Hello coyote families! Check out our weekly newsletter to see our 4th grade chorus in Spring Sing, basketball club and what our students have been learning in health class with Mrs. Lovejoy. Check out some of our upcoming events planned for the next few weeks. Every day is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2gba2
about 1 month ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Our STEM club was busy this afternoon creating slime! Thank you to Mrs. Gillis for always bringing the excitement to learning!
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Hello coyote families! Check out our weekly newsletter with events happening around MCS and photos from this week in action. https://5il.co/2fwsr
about 2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Margaret Chase Smith had its 1st Grade Writing Celebration before the February Vacation! Students delved into the world of nonfiction, exploring topics that piqued their curiosity and ignited their passion for learning. From fascinating animals to favorite sports, each young author embarked on a literary journey to share their newfound knowledge. The culmination of weeks of hard work was evident in the creative displays that adorned the classrooms.
about 2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Margaret Chase Smith had its 1st Grade Writing Celebration before the February Vacation! Students delved into the world of nonfiction, exploring topics that piqued their curiosity and ignited their passion for learning. From fascinating animals to favorite sports, each young author embarked on a literary journey to share their newfound knowledge. The culmination of weeks of hard work was evident in the creative displays that adorned the classrooms.
Margaret Chase Smith had its 1st Grade Writing Celebration before the February Vacation! Students delved into the world of nonfiction, exploring topics that piqued their curiosity and ignited their passion for learning. From fascinating animals to favorite sports, each young author embarked on a literary journey to share their newfound knowledge. The culmination of weeks of hard work was evident in the creative displays that adorned the classrooms.
Families at Margaret Chase Smith were invited to stroll through its “Cookies with Character” gallery on Thursday, February 15th. Visitors witnessed the creativity, imagination, and smiles that went into each character's creation. 2nd grade students were proud to showcase their academic achievements in this reading unit.
about 2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Families at Margaret Chase Smith were invited to stroll through its “Cookies with Character” gallery on Thursday, February 15th.  Visitors witnessed the creativity, imagination, and smiles that went into each character's creation.  2nd grade students were proud to showcase their academic achievements in this reading unit.
Margaret Chase Smith students recently participated in Global School Play Day. The initiative encourages unstructured playtime, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills among students.
about 2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Margaret Chase Smith students recently participated in Global School Play Day. The initiative encourages unstructured playtime, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills among students.
Hello coyote families! We hope you have enjoyed your February break and look forward to seeing you all on Monday morning. We are still collecting items for our AWS collection this week. Check out our weekly newsletter for upcoming events happening in March. https://5il.co/2f7zw
about 2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! Checkout our weekly MCS newsletter for updates on upcoming events and some highlights from last week. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2ek0x
2 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Margaret Chase Smith had their monthly assembly last Friday, and 16 3rd and 4th grade ukulele club members performed for the first time in front of an audience! They did a fantastic job showcasing their new skills with Ms. Hastings.
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Margaret Chase Smith had their monthly assembly last Friday, and 16 3rd and 4th grade ukulele club members performed for the first time in front of an audience! They did a fantastic job showcasing their new skills with Ms. Hastings.
Margaret Chase Smith had their monthly assembly last Friday, and 16 3rd and 4th grade ukulele club members performed for the first time in front of an audience! They did a fantastic job showcasing their new skills with Ms. Hastings.
Over 400 Margaret Chase Smith students and families attended the school's first Sweetheart Dance last Friday!
2 months ago, Sanford School Department
Over 400 Margaret Chase Smith students and families attended the school's first Sweetheart Dance last Friday!
Over 400 Margaret Chase Smith students and families attended the school's first Sweetheart Dance last Friday!
Good evening coyote families! It was great to see so many of you Friday evening at our dance. Thank you to our amazing PTA and staff who helped plan such a memorable event. Attached is a link to our weekly newsletter with photos from this week and upcoming spirit day details. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2e6d0
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Come join us at the PTA dance this evening! We are here until 8pm!
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Ms. Creech's fourth grade students presented their informational research on various weather related topics. The students worked in teams to create Google Slides. Throughout the presentations the students completed reflection forms with feedback.
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates on the various learning showcases we held this week. It is great to see our MCS families joining us during the day to see our students in action. We hope to see you all Friday evening for our family dance. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2dm1d
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Third graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary delighted their family and friends with their learning showcase for the year this afternoon! Students focused on information writing skills to prepare for the showcase and worked hard to organize their various topics into chapters. Students also created introductions and conclusions, expanded their fact-telling by trying different writing strategies, and edited, revised, and published their writing into a book. Friends and families gathered in the cafeteria to witness the results of their children's dedication and creativity. Each student proudly displayed their book, a compilation of knowledge, creativity, and newfound writing skills.
