This summer, Canaan School Board member, Jeannie Franklin and her family toured Sappi with part of the administrator MSAD 54 team! It was HOT in there, but such a great experience learning more about the work happening right here in our community. Huge appreciation for the Sappi employees (including Mr. Madore) and the hard work they do every day! 👏
We had a wonderful turnout at our Kindergarten Play & Learn event, with five Canaan families joining us for a fun morning of play, stories, snacks, and getting ready for kindergarten! We were especially excited to welcome two families who are new to Canaan Elementary. It was a great opportunity for children and families to meet school staff, connect with other incoming kindergarten families, and begin building a sense of excitement and belonging before the school year begins. We’re so happy to welcome all of our new and returning Canaan students!
Incoming Kindergarten Families, join us!
Incoming Kindergarten Families, join us!
Canaan Elementary School is pleased to now be offering full day daycare as well as aftercare for our school age students. Please call 207-616-1405 or go to KVCAP.org to sign up.
Fundraiser for the Class of 2029
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Engineering Day in Second Grade!
Second grade students put their engineering skills to the test during Engineering Day by following the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
Their challenge was to design and build a roller coaster that would allow a marble to travel as far as possible. Students worked together to brainstorm ideas, create plans, test their designs, and make improvements along the way.
The competition was fierce, and our winning team designed a roller coaster that sent their marble on an impressive 39-inch journey!
This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance while showing students that engineers often learn and improve through trial and error.
What a great day of learning and innovation in second grade! 🎢🔵👏
Second grade students put their engineering skills to the test during Engineering Day by following the engineering design process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
Their challenge was to design and build a roller coaster that would allow a marble to travel as far as possible. Students worked together to brainstorm ideas, create plans, test their designs, and make improvements along the way.
The competition was fierce, and our winning team designed a roller coaster that sent their marble on an impressive 39-inch journey!
This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance while showing students that engineers often learn and improve through trial and error.
What a great day of learning and innovation in second grade! 🎢🔵👏
On Monday, Canaan Elementary students enjoyed a school-wide Pirates Day filled with fun, creativity, and adventure!
Students participated in pirate-themed STEM challenges, including trying to free a doubloon (a pirate gold coin) from a block of ice and designing pirate ships using pool noodles and other materials. They also embarked on a real treasure hunt around the playground and were given hilarious pirate names such as Stinky Peg Leg and Slick McGee.
To complete the pirate experience, students received eye patches to wear throughout the day and enjoyed Pirate's Booty as a special snack.
It was a day full of teamwork, problem-solving, imagination, and plenty of pirate fun for all hands on deck! Arrr! 🏴☠️⚓️🦜.
Students participated in pirate-themed STEM challenges, including trying to free a doubloon (a pirate gold coin) from a block of ice and designing pirate ships using pool noodles and other materials. They also embarked on a real treasure hunt around the playground and were given hilarious pirate names such as Stinky Peg Leg and Slick McGee.
To complete the pirate experience, students received eye patches to wear throughout the day and enjoyed Pirate's Booty as a special snack.
It was a day full of teamwork, problem-solving, imagination, and plenty of pirate fun for all hands on deck! Arrr! 🏴☠️⚓️🦜.
The District budget vote is scheduled for this Tuesday, June 9th in each of our communities. In addition to the district budget, which is up only 1.998% locally, there is a second item to vote on this year, the additional local cost sharing formula. Info on both the School Budget and Cost Sharing can be found at the following link: https://bit.ly/54Budget
CES Field Day was a huge success today! Students had a blast participating in a variety of fun activities, including tic-tac-toe, a dance party, sack races, an obstacle course, cornhole, scooters, and a watermelon snack station.
A big thank you goes out to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make the day so special for our students. Their hard work and dedication ensured a fun-filled day for everyone.
To top it all off, each class ended the day with a visit to York's Eats and Treats for a well-deserved ice cream treat. It was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! 🍉🍦☀️🎉
A big thank you goes out to our amazing staff and volunteers who helped make the day so special for our students. Their hard work and dedication ensured a fun-filled day for everyone.
To top it all off, each class ended the day with a visit to York's Eats and Treats for a well-deserved ice cream treat. It was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! 🍉🍦☀️🎉
Congrats to our MSAD 54 SAHS Graduates! Forever a Canaan kid!
Second grade spent the day “camping” and learning about the great outdoors! We were fortunate to have Emma and Halle from the Somerset Woods Trustees visit and share a mini lesson about nature. Students learned how to press flowers and leaves and even had the opportunity to create their own nature keepsakes.
