The Sanford School Department Pre-K Lottery for the 2026-2027 School Year closes on Friday, February 13th. To enter the lottery click here: https://aptg.co/mzGzHf
Our PreK Pups joined the cafeteria for breakfast for the very first time, taking an exciting step as they prepare for kindergarten. With smiles, growing independence, and lots of encouragement, students practiced routines like carrying trays, finding seats, and using quiet voices. We are so proud of our PreK Pups for showing confidence and readiness as they continue their journey toward kindergarten!
Hello MCS Families! We hope you are ready for the big game this afternoon and are cheering on your favorite team! Check out our weekly newsletter with photos from our PTA Valentine's Dance and upcoming events for this final week before February Break. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/sZD4vp
Last Friday, our school was filled with color as students participated in Color for Kindness Spirit Day! Each grade level proudly wore their assigned color, creating a bright and joyful display throughout the building. More importantly, students focused on showing kindness through their words and actions, reminding us that even small acts can make a big difference. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate kindness in such a colorful way!
National School Counseling Week 2026, “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 2–6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates from around the building and upcoming events. We hope to see you all Friday evening at our PTA sponsored Valentine's Day Dance. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://aptg.co/lX6mLt
Students in Mrs. Werner's class worked together to create a compliment web as part of their SEL lesson with Mrs. Owen. Each student shared kind words with a classmate, watching the web grow as connections were made across the room. It was a powerful visual of how words can connect us, build each other up, and strengthen our coyote community.
Eureka! The student's in Ms. Nygren's class have been designing and sharing their inventions with their lab groups this week. Using feedback, they were able to add adjustments to make their inventions more intentional or realistic. We have some future designers in our future!
