In December, beginning band students at Sanford Middle School had the opportunity to win a G clef pencil by memorizing Jingle Bells. There were a lot of kids this year who did just that. Congratulations to those who did!

A huge thank you to the Sanford Springvale Chamber, who donated $700 to the SHS peer helpers to continue their projects at the high school!

Congratulations to the 8th grade Boys Basketball Team on their win over Saco Middle School yesterday! Great game boys!
Important reminder: Application deadline for the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition is tomorrow, Jan. 13. Finalists will be notified by Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. To apply, upload audition materials via the link on the Sanford Performing Arts Center website:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp0931MuqD7wtmCSZ3idyZ0LFgot_L68bR05qVJIC63XFIqQ/viewform
Friday bake sales at the middle school are coming back !! Treats will be a dollar or less, after school! Stay tuned to hear more details for this week’s bake sale on location and featured treat!
Check out the good news at Sanford Pride Elementary!
https://www.sanford.org/o/pride-school/article/959787
The latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter is now available! Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3CIXebP
Friendly reminder that the Sanford Spartans Travel Basketball Maine Celtics night is coming this Saturday, January 14 at 7p.m. The event is a highlight for the teams, families and supporters. Please reach out to the teams coaches or message the Sanford Spartans Youth Facebook page for tickets.
The students in Ms. Howard's class at Margaret Chase Smith School have launched Unit 5 in their new Reveal math program. In this unit, kindergarten students explore and identify various 2D shapes. The students have the opportunity to use pattern blocks to create larger shapes.

Reminder that high school yearbooks are on sale now! They can be ordered online at www.yearbookforever.com or through the order forms found outside School Counseling or D113. Pre-ordering during this time makes it so you are guaranteed to get a book! Don’t wait!
Nice win for the boys basketball team! From the Press Herald: SANFORD 52, BONNY EAGLE 45: Tanner McCann scored 20 points and Makai Bougie added 14 to help Sanford (2-7) hold off Bonny Eagle (5-4) in Standish.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/10/tuesdays-boys-high-school-roundup-gorham-pulls-away-to-beat-south-portland-in-basketball/
From the Press Herald: Riley Hebler scored 20 points, going 8 for 8 from the foul line, as the Spartans (6-3) beat the Scots (4-5) at Sanford.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/10/tuesdays-girls-high-school-roundup-wells-rallies-in-fourth-quarter-to-top-kennebunk-52-46/
REMINDER: On Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 pm in the Sanford Performing Arts Center, there will be a Safety Information Night for parents. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in the Sanford Schools. For more information, follow this link: https://www.sanford.org/article/944790
Attention Sanford High School senior athletes and student of the arts! The Sanford Mainers David M. Ahern Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. According to the Sanford Mainers, the scholarship is awarded annually to a Sanford High School two-sport athlete who exemplifies great leadership and whose positive attitude encourages the growth of fellow teammates, or a dedicated student who displays a strong passion for the arts and carries a GPA above a 3.0. For more information on how to apply, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3CC3SR5
Do you have an awesome talent?! Can you sing, tap dance, or do magic tricks? How about do a standing front flip, or play guitar? On February 14th and 16th, Sanford's Got Talent 2023 will hold their auditions for this year's show, which will take place on March 10th!! Start preparing your act now, audition sign-ups will be soon!!

Good morning, This is a message from the Sanford School Department. Bus # 4 will be out of service on Tuesday, January 10th due to a driver shortage. Students at the daycare on 15 West Elm Street will be serviced by bus #8 today. Thank you for your understanding.
Check out the good news at Sanford Pride Elementary! https://bit.ly/3ZqHkMI
Sanford boys basketball has a big game tonight against Thornton Academy at the high school! Come out and support the Spartans. Tip-off is 7 p.m.
Reminder that Carl J. Lamb School is having its annual "Be Our Guest" event this Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and gymnasium. There will be cornhole, arts and crafts, a photobooth and much more!

SPE Student Leaders at Sanford Pride Elementary led the school logo contest. The leaders worked with art teacher Ms. Gaare and learned about the important elements of a school logo. The winner of the logo contest was Elara Lucas! Congrats Elara!

