From the Seacoastonline: Goodall Library in Sanford to receive $3M in federal funds for upcoming expansion
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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
Hello Pride Families - Please see the below link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A3UvoYEVuOQianwi7HbTPuMMD7Zu9zs_/view?usp=share_link
Dear Parents and Families:
We conducted a safety drill (lockdown) today at school. The students did an amazing job following safety protocols!
Susan Inman, Principal
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
Hello Pride Families - Please be advised that Bus #6 is running late today.
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
Hello Pride Families - Please see the below link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19zzbUPWl7nuCxho-fEXtnK5GFHh86_SQ/view?usp=share_link
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
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
The latest edition of the Sanford Spotlight Newsletter is now available! Follow the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3CIXebP
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
Check out the good news at Sanford Pride Elementary! https://bit.ly/3ZqHkMI
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!

Hello Pride Families -
Please see the link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fxjc2vM2BOk8r1-7XkQsXoLAWXFO1onO/view?usp=share_link
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
The MCS Pride PTA is need of volunteers for childcare during the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 12 at MCS. If you are interested and able to help from 5:45pm until 7:45pm, please send an email to mcsptame@gmail.com.
Hello Pride Families - Please see the below link to this week's SPE Weekly Roar.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTz42E-gAdFWv-t1J2Y5sPi8Jcu4FNk6/view?usp=share_link
The MCS Pride PTA is need of volunteers for childcare during the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 12 at MCS. If you are interested and able to help from 5:45pm until 7:45pm, please send an email to mcsptame@gmail.com.
