Sanford Pride Elementary School

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W124YGLflRKKGFCEiFHAxyahOutDxbUC?usp=sharing

We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2026-2027 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 Regional Technical Center, Sanford-Springvale YMCA and a new partnership with Kid’s Kove Early Learning Center.

For more information on how to register, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/2631434

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d4l1PcznJ56qKRo_oYMXCGP-WfVAqAHm?usp=sharing

The Sanford School Department is hosting Pre-K Information Sessions THIS WEEK for families interested in the 2026-2027 school year. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about our Pre-K program and ask questions. Follow this link for more information: https://aptg.co/h5sXn1

Sanford School Department 2026-2027 Pre-K Information Sessions

These are informational sessions for parents/guardians of children who are interested in attending the Sanford Pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year. Come learn about the Pre-K program and ask questions. Eligible children must be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2026.

All sessions cover the exact same content. Please join the date and time that best fits your schedule, regardless of location.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1pm at Sanford Pride Elementary
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4pm at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6pm at Carl J Lamb Elementary
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9am at Louis B Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6pm, Virtual Session

Please note, these sessions are intended for adults, childcare will not be provided. Questions or to register for the virtual session, please email spalmer@sanford.org.

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HxqkvceuzcKpiW7_wkiD0bDeBlduvVpT?usp=sharing

As students return to school following the holiday break, winter conditions make bus stop safety more important than ever. With darker mornings and potentially icy roads, now is the perfect time to review essential safety practices with your children.

School bus safety is one of our district's highest priorities. By working together, we can keep our students safe!

Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/2614160

On Friday, we hosted NED’S Resiliency Ride. The focus of this show was the power of resilience and how to bounce back and
overcome challenges. The presenter used magic and yo-yo tricks to share this message of resiliency and grit. The students really
enjoyed the show.

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1COqUxcoc3BZCiZQr6ye5IuS_uMehgG1e?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families,

This is to inform you that bus #3 and bus #15 are running approximately 15-20 minutes behind. Thank you!

📚✈️ Pre-K Information Sessions for 2026-2027! ✈️📚

Planning ahead for your little one's education? Join us for an informational session about Sanford School Department's Pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year!

📅 Session Dates & Locations:
All sessions cover the same content—choose what works best for you!
🔴 Tuesday, January 6, 2026

1PM at Sanford Pride Elementary
4PM at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary

🔴 Wednesday, January 7, 2026

6PM at Carl J Lamb Elementary

🔴 Thursday, January 8, 2026

9AM at Louis B Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford
6PM Virtual Session

Eligibility: Children must be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2026

Hello Pride Families,

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.


Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese, and Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a3CxZ-90rg8i5E5CSepNRRIkB6buDvN3?usp=sharing

Grade 2 Puzzle Club ended this past week. Each week, students worked together before school to complete a puzzle before the school day started! We had a lot of fun!

Good News From our Student Support Room (Mr. T)
Our Student Support Room has had record numbers of students taking breaks in between their academic learning. This positive support has proved to help many students be successful throughout their school day. Studies show that taking breaks while at school is an effective way for students to retain their academic lessons and skills.
Another intervention used in the SSR is our Check In Check Out (CICO) support. This year we have over 20 students using CICO. These students are given a point sheet with established goals that they can work towards during their school day.
One of the most popular activities in the SSR is solving a logic puzzle. There are many wooden logic puzzles to choose from when taking a break. These puzzles require the students to be creative with problem solving and to apply patience and determination in order to solve.
Another popular choice for students is playing with Play Dough; this is an old favorite among both students and staff. Play Dough offers sensory stimulation, creativity, and a colorful imagination to come alive.
Students are encouraged to take time to color for their break and outside of school. Coloring and/or drawing are 2 ways to relax and spend time more quietly while engaged in a fun activity.
December is an exciting time at school, but it can also be a time of higher stress and anxiety for some students. Having a Student Support Room at Pride Elementary school has been a very positive support offered to all of our students.

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Rp0KMSndUqyP1RXnVophQmN1J-qL3wB_?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families -

Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.

Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eMnFXkEkY5bKR5-RQasNd60u5D96vvuX?usp=sharing

Sanford Pride's "Rise, Shine, and Drive-Thru Coffee Time!" this morning was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who came through the drop-off line for hot coffee, iced coffee, alani, and brisk - and a special shoutout to those who sent "Special Delivery" pick-me-ups to our amazing teachers and staff.

Just a reminder to our Pride families, school will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 26th thru Friday, Nov. 28th for Thanksgiving break. School will resume on Monday, December 1st. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.