Good morning Pride families,
Today will be a 2:00pm dismissal due to the pending storm. Please remember your child will be arriving home one hour earlier. Parent pick up will start at 2:00pm in the lower parking lot at door #7. If your child attends YMCA aftercare at Pride, please note that childcare closes by 4:00pm today.
Also, vacation begins tomorrow Wednesday, Dec. 24th thru Sunday, January 4th for Christmas/New Years break. Have a wonderful holiday/vacation. We'll see you back on Monday, January 5th.
overcome challenges. The presenter used magic and yo-yo tricks to share this message of resiliency and grit. The students really
enjoyed the show.
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
This is to inform you that bus #3 and bus #15 are running approximately 15-20 minutes behind. Thank you!
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
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
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.
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
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
Hello Pride Families -
Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Reminder, school will be closed starting Wednesday, Nov. 26th thru Friday, Nov. 28th for Thanksgiving break. Have a wonderful holiday/vacation.
Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Lingala, Portuguese & Spanish)
SPE Weekly Roar
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)
SPE Weekly Roar
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mfQ4M4XRL18jygtAZlNIBFCikguFb652?usp=sharing
Hello Pride Families -
Here is a link to another option to place a coffee offer for the SPE PTA Coffee Drive Thru, being offered on Monday, 11/25. Hot and cold coffee, Alani and Brisk offered.
Please place your orders as soon as possible so they can properly plan. Thank you!
SPE PTA Coffee Drive-Thru Order Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekqjHRDa_bHpdtIkqgZlQrk7DQb8xktMCdhj9ft_gn1NvzJA/viewform
Hello Pride Families -
This is a final reminder that the SPE PTA is hosting a coffee drive-thru on 11/25. Please see the link, which includes a QR code to place your order. They will offer hot and iced coffee, Alani, and Brisk. Orders must be placed by Sunday, 11/23/25. Thank you for supporting the SPE PTA.
Pop Up Coffee - SPE PTA Form
Hello Pride Families -
During the month of November, the Pride community is reflecting on what we are grateful for in class. We would love to hear from our valued families about what you are grateful for at Sanford Pride Elementary School. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our AMAZING staff. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture. Feel free to fill out as many forms as you like. All messages will be shared with the SPE staff on Thursday. Thank you!
A Note of Gratitude
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)
SPE Weekly Roar 11/14/25
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eJE3UXs7PAn-LY_y20eW4eV2A7hV-cVu?usp=sharing
Hello Pride Families -
The SPE PTA is hosting a coffee drive-thru on 11/25. Please see the link, which includes a QR code to place your order. They will offer hot and iced coffee, Alani, and Brisk. Orders must be placed by Sunday, 11/23/25. Thank you for supporting the SPE PTA.
Pop Up Coffee - SPE PTA Form
