Exciting Updates to the Outdoor campus!

Students, parents, and teachers worked every week this summer to improve the outdoor campus at Sands. They watered 50 trees throughout the hot, dry summer. They painted new features on the blacktop. They built picnic tables for the outdoor classroom. They sawed,...

Absences, Tardies, & Early Dismissal reminder

Email teacher FIRST THING in the morning if your student will be absent or tardy so proper attendance is recorded.  Also, email any change in dismissal plans EARLY. All change in dismissal phone calls need to be to the office BEFORE 1pm so that students are notified...

Sands Extracurricular Program (SEP) returns for Fall 2022

Registration opens Aug. 24 for before- and after-school enrichment programs. We have a fun slate of opportunities this year, with both long-time providers and new partners. Registration is through our Homeroom platform, and scholarships are available based on need....

$30,000 Upgrade to Our Outdoor Campus!?

Did you know that the SMPO is beginning a $30,000 upgrade to the outdoor campus? That’s right! Starting this Spring and Summer, you will notice 50 trees being planted, a natural playscape being built, the installation of a shade structure, new blacktop features, and...

Behind the SMPO Curtain

    We have a Garden Gang of parents and students that helps keep the Sands garden beds in top top shape for the students and teachers? There are tenclasses growing food this spring! If you are interested in helping throughout the summer, let us...