April 15, 2021 For Immediate Release It is with the greatest pleasure and excitement that the Cape Elizabeth School Board announces Dr. Christopher Record as the new Superintendent of Cape Elizabeth Schools, beginning July 1, 2021. Dr. Record is in his fifth year as Assistant Superintendent in Gorham, and was named Maine’s Assistant Superintendent of the year... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful break! READ MORE >
Please read Principal Manjourides' letter on increasing in-person learning at Pond Cove. READ MORE >
Mrs. Marsden has been known to forget to submit her attendance every now and again. The maroon squad felt like it was often enough that she needed a little help. Jokingly, they insisted she needed a "How-To Remember Your Attendance" book to remind her. So, Mrs. Marsden's class did what they do best... make it happen! The maroon squad did a shared writing, chose a... READ MORE >
In a "normal" year, one of the favorite activities of students at Pond Cove is BreakoutEDU. BreakoutEDU is an educational Escape room, designed particularly for students. There are puzzles that students have to solve in order to accomplish a goal. Teachers love to use Breakouts because students think critically, communicate and collaborate. Students love... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a fabulous weekend! READ MORE >
Please join us for the District Planning Committee Meeting April 8, 2021. Below details the flow of the meetings planned.Topic: District Planning Committee Breakout Sessions Time: Apr 8, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://capeelizabethschools-org.zoom.us/j/84440355540 Meeting ID: 844 4035 5540 3:00 - 3:30 pm Open to the... READ MORE >
Enjoy our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great Spring weekend! READ MORE >
What is 5-2-1-0? Introduction Video When Maine Health Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 and Common Sense Media come together in Health lessons at Pond Cove, K-2 students learn healthy ways to be digital learners and balance their screen time! Sharing the message of limiting “free choice” screen time to 2 hours or less every day, first-grade students, Jordan M. and Keriana F. will... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a fabulous weekend! READ MORE >
On Thursday and Friday this week all 3rd-Grade students brought home their very own portable green screen! Students received a rolled-up neon green poster board after a lesson all about recording using this amazing tool. Students in 3rd-grade have been writing opinion pieces as part of their writing curriculum. To celebrate this and make things more fun, students... READ MORE >
With the enormous success of our new nature-based playground and mounting evidence about the many benefits of time outdoors for both kids and adults, a group of staff members and parents have been working together to facilitate more opportunities to take learning outside during the school day. Pond Cove was fortunate to receive a grant from the Maine Environmental... READ MORE >
The 3rd-grade students and staff at Pond Cove Elementary school have started their new Technology Integration block. This three-week block will center around the integration of writing and technology and in this case the app iMovie.Students will begin by exploring the app and its many features. Students will make a short film about an apple making sure to include... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful weekend. READ MORE >
The Pond Cove eTeam is hard at work creating our next family event of the year. The event is specifically for second through fourth-grade students and their families. This time the team is working on an event dedicated to Digital Citizenship. Being a digital citizen means that you are safe and respectful online, balance your time with screens, stand up to... READ MORE >
March 15, 2021 Dear Pond Cove Families, Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for March 24. All families will be offered a conference on or around that date. Your child’s teacher will contact you soon to schedule an appointment if they have not already done so. All conferences will be held remotely via Zoom. As a staff, we greatly value this time to connect... READ MORE >
Please read the latest Principal's Notes. Have a nice weekend. READ MORE >
During this latest round of technology integration, I was lucky to work with the 4th-grade staff and students while they researched an animal from Robinson Woods. After students selected their animals we worked together to utilize our kid-friendly search engine, Safe Search Kids. Students learned about the presence and necessity of ads, and how to avoid them. They... READ MORE >
The Cape Elizabeth boys and girls win the 2021 WMC Alpine Title The 2021 WMC Alpine Championships took place on Monday at Shawnee Peak with both the giant slalom and slalom competitions. For the Boys 2021 WMC Giant Slalom Race, Cody LaBonty was second while Tiernan Lathrop was third. In the Girls 2021 WMC Slalom Race, Anya Monson was second and Dana Schwartz... READ MORE >
