Sanford School Department

Good evening. Happy November! As winter approaches, I want to remind everyone of Sanford School Department's weather-related protocols. Use this link to access a letter regarding school cancellations, delays and early dismissals - https://bit.ly/3O5fRvx

Employee Spotlight! Meet Carl J. Lamb teacher Leanne Giberti How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? I've been working for the Sanford School Department at Carl J Lamb for the past 9 years but 15 total years total in education! What’s your favorite part about working in Sanford My favorite part about working in Sanford and at CJL is being a part of a close knit family. The staff and students at CJL are so special, dedicated, supportive and just simply amazing! I feel so lucky I get to see them day in and out. What’s your favorite TV show or movie? Oh, this is tricky! Currently, Yellowstone and Survivor! If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Three words that describe me would be - dedicated, welcoming and outgoing. If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Since I'm a beach gal, I'd love to visit the Maldives or Fiji! Iced Coffee or Hot Coffee? Iced Coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Lake or Ocean? Ocean Sunrise or Sunset? Sunset Facebook or Instagram? Instagram

Huge thanks to Eastern Propane for their generous $1,000 donation to support our SHS Peer Helpers Thanksgiving Food Drive! Your contribution will help ensure local families can enjoy a warm holiday meal. Making a difference together!

Last Friday, our Sanford Middle School 7th and 8th graders heard from Rob Holla, a nationally recognized youth advocate who spoke their language while delivering crucial facts about vaping risks. Using real medical cases and stories that resonated with our kids, he tackled tough questions about peer pressure and health dangers head-on. Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1871436

Important Notice for Parents: Join us for an informative Mental Health Conversation at Sanford Middle School TONIGHT from 5:30-6:30 PM. This valuable session, organized by NAMI Maine, will help parents and students learn to recognize mental health challenges, combat stigma, and support peers effectively. Dinner will be provided!

This Veterans Day, we recognize and thank the brave individuals who have served in our armed forces with honor. These women and men represent courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Their dedication to serve our nation has helped preserve the values and liberties we cherish. To all veterans and their families - your service has made a difference, and our community is deeply appreciative.

🇺🇸 Celebrating Our Veterans Across Sanford Schools! What an incredible display of gratitude and patriotism as our schools honored local veterans this Veterans Day season! Here's how our students showed their appreciation: At Margaret Chase Smith Elementary: Students and staff hosted their annual Veterans Day breakfast celebration Multiple grade levels performed special presentations First graders recited heartfelt poetry The "Our MCS Heroes" wall displayed family military photos Fourth-grade Den Ambassadors led the ceremony At Sanford Pride Elementary: The fourth-grade chorus brought music and joy to veterans at Pinnacle Health and Rehab Students performed "Thank You To Our Veterans" and "On Veteran's Day" Young voices filled the facility with gratitude and smiles At Carl J. Lamb Elementary: The Spartan Show Choir delivered a moving musical tribute Students participated in an educational flag-folding ceremony The school community came together for a special recognition ceremony Thank you to all veterans who joined us and to all who have served. Your presence in our schools helps our students understand the true meaning of service and sacrifice. 🎖️ #VeteransDay #CommunityPride #ThankYouVeterans

For Andy Austin, success in broadcasting wasn't just about making it big—it was about coming back home to make a difference. This Sanford alum went from struggling student to successful broadcaster, and now he's back as a partner at Seacoast Oldies with a mission: creating opportunities for local students just like the ones that changed his life. Want to see how the next generation of broadcasters is getting their start? Click the link to read about Andy's inspiring full-circle journey and the SRTC students he's mentoring! 🎙️ https://www.sanford.org/article/1863860

Community service opportunities for high schoolers needing volunteer hours: The MCS PTA is in need of volunteers for the MCS & Pride PTA Turkey Trot at Cobb Stadium on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:30-3:30pm. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com. The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser on 11/23 at 1130am-230pm. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info. The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Snapshots with Santa Event on 12/10 530-630PM. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.

