Last Friday our 8th graders concluded their Sea Perch Program. It was an amazing week, and I am proud of how our students met the challenges from the project. We even had a surprise visitor. Ms. Bonita Pothier, who is an aide to Senator King, heard about the Sea Perch Program and came to visit. I would like to thank Ed Cormier who is the STEAM Coordinator from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for collaborating with Ms. Sara Nason and Mr. James Cantara to organize this amazing opportunity for our students. Mr. Cormier also was responsible for acquiring the materials needed to build the ROVs and for organizing all the volunteers who came and assisted our students. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers who showed up each day to help and to our 8th grade teachers for adjusting their schedules so, that the Sea Perch Program could occur. Well done!
Sanford boys and girls cross-country teams running at Smiling Hills Farm. Go Spartans!
7th Grade Positive Space Glitter portraits
Day 4 of the Sea Perch Program brought numerous smiles. Teams of 8th graders tested their underwater ROVs. Once students tested, and if necessary made corrections to their ROVs, they were given a new challenge, which is "What modifications could they make to their ROV that would allow it to contain floating pollutants or pollutants on the floor of the body of water. I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Success! Many of the 8th graders ROVs were completed and given a quick trial this afternoon. Tomorrow the rest will be tested, and if an ROV is unsuccessful; then the team has to deduce why their ROV does not work and one up with solution. All valuable skills to be learned. A thank you to Ms. Strait who shot a quick video of her class's first successful ROV. The video is too large for alive feed so, I will post it as news feed.
To fill our pool of water to test the 8th graders ROVs, the Sanford Regional Technical Center's fire fighter program were asked to fill a rubber pool. The students and instructor from the fire fighters program used this opportunity to practice filling an emergency retention pond. Our 8th graders will be testing their ROVs in this pool to check and see if their ROVs are waterproof; and if the remote system works. This is very exciting!
Day two for the 8th graders' Sea Perch Program was messy one. Today was an important day as students had to wire their motors and waterproof them in order for the motors to operate underwater. Students used wax to encase their motors, and I apologize for the the amount of wax that might have found its way to your home. Tomorrow is an important day as students learn to solder as they construct their remote controls.
Spartans running at the Southern Maine Classic!
This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Bus #4 and Bus #15 may be running 15 minutes late this afternoon. We thank you for your patience.
Never forget. Important to take the time today to remember.
A reminder that Early Release Wednesdays begin this afternoon. Starting today, all students will be dismissed one hour prior to their regular dismissal time every Wednesday throughout the 2019/2020 school year.
This is a message from the Sanford School Department for Thursday, September 5th. Since this is the first day of kindergarten, all elementary buses are running at least 10 minutes late. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Open House
Hello,
I am sending a quick reminder that the Open House for 8th Grade is tomorrow from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Sanford High School. There is also a quick sports informational meeting from 6:00 to 6:30 at the junior high.
I hope to see you tomorrow night.
Respectfully,
Chuck Potter
Today the Sanford School Department starts the 2019-2020 school year for students in grades 1-9. Please be extra cautious driving.
The Sanford Regional Technical Center has been selected as the beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! When the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Hannaford at 800 Main St., Sanford in September, we receive a $1 donation. Thank you for your help!
We would like to remind all families and teachers that have registered for Stuff the Bus to pick up their supplies at Curtis Lake Church tomorrow Saturday, August 24th from 9-12.
Dear Parents of 8th Graders,
This is just a reminder that this Thursday evening, August 22nd, there will be an Orientation Night for the incoming 8th graders and their parents. We will meet in the Sanford High School’s Performing Arts Center from 5:00-6:00. We hope to address any lingering questions and to see the facility again. The Peer Helpers from SHS will be on hand to lead you and your 8th grader on a tour of Sanford High School. We hope you will join us.
Respectfully,
Matt Petermann, SHS Principal
Chuck Potter, Principal with the 8th Graders
The Sanford Backpack Program holds a free food distribution on Thursday's at 9:30 am at St. Thomas School parking lot. All Sanford families are welcome. You can bring your own bags. Boxes/bags are also available. This morning distribution will end once school starts in Sept.
Sanford High School student-athletes participating in a fall sport must complete the Family ID registration prior to the start of pre-season practice on Aug. 19th. The link for family ID can be found on the athletic department web page. A current physical form must be on file with the athletic office and the Family ID registration must be completed before students will be allowed to participate.
SJHS & SHS students who need a sports physical will be able to receive one on Wed. Aug. 7th from 3 to 5 PM at Sanford High School in Room D105. The cost is $20 and checks can be made payable to York Hospital. Students must be accompanied by parent/guardian or have signed form.