Sanford Pride Elementary School

Hello SPE Families, We're doing a poster making contest about attendance! Why do you come to SCHOOL? Why does ATTENDANCE matter? Prizes for each grade level. All posters will be displayed in school or on the website. Each student will be provided with a poster contest flyer and card stock. Please remember to put your student’s name along with the teacher’s name on the backside of their poster. Accepting entries until October 4th!

Dear SPE families, This is a reminder to send in your State Economically Disadvantaged Funds form , we need to have these forms returned to SPE by September 20th, thank you! This form will provide information needed by the Maine Department of Education to determine Sanford School Department‘s eligibility status for State Economically Disadvantaged funds available under the Essential Programs & Services Funding Act. Data in this form is not for school lunch purposes, only to determine economic disadvantaged status for allocation of State education funds**. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWuCsjTOqMphR5vhe5sBQSxq6_iqNVPI8xTzhf89Pxo/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Parents/Families – I am writing to share that we had a lockdown drill today. One of the purposes for the lockdown was for students to practice what to do if they were in a different space other than their classrooms such as the cafeteria or outside on the playground. All students did an excellent job during this practice. Sincerely, Susan Inman, Principal

Employee Spotlight! Meet: Gwynne Tounge, Pre-K Teacher at Sanford Pride Elementary How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? This is my 7th year. What's your favorite part about working in Sanford? I love being involved and giving back to the wonderful community of Sanford where my kids and I live. What's your favorite TV show or movie? Currently - The Chosen If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Positive, loving, hardworking If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Europe Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced coffee Lake or Ocean? Ocean Sunrise or Sunset? Sunrise Facebook or Instagram? Instagram

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/1vPJIJ9-WO5P67TXR58X-kctiwb1zNqs4?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - This is a reminder that today, September 11th is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. On early release days, office dismissals end at 1:30 pm. Thank you.

Dear SPE families, This is a reminder to send in your State Economically Disadvantaged Funds form , we need to have these forms returned to SPE by September 20th, thank you! This form will provide information needed by the Maine Department of Education to determine Sanford School Department‘s eligibility status for State Economically Disadvantaged funds available under the Essential Programs & Services Funding Act. Data in this form is not for school lunch purposes, only to determine economic disadvantaged status for allocation of State education funds**. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWuCsjTOqMphR5vhe5sBQSxq6_iqNVPI8xTzhf89Pxo/edit?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - This is a reminder that the September SPE PTA meeting is tonight, 9/10, at 5:30 p.m. in the SPE library. We hope you can join us.

Hello Pride Families - Please see the links to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J2dOtPxCUPAN5MgRS3MXtz9K5w1Yi63P/view?usp=sharing Arabic https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BHVv3BCXvVx2RqnZmAlm9bnqemXrFW8/view?usp=sharing French https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YD9k0al3hx-hxvBm04HgPmnF507wZrCJ/view?usp=sharing Portuguese https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJXrUbW6IOi8McnUsSzR9nfNixp0w-xZ/view?usp=sharing Spanish https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oybh43mP0TpaKmVYF7eHbN0UQhT_v7LM/view?usp=sharing

Hello SPE Families - We've had a great first few days of school. Here are a few important reminders: - Drop-off time each morning is at 8:00 am. - Our bus circle is for buses only from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m./1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday). - Early Release Wednesdays begin on Wednesday, September 11th. For the remainder of the school year, Wednesday dismissal begins at 2:00 p.m. - All students should bring a labeled change of clothing to school. Thank you!

Good Morning SPE families! Today is a normal day with dismissal time of 3pm. Early release days start on Wednesday, Sept. 11th. Thank you.

Hello Pride Families - Please see the links to important information regarding SPE morning Drop-Off and afternoon Pick-Up, as well as an important safety reminder about the bus circle, https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nS16UzmVp93xBPV7j_PFmFZm4Ec0x5pSZWzhVJA5OY8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KWV66IWt6KwJQe3-N9sB6HLPMh4bkCifZfyCKjHZhfU/edit?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vVXF3NDWtp-kBlioiQZXk33Xj5wJZr4_/view?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - We look forward to seeing you this afternoon at the open house from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

Event Reminder: Stuff the Bus School Supplies Distribution Date: Saturday, August 24th Location: Curtis Lake Church, Sanford Arrival times (by child's last name): A-G: 9am H-M: 10am N-Z: 11am (The only exception to this is if there are children in one family with multiple last names. You will then refer to the last name of your youngest, school aged child, to determine your arrival time. If you arrive with no children you will need to come at 11am) Bring: Index card per child with your name, child's name, and grade. No pre-registration needed. First come, first served. Come only at your designated time. Event is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Join us at SPE this afternoon (4:00 -5:00 PM) for Pops on the Playground, hosted by the SPE PTA. Stay after and join the first SPE PTA meeting of the year, which will begin at 5:30 PM in the SPE Library. We look forward to seeing you!

Dear Pride Community - I hope this message finds you well! In addition to mailing letters, we are sending this message via thrill share, please see the attached link for all teacher letters. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GF-kt-FxQmNME1YgMekxs7A7LeULJ3ct/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117509646801696801245&rtpof=true&sd=true Also, the events for August 21, 2024 have been updated: Pops on the Playground - updated time is 4:00-5:00pm PTA meeting updated time is 5:30-6:30pm Please reach out with any questions. Sincerely, Susan Inman, Principal

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford School Department is hiring! There will be a job fair at SCAE (Willard School, 668 Main St.) on Monday, August 12th,  from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On-the-spot interviews are available for a variety of positions. We hope to see you there! We have new increased rates for ed techs. Check this link for more information: https://5il.co/2rbpa

The Sanford Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program returns on Monday, June 17th, providing free breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under at multiple locations across the city. No registration is required for this USDA-funded program that aims to ensure children have access to nutritious meals when school is out for summer break. Families can simply stop by any of the participating sites during the meal service times. This summer's participating locations and meal times are: Carl Lamb School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Carpentier Park Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 am Curtis Lake Church Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:45 am – 12:30pm Sanford High School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00am – 12:00pm Sanford Middle School Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sanford Pride Elementary Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Springvale Playground Breakfast: 8:45 – 9:15 am Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm YMCA Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am Lunch: 11:00 – 11:45 am The Summer Meals for Kids & Teens program helps families stretch their food budgets while providing a free, convenient source of healthy meals for children during the summer months. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines.

This morning, the Class of 2024 received their caps and gowns and then took a trip down memory lane as they walked through the middle and elementary schools to bid farewell! Students and staff from each school filled the halls to give congratulations.