A big THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Kindergarten Registration Night at Sanford Pride Elementary last Wednesday! It was wonderful to see so many excited future kindergartners and their families exploring what our schools have to offer. Missed the event? No worries! You can still register your child for kindergarten. Remember: Current Pre-K students in our district are automatically registered (but we loved seeing those who attended)! Special thanks to our amazing community partners who shared resources: MaineHealth, Sanford Backpack Program, Help Me Grow, Kids Free to Grow, United Way, YCCAC, Headstart, First4ME, local childcare centers, and many more! Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2055301
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
A big THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Kindergarten Registration Night at Sanford Pride Elementary last Wednesday! It was wonderful to see so many excited future kindergartners and their families exploring what our schools have to offer. Missed the event? No worries! You can still register your child for kindergarten. Remember: Current Pre-K students in our district are automatically registered (but we loved seeing those who attended)! Special thanks to our amazing community partners who shared resources: MaineHealth, Sanford Backpack Program, Help Me Grow, Kids Free to Grow, United Way, YCCAC, Headstart, First4ME, local childcare centers, and many more! Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2055301
The students in first grade are learning about Ancient Civilizations! Did you know that there was a female Pharaoh who ruled for many years? Our pups are eager to share their new knowledge.
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Hello MCS families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates happening throughout our building. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/396f5
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The students in Mrs. Gillis' class are trying to persuade Mrs. Hallissey to serve French fries every day in the cafeteria. They are thinking of three valid reasons to support their claim.
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Our kindergarten students are busy constructing this month in their center time! Check out some of their artifacts so far as they prepare for their next showcase.
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🍎 Join Us on the Kindergarten Trail! 🍎 The Sanford School Department is thrilled to announce our "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of special events designed to make your child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable! MARK YOUR CALENDAR: District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 3:30 - 6:00 PM Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street) At this kickoff event, you'll meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, complete registration paperwork, and connect with local community resources. (Current Pre-K students don't need to register but are welcome to attend!) ELIGIBILITY: Children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 WHAT TO BRING: ✓ Child's birth certificate ✓ Proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.) ✓ Immunization records ✓ Parent/guardian photo ID THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: April 3rd: Kindergarten Exploration - Visit classrooms and meet teachers May 8th: Playground Exploration - Meet future classmates and enjoy a popsicle Summer: Kindergarten screening appointments Before school begins: Orientation and classroom open house Questions? Call the Sanford School Department at 207-324-1810.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
🍎 Join Us on the Kindergarten Trail! 🍎 The Sanford School Department is thrilled to announce our "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of special events designed to make your child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable! MARK YOUR CALENDAR: District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 3:30 - 6:00 PM Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street) At this kickoff event, you'll meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, complete registration paperwork, and connect with local community resources. (Current Pre-K students don't need to register but are welcome to attend!) ELIGIBILITY: Children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 WHAT TO BRING: ✓ Child's birth certificate ✓ Proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.) ✓ Immunization records ✓ Parent/guardian photo ID THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: April 3rd: Kindergarten Exploration - Visit classrooms and meet teachers May 8th: Playground Exploration - Meet future classmates and enjoy a popsicle Summer: Kindergarten screening appointments Before school begins: Orientation and classroom open house Questions? Call the Sanford School Department at 207-324-1810.
🍎 Join Us on the Kindergarten Trail! 🍎 The Sanford School Department is thrilled to announce our "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of special events designed to make your child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable! MARK YOUR CALENDAR: District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 3:30 - 6:00 PM Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street) At this kickoff event, you'll meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, complete registration paperwork, and connect with local community resources. (Current Pre-K students don't need to register but are welcome to attend!) ELIGIBILITY: Children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 WHAT TO BRING: ✓ Child's birth certificate ✓ Proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.) ✓ Immunization records ✓ Parent/guardian photo ID THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: April 3rd: Kindergarten Exploration - Visit classrooms and meet teachers May 8th: Playground Exploration - Meet future classmates and enjoy a popsicle Summer: Kindergarten screening appointments Before school begins: Orientation and classroom open house Questions? Call the Sanford School Department at 207-324-1810.