The future is BRIGHT at Sanford High School & Regional Technical Center! Today's Career & College Fair brought together 80+ organizations under one roof in the Partners Bank Gymnasium, offering our students an incredible glimpse into their future possibilities! 🎯 From the University of Maine System and regional colleges to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Bath Iron Works, students explored diverse paths including: 📚 Universities & Technical Schools 🔧 Manufacturing & Engineering ⚡ Construction & Skilled Trades 🏥 Healthcare 💼 Financial Services 🚒 Public Service 🛠️ Apprenticeship Programs ⚓ Branches of Armed Services A huge thank you to all participating organizations for showing our students the amazing opportunities that await them! Special shoutout to our SRTC team for preparing students to make the most of this valuable experience!

Sanford High School now has a school counseling scholarship website. Check it out here! https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/page/scholarships

Third graders in Mrs. Boivin's class at Sanford Pride are making math facts fun through engaging games! These interactive activities, which connect directly to our Reveal Math curriculum, help students build quick and confident recall of basic math facts - like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Just like learning to read fluently helps children understand stories better, becoming fluent with math facts allows students to easily tackle more complex math problems. By practicing these fundamental skills through games that align with our math program, students develop the strong mathematical foundation they'll need for success in higher-level math.

Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center is set to host its annual Career and College Fair tomorrow in Partners Bank Gymnasium, bringing together 80 organizations offering students a comprehensive look at their post-graduation possibilities. The event represents the full spectrum of opportunities available to students. Whether students are considering higher education, technical training, immediate career entry, or military service, the Career and College Fair offers direct access to recruiters, admissions officers, and industry professionals who can help shape their future paths. Read more about what to expect here! https://www.sanford.org/article/1848291

SHS sophomores, juniors, and seniors...Check out this great opportunity! Enrollment for Early College courses for Spring 2025 is now open. If you are interested in taking a dual enrollment course and need help registering, please fill out the form below so we can book you for a help session on November 15th during Spartan Time. Beginning in their sophomore year, academically eligible students can take up to 12 college credits for free through either Maine's public universities or community colleges. Credits taken beyond 12 credits will be offered at a reduced tuition rate through the college/university. https://forms.gle/XuCtAJhr8wj47dJT9

Good evening. Here is the link to the latest Sanford School Department newsletter - the 'Sanford Spotlight' https://bit.ly/42svBxF. It includes news on Marching Band Finals, JMG Haunted Woods, Sights Around Our Schools, Alumni Stadium Sign, Staff & Alumni Spotlights and Community Announcements Process. Enjoy!

Employee Spotlight! Meet Sanford Middle School teacher Ethan Gouin. How long have you been working in the Sanford School Department? This is my seventh year in Sanford! What’s your favorite part about working in Sanford? I take pride in giving back to the community I grew up in. What’s your favorite TV show or movie? Movie- The Longest Yard TV show- Supernatural If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Passionate, Happy, Optimistic If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Italy Iced coffee or hot coffee? Iced coffee Podcasts or Playlists? Playlists Ocean or Lake? Lake Sunset or Sunrise? Sunset Instagram or Facebook? Facebook

Join us for a FREE parent training on November 14th, 6-8 PM at Sanford Pride Elementary library. Learn practical strategies to help your child manage meltdowns and set them up for success. Where: 708 Main St, Sanford When: Nov 14, 6:00-8:00 PM Cost: FREE! Register at GEARParentNetwork.org

Good luck to SHS sophomore Isaac Pelletier as he competes this Saturday, November 2nd in the State Cross Country Meet. The meet will be held at the Twin Brook Rec Facility in Cumberland. The Class A Boy's race will start at 12:20 pm. Isaac finished last weekend's regional race with a time of 18:26 and placed 28th out of 112 runners. The boy's Cross Country Team will also be receiving an award as the recipient of the Maine Principals Association Class A South Sportsmanship winners. Congratulations to Coach Smith, Coach Strout, and our boys runners.

Tonight at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 1:30 PM, Sanford Middle School’s theater troupe presents Pure Imagination in the cafeteria! Doors for the audience open at 6:15 and 1:15, and tickets are four dollars for students and seniors and six dollars for adults.  You can buy your tickets right at the door before the show.  Come out to support your friends who are cast and crew members, and find out what our main stage show will be in the spring at the Sanford Performing Arts Center!

Sanford High School Peer Helpers got into the Halloween spirit today!