Bulldog Bulletin

Our students have been busy learning both inside and outside the classroom!

Fourth graders headed out on an Archaeology Dig, uncovering artifacts and exploring the past in this hands on discovery learning. .

Meanwhile, our third graders traveled to the Seacoast Science Center, where they deepened their understanding of the ocean and marine life as part of their Arts and Letters unit. The students returned full of curiosity and wonder about the world beneath the waves!

Looking ahead, next weekend brings our annual Spooky Fun Fair—a favorite Sanborn tradition filled with games, laughter, and fall fun. We can’t wait to see families there!

Thursday, October 23: 11:00 Coffee and Conversation with ML teachers

Saturday, October 25: Spooky Fun Fair 3-4:30

Tuesday, November 4: No school-Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 7: No school for kindergarten; Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, November 11: No school; Veterans Day

Tuesday, October 28 | 4:15 PM Start

Location: Andover High School Track and Field

Join us for a fun afternoon of running, fitness, and Bulldog spirit.
The Andover Public Schools Physical Education Department, together with the AHS Cross Country Team, is hosting a Fun Run for Grades 4 and 5. This event is all about fun, fitness, and sportsmanship.

Schedule

Arrival: 3:45–4:10 PM for stretching and check-in
Race Start: 4:15 PM
Finish: Around 5:30 PM

What to Know

1. Parent’s will sign up via the link provided

2. Students must arrive for stretch at the AHS Track.

3. Designated area will be visible and marked for students to gather

4. Students must provide their own transportation.

5. Races will start at staggered time intervals.

6. All students will be timed.

The primary purpose of this race is for Fun and Fitness.

7. Proper athletic footwear is required (sneakers or running shoes).

8. Students should dress appropriately for the weather on that day.

9. Athletic shorts or sweat suits are recommended.

10. Refreshments will not be available; students are encouraged to bring water.

11. Parking is available in the MS Parking Lot and HS Parking Lot. Parking is not allowed on Moraine Street or inside the gated area of the fields.

In Case of Rain

Any postponement will be announced at school or by calling the Health and Physical Education Office at 978-247-5508.

Registration

Use this link below to register for the 2025 Fun Run.
Registering gives permission for your child to participate.

We are planning a special presentation at our Harvest Festival (a performance in November) to represent all of the voices at Sanborn School. We would like each family to take a picture and make a short video sharing how you would say the word “welcome” in your home language. We would like to have as many languages as possible represented. Please go to this link to find out more and upload your pictures/videos!

Please be sure to pull up as far as you can in the loop.

Please do not pull around the car in front of you.

If you need to go into the building please park in the parking lot not in the front loop because it is an active drop off area.

YOU’RE INVITED!

We are excited to offer two opportunities for parents and guardians to explore Arts & Letters, our new K–5 ELA curriculum.

In-person Evening Session

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: West Elementary School

58 Beacon St, Andover

Virtual Lunchtime Session

📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00-12:30 pm
📍 https://zoom.us/j/98465277328?pwd=jG5JaxmuLUunKERQsmy5ZKNr7NpAdR.1

Passcode: 120013

During the session, you’ll:
✅ Learn how Arts & Letters supports your child’s literacy growth
✅ See examples of engaging texts and lessons
✅ Understand how reading, writing, speaking, and listening connect
✅ Ask questions and share feedback

We are excited to partner with you in helping students become confident readers, writers, and thinkers!

Questions? Contact Maura Donoghue, Elementary Literacy Program Coordinator at maura.donoghue@andoverma.us

• Join our fellow Sanborn teachers in showing our Sanborn spirit on the first Friday of each month! Wear your Sanborn gear or any blue and yellow!

• We are still looking for volunteers to help with Spooky Fun Fair! Sign up for a trunk or to be part of our setup/cleanup crew here!

• Join us at the Parent Social this upcoming Thursday at Painting with a Twist! We'd love to see you there! Sign up here!

• Play Registration opens MONDAY; Register your interested 3rd, 4th and 5th graders starting at 7:00 am on Monday

• Get a head start on holiday shopping with a personalized Gatorade Bottle!

• Important Dates

• 10/20 Sanborn Play Registration begins

• 10/23 Parent Social - Painting with a Twist Registration

• 10/25 - Spooky (3-4:30)

• 11/4- Parent Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL

• 11/7- Parent Teacher Conferences for Kindergarten- NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN

• 11/7- Sanborn Play Auditions 7:30-9:00

• 11/12 Virtual PTO Meeting 7:00 PM

• 11/17 Scholastic Book Fair (all week)

• 11/19 Book Fair Bingo Night 5-6:30PM