SHS Daily Announcements 02/12/2019 White Day
Twin Day Dodgeball after school
There will be a dodgeball tournament for winter carnival on Tuesday after school. Please see Mr. Way in the gym to sign up your team.
Winter Carnival week schedule (February 11-15):
Spirit Days:
Tuesday – Twin Tuesday ($25 to winning class)
Wednesday – Winter Wednesday
Thursday – Red/White/Pink for Valentine’s Day ($25 to winning class)
Friday – Funky Flashback Friday ($25 for winning class)
After School Activities for the week:
Tuesday: Dodgeball in the Practice Gym
Thursday: Karaoke on the agora staircase
Friday: Winter Ball in the Practice Gym
Want to win a gift certificate to El Mexicano? Come to the library and go on a blind book date for Valentine's Day. It's easy, and there's no complicated feelings. Choose a mystery book, read it, rate it, return it, and enter a raffle for a gift certificate to El Mexicano! Books are available all this week (February 11th-15th).
There will be no anime club this Friday, 2/15.
Are you interested in joining the SANFORD REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER? The online application deadline is Friday, 3/8. Go to https://sanford.mainecte.org/ (Admissions and then Apply Online). Need more information? Check out the monitors all over our new school that showcase lots of information about our 20 programs and join us for our OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, 2/27 from 6 to 7:30pm. Bring your friends, family and/or anyone who is invested in your future so they can learn more about and visit the programs as well. Any questions email Mrs. Farrell (SRTC Counselor) at dfarrell@sanford.org or stop by A234.
Winter Ball will be Friday, February 15th from 7-10pm in the practice gym. Cost is $8 for the tickets on sale the week of and $10 at the door. If you are bringing someone from another High School, please be sure to have a dance guest form filled out and brought to A237 by February 13th.
If there is anyone in need of a winter coat, please see Mrs. Williams in A242. She has many great options to choose from.
FOR SALE AT SHS
The Environmental Club is excited about its designs for this year's T-shirts. We will be taking orders from now until the end of the month. Please let Mrs. Marass know if you would like to order one.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Boys Lacrosse sign up meeting will be Thursday, February 14 at 2:45 p.m. In the practice gym.
SPRING 2019 ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for Spring Sports. Go to the FAMILY ID button on the athletics page of the school website to start your registration.
Please remember you must have a current physical on file with the athletic office before tryouts start. Not sure if you are current, check with the athletic office
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Civil Rights Team will meet every Monday in Room B235.
Health and wellness club meets daily after school in the fitness room! All students and staff are welcome! Need a fitness plan? Get down here! See Coach Way with Q s.
Anime Club meets now on Fridays 2-3:30 in Room B243.
Key club is at 6:30 every Monday in the Sanford high school cafeteria.
Chess and cribbage will be held every Tuesday in room D228 from 2:20 to 3:30. All are welcome.
Art Club will be held every Thursday from 2:20 to 3:30 in Room B147.
SHS Peer Helper meetings are Tuesday at 7:20 in the small cafeteria (if you bus/ride get you here later than that please join us when you arrive). Help continue the positive school culture at SHS by being part of a variety of events...#justakidfromsanford, student tours, Thanksgiving baskets and much much more.
SLAM (Spartan library advisory meetings)- Create the library program that you want! Meets Thursdays during ST. If interested in joining, come see Mrs. Raymond in the library.
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
LOTS of help needed for the MMEA District 1 Jazz Festival, Tuesday 2/26/19. This is an all afternoon even and would allow students to get a few hours in! Contact Mrs. Pattershall in A237 if you are 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: Just one cow gives off enough harmful methane gas in a single day to fill around 400 litre bottles.
Life Hacks from your school nurse: Make Your Bananas Last Longer: You can slow down the aging process of your bananas. Separating them from each other will make them last longer, and if you really want them to last a long time, wrap some plastic wrap around the tops of them.
Lunch Today: School Made Macaroni & Cheese w/ Garlic Toast & Turkey Pepperoni, Caesar Salad, Grape Tomatoes, Applesauce w/ Blueberries