The Sanford School Department is excited to welcome new students to the "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of fun and informative events designed to make each child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable. The journey begins with a District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street). At this event, families will have the opportunity to meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, ask questions, and complete registration paperwork. Many local community providers will be present with informational tables to support families during this transition. Current Pre-K students do not need to register, but are welcome to attend. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025. Parents and guardians should bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage bill etc), immunization records, and a parent/guardian photo ID to registration. Following registration, families will be invited to participate in several welcoming events throughout the spring and summer. On April 3rd, families can attend Kindergarten Exploration to visit classrooms and meet teachers. Then on May 8th, children can participate in the Playground Exploration event, meeting future classmates and enjoying a popsicle. During the summer, families will schedule a kindergarten screening appointment where vision, hearing, and developmental milestones will be assessed. The journey culminates with an orientation and classroom open house before the first day of school.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
The Sanford School Department is excited to welcome new students to the "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of fun and informative events designed to make each child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable. The journey begins with a District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street). At this event, families will have the opportunity to meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, ask questions, and complete registration paperwork. Many local community providers will be present with informational tables to support families during this transition. Current Pre-K students do not need to register, but are welcome to attend. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025. Parents and guardians should bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage bill etc), immunization records, and a parent/guardian photo ID to registration. Following registration, families will be invited to participate in several welcoming events throughout the spring and summer. On April 3rd, families can attend Kindergarten Exploration to visit classrooms and meet teachers. Then on May 8th, children can participate in the Playground Exploration event, meeting future classmates and enjoying a popsicle. During the summer, families will schedule a kindergarten screening appointment where vision, hearing, and developmental milestones will be assessed. The journey culminates with an orientation and classroom open house before the first day of school.
The Sanford School Department is excited to welcome new students to the "Kindergarten Trail" - a series of fun and informative events designed to make each child's transition to kindergarten smooth and enjoyable. The journey begins with a District-Wide Kindergarten Registration Night on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary School (708 Main Street). At this event, families will have the opportunity to meet staff from all Sanford elementary schools, ask questions, and complete registration paperwork. Many local community providers will be present with informational tables to support families during this transition. Current Pre-K students do not need to register, but are welcome to attend. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by October 15th, 2025. Parents and guardians should bring their child's birth certificate, proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage bill etc), immunization records, and a parent/guardian photo ID to registration. Following registration, families will be invited to participate in several welcoming events throughout the spring and summer. On April 3rd, families can attend Kindergarten Exploration to visit classrooms and meet teachers. Then on May 8th, children can participate in the Playground Exploration event, meeting future classmates and enjoying a popsicle. During the summer, families will schedule a kindergarten screening appointment where vision, hearing, and developmental milestones will be assessed. The journey culminates with an orientation and classroom open house before the first day of school.
Hello MCS families! We hope you are enjoying your winter break and the recent addition of snow! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates and upcoming events happening at MCS. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://shorturl.at/TpI7Y
4 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Ancient Greece came alive in 2nd grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Students dressed in togas and dove deep into Greek culture through food, stories, and imagination. The highlight? Watching these budding writers share their own original Greek myths with their peers.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Ancient Greece came alive in 2nd grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Students dressed in togas and dove deep into Greek culture through food, stories, and imagination. The highlight? Watching these budding writers share their own original Greek myths with their peers.
Ancient Greece came alive in 2nd grade classrooms at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Students dressed in togas and dove deep into Greek culture through food, stories, and imagination. The highlight? Watching these budding writers share their own original Greek myths with their peers.
Hello MCS coyote families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates from this past week and some changes in our schedule for this week. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/37cai
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Check out Ms. Nygren's class who earned 20 cubes during their specials block to have some fun in the gym with Mrs. Hallissey! They voted to play a favorite, hula hut.
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We hope to see you this evening for our PTA Valentine's Dance. Make sure you come to the gymnasium doors and check in to enjoy a great time with other coyote families with a suggested donation of $2 per a family. We have some concession items, quiet room, photo booth and DJ playing music for everyone to enjoy. PreK-1st graders are invited from 6-7 pm and 2nd -4th graders are invited from 7-8 pm. It is a great day to be a coyote!
