SHS Daily Announcements 01/02/24 Red Day
WELCOME BACK!!
In celebration of 2024 Maine Clean Water Week, the Maine Water Environment Association is once again sponsoring a poster competition for Maine students. The theme of this year’s Maine Clean Water Week competition is “WHY WATER’S WORTH IT TO ME!” Prizes will be awarded for the top poster for each age group and recognition will be given for the top three posters in each age group ~ Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12. For more details and entry information, click here. All Entries must be received by March 22.
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
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. CLOSED TODAY, 2/2. Thursday, 1/4 they will be serving homemade macaroni and cheese with cracker topping for $3. To pre-order please email lmiller@sanford.org. There will also be order forms and the weekly menu in the teachers room for staff.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Boys First Team Basketball @ 4PM @ SHS
Boys JV Basketball @ 5:30PM @ SHS
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7PM @ SHS
Girls JV Basketball @ 4:30PM @ Bonny Eagle HS
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6PM @ Bonny Eagle HS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION
GSTA Club meets Thursdays in B237 after school. Everyone is welcome.
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, until 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
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: The dropping of the large balls from poles began to let soldiers know what time it was. NYC began using it to signify the new year when a fireworks ban was passed in 1907.
SUPER SNACK beginning @ 2:15: Double Chocolate Chip Muffin, Cheese Stick Sunflower Seeds OR Uncrustable w/ Cheese Stick & Crackers, Kiwi & Grape tomatoes
LUNCH TODAY: Chicken Nuggets w/ Dipping Sauces, Mashed Potato, Steamed Carrots, Snack Crackers, Sliced Peaches