Sanford Pride Elementary School

News from our Interventionist: Did you know that you can support your child's learning through fun games? Games are not only engaging, but they also provide a low-pressure way for children to practice important skills, helping to build both their confidence and abilities. Here are some ideas for you to try… https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dfSKM1OYqMZ6g40-4WBgsy_3_m_xicbVMUtvuUscNPw/edit?usp=sharing

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/1klcYuIXOPxgyZ6ovtswuVS7CML8GXEuc?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - Remember to add the next PTA event to your calendar. Snapshots with Santa is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM. The PTA is still looking for volunteers to help at the event and donations. The link to volunteer and donate is below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A72FA6F4C61-53128624-snapshots?useFullSite=true#/

Hello Pride Families - The next SPE PTA event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th. Please see the link below to sign up to volunteer or donate items for the event. Snapshots with Santa https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4CA8A72FA6F4C61-53128624-snapshots

Hello Pride Families - Today is the final day of the 1st Place Spirtwear holiday sale. https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/ME/Sanford/Sanford+Pride+Elementary

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/1gdUUZhdfmO0ks5DHKYSrI2OYBoHxHZ9B?usp=sharing

Sanford Pride Elementary has launched a new mentorship program connecting a few 3rd graders with dedicated community volunteers. From building paper airplanes to setting goals, our students are discovering new perspectives through monthly mentoring sessions. Read more about it here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1892004

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/1KyCFXxDyZkf5tmJvRnlNgH33Al9SMI9v?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - This is a final reminder that Saturday, November 23rd, is the Turkey Trot. We have done a fantastic job raising funds, but we have not reached our goal yet. We are also still looking for volunteers and donations for the event. I've included the volunteer/donation and fundraising links below. We appreciate your support. Volunteer/Donations to the Event https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2EAAFECE9-52932989-turkey?fbclid=IwY2xjawGaEYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZrQwSzfaOLpgR1uFejghzyixC4pQJserJLMZO_iIIu1JaghZKWhXtPuLA_aem_B_4lflVKT2YNJ3S9l3wexQ#/ Fundraising/Donations https://app.99pledges.com/fund/sanfordpridepta

Hello Pride Families - The Turkey Trot, our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, is this weekend, 11/23., 12:30 - 3:00 PM. We just reached the 50% mark of our fundraising goal. Please encourage your child to participate in the fundraising efforts. Students unable to attend the Turkey Trot can still fundraise by collecting donations. We also still need donations and volunteer support for this event. Check out the link below. Thank you in advance for your support. Fundraising Link - Donations are also accepted. https://app.99pledges.com/fund/sanfordpridepta Volunteer/Supply Donation Sign-Up Link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2EAAFECE9-52932989-turkey?fbclid=IwY2xjawGaEYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZrQwSzfaOLpgR1uFejghzyixC4pQJserJLMZO_iIIu1JaghZKWhXtPuLA_aem_B_4lflVKT2YNJ3S9l3wexQ#/

Hello Pride Families - The Turkey Trot, our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, is this weekend, 11/23., 12:30 - 3:00 PM. We are almost 50% of the way to our fundraising goal. Please encourage your child to participate in the fundraising efforts. Students unable to attend the Turkey Trot can still fundraise by collecting donations. We also still need donations and volunteer support for this event. Check out the link below. Thank you in advance for your support. Fundraising Link - Donations are also accepted. https://app.99pledges.com/fund/sanfordpridepta Volunteer/Supply Donation Sign-Up Link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2EAAFECE9-52932989-turkey?fbclid=IwY2xjawGaEYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZrQwSzfaOLpgR1uFejghzyixC4pQJserJLMZO_iIIu1JaghZKWhXtPuLA_aem_B_4lflVKT2YNJ3S9l3wexQ#/

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/1t484iXsKCjOSCNcwXyjgPoomtmjKdO_P?usp=sharing

Hello Pride Families - A few reminders - Parent/Teacher Conferences begin tonight, 11/14. Please encourage your child to participate in the Turkey Trot. SPE students have been challenged to meet the fundraising goal, and there are some fun all-school and grade-level incentives for our top fundraisers. All students (Pre-K - Grade 4) are encouraged to participate. Here are the links - Volunteer to help https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2EAAFECE9-52932989-turkey?fbclid=IwY2xjawGaEYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZrQwSzfaOLpgR1uFejghzyixC4pQJserJLMZO_iIIu1JaghZKWhXtPuLA_aem_B_4lflVKT2YNJ3S9l3wexQ#/ Fundraising https://app.99pledges.com/fund/sanfordpridepta

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.