During Read Across America Week the kindergarteners in Mrs. Marsden's class blasted off to learning! Using the book Rocket Says Look Up! as a mentor text, students began learning more about outer space. Throughout the week students used space as a theme to access learning goals. In addition, Mrs. Marsden’s class had the incredible opportunity to Skype with Dr.... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >
Pond Cove Elementary 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration March 2-March 30 We are now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a child who will turn five years old on or before October 15, 2021, he/she is eligible to attend kindergarten at Pond Cove this fall. We are excited to notify you that our online kindergarten... READ MORE >
Pond Cove Elementary Spirit Dress-Up Days March 2021 Maroon, Gold & Fully Remote During the month of March, we invite all students and staff to participate in our Pond Cove spirit dress-up days! These dress-up days will take place on Thursdays for maroon group students, and Fridays for fully remote and gold group students. If you are a fully remote student,... READ MORE >
Here are our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great weekend and Happy March! READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great weekend! READ MORE >
Enjoy our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great weekend! READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Enjoy the long weekend! READ MORE >
Second-grade students at Pond Cove Elementary school are in the middle of a three-week block of technology integration. Their first activity involves the app FlipGrid, a fantastic (and FREE) educational video recording app. FlipGrid allows students to video in small segments. This allows the recorder a chance to organize their thoughts throughout the recording. ... READ MORE >
If your student in grades 1-12 is interested in entering a poster competition with the theme, "Why Water's Worth it to Me," please follow this link for all the details. This is part of the Maine Water Environment Association celebration for the Maine Clean Water Week. READ MORE >
Please read the latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >
Here are the latest Notes from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful week! READ MORE >
December 16, 2020 Dear Pond Cove Families, As you may know, due to the impending snow storm, all Cape Elizabeth schools will be fully remote tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2021. Should there be widespread power outages, our superintendent will communicate with everyone regarding alternate plans. Below is a reminder of Pond Cove’s plan for an immediate... READ MORE >
Team Merriam fourth graders have put together some read alouds to share with our Pond Cove community. Students took photos of their favorite childhood picture books, uploaded them to Adobe Spark Video, and then recorded themselves over each picture, creating some pretty fantastic read alouds to share with you! I think children of all ages will enjoy being read to... READ MORE >
Please read the latest Notes from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >
This week starts a special week in the world of programming. Each year the first week of December is dubbed the Hour of Code. This special event celebrates student coding across the world and is sponsored by Code.org. Each year at Pond Cove we celebrate the Hour of Code in a special way. In a typical year, all students K-4 would have in person coding lessons with... READ MORE >
Dear Pond Cove Families, This letter is a reminder about the changes occurring to bus times for the week of December 7-11. Superintendent Wolfrom shared an email with all families on Friday explaining the need for these changes. These changes can also be found on the Cape Elizabeth School website. Buses will be making double runs to provide transportation to... READ MORE >
Please read our Principal's Notes for the week of December 7. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >
We are so proud of our Art Teacher Mrs. Johnston and the work she does with our students. This year our second-grade students art work will be gracing the cover of the Budget Binder for the Cape Elizabeth School District. Way to go students and thank you Mrs. Johnston for all you do to inspire our young artists! READ MORE >
Please read Principal Manjourides' letter regarding tomorrow's closure. READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding closure for December 2nd, and other relevant information. READ MORE >
This Wednesday at noon, the Portland and Lewiston Public Libraries will jointly host Pond Cove Librarian Cameron Rosenblum to discuss her debut young adult novel, The Stepping Off Place. HarperCollins released the book released in July and it hit Maine’s Best-seller List two weeks later. Cameron’s is the kick-off event for the libraries’ virtual author series... READ MORE >
Please read the below missive from Governor Mills.I am thankful for the ways you have adapted to keep us all safe. READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a fun and safe weekend. READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding remote learning. READ MORE >
Here are the latest Principal's Notes. Enjoy your weekend! READ MORE >
