Ms. Sawyer & Mrs. Cyr were presented with a thank you gift for their dedication to the Sanford Pride Elementary students during National School Social Work Week last week.
Last week, Mrs. Sturtevant's and Ms. Howard's students at Margaret Chase Smith had the opportunity to share their recent animal informational and "how to" writing pieces with other students within the building. These coyotes did a great job creating chapters to organize their information, adding labels to their illustrations as well as adding transition words to connect their steps.
Sanford Middle School Aquaponics program found out in February that their application for funding was awarded! The grant goals are to do some maintenance on the greenhouse, to expand the growing capacity of the aquaponics with new grow beds. Congratulations!
The class of 2026 is hosting a dodgeball tournament Thursday, March 16th at 2:30 PM in the high school gym. Parents, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to join and have fun! If interested, form a team of 5-7 people and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqLoE8Cgl4oMOK9mtj1eqQp8NNslqUGIS96H7xInIwWRjJBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link The cost for each team is $25 (which is only $5 per person if you’re on a team of 5 and less than that on a team of 7!). We hope to see you there!
A reminder that the 35th Annual Bandfest All-City concert will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the gym at Sanford High School (weather permitting). All band students 5-12 from SMS and SHS will be performing!
You can earn a free ticket to a Portland Sea Dogs game AND a day pass to Aquaboggin Water Park through the Portland Sea Dogs Slugger Reading Challenge. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3l1MIH2
In case you missed it, Sanford High senior Riley Hebler played in the McDonald' North/South All-Star Basketball game. Riley represented the Spartans well finishing off her high school career. #SpartanPride.
https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school/article/1035783
Congratulations to SMS 7th grader Alyssa Houde for her cheering team winning first place in the National Cheerleaders Association competition recently!
We have a huge crowd out for the Sanford’s Got Talent talent show at SMS!!
Check out the latest employee spotlight!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1034845
Registration is now open to attend the York County Education Summit at York County Community College on March 21st. The summit helps connect students, community members, and organizations for a day of dynamic workshops on various career and college success topics. Read more about how to register at this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/1034424
The Sanford School Department is hiring school bus drivers. No experience is necessary. We offer a paid school bus training program. You can make a positive difference in the lives of the local children and support education for future generations.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3T7gOW2
In September, we expect to continue offering full-day pre-k programming at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School, Sanford Pride Elementary School, and Sanford Regional Technical Center.
In these Pre-K programs, children participate in age-appropriate learning experiences that promote school readiness and support holistic development.
Our programs focus on reading and math skills, creativity, health and nutrition, and social-emotional development. The lottery registration will close at the end of the day on Friday, March 31, 2023. Check out this article with more information on how to register: https://bit.ly/3mEswey
A reminder that York County Community Action Corporation is hosting a workshop for parents at Sanford Adult Education on Tuesday, March 14th.
https://www.sanford.org/article/1017010
Check out the good news happening at Sanford Pride Elementary!
https://www.sanford.org/o/pride-school/article/1032715
Catch SHS alumni Alia Chase, Marissa Laurendeau, Cruise Lizotte-Johnson, Cameron Eckelman, and Elaina Hanselmann on local lacrosse fields this spring!
https://bit.ly/3Ti9KGl
Good luck to the Unified Basketball team today in their game at Biddeford High School at 3:30 p.m.!
Reminder that Sanford's Got Talent 2023 is on Friday at 4:30pm in the SMS cafe!! Students, families, and staff and welcome to attend. Admission is $5. There will also be concessions and raffles!! We have an incredible show this year!!
Mr. E’s PE Class at Carl J. Lamb made the heart parachute beat last week which brought oxygen and carbon dioxide balls to the lungs, body, head, and heart!
Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization that recruits volunteers to teach students about economics and personal finance. Sanford Middle School has been hosting this event for many years. On Wednesday, 11 volunteers from local businesses came to Sanford Middle School to teach 8th graders about economic and personal finance. Students rotated five sessions and learned about topics such as international trade, business, and culture.
https://bit.ly/3L6TPZ4