SHS Daily Announcements 11/21/24
WHITE Day
Please help support thanksgiving baskets for those who need them by donating to the appropriate boxes:
Class of 2028- Instant Potatoes
Class of 2027- Gravy and/or Cranberry Sauce
Class of 2026- Canned Veggies
Class of 2025- Stuffing
National Adoption Day is November 23rd. The Spartan Times is looking for any student or staff member who is willing to share their own adoption stories for a feature article. If interested in sharing your experience, please fill out this Google Form or email 26roryw@gapps.sanford.org for more information.
Take a few moments to see what's in the latest issue of second ever library newsletter!
The Late Bus will pick students up on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 3:45PM at the flagpole out front.
The Civil Rights Team has an ongoing project that we need your participation to complete. Please stop by the library to add some squares to our mosaic which has a secret message. While you're there, enter your guess at what the message will say when it's done, and you may win a free book!
FOR SALE AT SHS
SRTC is holding its annual Holiday Greenhouse and Wreath Sale. It runs Thursday 11/21 through Friday 12/20 from 8-10am and 11-1pm @ the end of the first-floor green hall.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Don’t Scrap the Memories and get one before they’re gone! Go to https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/Oc6joLDSo41ykgs1H85MP4Do or pick up an Order Form from Dr. K (E121)
Spartan Café is back open! Tuesdays and Thursdays during block 4 (for students) 3&4 (for staff) in the life skills suite in the red wing at the top of the agora. The upcoming menu is:
Tuesday,
Thursday, Chicken Wrap w/ chips $6.00 Choice of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Shredded Cheese, Ranch or Creamy Parmesan Dressing. Also available: Chicken Tortilla Soup w/ Shredded Cheese and Sour Cream for $3.00 and Homemade Tomato Soup for $3.
Please include time for pick up or delivery and room number. We also have some Sweets, Nachos and Spartan Splashers as an everyday offering.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Nature Journal Club – Thursdays in Ms. Strout's room B249 (top red)
The Health and Wellness Club in the gym is now open every day after school except Wednesdays. All are welcome!
GSTA will be meeting Thursday mornings before school as well as Thursday after school. Please see Mrs. Stanhope in B237 if interested.
Science bowl - The 2025 Science bowl is going to be held in person at USM in February. We would love to have 2 complete teams. We will meet during ST on Thursdays so have your homeroom teacher schedule you to Ms. English.
Peer Helpers will meet on Fridays from 7:30-7:45 AM in the small café
Civil Rights Team will meet on Mondays @ 2:25pm in the library. Please join us to help make the school a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected for who they are!
D&D Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in E121 (Dr. K’s room) Come join!
SHS Book Club: Our first read is Truly Devious, by Maureen Johnson. For more information about the title, look here https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/the-truly-devious-series/.
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.
Environmental Club now meets on Monday’s @ 2:30 in Mr. Jeney’s room, E256 at the end of the hall, 2nd floor Blue wing.
The ASL Club runs every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 pm after school in room E123A. We hope to see you there!
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 Sanford Maine Dog Park is seeking volunteers to rake up leaves and bag them. You can email Missy @ Sanfordmedogpark@gmail.com or call @ 207-206-4536 if interested.
If you have a good knowledge of Math, have one hour a week free, and would like to earn community service hours and/or some extra money, please connect with Cellest by email at lexileilah@gmail.com for details about being a Math tutor to an SMS 5th grader looking to sharpen their Math skills!
The MCS PTA is in need of volunteers for the MCS & Pride PTA Turkey Trot at Cobb Stadium on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:30-3:30pm. If you are interested in helping out, please email us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser on 11/23 at 1130am-230pm. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The Sanford Pride PTA is looking for volunteers for our annual Snapshots with Santa Event on 12/10 530-630PM. Email spePTAme@@gmail.com for more info.
The Alumni Association is looking for a few students to help with the Spree of Trees on Sunday December 8th from 12-5pm to help people break down and carry the trees they won to their cars. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Pattershall in A237 for information.
RANDOM FACT OF THE DAY: Deaf people are known to use sign language in their sleep.
SUPER SNACK beginning @ 2:15
LUNCH TODAY: Oven Roasted Turkey w/ Gravy, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cranberry Sauce