Bulldog Bulletin
Week of December 22nd
Every Voice, Every Heart, Every Day
Third grade students enjoyed an engaging space presentation on Monday. Second and third graders also welcomed a visit from Helen Keller, who shared her inspiring story with students.
With just two school days remaining until vacation, there is a joyful buzz throughout the building as students reflect on a month of learning, connection, and growth. As we head into the break, we are grateful for the curiosity, kindness, and hard work our students and staff bring to each day. As a reminder, school will be closed for vacation starting on December 24 reopening on January 5.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Holiday Giving Program this year! Your generosity made it a wonderful success and helped provide extra support to many members of our community this season.
Wellness Update:
It’s that time of year when we see an increase of illness in our schools and across the community at large. Currently illness across the state includes a variety of respiratory viruses like influenza and upper respiratory infections (colds), as well as gastrointestinal illness. To prevent illness and reduce the spread of infection frequent handwashing, practicing good cough etiquette, and staying home when sick are key practices. Especially important is handwashing with soap and water with gastrointestinal illness as hand sanitizer is not as effective in killing the Norovirus.
Return to school guidance is directed at reducing the spread of illness at school. A student may return to school when they have been fever free without the use of fever reducing medication (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) for 24 hours; no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours; and the completion of antibiotic therapy for 24 hours. If you are unsure if your child should return to school, please contact Lisa Slattery in the Sanborn Clinic at 978-247-9702.
Thank you in advance for your help in keeping our school community healthy.
Cold Weather Reminders
As we move into winter weather, we want to ensure a consistent and safe outdoor experience for all students.
Outdoor Clothing Expectations
Students who wish to play in the snow need to come prepared with snow pants, boots, jackets, and gloves or mittens. Those without full snow gear will remain on the blacktop. Please label each item so that misplaced clothing can be returned. If your child is well enough to attend school, they are well enough to go outdoors. We make every attempt to go outside everyday, so please be sure that students dress for the weather even if they do not want to go in the snow.
Outdoor Behavior Expectations
To keep recess safe and enjoyable for everyone, snow and ice will remain on the ground. Students who choose not to play in the snow will stay on the blacktop.
Snow play is a beloved part of winter at Sanborn and these expectations help ensure that all students can enjoy this season safely and comfortably.
RULER Words of the week!
Wednesday, December 24-Sunday January 3rd: Winter Break No School
Assistance Programs
Sanborn has several financial programs available throughout the year including help with registration fees for Winter Exploration classes (which is now open until January 8th, 2026). We never want the cost of something to be a barrier for students to be able to participate in Sanborn Community activities. To learn more, please fill out this confidential form Sanborn Assistance Programs Sign-Up 2025-26 to indicate your interest in learning more about Sanborn Assistance programs. and Ms Cann, our social worker will be in touch as programs become available. Please reach out directly to Ms. Cann anytime if your family has other needs that are not covered by these programs at jennifer.cann@andoverma.us.
If your family does not need financial assistance, there’s no need to complete this form.
Information on local food resources are available here: https://andoverma.gov/1623/Food-Resources-for-Andover-Residents
