
Please see the link to the first SPE Weekly Roar of the 2023-2024 school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YhbA3Tvq2VboLHPwjIY7RLN-Mb5H4Mqj/view?usp=sharing

Join us on Monday, September 11th, during AM drop-off for coffee with the PTA!!!


Hello Pride Families -
This is a reminder that Wednesday, August 30th, is a full school day. Our first early release Wednesday is September 6th.

SRTC, Sanford Middle School, Sanford Pride, Margaret Chase Smith, and Carl J. Lamb are having open houses tomorrow, August 29th. Check out the times here!


The start of the school year is right around the corner! We want to remind everyone that the first day of school for students in grades 1-9 and SRTC students ONLY is Wednesday, August 30th. Kindergarteners and students grades 10-12 start Thursday, August 31st. Pre-kindergarten students start Tuesday, September 6th. To view 2023-2024 school calendar, visit this link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/692/Sanford_School_Department/2938236/2023_2024_School_Calendar_Adopted_Copy.pdf


Dear Parents/Families!
I hope you and your families are well and enjoying summer.
I wanted you to know that we are mailing our school letters this week; be looking for your letters!
Also, you can view my principal letter in the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IXqV_8LfdraYhx3cH0koKitj0T5e5V30/view?usp=sharing

REMINDER! We are having a job fair at SCAE (Willard School) TODAY from 3-5 p.m. We hope to see you there! Check out our openings at this link: https://www.sanford.org/page/employment-opportunities

Administrators at Sanford Pride Elementary attended a Recognition Celebration for their Foster Grandparents. Sanford Pride Elementary was the host of four Foster Grandparents during the 2022-2023 school year. The theme of this year’s recognition banquet was “Be the Sunshine,” which is what the Foster Grandparents bring to the community. Read more here! https://www.sanford.org/o/pride-school/article/1147978

Summer vacation is upon us, and once again, the Maine Department of Education is collaborating with the Free Masons of Maine to sponsor the Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge for students in grades PK-8. If you read at least 500 minutes this summer, you qualify for a chance to win one of 48 bikes and helmets generously donated by the Maine Freemasons. Read more here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1146808

Dear Pride Families,
Today was the last day for Pre K and Kindergarten. Hope you have a wonderful summer!
The last day for 1st-4th grade is on Tuesday, June 13th.

Dear Parents and Families:
I am writing to let you know that we had a lockdown drill today at Pride.
This is part of our ALICE training.
The students and staff did an excellent job!
Sincerely, Susan Inman, Principal

Graduating seniors received their caps and gowns this morning then walked through the middle school and all of the elementary schools this morning, with students and staff at all of the schools cheering them on. Congratulations!





Sanford Middle School hosted its Step-Up Day for 4th-grade students from Sanford Pride and Carl J. Lamb elementary schools Monday Morning.
The Step-Up Day provides the incoming 5th-grade students a chance to see the school they will attend in the fall.
Student leaders from the middle school provided tours for the students, showing them around the school and providing valuable information about what to expect when they begin middle school in the fall.
Read more here
https://www.sanford.org/article/1141370

Dear Parents and Families:
I wanted to share with you that we conducted a fire drill and a rally point practice today.
A rally point is a meeting place outside of school. We might go to a rally point if something unsafe happens in the building so the first responders like firefighters and police officers can keep us safe.
This is part of our ALICE training.
The students and staff did an outstanding job!
Sincerely,
Susan Inman, Principal

Mr. Fernandez's 4th-grade students at Sanford Pride Elementary organized a lemonade
stand to raise money for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital last week. In one day, they raised $690!!!! Many thanks to those that were able to support their efforts.


There is a parent information night tonight at Sanford Middle School for incoming 5th grade families. It will be held in the cafeteria. There will be a short presentation followed by an open house visit.


It has been great to see so many students and staff wearing new Sanford Pride Elementary spirit wear at school!



Hello Pride Families,
Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LxxuL0xQQaLlOS5slMk_AgpUAmjx3_T4/view?usp=sharing

The Sanford School Department wishes the community a happy Memorial Day. Today is a day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and to also support the family members of those we have lost. Today and every day, we’re inspired by all who have served this country.


Sanford Pride offers SPE Spirit Wear! It includes its new school name and logo, which was designed and voted on by their students. SPE is so excited to able to show their pride! Check out the store here: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/ME/Sanford/Sanford+Pride+Elementary?utm_source=109049&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct
