SHS Daily Announcements 10/17/19

SHS Daily Announcements 10/17/2019  

 

Goodall library is seeking a motivated high school student to join our board of directors.  The student would participate in all board matters including one of our subcommittees.  We meet at 7pm on the third Tuesday of each month from September through June.  This would be a great opportunity for them to learn about the workings of the library.  Please feel free to contact me or the library director, Jackie McDougal (324-4714).

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 

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

SkillsUSA at SRTC holds its monthly meeting at C-113 - third Monday of the month at 6:30. Zoom meeting available. Contact: jbolduc@sanford.org for details or stop by C-134.

 

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

 

 

Community Service Opportunities

 

Acton Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help with set up, break down, games, activities and more, at its annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th.  Email Mrs. Michaud at ymichaud@sanford.org or stop by the school store to sign up if interested.

 

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: A penny costs 2.4 cents to manufacture.

 

Life Hacks from your school nurse: Ever wonder how people peel oranges so easily? Well here's a little secret. Any orange (also: clementine, grapefruit, etc.) becomes ten times easier to peel if you gently press and roll it on the table first. Sometimes you can get the whole shell off in one go! 

 

Lunch Today: Fruit Juice, Choice of Deli Turkey or Ham Italian, Crinkle Cut Oven Fries, Broccoli Florets, Chocolate Chip Cookie