Hello MCS Families! Please check out our weekly newsletter with pictures from our Veterans Breakfast and classrooms in action. We look forward to seeing you soon at conferences this Thursday and next Wednesday evening. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/30w4n
🇺🇸 Celebrating Our Veterans Across Sanford Schools!
What an incredible display of gratitude and patriotism as our schools honored local veterans this Veterans Day season! Here's how our students showed their appreciation:
At Margaret Chase Smith Elementary:
Students and staff hosted their annual Veterans Day breakfast celebration
Multiple grade levels performed special presentations
First graders recited heartfelt poetry
The "Our MCS Heroes" wall displayed family military photos
Fourth-grade Den Ambassadors led the ceremony
At Sanford Pride Elementary:
The fourth-grade chorus brought music and joy to veterans at Pinnacle Health and Rehab
Students performed "Thank You To Our Veterans" and "On Veteran's Day"
Young voices filled the facility with gratitude and smiles
At Carl J. Lamb Elementary:
The Spartan Show Choir delivered a moving musical tribute
Students participated in an educational flag-folding ceremony
The school community came together for a special recognition ceremony
Thank you to all veterans who joined us and to all who have served. Your presence in our schools helps our students understand the true meaning of service and sacrifice. 🎖️
#VeteransDay #CommunityPride #ThankYouVeterans
It was great to see so many Veterans at our breakfast this morning! Our chorus, Den Ambassadors and several classrooms presented their appreciation!
Our PreK pups had a Learning Showcase today as they completed their first unit of the year. Checkout out our families as they learned about centers.
The PTA is looking for trucks for our annual Touch a Truck event at our Turkey Trot on November 23rd from 11:30-3:15 pm. If you are interested in helping out, pleas email mcsptame@gmail.com.
The students in Mrs. Perkins' 4th grade class are building arrays using question cards. Students had the opportunity to read, build and write their equations using unifix cubes.
Good evening. Here is the link to the latest Sanford School Department newsletter - the 'Sanford Spotlight' https://bit.ly/42svBxF. It includes news on Marching Band Finals, JMG Haunted Woods, Sights Around Our Schools, Alumni Stadium Sign, Staff & Alumni Spotlights and Community Announcements Process. Enjoy!
Hello MCS families! Just a reminder to sign up for our Veterans Breakfast if you have a family member attending. The sign ups will close by tomorrow evening as we prepare for our honored guests. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://forms.gle/LknDQXmUVAbWDuT5A
Hello MCS Families! Check out our weekly newsletter with some highlights from our assembly and upcoming events happening this month at MCS. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming conferences in just a few weeks. It is a great day to to be a coyote! https://5il.co/30hkd
Join us for a FREE parent training on November 14th, 6-8 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary library. Learn practical strategies to help your child manage meltdowns and set them up for success.
Where: 708 Main St, Sanford
When: Nov 14, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Register at GEARParentNetwork.org
We collected $242 today for fellow students at the Black Mountain Elementary school in North Carolina during our hat day today! It is a great day to be a coyote and to give back to others!
Members of our dance club are learning some new moves this week with Ms. Nygren and Ms. Aldrich!
Hello MCS families! Check out our latest newsletter with updates from activities throughout the building and events happening for the month of November. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2zsyb
Thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our coyotes safe each and every day! Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week!
It's not how you bowl, it's how you roll!
Hello coyote Families! Check out our weekly newsletter of events happening throughout the building. It is a great day to be a coyote! https://5il.co/2zang
Kindergarten students at Margaret Chase Smith enjoyed a special visit from our local firefighters in honor of Fire Safety Month! The firefighters gave a fun and informative presentation on staying safe during a fire, what signs to look for, and the important gear they wear to prepare themselves. The kids were excited to learn about fire safety and got a firsthand look at the brave work our firefighters do to keep us safe.
Our first grade coyotes are leading us through some music rhythms in music class today. Ms.Hastings and her friendly ghost were a big hit during our vocal warm up.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening from 5:30-7:00 pm for our annual Trick or Treat event. Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring a bag to collect some sweet treats. Just a reminder that students are not permitted to wear any makeup, masks or costumes to school as listed in the student handbook. Thank you to everyone who has helped with candy donations and to the PTA for planning a great event. Every day is a great day to be a coyote!
Get ready for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition at the Sanford Backpack Program's "Lip Sync Showdown!" The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center.
This event is presented by the Sanford Backpack Program, with all proceeds directly supporting the program’s mission to provide food for local students in need.
Some of the area’s most recognizable faces will hit the stage to battle it out for lip-sync supremacy, as voted by the audience in attendance.
Performers include the Sanford School Committee, The Sanford City Council, SHS Staff, SRTC Staff, SMS PTA, Kiwanis and Rotary Club, SHS Field Hockey and Football Teams, the Sanford Police Department and more!
After each round, the power is in the audience's hands to vote for the winning team, making this a night of friendly competition you won't want to miss.
All proceeds from the event will support the Sanford Backpack Program in their mission to ensure that children in our community go home with a backpack full of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food every weekend. Your participation helps these children return to school on Monday ready to learn and thrive.
Don’t miss the excitement, the music, and the chance to make a difference! Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee one of the best seats in the house! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35877/production/1212982