4 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2025-2026 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day pre-k programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and Sanford Regional Technical Center. Sanford and Springvale families with children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2025 and not of kindergarten age are eligible. Children who are 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 and not enrolled in Sanford’s pre-k program can enroll in kindergarten by calling one of our elementary schools. The pre-k program is free and will include free breakfast, lunch and transportation. We anticipate 112 Pre-K slots will be available for the 2025-2026 school year. To provide equal opportunity for families to enroll their children, students will be chosen using a lottery system. Here is the link to the form that you will need to complete in order to be considered for admittance to our Pre-K program: https://rb.gy/hfjwl7. The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, March 15, 2025. If you have any questions about how to fill out the form, please contact our central office at 324-2810. Our goal is to make program notifications the week of April 1st. All students that are placed in a district Pre-K program will need to complete registration prior to Pre-K screening. Once all openings have been filled by lottery, the remaining names will be drawn to create a waiting list, should space become available. If you know of any families who may have an eligible student, please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Sanford School Department’s Central Office at 324-2810.
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2025-2026 school year. In September, we expect to continue offering full-day pre-k programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and Sanford Regional Technical Center. Sanford and Springvale families with children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2025 and not of kindergarten age are eligible. Children who are 5 years old by October 15th, 2025 and not enrolled in Sanford’s pre-k program can enroll in kindergarten by calling one of our elementary schools. The pre-k program is free and will include free breakfast, lunch and transportation. We anticipate 112 Pre-K slots will be available for the 2025-2026 school year. To provide equal opportunity for families to enroll their children, students will be chosen using a lottery system. Here is the link to the form that you will need to complete in order to be considered for admittance to our Pre-K program: https://rb.gy/hfjwl7. The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, March 15, 2025. If you have any questions about how to fill out the form, please contact our central office at 324-2810. Our goal is to make program notifications the week of April 1st. All students that are placed in a district Pre-K program will need to complete registration prior to Pre-K screening. Once all openings have been filled by lottery, the remaining names will be drawn to create a waiting list, should space become available. If you know of any families who may have an eligible student, please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Sanford School Department’s Central Office at 324-2810.
Double the excitement at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Pre-K and Kindergarten students wowed their families with back-to-back showcases. Kindergarteners became wildlife experts, guiding visitors through interactive stations about fish, frogs, owls, and wolves. From building salmon habitats to acting out stories, these young scientists showed off their knowledge of animal adaptations and life cycles. Meanwhile, Pre-K students sparkled at their Literacy Showcase, mastering letter formation with creative tools like mini erasers and tackling winter-themed word activities. Thank you to all the families who joined us!
4 months ago, Sanford School Department
Double the excitement at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Pre-K and Kindergarten students wowed their families with back-to-back showcases. Kindergarteners became wildlife experts, guiding visitors through interactive stations about fish, frogs, owls, and wolves. From building salmon habitats to acting out stories, these young scientists showed off their knowledge of animal adaptations and life cycles. Meanwhile, Pre-K students sparkled at their Literacy Showcase, mastering letter formation with creative tools like mini erasers and tackling winter-themed word activities. Thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate these incredible learning moments.
Double the excitement at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary last week! Pre-K and Kindergarten students wowed their families with back-to-back showcases. Kindergarteners became wildlife experts, guiding visitors through interactive stations about fish, frogs, owls, and wolves. From building salmon habitats to acting out stories, these young scientists showed off their knowledge of animal adaptations and life cycles. Meanwhile, Pre-K students sparkled at their Literacy Showcase, mastering letter formation with creative tools like mini erasers and tackling winter-themed word activities. Thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate these incredible learning moments.
Hula Hut Club hit the floor again this afternoon with Mrs.Morrison and Mrs.Hallissey. Students are practicing being a collaborative team as builders, blockers and throwers.
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We start each day with a Morning Meeting to build a strong sense of community and connection among our students. By incorporating Regulated Classroom activities, we create a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, emotional well-being, and readiness for learning. Check out Mrs. Collop's class using their eyes and ears to complete a game of concentration.
4 months ago, Tracie Hallissey
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Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with updates from around the building. We have our PTA Valentine's Day Dance on Friday evening and several clubs continuing after school. Be on the lookout for flyers about our snack collection and reading challenge. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/36u2k
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Congratulations to Mrs. Perkins' class who earned 30 cubes during specials and had some fun playing Capture the Flag with Mrs. Hallissey!
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Mrs. Bennett's students shared their writing with Mrs. Hallissey today as they completed their character sketch unit. They started a few weeks ago with their character webs and then expanded each day with new writing techniques!
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Our fourth grade coyotes are being introduced on how to use pillow poles in their gym classes with Ms. Tibbetts. This is an introduction to the hockey unit.
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