Technology integration this year has moved to a three week rotation to keep everyone as safe as possible. The first group of students and teachers to benefit from this new plan are the wonderful people in our First Grade wing.The first technology integration lesson was a team effort with our new school counselor Mrs. O'Neill. First we read the book eNinja by Mary... READ MORE >
https://www.capeelizabeth.com/news/post/1745/ Published on Nov 06, 2020 at 02:52p.m.Neighboring town, Scarborough, has invited Cape Elizabeth residents to the fifth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The meal is free and will include a traditional holiday menu of roast turkey, sides, and dessert served to-go family style.The... READ MORE >
This beautiful mural in Little Adventureland, designed by Pond Cove parent Andrés Martínez, is the latest addition to the Pond Cove playground. This area will be enjoyed by many students and children in our community for years to come. The Pond Cove Playground Committee coordinated this painting event with Mr. Martinez this past weekend. The playground committee... READ MORE >
Here are the latest Principal's Notes. Enjoy your weekend! READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides. READ MORE >
Attached please read Principal's Notes for the first week of November! READ MORE >
It is important to recognize that all technology is not created equal. This is especially true for our youngest learners. Screen time and technology continues to be an area that receives a lot of attention and research; rightfully so. We are currently faced with a situation where more than half of our learning is occurring remotely forcing the hand of many... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to click the link below to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the positive Covid-19 case at Cape Elizabeth High School.Superintendent Wolfrom's Letter READ MORE >
Reminder! We have Ongoing Family Mindfulness Drop in Classes on Wednesdays! These 30-minute Mindfulness and Movement classes will support families in developing self awareness, self regulation, and compassion through mindfulness and movement. Families will walk away with tools and practices they can continue to explore on their own throughout the week. Join us... READ MORE >
Here are the latest Principal's Notes.Have a great weekend! READ MORE >
It is constantly amazing how teachers and students demonstrate flexibility during this strange school year. Students wear masks all day and socially distance throughout the building, all with a smile on their face (or on their expression). Teachers at Pond Cove have gone above and beyond (like they always do) to ensure that students feel safe, welcome, happy, and... READ MORE >
I am the technology integrator at Pond Cove Elementary School. I will be available in my Zoom office hours throughout Parent Teacher Conferences to provide tech support and answer your tech questions. You are welcome to drop by or if you prefer, you can make an appointment to see me. Schedule appointments by emailing me... READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great weekend! READ MORE >
Here are the latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >
Please read the newest Principal's Notes.Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >
Thanks in part to the Finance Authority of Maine, all second grade students at Pond Cove will receive a free copy of the book, Those Shoes. Please see the attached letter. READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Zellers' grade 3 class learned about cloud formation by conducting the Gas Trap Experiment. READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding the NWEA. READ MORE >
Here are the latest Notes from Principal Manjourides.Have a wonderful week! READ MORE >
The beginning of school this year is unlike any other. Above all else we must prioritize relationships and the love of school. Setting up routines, structures, and systems are essential when providing in-person and remote instruction. During September, Amanda Marsden was honored to represent Pond Cove and Cape Elizabeth as an expert resource for The New York Times... READ MORE >
Please read Mr. Manjourides' new Principal's Notes.Have a great day! READ MORE >
We are so excited to announce that Pond Cove School has received a Let’s Go! 5210 Gold Award for the 2019-2020 school year! We were recognized for the following areas of strength in implementing Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0: Offering healthy food selections and limiting unhealthy foods at staff gatheringsPartnerships with numerous community, state and national organizations... READ MORE >
Please click the link for the Agenda for the School Board Workshop on September 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. You can join the meeting by clicking the Zoom link. Meeting ID: 832 8402 0434Passcode: 2z#j!5?* READ MORE >
Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful week! READ MORE >
We would like to thank the Pond Cove Playground Committee, Beauregard Equipment, and Tammaro Landscaping for giving our amazing playground a fresh look! On August 30 a group of volunteers weeded, watered and spread 40 yards of mulch on our playground. Some new shrubs were also added. Amazing job, Team! READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides on our opening day at Pond Cove. READ MORE >
