With the frigid and dangerous temperatures, we’d like to share some important information on warming centers in the area and other resources for you to stay safe. Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3RxlPpS
The Sanford School Department is now hiring school bus drivers. Follow this link for more info: https://bit.ly/3Rp66tf
Starting our day with Disney yoga in kindergarten!
Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Wednesday to kick off the Read to ME Challenge. Read more about her visit here: https://bit.ly/3JsXAY9
Mrs. Lewin-Grover's Advanced third and fourth grade art students at Margaret Chase Smith have been busy sculpting clay figurines this month. Check out some of their future famous artists in action as they drafted and designed various objects!
A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp during February Vacation. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://sanfordme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29736&fbclid=IwAR0jF44e5wd3hSFEuCgOp_zpbkIex2lPae5WFYOs8Z3dL_VHBeX2sctTqA0
Creating compliment webs with Ms. Gagnon during our kindergarten SEL lesson.
Margaret Chase Smith Pride PTA is hosting a Teacher Wish List Drive. They are seeking donations for classroom supplies to help get our teachers and students through the second half of the year. The drive ends on Friday, February 10th. Supplies will be dropped off to each individual teacher on or around Valentine's Day. You can sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aa9aa2eaafece9-teacher1#/
We hope you are enjoying the final few days of January. Make sure you check out our weekly newsletter for upcoming events and activities. https://5il.co/1nzzw
A reminder that Sanford Parks & Recreation offers Vacation Camp. Believe it or not, February Vacation is right around the corner. This program is for school-age children when school isn’t in session. Campers are kept safe and busy with a variety of activities. For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3j3F9P7
The Sanford School Department hosted a safety information night on Thursday, January 19th, in the Performing Arts Center to review the ALICE training in our schools. You can watch the information night in its entirety on WSSR-TV's YouTube page or in the article here: https://bit.ly/3WD9JwB
Creating stress balls in health class with Mrs. Smith to support our coping strategies.
From the Seacoastonline: Goodall Library in Sanford to receive $3M in federal funds for upcoming expansion
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Learning some hockey skills in fourth grade PE classes this week!
We hope you are enjoying your weekend! Check out the latest MCS weekly newsletter! https://5il.co/1nm1m
A snow day feels like a perfect day to kick off our employee spotlight series. If you know an employee who you feel should be spotlighted, please reach out! https://bit.ly/3QXGseH
Margaret Chase Smith School welcomed The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness on Thursday. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3QUNNMk
Oakhurst Dairy has announced a new grant program to help teachers, counselors, and community leaders fund activities that promote Kindness, Goodness, and Maine-ness. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QQKl56
REMINDER: There is a Safety Information Night in the Sanford Performing Arts Center this Thursday at 6 p.m. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in our schools.