
We want to remind everyone that there will be a reduction in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning March 1st.
https://bit.ly/3HHMdJo

With the frigid and dangerous temperatures, we’d like to share some important information on warming centers in the area and other resources for you to stay safe. Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3RxlPpS

The Sanford School Department is now hiring school bus drivers. Follow this link for more info: https://bit.ly/3Rp66tf

Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Sanford Regional Technical Center on Wednesday to kick off the Read to ME Challenge. Read more about her visit here: https://bit.ly/3JsXAY9


The Sanford School Department hosted a safety information night on Thursday, January 19th, in the Performing Arts Center to review the ALICE training in our schools. You can watch the information night in its entirety on WSSR-TV's YouTube page or in the article here: https://bit.ly/3WD9JwB

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