Sanford Pride Elementary School

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. 

Hello Pride Families - Please see the links to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wdz0waWtz0yCItzz_avJWnv6PWwR2LrA/view?usp=sharing Translated Versions https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1blwQIhryaVzWFBBL1dfDjGYEVpXFsbXP?usp=sharing

Pre K enjoyed a special 4th grade chorus concert in the music room! 😊

Hello Pride Families - Please see the links to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLZORvlVAagT96WOfcHfL0Z8psMU9SZI/view?usp=sharing Translated Versions https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uo7jdHu6WpNf-s34XIc36J4xXBg52NU5?usp=sharing

Attention incoming 5th grade families! There is a Rising 5th Grade Parent Information Night at Sanford Middle School this Thursday, May 23rd, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. There will be a presentation in the school cafe, followed by an open house visit. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about preparing your child for 5th grade. 

Hello Pride Families - Please see the links to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. English Version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDJrqlmmi5xyAABWy-64wUM_hwzTeJoc/view?usp=sharing Arabic, French, Portuguese & Spanish Versions https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13oubNEcvt5SO8FqgyAsTplHAB-7wk6un?usp=sharing

Fourth graders at Sanford Pride Elementary recently had the opportunity to explore a wide range of potential career paths during the school's Career Day on Friday, May 10th. The event allowed students to engage with professionals from various fields, planting seeds about the many avenues for future success!

What an incredible experience for our students last week! The talented Portland Symphony String Quartet musicians visited Carl J. Lamb, Sanford Pride, and Margaret Chase Smith schools on Thursday, May 9th. The quartet brought the beloved story of "Swimmy" to life through music and interactive performances. Students listened as the violin, viola, cello, and bass created the sounds of the deep blue sea. They even got to join Swimmy's journey by moving their hands to the music!

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z15E62KjAMkdWf4_HifLzvXpxC29zz56/view?usp=sharing Translated Versions (Arabic, French, Portuguese & Spanish) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMdCvcGfcW-Ll4L3cDzM9lFXUIzixxsN?usp=sharing

The students in grade 2 have been busy creating poetry. They’ve experimented with Free Verse Poetry as well as other genres such as Cinquain and Acrostic. In addition to poetry, students are learning how to write opinion pieces. In Reading, second graders are working in series book clubs and small groups learning about character traits as it relates to motivation. The grade 2 team will begin benchmark testing all students in reading over the next few weeks. In Math, the units of study have focused on measurement, time, money and 3 digit addition strategies. In addition, grade 2 students have been learning co-regulation strategies through music, rhythm and connector activities. We are all looking forward to our two end of the year events… Spark’s Ark’s Wildlife Presentation on May 15th at SPE and our bowling trip on June 7th to Bowl a Rama. Permission slips and details will be sent home soon.

Hello Pride Families - Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9O741Ytw9IJZ31WjyaDp-WarFkAzjUe/view?usp=sharing