Ms. Olson's class found a baby painted turtle on the playground. He was in the field where the kids play kickball, football, soccer and frisbee.
It was a great learning experience for all the 4th graders. We removed him from the unsafe place he was located, identified the species of turtle, then did some research on how to best help. We learned that to help the turtle we should: take it away from danger, and bring it closer to water; placing it nearby water and vegetation, not directly in deep water. The kids all wanted to keep it, but I think it was a great lesson for them!
Please make sure to watch where you walk when playing in the field behind the school as there might be a turtle also playing!
It was a great learning experience for all the 4th graders. We removed him from the unsafe place he was located, identified the species of turtle, then did some research on how to best help. We learned that to help the turtle we should: take it away from danger, and bring it closer to water; placing it nearby water and vegetation, not directly in deep water. The kids all wanted to keep it, but I think it was a great lesson for them!
Please make sure to watch where you walk when playing in the field behind the school as there might be a turtle also playing!
3rd graders had the privilege of building a Home Depot Kit. They built a planter, painted it, and planted some seeds to grow at home. This has been a tradition for 3rd graders at Canaan for a few years, but this year we had the honor to share it at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School. Many thanks to Jason Gray for organizing the fun event and Home Depot for donating all the supplies, including the kits, an apron for each child, paint, brushes, plates, soil and seeds! A great tradition for 3rd graders!!!
May 4th was full of fun at the MCSCS! May the 4th be with you!
The Pre-K students got to venture up to Mrs. Allen's 5th grade class to see the progress of their seeds that are not seedlings! They paired up and observed the seedlings while talking about what type of seeds they planted and how they change as they grow. We then took a trip outside to soak up the sun. ♥️☀️ The students also worked on teaching the Pre-K students Growth Mindset which is a frame of mind used to understand that hard work and persistence are the pathways to accomplishing something new or challenging.
Mrs. Seymour's 4th Graders sort angles as teams during their math block.
Reminder: Kindergarten students at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School will have the day off on Monday, May 18th, 2026 for K-registration. We look forward to seeing the Kindergarten students back to school on Tuesday 5/19/26.
Staff Appreciation Week at the MCSCS
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as fruit, granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as fruit, granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
Staff Appreciation Week at the MCSCS
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as fruit, granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as fruit, granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
Staff Appreciation Week at the MCSCS
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
May 4th-May 8th
The PTG is looking for DONATIONS from families and the community for our incredible staff.
FILL the FRIDGE & Staff Room for the Staff
Drop off or send snacks such as granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, candy, popcorn etc... You can drop items off to the MCSCS office on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or Monday, May 4th. Thanks in advance for your kind snack donations.
Staff Educator Raffle Baskets
The MCSCS needs items donated towards the following themes:
Self-Care Basket
Beach Day Basket
BBQ Dinner Basket
Movie Night Basket
Camping Basket
Coffee and Tea Basket
*Raffle Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am-3pm or at the MCSCS office on Monday, May 4 -Thursday, May 7
We are looking forward to seeing families and students on Thursday, April 30th for our first Arts and Academic Night at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School. Please see details below:
Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Fissette's students completed a scavenger hunt as a team to kick off April vacation!!! Check out the teams out having lots of fun!
Mrs. Seymour's class interviewed students from Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Everett’s class so the 4th graders can design bubble wands for each student. The kids are excited to get designing and build the wands with the 3-D printers!! Can't wait to blow some bubbles!
Congrats to Mrs. Seymour's class and their Maine College Circle Essay contest WINNERS!!! The event on Wednesday, April 15th was a wonderful time for families and the community to partner and celebrate our young and aspiring students.
Mrs. Fissette's Class outside enjoying the sunshine at the MCSCS...We hope to return from vacation with a little more spring weather to play in!
Mrs. Seymour's students enjoying learning science, math and time with their SCTC student
Science: Students use models to understand how different types of trees respond to weight on their branches and how this adaptation helps the trees survive in their environment.
Math: Another couple fun and educational math activity using graph paper to help with area and perimeter. Students also learning about points, lines, line segments, and rays through a card sort activity.
Our class has been lucky to have an SCTC student to help us learn and have fun!
Mrs. Seymour's class enjoying Another couple fun and educational math activities using graph paper to help with area and perimeter. Students also learning about points, lines, line segments, and rays through a card sort activity.
Mrs. Fitzgeralds 3rd graders welcomed Mrs. Hisler’s 4th grade students to their classroom and read their animal adventure narratives. Students learned about different animal defense mechanisms, and got to share the stories they created to an audience!
The the theme for the April Play and Learn at the MCSCS was Transportation. The students got to tour a school bus, listen to the story, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems, sing songs and make school bus crafts. The students also had the opportunity to tour the Kindergarten wing. Thank you Mrs. Flannery and Mrs. Rogers for leading the play and learn.
More pics and MORE thanks to the Parent-Teacher Group and the families that helped make the GLOW Party a HUGE success! Lots of fun dancing and playing games. Thanks for supporting our school and your children. Enjoy April Break!