Later in the day, students put their observation skills to the test by matching Maine wildlife to their footprints. After successfully completing the challenge, everyone enjoyed a well-earned camping favorite—s’mores! It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, exploration, and outdoor adventure.
Later in the day, students put their observation skills to the test by matching Maine wildlife to their footprints. After successfully completing the challenge, everyone enjoyed a well-earned camping favorite—s’mores! It was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, exploration, and outdoor adventure.
Our 1st graders enjoyed a fun-filled Beach Day packed with learning and creativity! We spread out beach towels around the classroom and listened to beach-themed stories, including the delightful book Froggy Goes to Hawaii. Students learned a few hula dance moves and discovered how coconuts are harvested from coconut trees. We also explored the fascinating world of deep-sea creatures by learning fun facts about Anglerfish and creating our own angler fish crafts. For a special beach-themed snack, students enjoyed banana dolphins swimming in cups of goldfish crackers. After listening to the story Super Sand Castle Saturday, students worked together to build sandcastles using blocks, challenging themselves to design the tallest, longest, and most creative structures. It was a wonderful day of reading, science, engineering, movement, and beach-themed fun! 🌴🐬🏖️
Kindergarten recently enjoyed a fun-filled Water Day packed with hands-on learning activities! Students raced water droplets, fished letters out of water to build sight words, created beautiful mosaic raindrops, and participated in a science sink-or-float investigation.
During the science activity, students made predictions on their data sheets before testing different objects and recording their results. This gave them an opportunity to think like scientists while practicing observation and data collection skills.
To top off a wonderful day of learning and fun, students enjoyed a refreshing watermelon snack. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the day while exploring all things water! 💧🍉🔬☀️
During the science activity, students made predictions on their data sheets before testing different objects and recording their results. This gave them an opportunity to think like scientists while practicing observation and data collection skills.
To top off a wonderful day of learning and fun, students enjoyed a refreshing watermelon snack. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the day while exploring all things water! 💧🍉🔬☀️
Kindergarten has enjoyed a couple of special theme days over the last few weeks! One of their favorites was Camp Day. Students listened to camping-themed read-alouds, watched Curious George Goes Camping, and even made delicious s'mores in the oven.
Throughout the day, students participated in camping-related literacy activities and word work, along with creative projects such as marshmallow pattern painting and using paint and a fork to create campfire art. It was a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and hands-on experiences that brought the camping theme to life! ⛺🔥🍫📚😊
Throughout the day, students participated in camping-related literacy activities and word work, along with creative projects such as marshmallow pattern painting and using paint and a fork to create campfire art. It was a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and hands-on experiences that brought the camping theme to life! ⛺🔥🍫📚😊
Our second graders have been busy putting their engineering skills to the test! Students worked together to design and build tents for a stuffed animal that could withstand a windstorm—created by a fan. They planned, built, tested, and improved their designs while learning about problem-solving, teamwork, and the engineering design process. There was lots of excitement as students watched to see if their tents could stand up to the challenge! Great job, second graders! 🌬️⛺👏
First grade also had a blast bowling! Students enjoyed spending time with friends, practicing their bowling skills, and celebrating the end of the school year with lots of smiles and excitement. It was a fun-filled outing for everyone. 🎳😊
We started the day with a special treat as Mrs. Stevens, our music teacher, greeted students and staff with a bagpipe serenade. The beautiful music echoed through the school, creating a memorable and festive start to the day. Thank you, Mrs. Stevens, for sharing your talent and helping make the morning extra special! 🎶🎵🎉
To celebrate the conclusion of the Healthy Kid Pack program, "Miss Jenn" visited our students and read Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party. Students enjoyed the story before getting creative and decorating their own aprons. As a special final Healthy Kid Pack activity, each student received a pizza kit to take home and enjoy with their family.
A heartfelt thank you to New Balance for supporting the Healthy Kid Pack program. We are especially grateful for your generosity in providing healthy food for our students each week throughout the school year. Your support helps ensure that students have access to nutritious food while also creating fun and engaging learning opportunities. Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of our students and families! 🍕📚👩🍳❤️🎉
A heartfelt thank you to New Balance for supporting the Healthy Kid Pack program. We are especially grateful for your generosity in providing healthy food for our students each week throughout the school year. Your support helps ensure that students have access to nutritious food while also creating fun and engaging learning opportunities. Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of our students and families! 🍕📚👩🍳❤️🎉