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Third graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary delighted their family and friends with their learning showcase for the year this afternoon!  Students focused on information writing skills to prepare for the showcase and worked hard to organize their various topics into chapters.   Students also created introductions and conclusions, expanded their fact-telling by trying different writing strategies, and edited, revised, and published their writing into a book.  Friends and families gathered in the cafeteria to witness the results of their children's dedication and creativity. Each student proudly displayed their book, a compilation of knowledge, creativity, and newfound writing skills.
Third graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary delighted their family and friends with their learning showcase for the year this afternoon!  Students focused on information writing skills to prepare for the showcase and worked hard to organize their various topics into chapters.   Students also created introductions and conclusions, expanded their fact-telling by trying different writing strategies, and edited, revised, and published their writing into a book.  Friends and families gathered in the cafeteria to witness the results of their children's dedication and creativity. Each student proudly displayed their book, a compilation of knowledge, creativity, and newfound writing skills.
Third graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary delighted their family and friends with their learning showcase for the year this afternoon!  Students focused on information writing skills to prepare for the showcase and worked hard to organize their various topics into chapters.   Students also created introductions and conclusions, expanded their fact-telling by trying different writing strategies, and edited, revised, and published their writing into a book.  Friends and families gathered in the cafeteria to witness the results of their children's dedication and creativity. Each student proudly displayed their book, a compilation of knowledge, creativity, and newfound writing skills.
Third graders at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary delighted their family and friends with their learning showcase for the year this afternoon!  Students focused on information writing skills to prepare for the showcase and worked hard to organize their various topics into chapters.   Students also created introductions and conclusions, expanded their fact-telling by trying different writing strategies, and edited, revised, and published their writing into a book.  Friends and families gathered in the cafeteria to witness the results of their children's dedication and creativity. Each student proudly displayed their book, a compilation of knowledge, creativity, and newfound writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms. On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more. Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations. Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts. Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Exciting moments at Margaret Chase Smith this week! Students, parents, and teachers came together for two special showcases, highlighting the efforts of Ms. Wilson's, Ms. Cote's, and Ms. Devine's classrooms.  On Monday, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Cote hosted the K for ME Unit 2 showcase, a program supporting kindergarten students' growth in literacy, science, social studies, and more.  Students delved into caring for living things and exploring animals like fish, frogs, owls, and wolves through research and collaboration. Parents were treated to a showcase of the students' creations.  Wednesday brought another showcase, this time featuring Ms. Devine's Pre-K students and their progress in Unit 2 for Pre-K for ME. This program focuses on building social-emotional, language, literacy, math, and vocabulary skills. Unit 2 explored the concepts of friendship, teaching students the importance of being themselves, supporting friends, and resolving conflicts.   Parents witnessed their little ones' growth through read-alouds, rhyming words, and the development of beginning writing skills.
Our PREK pups had the opportunity to share their center activities today during their family showcase in Unit 3.
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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At Margaret Chase Smith, Ranger Laura came to talk to Ms. Brown’s class on Google Meets last week about the weather and climate in Acadia National Park. She also discussed other national parks around the United States. Students learned about the water cycle, different clouds, and tools to measure various kinds of weather!
3 months ago, Sanford School Department
At Margaret Chase Smith, Ranger Laura came to talk to Ms. Brown’s class on Google Meets last week about the weather and climate in Acadia National Park. She also discussed other national parks around the United States. Students learned about the water cycle, different clouds, and tools to measure various kinds of weather!
At Margaret Chase Smith, Ranger Laura came to talk to Ms. Brown’s class on Google Meets last week about the weather and climate in Acadia National Park. She also discussed other national parks around the United States. Students learned about the water cycle, different clouds, and tools to measure various kinds of weather!
Good Morning Coyote Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates on what is happening throughout the building this week at MCS! https://5il.co/2cwop
3 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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This is another reminder that the Maine Department of Education is accepting Teacher of the Tear nominations. Nominations can be made through a form on the Maine Teacher of the Year Website from now until 5:00 p.m. on January 31st, 2024. They are accepted by students, parents, caregivers, community members, school administrators, colleagues, college faculty members, and associations/organizations. Self-nominations and nominations from family members are not accepted. For more information, follow this link: https://www.mainetoy.org/nominate
3 months ago, Sanford School Department