Please see this helpful Question & Answer letter from Principal Manjourides. READ MORE >
Here is a letter to families of kindergartners detailing our screening process next week.We are so excited to meet our newest Pond Covers! READ MORE >
Please read this update on our reopening from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful long weekend! READ MORE >
Please read the letter from our Athletic Director Jeff Thoreck regarding the Safe Return to Sport Plan, and the recent decisions made by the MPA and the state. READ MORE >
Please click this link to bring you to a flyer for instructions on the new ordering process for Nutrition Services. READ MORE >
Please click this link to read the agenda and supporting documents for the upcoming School Board Meeting on September 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. You can join the meeting by clicking this link (Meeting ID: 891 1948 7792 & Passcode: 3b+#EBD7). READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the Parent Contract and bus transportation. READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding our rolling start schedule. READ MORE >
Monday, August 31, 2020 ... READ MORE >
Please click this link to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the COVID-19 Parent/Student Handbook. READ MORE >
Please click this link to read the letter from our Superintendent. READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding screening for incoming kindergartners. READ MORE >
Please read the latest letter from Principal Manjourides. Have a great day! READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from our Superintendent regarding the reopening of school this fall. READ MORE >
The Policy Committee will meet via Zoom on August 20, 2020 at 3 pm. You can join in the meeting by clicking this link (Meeting ID: 984 8112 2125 & Passcode: 866319). Please see the Agenda and supporting documents on our website. READ MORE >
Please use this link to read the Agenda and supporting documents for the meeting on August 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm. You can click here to join the meeting, or watch it live-streamed via our Facebook page. READ MORE >
An email was sent out this morning regarding the Remote Learning Consent Form that will be used to help plan the first semester of School Year 2021. Please check your email and complete the form. We are asking that you send them in by Monday August 17, 2020 by noon to Jennifer Lakari at Central Office. Thank you so much. READ MORE >
The School Board will convene for a meeting via Zoom August 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm. You can join the meeting by clicking this link. The agenda and supporting documents can be found here. The meeting will also be live-streamed via our Facebook Page. READ MORE >
A draft of the FY2021 ESEA Application is available for community review through July 31, 2020. Please contact Cathy Stankard, Director of Teaching and Learning, with any questions or comments. READ MORE >
Please click this link to bring you to the Agenda and supporting documents for the meeting for July 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. You can click here to bring you to the Events page with the Zoom link should you want to join to listen. READ MORE >
Please click on this link in order to fill out the survey regarding fall reopening plans currently in the works. The survey will close to responses on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 9 am.Thank you! READ MORE >
The District Planning Team met on July 16, 2020 via Zoom. The update from the Superintendent can be read by clicking this link. If you would like to view the recorded meeting, you may do so by clicking here, or another link is in the update. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to review the update from Superintendent Wolfrom summarizing the District Planning Team meeting from July 14, 2020. You can view the recorded video of the meeting here. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to answer the questions on this survey. The Cape Elizabeth School Department is collecting responses regarding parents' commitment to transportation for the fall reopening. The survey will be closed to responses on Monday July 20, 2020 at 9 am. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the District Planning Team Meeting on July 10, 2020. The meeting was recorded, and the link is in the update. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom summarizing today's meeting. READ MORE >
Take a moment to read the release regarding reopening in the fall, from the Maine DOE.Have a great and safe weekend! READ MORE >
The District Planning Team met on Wednesday July 1, 2020 to continue the conversation regarding reopening in the fall. You can view the video of the meeting here. Superintendent Wolfrom's letter summarizing the topics with links to supporting documents can be read here. READ MORE >
Please click here to take the survey regarding the Emergency Remote Learning experience that occurred from March until June 2020.Thank you for your help in improving the model for future use if necessary. READ MORE >
