4/17/2026 Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (10:40 AM)

SAE Weekly Newsletter

April 17, 2026

3rd Graders Field Trip to the Shark Center

Our 3rd Graders took trips to the AWSC Shark Center in Chatham this week!

"The AWSC Shark Center offers an in-depth look at one of the ocean's most magnificent and misunderstood species: the Great White Shark! Through interactive exhibits, videos, and displays, the center offers many ways to learn about groundbreaking research and one of Cape Cod's most captivating summer residents." https://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/shark-center-chatham

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History - Second Grade Trips!

The Second Graders visited the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster this week. Students have been learning about local wildlife, habitats, and adaptations. We are lucky to have so many rich museums nearby! https://ccmnh.org/

Family Book Club: Coming Soon

The Rotary Club of Yarmouth has been a wonderful partner in supporting literacy at our school through their “Vacation Book Club,” generously donating books for every family before school vacations over the past several years.

This year, we are excited to share a new initiative! Each family will receive a chapter book to participate in a Family Book Club—an optional, fun, and screen-free way to read and connect together at home.

Books will be sent home TODAY - Friday, April 17th and the first set of family discussion questions and activities will be shared in that week's Friday Newsletter.

The Family Book Club will kick off during vacation week and continue when we return to school, culminating in a final celebration on Thursday, June 4th at our Related Arts Showcase Night.

Below is a preview of the schedule:

Chapter 1-8 - Week of April 27-May 1

Chapter 9-16 - Week of May 4-May 8

Chapter 17- 24 - Week of May 11-May 15

Chapter 25-32 - Week of May 25-May 29

June 4th - Celebration at the Related Arts Showcase Night

For the Love of Books!

We are proud to announce that SAE is a recipient of the Mass Child Book Grant, “For the Love of Books,” offered by the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and partnering with First Book Marketplace to provide each student in our school with a book. Students will select their books in June at our Summer Reading/Math Fair.

Save the Dates! Upcoming SAE Events

April Vacation - Mon. 4/20 - Fri. 4/24

Grade 3 Town of Yarmouth Mock Election - Tues. 5/5

Early Release Day - Weds. 5/6 (2:05 PM dismissal)

Grade 3 Math MCAS - Tues. 5/12 & Thurs. 5/14

May PTO Meeting - Weds. 5/13 (SAE Library)

Kindergarten Screener - Tues. 5/19 (SAE Gym)

Memorial Day Ceremony - Fri. 5/22, 9:30 AM

Patti Watson Gym Dedication - Fri. 5/22, 5-5:30 PM

Family Fitness Night - Fri. 5/22, 5:30-7 PM

Memorial Day holiday - Mon. 5/25 (no school)

Gr. 1: Yarmouth Police Department - Weds. 6/3

SAE Related Arts Showcase - Thurs. 6/4, 6-7:30 PM

June PTO Meeting - Weds. 6/10 (SAE Library)

Field Day K & 1 - Tues. 6/16

Field Day 2 & 3 - Weds. 6/17

Bike Rodeo - Thurs. 6/18 4:30-6:30 PM

PTO Ice Cream Social - Thurs. 6/18

Gr. 3 Moving Up Ceremony - Weds. 6/24, 2:15 PM

Last Day of School - Thurs. 6/25

PTO News & Events

Box Tops for Education

Did you know that SAE is a Box Tops for Education school?

Our PTO has a goal to raise $500 in Box Tops this year and would love your help!

It is super simple for families to enroll - there's an app!

Scan the QR code on the flyer (or find it on your App Store), select our school, and scan your shopping receipts. You can learn more at BTFE.com

Community News & Events

Goose Hummock Kids Fishing Festival

Spring on Cape Cod means trout are being stocked and kids are back outdoors — the Goose Hummock Kids Fishing Festival returns April 25 at Nickerson State Park in Brewster! Bring the family for beginner-friendly instruction and the chance for unforgettable first catches. Don’t miss a morning of memories and community spirit - check out https://wix.to/4r3L7hn for more information!

Cape Cod Maritime Museum - Young Mariner Program

The Young Mariner Program is a full-day, Monday–Friday on-the-water summer camp for students entering grades 4 - 7. Campers explore Cape Cod’s marine environment through hands-on, STEM-based activities both on the water and in our museum classroom. Activities include fishing, lobstering, beachcombing, marine science experiments, and learning about local ecosystems and maritime careers.

The program is designed to increase access to maritime education for Cape Cod youth, and we are proud to offer full and partial scholarships to families who may need financial assistance. The goal is to ensure that cost is not a barrier to participating in this experience.

Sandwich Glass Museum Spring Break Camps

Check out the flyer about for more info on camps at Sandwich Glass Museum for this upcoming April Vacation. Camps will run from 10 AM - 2 PM. For more information, please visit their website: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/

Yarmouth Town Libraries: Upcoming Youth Services Events

April is a busy month for Yarmouth Town Libraries Youth Services!

Check out the calendar above for loads of fun activities and events for kids of all ages.

You can find more info on all their programs at https://www.yarmouthlibraries.org/

DY Youth Baseball - Registration Open Now!

Registration for DY Youth Baseball is open now!

You can visit www.dy-baberuth.org for more info and to sign up.

Cranberry Coast Youth Field Hockey

Summer registration for Cranberry Coast Youth Field Hockey is

OPEN for Grades K-12!

The program will run 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings starting July 8th at the D-Y Middle School turf.

Grades K-2 will have an instructional clinic, Grades 3-7 will have a 7v7 league with 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of games, and Grades 8-12 will have an 11v11 league.

Registration: https://ccyfh.playbookapi.com/programs/register/

Website: https://cranberrycoastyouthfh.kinsta.cloud/