Sanford Pride Elementary School

A Medieval Numeral System Submitted by Mr. Benham 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… these Arabic numerals look familiar of course. You may even recognize these Roman numerals I, II, III, IV, V, VI. I’m guessing you haven’t heard of Cistercian numerals though. I certainly hadn’t! Fourth grade students around the district have been learning about the medieval period, or Middle Ages. Cistercian numerals were first introduced to the world by monks in the early 13th century. After figuring out how the place value was organized, and determining how to represent each digit, students got to work solving a variety of problems written in Cistercian numerals. Some students even memorized them! One limit we discovered was that this system can only represent numbers up to 9,999. Can you figure out why? How might you change this system to solve that problem?

Hello Pride Families - The November PTA meeting is tonight, 11/12, at 5:30 PM in the SPE library. The Turkey Trot is November 23rd. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Please encourage your child to participate and consider how your family can support the event by volunteering and actively fundraising. The links to volunteer and fundraise for your child are below. Sign up to volunteer/donate supplies at the Turkey Trot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2EAAFECE9-52932989-turkey?fbclid=IwY2xjawGaEYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZrQwSzfaOLpgR1uFejghzyixC4pQJserJLMZO_iIIu1JaghZKWhXtPuLA_aem_B_4lflVKT2YNJ3S9l3wexQ#/ Fundraising Link for the Turkey Trot https://app.99pledges.com/fund/sanfordpridepta

🇺🇸 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

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Khmer, Portuguese, Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vx2awVhnyQZQlZWCS6IPPaM5bu3cfg0t?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - In observance of Veterans Day, there is no school on Monday, November 11th.

Hello Pride Families - During 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. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemmumQwMO8ZT5iE5ol8Zpi2aLeTzHFVFvBFru0ZKGXpN8uQw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Third graders in Mrs. Boivin's class at Sanford Pride are making math facts fun through engaging games! These interactive activities, which connect directly to our Reveal Math curriculum, help students build quick and confident recall of basic math facts - like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Just like learning to read fluently helps children understand stories better, becoming fluent with math facts allows students to easily tackle more complex math problems. By practicing these fundamental skills through games that align with our math program, students develop the strong mathematical foundation they'll need for success in higher-level math.

News from SPE Specials November 2024 In health, students are learning that there are MANY dimensions to health. We have been stepping out into nature, instead of sitting idle in front of a screen. We took time to notice how good it feels to spend time outdoors and to play with friends. Some classes have gone on trail walks. Other classes had fun getting creative with natural materials collected outside the school. The message is to make healthy choices with your time and to do more of what makes you truly happy! In P.E, students are wrapping up the soccer unit. Next we’ll be working on parachute. As the cold weather and snow boot season approaches, please remember to send your children to school with comfortable sneakers for P.E. class. In art, we have been experimenting with printmaking! We have been talking about texture, and students have created their first print using crayons, tinfoil and markers. We are now beginning to make relief prints using styrofoam! In music, students in grades PK-4 have had opportunities to sing, move creatively, and play musical instruments. Additionally, third and fourth graders are reading written music! Chorus will visit Pinnacle nursing home on Friday, November 8th to sing for veterans. Please remember to mark your calendars for this year’s spring concert and art show event! Kindergarten and Grade 1 are on April 14th, Grade 2 and 3 are on April 15th, and Grade 4 is on April 17th. It has been a busy start to the school year in the library. In addition to all of the new books in our collection, we have also gotten some new items for the Makerspace, including several new puzzles, games, and STEM manipulatives. Students love coming to the library to explore and engage with the Makerspace materials and find just the right book. In Kindergarten, we've been focusing on teaching students how to care for books properly. They have been learning the importance of handling books gently, turning pages carefully, and keeping them in a safe place when not in use. They're eager to explore the wonderful world of literature, and we want to ensure they develop the proper habits to preserve these valuable resources. Kindergarteners just started taking home their first "Book Babies" to enjoy on their own or with their families. First through fourth-grade classes have begun listening to this year's nominees for the Chickadee Award, the student choice book award sponsored by the Maine Association of School Libraries. So far, they have enjoyed hearing a modern take on The Three Little Pigs called The Three Little Guinea Pigs and a new trickster tale called Down the Hole. Students also learned about how Earth Day was started while listening to the story Black Beach. When all ten nominees have been shared, students will get to vote on their favorites at the end of March. Students in each grade are also learning digital citizenship skills to help them be safe, respectful, and responsible when using technology online. It is great to see how much students remember from these lessons in previous years. Ask your children what they have been doing in the library because books are not the only thing! Each week there is a new Estimation Station in the library, where students can make educated guesses about the number of items in a jar. For Halloween, they guessed the number of spooky eyeballs. For the library's weekly "This or That," the kids chose Dracula over Frankenstein. Third and fourth graders can look forward to a book display featuring books beloved by staff members when they were in third and fourth grade, and fourth graders are being invited to take part in the Maine Student Book Award.

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 Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Khmer, Portugues & Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CXGt2Zbm38Sb7LA-6n8vT68FzP8Bx2Wn?usp=sharing

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

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Translated (English, Arabic, French, Khmer, Portuguese & Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cL7AX19JbDGqVBs0ZlyUWU3_jl4HgsWe?usp=sharing

Dear Parents/Families: I am writing to let you know we did a rally point practice drill with our students today. The purpose of a rally point practice is for students to know where to go in case of an emergency. The students did a great job during the practice. Thank you. Susan Inman, Principal

In Pre-K, we've had a busy and great start to the year! Here are a couple pictures - exploring pumpkins and apple picking at our trip to McDougal's Orchard.

Three years into its journey, the Walking School Bus Program at Sanford Pride Elementary continues to make strides in building a stronger community and improving attendance. What began as a creative and family-friendly way to ensure students arrive at school safely and on time has blossomed into an engaging morning routine for students, volunteers, and families. Carol Lantagne, the program's coordinator, is there at 7:30 a.m. every morning, always with at least one volunteer. The volunteers meet in the CVS parking lot on Main Street, about a half mile from Sanford Pride Elementary. Read more about it here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1828211

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Translated (English, Arabic, French, Khmer, Portuguese & Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u302jDqmF_qbNtMFRElhaM3LvXjUe4RS?usp=sharing

Good Morning SPE families, This is a reminder that today is an early release day, dismissal at 2pm.

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

Hello SPE families, This is a reminder that tomorrow, October 16th is an early release day, dismissal at 2pm.

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. Translated Versions (English, Arabic, French, Khmer, Portuguese & Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11DO2X6G9rceEheTmSYM2g7B399Hllar6?usp=sharing