On Tuesday June 23, 2020, the School Board, administrators, and community members came together via Zoom and discussed diversity, equity and inclusion in the Cape Elizabeth School District. All were welcome, the meeting was moderated by the SB Chair, and participants were able to comment and ask questions as the evening progressed. It was a rich and powerful... READ MORE >
The District Planning Team held their first meeting this morning. Please click here to read the update from the Superintendent. This letter also contains the link and password to the recorded video of the meeting, as well as links to supporting documents.As always be safe and well, and have a great weekend. READ MORE >
This summer, Pond Cove Elementary School is partnering with the Maine Department of Education to make summer reading even more fun for our students. Students and families are encouraged to participate in the Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge! Summer is the perfect time to explore the world through books — learn about topics of interest, escape to real... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
Students, Families, Friends, & Community Members of Cape Elizabeth,You are invited to visit the CEHS 2020 Student Art Exhibit now on virtual display. We are honored to celebrate and showcase the creativity and dedication to the Visual Arts of CEHS students. The Annual Cape Elizabeth High School Student Art Exhibit is on display as a virtual, immersive gallery.... READ MORE >
Please read Principal Manjourides letter regarding remote learning reports. READ MORE >
Please take a look at CELT's newsletter. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the CELT newsletter. READ MORE >
Please take a few moments to read the CELT newsletter. READ MORE >
Dear Pond Cove Students and Families, Please take a moment to watch this attached video and celebrate! We are truly impressed with the number of chainlinks students earned before our building closed in March. Best wishes for a wonderful summer. We miss you all! Mr. Manjourides and Mrs. Forrey-Pettit Our Chainlink Celebration! READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides, Assistant Principal Forrey-Pettit, and Guidance Counselor Gallagher. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read Superintendent Wolfrom's letter regarding the recent events happening across our nation. READ MORE >
Tuesday, June 3, 2020 ... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the agenda and supporting documents for the upcoming School Board Meeting on June 9th at 6:30 pm. Click this link to join the Zoom meeting. As always, the meeting is open to the public. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the Agenda for the Sub Finance Committee Meeting happening on Thursday June 4th at 10 am. The link to the Zoom Meeting is on the Agenda, or you can click this link. The public is welcome. READ MORE >
With students missing their concerts in the spring, we were looking for a way for them to play together, but apart, while bringing the community together with music (from a safe distance of course). What we came up with is the First "Cape Porch Fest!". It is our hope that on THURSDAY, May 21 @ 6:30pm, there will be front porch/driveway/front yard performances... READ MORE >
The end of the year is approaching! You can read the Superintendent's letter here, and find the schedule here!As always, be safe and well! READ MORE >
Welcome To Kindergarten May 8, 2020 Dear Incoming Kindergarten Families, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your child from all of us at Pond Cove Elementary! Whether you already have children attending school or are preparing for your first opening day as a parent, we hope you find this to be a smooth process. The first day of school has... READ MORE >
We've come to the end of Teachers' Appreciation Week, and never have we felt more gratitude towards our teachers than now. Thank you for all of your dedication, compassion and commitment to our families of our community. READ MORE >
A beautiful moment in our schools to brighten your day!Photo courtesy: Matthew Young READ MORE >
Thank you to our school nurses for the many things you do for our students, our families, and for the district!. You offer a sympathetic ear to listen to student woes, Give them a tissue to wipe a runny nose You use your vast knowledge to diagnose the ills, and Keep to the schedules to administer the pills You teach us all to be safe and take care, Best... READ MORE >
Our 6th graders are putting together some very creative work during remote learning. See the link and video below to watch a sampling of their innovation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaSsuYcQhlw&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >
In recognition of May 1, 2020 being designated National School Lunch Heroes Day, Governor Janet Mills and the Department of Education have created a special thank you video for school nutrition teams, volunteers and all school staff across Maine, who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Maine kids have nutritious and healthy meals while learning... READ MORE >
Thank you Cape Elizabeth School Department! “What makes a kiddo so happy? Smiley Face Fries and Corn Dogs! Miss S. is in her happy place! We all are. I'm forever so thankful. I couldn't believe y'all put food together for us over April vacation! “ The Cape Elizabeth School Department, with funding help from the National School Lunch Program, Full Plates, Full... READ MORE >
