Margaret Chase Smith School

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

So lucky for our amazing MCS staff! They were treated with some snacks and drinks from our little leprechauns yesterday!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

Make sure you check out our 4th grade chorus tonight as they hit the stage at the SPAC for Spring Sing!

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!

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!

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