SHS Daily Announcements 10/25/23 Red Day
The observance of Red Ribbon Week represents a United stand against substance abuse and its destructive effects on individuals, families, and communities. Every year, communities across the United States come together during the last week of October to observe Red Ribbon Week. This event has been held annually since 1988 in remembrance of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, who was tragically killed while investigating drug traffickers.
Sanford High School will honor Red Ribbon Week Oct 23 - Oct 27. We will have materials, resources and activities for students to engage in including personal pledges to be drug free and morning announcements. Students and staff top by the table in the Agora for ribbons to wear and pledge papers
Staff and students are encouraged to wear RED on Thursday 10/26 to honor our student’s efforts to be drug free.
Senior and Staff SUPERS!!! You get to be featured in the Yearbook! Yearbook staff will be taking pictures of Staff and Senior SUPERS on FRIDAY, OCT. 27. Seniors, this will be during Spartan Time. Staff, Dr. K will coordinate with you. Be on the lookout for reminders from Dr. K in your email!
SHS College Application Help Event:
SHS School Counselors and Upward Bound Coordinators are holding a forum on October 25 from 1:30-3:30 on the SHS Agora for seniors looking for help with their college applications. All seniors are invited and should bring their Chromebook or laptop, questions and a positive attitude.
Reminder to all juniors and seniors – If you drive your car to school you need to buy a parking pass. The forms are in the rack outside of the Main Office and the cost is $10.00.
UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS
10/27/23 9:00 Colby College
10/31/23 9:00 Univ of Maine- Farmington
11/16/23 9:00 Rivier University
If you are a senior and are interested in meeting with a college rep from the above schools, please stop in the School Counseling Office and sign up with Mrs. Cormier.
FOR SALE AT SHS
Yearbooks are on sale now! They can be ordered online at www.yearbookforever.com. Just start typing in Sanford, and it will pop up! Pre-ordering during the fall makes it so you are guaranteed to get a book! Don’t wait!
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Boys Basketball sign up meeting will be Friday, October 27th at 2:30 in the practice gym.
Girls Basketball Sign Up Meeting – Thursday, October 26 in Room A241 – 2:30 p.m.
Wrestling Sign Up Meeting – Tuesday, October 31 – 2:30 p.m. – wrestling room
Indoor Track Sign Up Meeting – Thursday, November 2 – 2:30 p.m. – agora stairs
Family ID is now open for Winter Sports registrations
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION
Environmental Club meets on Tuesday after school in room E250, (second floor at the end of the blue wing on your left). Help us make an impact on the environment by selling trees in the community, bottle recycling, and much more! All are welcome.
Art Club Do you need a space to be creative? Look no further than joining Art Club! Can't commit to a weekly club? No worries! Drop ins always welcome! See Ms. Simoneau, B127 Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30.
D&D Club interest meeting will happen FRIDAY at 2:30 in E121. Come join!
Civil Rights Team: Do you believe that school is a place where students should feel safe, welcomed, respected, and celebrated for who they are? The Sanford Civil Rights Team is the club for you! Please join us on Mondays from 2:15-3:15 in the library. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Health and wellness club meets in the weight room every day after school except Wednesdays!
SHS Peer Helpers: Meetings are every Friday and grades 9-12 are welcome to join. New student tours, Thanksgiving Baskets and Lunch Buddies are just some of our yearly activities. Please email Mrs. Letourneau if you have any questions bletourneau@sanford.org
The Spartan Times: Are you interested in writing, taking photos, or designing graphics for the school newspaper? Join the Spartan Times staff to contribute to the news around our school and our community. Find Ms. Foley in D130 or email kfoley@sanford.org!
The ASL club is up and running! Meetings are on Tuesdays, till 3:30 in room E121 with Dr. K.
SHS Book Club meets every Thursday during ST in the library.
If you would like to donate New or slightly used Clothing, Shoes, Coats, Hats etc. please see Ms. Williams in Rm A241.
If you have any announcements you would like added please email them to cpattershall@sanford.org by 8:30am. Please specify how long you would like them included.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
North Parish Congregational Church (NPCC) is looking for 1-2 volunteers on Sundays, from 10:15AM-11:45AM. NPCC looking for volunteers to assist a leader with story time, crafts, and various light duties for the children's group (approximately 2-14 kids a week, ages 2-10 years). Please contact Esther Lee-Samia at ELEESAMIA@GMAIL.COM or text/voice (207) 590-7470.
Acton is putting on a haunted house and is looking for volunteers to help. There are multiple dates available. If interested please text Peggy Gonzalez @ 207-205-4976
The ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTG is in need of volunteers for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 28th, from 11:00am-5:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at yvonne@actonptg.com.
New Beginnings Christian Church is looking for help with our Thursday night children's group. From 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. play games, dance, and create projects with some great kids and fulfill your graduation requirement at the same time!! If interested please call Laurie @ 210-1423.
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: The Spanish national anthem has no words.
SUPER SNACK: Cheese Quesadilla w/ Salsa Cup, Craisins OR Uncrustable, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Snow Peas & Craisins
LUNCH TODAY: Pizza, Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Watermelon Wedge