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Apologies, but the prior date was incorrect.The public is welcome at the meeting via Zoom, you can join the meeting here. Please click here to read the Agenda. READ MORE >
Good morning all, For the past 4 weeks, I have been working with students in the jazz program to create this video. I wanted to pick a song that seemed fitting for our times and something that was doable given the circumstances. What you see (and hear) below is the culmination of countless hours of work from all involved. I offered this up to any student in the... READ MORE >
The School Board will be conducting a Special Business Meeting on April 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The Board welcomes the public, you can click here to join. Please read the Agenda here. READ MORE >
Parents and students, While Friday, April 17 is a scheduled school vacation day on the calendar, I have received a proposal to continue with the regular meeting schedule for that day in an effort to revise the last day of school from Friday, June 19, 2020 to Thursday, June 18. As we approach the end of the school year it is possible that we will be making other... READ MORE >
NAMM Foundation: 2020 Best Communities for Music Education AwardFor the fifth year in a row, the Cape Elizabeth School Department has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest update of the FY21 Budget from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
The Cape Elizabeth School Department has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Dale Huff Outstanding Program Award. The organization was created by founder, Scotty Huff, after his late father, Dale F. Huff, who was a highly respected Maine music educator who believed in a comprehensive K-12 approach to music and performing arts education. The Outstanding... READ MORE >
Good morning everyone. My name is Lisa Boucher Hartman and I am the director of the musical at CEMS. As many of you know, we were supposed to perform Mary Poppins Jr this coming weekend. It has been very heartbreaking to see our hard work fly away like Mary Poppins, especially for the 8th graders, but we have banded together to put this video together. I am so... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
During this time, we are asking that if you want to make a donation to the Backpack Program, the service that delivers food to families in need, please send the check to the address below:Backpack Program320 Ocean House RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107We thank you in advance for your generosity. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the latest letter from our CEMS School Nurse, Jill Young. READ MORE >
Please click on the corresponding names to read Budget Update #5 and Budget Update #6. The latest Video on the Budget Meeting that was held via ZOOM can be seen here. READ MORE >
Watch Maine students from Gorham show how social distancing can be creative! READ MORE >
When you can't go out and celebrate a birthday during a quarantine, you have a birthday parade! Thanks to PCES Assistant Principal, Sarah Forrey-Pettit for sharing this news segment! READ MORE >
Click here to read some important information about devices from Apple. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
The Budget Workshop Meeting that was scheduled for March 24, 2020 at 6:30pm is still being held, but will now be accessed through ZOOM video conferencing. It is still open to the public. Password and information regarding joining the tele-conference is forthcoming. You can review the Agenda prior to the meeting by clicking here. READ MORE >
Take a moment to view this video on how germs spread. This can be very resourceful in helping prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within our community. READ MORE >
Click here to read recommendations and resources from the CDC website. As always, be safe and be well. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
As our school district moves to online learning to continue to support our students' education, having home internet is more and more important.Spectrum has a program, open to families who meet the criteria, which can provide free home internet service.The program is called Spectrum Internet Assist and is available for households where at least one member is a... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Alfiero's grade 1 classroom communicate with their peers using color and light during a recent science lesson. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from our Nutrition Director, Peter Esposito. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the COVID-19 update. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom pertaining important information. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Please read the following from the Maine Principals Association Yesterday, Governor Mills had a press conference stating that they are encouraging “Social Distancing.” Because of this, the MPA Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the... READ MORE >
Please click here to read Superintendent Wolfrom's lasted update on the Coronavirus situation. READ MORE >
