From the Seacoastonline: Goodall Library in Sanford to receive $3M in federal funds for upcoming expansion
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Oakhurst Dairy has announced a new grant program to help teachers, counselors, and community leaders fund activities that promote Kindness, Goodness, and Maine-ness. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QQKl56
REMINDER: There is a Safety Information Night in the Sanford Performing Arts Center this Thursday at 6 p.m. The evening will be an opportunity to learn more about the ALICE model and safety in our schools.
Treat your Valentine to a heart-warming tribute to two amazing musicians, Billy Joel and Elton John, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3waIsXx
REMINDER: Willard School is hosting a hiring event for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard TOMORROW from 12 - 3 p.m. There are walk-in interviews for most trades, including painters, pipefitters, machinery mechanics, ship fitters, machinists, and more.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year and 2024 State Teacher of the Year. We are encouraging the community to nominate educators in Sanford who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. For more information, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3XufvBC
The latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter is now available! Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3CIXebP
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
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
You can move more and earn a free ticket to see the Sea Dogs! The Portland Sea Dogs and Let’s Go! with Maine Health want you to get moving with the Let's Go! Move More Challenge. Learn more at this link: https://bit.ly/3QlY3N5
Decorated wreathes are for sale right now for $20 at the BRIDGE. Come in the front door of Willard into SCAE and then up the stairs to the top floor. Come support the BRIDGE and get a beautiful wreathe on your front door for the holidays!
SCAE classes
Find all our offerings at www.sanfordlearns.org
Or click the link below to directly to the courses featured in the photo:
Breathing 101-Breath-Taking Basics https://tinyurl.com/mrya7t8v
Breath-Taking at Night https://tinyurl.com/2vk9ebka
Breath-Taking for Children https://tinyurl.com/mca5kyjn
Breath-Taking for Healthcare Workers https://tinyurl.com/25bktuf3
Check out SCAEs new winter brochure before it even gets mailed out!
Click www.sanfordlearns.org and it will take you to our website, simply click the image of the brochure cover and browse.
Time is running out to register for the upcoming Hybrid C.N.A. Orientation 12/12/22 (Orientation held live at SCAE 9am-11am)
The class (if you are accepted) is taught via zoom from Houlton, Maine and clinicals are taught locally at the end of the course.
At the mandatory live orientation you will do a CASAS assessment and complete an application.
If you are accepted into the course it will begin on 12/22.
Cost of the course is $1100 if you are income eligible you can apply to Goodwill Workforce Solutions and we will facilitate third-party billing.
Use this link to register for the orientation: https://tinyurl.com/muzpbpd5
There's still time to register for Sanford Community Adult Education's winter academic term. If you are interested in High School Diploma, register for a CASAS assessment: https://tinyurl.com/2pnp6x8k If you are interested in seeing if you are ready for the High School Equivalency Exam (HiSET) register for HiSET Pretesting: https://tinyurl.com/2c7t8vae If you have questions call us at 490-5145, text us at 312-767-7223, or email us at adulted@sanford.org. We want to hear from you!
This latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter includes a heartfelt editorial from a student who reflected on last week’s “swatting” event in Sanford High School’s online newspaper “The Spartan Times.” It also features an article on the Sanford High School Theater Company’s performance of ‘Clue’ last weekend titled ‘Resilient in the face of Challenges.’
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, we want to thank each of you for your resilience in the face of challenges and for your dedication, caring, and commitment to our students and each other. We have a lot to be grateful.
Wishing you the very best of health and strength throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you are able to rest and enjoy the break.
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Reminder that school is closed tomorrow for Veterans Day.
Check out the latest Sanford Spotlight newsletter at this link: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-school-department/page/sanford-spotlight-newsletter
Do you love working with kids? Are you creative, but don't know where to use your talents? The Sanford School Department wants you! Come to SCAE at 668 Main Street in Sanford on Wednesday October 26th from 12 to 4 p.m.. It's a great opportunity to bring your resume, meet staff, and interview all on the spot! Job openings include Ed Techs, School Counselor and Seal Team. Both the BRIDGE and SEAL programs work to support students who have not been successful in the typical school setting and use non-traditional approaches to help students be successful.
REMINDER: Sanford schools are holding influenza clinics this week. We will be partnering with Northern Light Home Care and Hospice to provide these clinics to our students. For more information, follow the link below.
https://www.sanford.org/article/848930