This is a message from the Sanford School Department. We would like to remind parents that this winter we may have “traditional” or “remote” learning snow days. In the event a remote learning snow day is called, your child’s teacher will post the schedule for the morning meeting and provide further directions in either Seesaw or Google Classroom for your child to access lessons for the day. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Just a reminder that plaid day is this Thursday and Friday in conjunction with our Charlotte's Web presentation.
Students around the building are joining in on the fun and spreading some cheer! Holiday sweaters are decorating the halls of MCS!
The students in Mrs. Paradis' fourth grade class wanted to share their appreciation for the generous gift card to Amazon from a local donor. They were able to buy much needed supplies for the classroom to support new learning.
The students in Ms. Brown's fourth grade reading class were able to become teachers this afternoon during reader's workshop. Each student informed other peers about their topic and highlighted key points.
Just a reminder that our Grinch for Good Campaign is going through next week. If you would like to donate nonperishable items to help support our backpack program we can help make the Grinch's heart grow three sizes bigger.
Masks:
As I see the news about the increase in COVID-19 cases in Maine I asked around if there was anything more we could do at school to keep everyone safe. Here are then recommendations from the medical staff in district:
Make sure masks fit properly - We see masks slipping down the faces of our youngest students despite best efforts of winding the straps around their ears. I know there are masks made specifically for young children. I have also seen in some stores straps that hook onto the ear straps, pulling the masks on more snuggly.
Having more than one mask - Even my own mask will become wet from condensation from morning duty. This means I need to swap for a dry mask that will work more efficiently.
Clean masks - Just as with any filter for our cars, appliances, our face masks, all of them work more effectively when they are clean.
New masks could be great stocking stuffers. I appreciate everyone’s help in keeping our school health and safe.
The students at MCS have already started to grow their hearts three times larger by collecting goods for the Grinch for Good campaign! A fourth grader in Mrs. Paradis room was our first student to receive a heart for showing empathy.
Just a reminder that report cards will go home next week!
As our culminating activity for Kindness Month, students had the opportunity to participate in the Force Field for Good, our first virtual assembly. Barry Lane modeled for the school a practical approach to creating a kindly classroom community of students who share a passion for self-reflection and aspire to well being for every member of their class. In this interactive presentation, students were able to listen to three of his songs including "Find Your Happy Place" and "Press Pause", model the Force Field of Kindness breathing and illustrate all of our own happy places.
The students in first grade have been hard at work studying the classroom word wall. They have been investigating different words and different patterns to help recognize even more words in a snap!
Mrs. Civiello's kindergarten class has been learning about the similarities and differences of objects that both push and pull. Her students created a Venn Diagram after they went on a scavenger hunt around the classroom.
Students around the building have been busy representing the various ways they are thankful this month at MCS!
Please visit the link below if you would like to Zoom with one of our specialists for a conference.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_9GC-XTaUWYd8YnDAEVUgIgBBG8P6Pzo66rlJOcCOo/edit?usp=sharing
Hello,
The number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Maine continues to be high. I am writing to remind everyone to please monitor yourself/your student and call a health care provider if you experience symptoms. Remember, it is important that everyone accurately complete the symptom check each day before coming to school and stay home if you are sick. Today, less than 2/3 of our students’ had their symptoms reported. This requires additional time for the nurse to go and check on the unreported students to make sure he/she does not have any symptoms. Your continued support in using the symptoms check site is appreciated.
Respectfully,
Chuck Potter
Principal
Just a friendly reminder that our Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this Thursday evening from 3:30-8:00 pm and Monday the 23rd from 3:30-6:00 pm. Each teacher will send out their individual Zoom link. Please call the school if you need help setting up a conference time.
Happy World Kindness Day! The month of November at MCS as been dedicated to acts of kindness. Students have been challenged each day to spread some positivity as well as listening to some guest readers during snack. "Let Your Kindness Shine" was our spirit day theme for Thursday and Friday. Students and staff wore bright colors to showcase our kindness.
The Kindergarten students in Mrs. Plumpton's and Ms. Thomson's room are soaring with kindness this month!
Mrs. Paradis and her 4th grade students were busy with their math facts. Today the students were excited to share the 9's trick. Did you know this is faster than the fingers trick?
The students in Mrs. Ackroyd's class were working hard on their five frames in math class today!