At the bottom of the page, another way to stay connected is the CETV link. All of the videos of meetings will live here. Click on the link and you are able to search the subject, whether you're looking for Budget, Building Committee or Regular School Board! READ MORE >
On Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Regular Business Meeting, the school nurses, Karen Jenkins, Erin Taylor and Jill Young gave a presentation on the safety guidelines and precautions for the coronavirus. You can access the video of their remarks here. READ MORE >
We now have a simple way to recycle dental supplies here at Pond Cove! It works very much like the successful marker recycling program. Please take a moment to watch THIS VIDEO. (It was created by students in Julie Merriam's class and is only 2 minutes and 30 seconds long!) READ MORE >
Please click the link to read Superintendent Wolfrom's latest update on the Coronavirus. READ MORE >
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 ... READ MORE >
The 2020 Eastern High School Alpine Championships were held March 7-9 at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire, the Maine team performed extremely well. The Maine boys Alpine team finished 3rd, tying the team's best result at EHSC. The girls team finished 9th. Killian Lathrop of Cape Elizabeth finished on the podium with 3rd place in the combined results (total of... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the Budget Update. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom about the current situation in Maine regarding COVID-19. READ MORE >
We’re pleased to announce the formal launch of the Cape Elizabeth School Department’s new website! Please click here for an overview of the website’s features and location of specific information. To access the website from your mobile device, click here to download the app from the App Store or here to download the app from Google Play. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom on the Pandemic Plan. You will find a link on the CESD website that will bring you to the Update Page immediately.Thank you. READ MORE >
The School Board Agenda for the upcoming meeting scheduled for March 10, 2020 can be found here. READ MORE >
Announcement for RFQ process for School Revolving Renovation Fund Projects: Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28, 2020 by 10:00 a.m. On Friday, February 28, 2020, two submissions were received in sealed envelopes. The submissions are proposals from licensed architects and professional engineers. They will be publicly opened on Wednesday,... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the Superintendent's update on the Budget. READ MORE >
Our math wiz, Mrs Butterworth, helped us celebrate the 100th day of school today! READ MORE >
Wednesday, February 25, 2020 ... READ MORE >
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 ... READ MORE >
As a pre-vacation treat, Pond Cove students were greeted in the Lobby by 8th grade band students performing brass trios as they entered school this morning. READ MORE >
Please click the link to read our Board Chair, Heather Altenburg's February Newsletter. READ MORE >
4th grade students at Pond Cove Elementary School wowed their audience last night under the direction of music teacher, Becky Bean. Students sang and performed with bongos, rhythm sticks, xylophones, and other instruments, showing their knowledge of and skills in various elements of music as aligned with the Maine Learning Results. Thanks to fourth grade teachers... READ MORE >
Please click the links below to see the Agenda and supporting documents for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight, February 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the CEHS Library. https://5il.co/cr2qhttps://5il.co/cqxp https://5il.co/cqxq READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to view the Agenda for the School Board Meeting on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm in Town Council Chambers. https://5il.co/cr0w https://5il.co/cr0n https://5il.co/cr0o https://5il.co/cr0p https://5il.co/cr0q READ MORE >
Please click the link below to find the Agenda for the upcoming School Board Meeting on February 11, 2020 in Town Council Chambers at 6:30 pm.https://5il.co/cqpj READ MORE >
This week, our fifth grade band students had their very first full band rehearsal. With just 11 sectionals classes under their belt, since they started back in September, this was their first time coming together as a band. I'm super proud of their individual and collective hard work and focus. -Caitlin RamseyEnjoy this clip of... READ MORE >
This weekend, the Middle School Jazz rehearsal took place. Six High School students took time away from their weekend to serve as mentors to these young performers. These students were fantastic role models and teachers for the younger musicians. We are very proud of them and so appreciative that they gave up their time on a busy weekend. Here are a few photos: READ MORE >
Budget Update #2 January 21, 2020 “Cape Elizabeth School Department: Open Minds and Open Doors” Cape Elizabeth School Department School Board Budget Goals FY21 Maintain and improve the high quality of education for every student. Careful examination of line items and consideration of the success and... READ MORE >
