School Notes
- February 7th 2025
- School Notes
Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School, many wearing red for luck, ring in the Lunar New Year.
Photo: Sanford School Department
Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan
CJL students celebrate Lunar New Year: Pre-K and kindergarten students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School brought their art and music lessons to life with their annual Lunar New Year parade through the school halls. Students proudly displayed their colorful handcrafted dragons and festive decorations while sharing the joy of this important cultural celebration with their school community. Many students wore red clothing, traditionally considered a lucky color during Lunar New Year festivities.
Youngest MCS students showcase their learning progress: Kindergarten students at Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School (MCS) transformed into eager teachers during their recent showcase event, demonstrating their learning through hands-on activities. Students guided their families, who were guests at the event, through various interactive stations, showing confidence in sharing their knowledge and skills. The showcase, part of Maine’s K for ME curriculum, drew an impressive turnout, with parents, grandparents, and siblings in attendance.
Pre-K students at MCS had their own opportunity to show how far they’ve come at a special Literacy Showcase. Throughout the classroom, students guided their families through various hands-on learning stations. At the letter-building station, children used mini erasers to construct letters, strengthening both their understanding of letter formation and their fine motor skills. At other stations, students identified uppercase and lowercase letters, explored rhyming words, and sorted letters by their shapes. The showcase exhibited how the children are building strong foundations in early literacy through play-based learning and hands-on exploration.
Latest news from First 10 Sanford: The February newsletter from First 10 Sanford is now available. It includes information on the 2025-2026 Kindergarten Trail as well as the Community-Wide Registration Night to be held on Feb. 26, 3:30 to 6 pm, at Sanford Pride Elementary School. Access the newsletter here.
Community service opportunity for high school students: Sanford High School student volunteers are needed to help at an upcoming event at Sanford Pride Elementary School on Feb. 26 from 3:30 to 6 pm. Students are needed to dress up as mascots as well as to run a craft/fun table. Interested students should email Mrs. Letourneau at bletourneau@sanford.org.
SHS graduate named to college Dean’s List: Ana Cote, a political science major at Endicott College in Beverly, MA, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Cote, daughter of Paula Cote and Adam Cote, maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5, received no letter grade below “C,” had no withdrawal grades, and was enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.
Summer Theatre Camp details are out: Nasson Youth Theatre has announced that Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” directed by Cat Mathews, will be its 2025 Summer Camp production. The camp, for kids ages 8 to 18, runs Monday through Friday, Aug. 4 to 15, with an evening performance scheduled for Aug. 15 and a matinee performance on Aug. 16. To secure a spot, a deposit of half the tuition is due upon registration with the remainder due by July 27. The number of participants is limited. FMI, contact Nasson Youth Theatre at 207–324-5657.
Sanford school happenings: For more news from the Sanford School District, read the February 2025 edition of the “Sanford Spotlight” newsletter here.
