Carl J. Lamb, Sanford Pride, and Margaret Chase Smith elementary schools each organized celebrations to honor the sacrifices of veterans for Veterans Day. Read more about them here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1335471
Hello Coyote Families! Just a reminder that we have the Veterans Breakfast tomorrow morning at 9 am for the members who signed up as well as the PTA Trick or Treat event from 5:30-7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you all soon! Every day is a great day to be a coyote!
Due to the projected weather on Thursday evening, the PTA Trick or Treat event will be held indoors at MCS from 5:30-7:00 pm. The entrance will start in the kindergarten wing and exit through the first grade wing. Don't forget your bag to collect candy!
Margaret Chase Smith was filled with responsibility last Friday as students dressed up as someone they believed represented the school’s theme of the month. It was great to see students arrive as staff members, family members, and community members!
The MCS Pride PTA is in need of volunteers for the events listed below. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
Pride Halloween Trick or Treat - 11/8 4:00-7:30pm (help set up, refill candy buckets, help clean up, etc.)
MCS Halloween Trick or Treat - 11/9 4:00-7:30pm (help set up, refill candy buckets, help clean up, etc.)
PTA Meeting at Pride - 11/14 5:30-7:00pm (childcare for parents)
Turkey Trot at Cobb Stadium - 11/18 11:30am-3:30pm (help set up, help with concessions, help clean up, etc.)
Hello Coyote Families! Check out our latest newsletter with events happening this week at MCS. Every day is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/28ehk
We had a blast bowling this week! Thank you to Bowlarama for hosting us for our first club of the year!
Check out our 2nd grade authors from Mrs. Gillis' class! They shared their favorite small moments with their peers.
Hello Coyote Families! We look forward to seeing you all soon. Check out our weekly newsletter with rescheduled events and happenings throughout the building. On the third page we have resources from the SEL team in case you or someone you know may need some assistance. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/27yle
Good morning - Due to events not yet resolved from last night's tragic shooting in Lewiston, Sanford schools and campuses will be closed on Thursday, October 26th out of an abundance of caution. Use this link to access a letter from Superintendent Nelson - https://5il.co/27syd Hourly employees should remain off campus as well. Will be in touch with further updates as they become available.
Margaret Chase Smith’s first extracurricular club started this past week at Bowlarama with 82 students participating! The goal of the bowling club is to provide a fun and engaging environment where students can practice different techniques, strengthen math skills and foster friendships.
The Parks and Rec Window Painting took place this past weekend and we are so proud of our winning MCS artists! Take a tour around town to see the artwork of second graders Arlo Gaines-painting at Mikini ,
Rebeca Nguetadilua-at Rosa’s Deli ,
Mariana Sawtell-at Mikini,
Harley VanAmburgh-at Sherwin Williams and
Molly Brown at Sherwin Williams! Our third grade winners were
Declan Grant painting at at Portland Glass and Mila Nogueria who painted at Bowl A Rama! Great work, Coyotes!
Hello coyote families! Check out our weekly newsletter with the events happening this week in our building. We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening from 5:30-7:00 pm for our Trick or Treat event. https://5il.co/27jev
Learning about shapes in PreK today!
Did you miss the Homecoming Parade last Friday? We got you covered. Check it out below on WSSRTV's YouTube page!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1293713
Hello coyote families! Check out our weekly MCS newsletter for upcoming events happening this month and how we introduced Fire Prevention Week. We have our flu clinic on Tuesday as well as our PTA meeting, It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2729j
Students at Margaret Chase Smith had the opportunity to meet with the Sanford Fire Department this morning!
The fire department took the time to educate and reinforce safety protocols among the students.
They showcased the gear they have to wear when responding to a scene, emphasizing their purpose and significance in ensuring their safety.
The students were very attentive and respectful to the department, and had the opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions.
GEAR Parent Network and the Sanford School Counseling Department are hosting an event called "Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child," presented by Heather Williams, CFPS, Regional Parent Support Coordinator.
It will take place on November 2, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Pride School, in the library at 708 Main Street.
Participants are advised to register ahead of time by emailing bletourneau@sanford.org and to provide their first and last name and the age of the children they care for.
Handouts, a certificate of attendance, and PowerPoint slides will be provided at the workshop. The event aims to teach different techniques for defusing challenging behaviors in children.
Starting our day back with some math stations in Mrs. Cote's kindergarten class.
Hello Coyote Families! Today, we celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples to our community and the world. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with our children about the importance of embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, Attached is our weekly newsletter highlighting some of the important upcoming events taking place within our building during the month of October. Every day is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/26lfb