Staff and Community Members: We need your help to build a strong future for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Cape Elizabeth and Greater Portland. The Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) have launched a planning process designed to celebrate the success of each school, identify future directions,... READ MORE >
Due to the success of the meeting last night reviewing the Original Requests Budget from each of the CESD Administrators & Department Heads, the overflow meeting that was scheduled for Thursday January 23, 2020 in the CEHS Library is unnecessary and has been cancelled. READ MORE >
Happy Monday all, Joanne and I wanted to pass along a quick update from the Music Department regarding several CEHS students! This past weekend, 14 students represented CEHS at the Maine Music Educators District 1 Honors Festival in York. The students worked tirelessly for two days under internationally known educators and collaborated with over 200 students from... READ MORE >
Please click the link below to find the attached agenda for the Special Executive Session for the School Board to be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 5pm on the second floor of Town Hall.A School Board Budget Review Workshop will follow, at the CEHS Library at 6:30 pm the same evening. https://5il.co/cbcr READ MORE >
Budget Update #1 January 14, 2020 The Cape Elizabeth School Department administrators and department heads have been working on the FY21 budget since early December in preparation for their budget presentations which will take place beginning on January 21, 2020 at 5 PM in the library at Cape Elizabeth High School. They have been asked to develop budgets based on... READ MORE >
Last Thursday Cape Robotics hosted one of its activities of which we are most proud. It's called VEX Robotics League Play. League play involves hosting area schools for "short bursts" of robotics competition, as opposed to the usual full-day Saturday competitions. We can do this because we have the full VEX competition field set up in our lab, and because of a... READ MORE >
Tonight, the School Board will meet in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. Prior to the meeting, they will be participating in a training in the Jordan Conference Room at 5:00 pm. Please click on the link below to peruse the Agenda and supporting documents that will be discussed at the meeting.https://5il.co/c6bu READ MORE >
Principal's Notes: Week of 13 January 2020 Dear Pond Cove Families, This morning students had the opportunity to attend our second Peaceful Pond Cove assembly of the school year. Grades 3-4 presentation was at 9:00am and the K-2 at... READ MORE >
PCPA Newsletter January 8, 2020 ... READ MORE >
Please click the link below for the Agenda for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the CEHS Library tonight.https://5il.co/c4bq READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to review the Agenda for the School Board Regular Business Meeting scheduled for January 14th, 2020.https://5il.co/c4c3 READ MORE >
Download: Principal's Notes: Week of 6 January 2020 Dear Pond Cove Families, Happy New Year! I apologize for not sending out Principal’s Notes last week. Given that there were only two days in the week, I decided not to send one. I am hopeful that this worked for all of you. I would like to remind you that the dismissal time for students being picked up by a... READ MORE >
Heather Altenburg, our new School Board Chair has written her first Newsletter. Please find the link below to read it in its entirety.https://5il.co/c205 READ MORE >
The Building Committee Meeting is scheduled from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the MS Cafetorium. Please click the link to find the Agenda.https://5il.co/c1rc READ MORE >
A special thanks go out to the Cape Elizabeth School Department bus drivers who did such an amazing job getting our students home during the snow event on Tuesday! Their dedication to safety and their concern for our students is awesome! Be sure to thank your bus driver when you see them! READ MORE >
Egypt Week! This week the third grade students in Julie Merriam’s and Kate Zeller’s third grade classes engaged in an exciting study of Egypt, learning about scale and using multiplication squares as they built pyramids, comparing weather conditions in Cape Elizabeth and Cairo, building boats to test strengths and weaknesses, studying fashion as it relates to... READ MORE >
Our mission: To enrich, support and enhance the social and learning environment of Pond Cove Students. Monday, November 18, 2019Mark your Calendars!Nov 27-29th - Thanksgiving BreakDec 7th - Tri Parent Craft Fair from 10am-3pm Save the Date for the Holiday Craft Fair! The 2nd Annual Tri-Parent Association Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair will be held... READ MORE >
Dear Families,As the weather turns significantly colder, I would like to take this opportunity to review the Pond Cove Winter Weather Recess Guidelines. Please send your child to school with a winter coat, snow pants, gloves/mittens, and a hat each day. I have pasted the guidelines from the Student and Family Handbook below.WINTER WEATHER RECESS... READ MORE >