SHS Daily Announcements 12/12/23 Red Day
SENIORS! Last call for Senior Sunrise Photos, Senior Throwback, AND Senior Pets - we NEED your participation!! Deadline to submit is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. Check out the posters for the QR code. Also, last call for Dedication votes! Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/zCANJnFMxe68AGB28. Voting closes FRIDAY. Come see Dr. K in E121 with questions.
The National Honors Society is putting on its annual Toys for Tots collection at Sanford High School. We will be collecting toys outside of Partners Bank Gymnasium at the Girls' basketball games on the 12th. There are also boxes outside of the main office for collection as well. The collection ends after the varsity girls' basketball game on the 12th.
Attention all Students: SPART MART is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from dismissal to 4:00. This FREE market is available to ALL students! Do you find yourself looking into the fridge or cupboards at home and coming up short? Have to make something for your younger siblings and would like more options? Tired of stopping at the grocery store and dropping too much money for not enough food? SPART MART has what you need! From frozen ground beef, frozen pizza, and chicken tenders, to fresh grapes, cereal, pasta, flour, and more. We have everything you need to make soup, tacos, spaghetti, chicken and fries, and so much more. And it's all FREE! Please stop in and check it out. We have ready to eat options as well as a few grab and go snacks and drinks. There is something for everyone and everyone is welcome.
FOR SALE AT SHS
Candygrams are being sold during lunches this week at the kiosk outside the lunchroom.
The SRTC Horticulture program is holding its Holiday Botanical Bonanza from now until the 22nd. We are selling wreaths and kissing balls made to order along with poinsettias, succulents, succulent gardens and assorted houseplants. Come to our green house at the end of the green wing between 8:30 to 1:30 to look at our selections and buy something to brighten your holidays.
The Starving Spartan Café will be open on Tuesday and Thursdays. Block 3 they will be open to Staff and Block 4 they will be open to Students and Staff. Stop by and check out the yummy homemade food. Tuesdays they will have baked stuffed potatoes for $2.50. Choice of toppings are: butter, sour cream, broccoli, cheddar cheese, bacon, chili. To pre-order please email lmiller@sanford.org. There will also be order forms and the weekly menu in the teachers room for staff.
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 First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ Marshwood HS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ Marshwood HS
Varsity Boys Basketball @ 7PM @ Marshwood HS
Girls JV Basketball @ 4:30PM @ SHS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ SHS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION
Nature Journal Club - Thursdays at 2:30 in Ms. Strout's room - B249 (upstairs red at the end). No need to bring any supplies, but if you have a journal and your favorite pens/pencils, please come! We will meet from 2:30 - 3:30pm. If you have questions please email: lstrout@sanford.org
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.
Key Club meets every Monday night at 6:00 pm in the agora. This is a great way to get involved with your community and help out with countless service projects alongside your friends!
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
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is looking for volunteers to help with their Polar Express train ride on select dates now through Dec. 28. If you are interested, please use the following link to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZsZnJF26SxkhxNcCE_L9sfaJIarHH1QKusKE21faI3sLYuw/viewform
The MCS Pride PTA is in need of volunteers for the events listed below. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
Snapshots with Santa at MCS Elementary - 12/13 5:00-7:00pm
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: Lincoln had a bodyguard on duty on the night of his assassination. John Frederick Parker had already arrived late for his shift. Then, he decided to take a break and get a drink at a nearby saloon during the show. During his absence, John Wilkes Booth entered Lincoln’s box and shot the President.
SUPER SNACK beginning @ 2:15: Bento Box Turkey Coin Cheese, Crackers OR Uncrustable Cheese Stick, Crackers, Craisin & Grape Tomatoes
LUNCH TODAY: Macaroni & Cheese w/ Garlic Toast, Spring Mix Salad, Sweet Pepper Strips, Applesauce w/ Blueberries