It’s hard to believe it, but April vacation is almost here! We hope everyone is looking forward to some time to recharge before we head into the final stretch of the school year.

Virtual PTO Meeting this Wednesday!


We will be hosting a virtual PTO meeting this Wednesday at 7:30PM! The meeting will cover a few updates from the PTO, and a presentation from Cognitive Canvas LLC on school-based support, special education rights and outside evaluation options.


Cognitive Canvas is a private organization that has expertise in special education but is not affiliated directly with Andover Public Schools.

Don't Forget...

Around the World is Wednesday April 15th from 6-7:30PM

Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching!


We have set up an Amazon Wishlist (linked below) for you to look over.


We appreciate the support and can't wait to show our love to the amazing Sanborn teachers and staff!

April Parent Social!

Join us for a fun and energizing evening designed just for parents. We’ll kick things off with a 50‑minute Pure Barre class followed by relaxed social time to connect, unwind, and enjoy great company.

The School Store is open through 4/17!



We've got new items (like beach towels!) as well as fan favorites (golf umbrellas, baseball caps) that will arrive just in time for the warm weather, so check it out today!



🌟 Sanborn Elementary Talent Show Highlights! 🌟


What an unforgettable night at the Sanborn Talent Show on 3/12! Our students lit up the stage with creativity, courage, and truly amazing performances. Their hard work and passion were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single performer. Moments like these remind us how special our school community is.


Let’s give a huge round of applause to all our incredible students—and to the families, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event shine.


💙A special shout out to parent volunteers, Katie Alexander and Carrie Fuller. Your energy, organization, and willingness to jump in wherever needed made such a difference. Events like this only come together because of people like you, and we’re truly grateful for everything you did to help make the show a success. Thank you!

Sanborn Playground Gala Recap

March 27, 2026

We’d like to thank everyone who donated, bought raffle tickets, helped spread the word within the community, and joined us at the Sanborn Playground Gala. We are blown away by the support of our Sanborn Bulldog families and friends. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

A special shoutout to Sam Brenegan, an Andover & Bancroft Mom, for donating her photography services to capture our event!


💙 None of this could have been done without the help of our Gala Committee members, Meg Mongeau, Kait Sanchez and Kimiko Vecchione 💙

🐾 Bulldog Community Corner 🐾



A place for updates about the Sanborn & Greater Andover Community

📣 Calling all Adult Bulldogs 📣



We'd like to formally invite as many Sanborn adults to join us at the first night of the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 28th. The budget for the playground will be voted on as part of Article 6 - Major School Projects. Your support throughout this process has meant so much to us and we'd love to see as many Bulldogs in the crowd as possible!

A message from Andover SEPAC

Andover SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) facilitates collaboration between families, the District and staff, the School Committee, and the community in order to promote inclusion, understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with diverse needs in our community.

May 2 – SEPAC Parent Tea Chat @ Gong Cha, Andover

Enjoy a friendly, informal conversation with other parents in the SEPAC community. Children are welcome! Spots are limited.

Register here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B45ABA72AA1F49-63121439-sepac#/

June 9 – DESE Office of Public School Monitoring Findings report, SEPAC Board Elections

Please join us!

Zoom link in newsletter


TBA - Pop-Up Playground

Sequel to our successful fall meet-up!

Details will be announced on the SEPAC mailing list, website, and What’s App group.


The full SEPAC newsletter includes information about upcoming virtual events for older kids heading towards college, as well as summer camp resources, sports teams, and even an adaptive toy giveaway:


Click for SEPAC Newsletter


Mark Your Calendar!

There's lots to look forward to and there's a lot to keep track of. But don't worry, we've got you covered!


We put together a handy calendar on our website for everything going on at Sanborn. We update it regularly so you will always have the most accurate info.

April


  • 4/7 MCAS 4th & 5th Grade (ELA)
  • 4/8 Early Release 12:15 PM & Virtual PTO Meeting 7:30 PM
  • 4/9 MCAS 4th & 5th Grade (ELA)
  • 4/15 Strings & Recorder Performance (3rd Grade) 1:45 PM & Around the World 6-7:30 PM
  • 4/17 Community Read Aloud Day 
  • 4/20-4/24 Sanborn Closed for Spring Recess
  • 4/28 Annual Town Meeting
  • 4/30 Parent Social @ Pure Barre



May


  • 5/1 5th Grade Social
  • 5/3 - Colleen Ritzer 5k
  • 5/4-8 Staff Appreciation Week
  • 5/4 Nature's Classroom (5th Grade)
  • 5/6 - Early Dismissal (12:15p) & Incoming Kindergarten Orientation (1:30p)
  • 5/7 Nature's Classroom (5th Grade) & MCAS 3rd Grade (Math)
  • 5/8 MCAS 3rd Grade (Math)


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