SHS Daily Announcements 10/7/2019

SHS Daily Announcements 10/07/2019   Red Day

 

Attention Class of 2022: We will be holding a special election for the office of Vice President. Those interested in running must attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 2:25 in B-143B.  See Mrs White if you have any questions.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2023: There is a meeting Tuesday, October 8 at 2:25 pm in B-143B for all Freshmen interested in running for class office for the 2019-2020 school year.  Please see Mrs. White if you have any questions (B-143B). 

Any Juniors or Seniors who signed up for powderpuff need to pass their waver in by TOMORROW 10/8 at the main office.

Mrs. Marass and Ms. West are looking for a team of students to participate in Quiz Show Maine!  We need 6 students to make a team.  These are students that have knowledge in various core content areas as well as music, pop culture, and current events.  The qualifying test will be in Ms. West's room (E222) on Tuesday October 29th at 2:30. We will meet as a team Tuesday 10/15 and Tuesday 10/22 at 2:30 to watch clips from the last season show to get an idea of what you are getting into.

ATTENTION JUNIORS:  The Sanford School Committee is accepting applications for student representatives for this year.  The successful candidate will attend School Committee meetings and be involved in discussions involving the policies and procedures for the entire district.  Interested Juniors can pick up an application at the Assistant Principals Office.  It must be returned no later than Monday, October 21.

InkTober is a month long drawing challenge happening this month. There are daily drawing prompts and drawings are to be completed in ink (sharpie, pen or India ink). During Spartan time on October 31st, artists can come and show off their month of drawings and celebrate their work. Please see Mrs. Gillis in room B127 soon for details or look for posters in the halls. Don’t worry if you miss a few days, we still want to see your drawings! https://inktober.com/rules 

UNH College Fair >span class="contextualextensionhighlight">will be a field trip to the UNH College Fair at UNH in Durham, NH, on Tuesday, October 8 from 8:30-11:30.  This is a great opportunity to visit with admission reps from over 100 local and regional colleges, universities and trade schools. The trip is open to juniors and seniors on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost for the trip is $5.00 per student. Sign up and permission slips are available in the School Counseling Office now!

Thomas College will hold its Future Teachers Academy on November 8.  It is a free opportunity for high school students interested in becoming educators.  It is a wonderful career development/exploration opportunity for students.  It is up on Facebook and social media.  An email went out to over 400 students today.  Below is the description.  Also, here is a hyperlink to the same thing: https://www.thomas.edu/TC/FTA-19.html.

Attention Seniors, please remember that your Senior Photos are due in October and your Senior Information sheets are due in November. If you do not have the paper for those, they can be picked up from the door of D113.

 

FOR SALE AT SHS

 

The Junior class is selling raffle calendars for $10 each or 3 for $20.  Prizes will be drawn during the month of November.  See Mrs. Pattershall in A237 for more information.

 

 

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

 

Art Club is in B127 every Thursday until 3:30.

 

Key Club will meet every Monday night @ 6:30.

Tranquil Tuesdays are back during Spartan Time.  Sign up for the library on Tuesdays to read.  No school work or computers, just you and a book. Mrs. Raymond is passionate about reading.  She will kick you out of the library if you are not reading during this time :)

Hey epic gamers, the Video Game Club is now meeting every Tuesday after school from 2:30-3:30.

The Civil Rights Team will meet on Mondays at 2:20 in room B235.  We need help for the October 25 Day of Welcome!

The Environmental Club will be meeting on Tuesday mornings at 7:20 in Ms. Wests Room in the Blue wing E222.  Join us to decide what projects we will work on this year...will it be to bring back recycling to the High School or make the cafeteria green.

Peer Helpers will be meeting every FRIDAY in the small cafe beginning at 7:20 (or whenever you can arrive). Help give student tours, Thanksgiving baskets, lunch buddies, Special buddies and much much more! Grades 8-12 are welcome.

Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center support the FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM. Students receive backpacks full of non-perishable food weekly to take home. We really need backpacks to make this program happen. Please donate NEW or USED backpacks.  Also, if you would like to know more about these resources please see your School Counselor.

 

If you would like to donate New or slightly used Clothing, Shoes, Coats, Hats etc. please see Ms. Williams in Rm A242.

 

If you have any announcements you would like added please email them to cpattershall@sanford.org by 8:30am.  Please specify how long you would like them included.

 

Job Opportunities

 

Taco Bell is currently hiring for all positions.  Please apply in person

 

Community Service Opportunities

 

For Spoiled Pets is a non-profit organization located in Lebanon which takes in rescued animals.  If anyone is interested in volunteering to get hours they can email Renee @ forspoiledpets@gmail.com

 

Curtis Lake Church Soup Kitchen needs help every Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 on setting tables, serving meals and cleaning up. See Mrs. Pattershall in Room A237 if interested. Serve once, or as often as you need/want.

 

Random Fact of the Day: There are 16 million thunderstorms each year around the globe and 2,000 happening at any moment.

 

Life Hacks from your school nurse: If you want to make your cookies soft again (i.e. they've gone hard or even stale) put a slice of bread in a sealed container with them and leave it overnight. You'll have fresh tasting cookies in the morning! THIS WORKS!

 

Lunch Today: Breaded Chicken Patty on a Whole Wheat Roll, Baked Beans, Hash Browns, Fruit Cup

 

 

Good Luck to the JV and Varsity Boys Soccer Tonight!