SHS Daily Announcements 05/25/21
This Is Us Carnival Event is happening May 28 during blocks 3 and 4. There's going to be games, music, dunk tank, nerf wars and so much more! Also, text @bletou to the number 81010 to join the remind app to get notifications about meetings. Everyone is welcome to join. We meet Friday morning at 7:20. Thank you!
Senior Chromebook collection will be June 1. Any missing devices or chargers will be billed. Seniors who don't need their chrome book any more this year can turn it in at the Tech Hub at any time from now on but all devices must be turned in by June 1.
Any Senior that still owes community service hours please turn in your forms in to Mrs. Smith, in the Main Office, by Friday, May 28. Also, any unreturned books or payments for lost books should be brought to the Main Office as well.
The New Leaders Project is a one-week summer camp, which allows young people to gain leadership skills to take back to their schools and communities. Campers learn about the issues important to building a strong and resilient community, like: knowing your rights, self-care, navigating relationships, challenging yourself, meeting with LGBTQ+ elders and so much more. Campers will connect with other LGBTQ+ young people from around the state as well as with activists, professionals, and leaders who advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.This FREE leadership camp is for LGBTQ+ youth and allies (ages 12-17) and will take place over 5 days and 4 nights from August 2nd to August 6th on the campus of Saint Joseph's College in Standish. Camp this year will be run following all Maine COVID-19 CDC guidelines. Accepted applicants will receive further information regarding camp safety expectations. If you are interested in applying, follow this really long link: https://equalitymaine.org/nlpreg2021?emci=6bd041c4-dfb4-eb11-a7ad-0050f271b5d8&emdi=342f1e96-4db6-eb11-a7ad-0050f271b5d8&ceid=3029244
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. Though we are well aware that since the start of the pandemic, many Asian Pacific Islanders and Americans have been the target of both hate speech and hate crimes. We know that this is nothing new in the history of the United States. However, Asian Pacific Islanders and Americans have contributed to every facet of our lives. Here is a video to share with students made by a Civil Rights Team Member from Mountain Valley High School that talks about navigating between two cultures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e7Xd299XcE&t=42s. In addition, if you would like to educate yourselves, Here are some resources from the Federal Asian Pacific American Council: https://www.fapac.org/AAPI-Resources as well as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Website https://asianpacificheritage.gov. Jen Raymond has compiled a display in the library featuring books about and by Asian Pacific Americans in the library for you to check out. Finally, if you would like to learn about how to be a better ally to members of our Asian Pacific Americans, please check out the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine's #StopAsianHate campaign https://hhrcmaine.org/stopasianhate/.
NEED A COVID-19 VACCINE?! Call the Community Vaccination Line at 1-888-445-4111 or go online at VaccinateME.Maine.gov
OUT Maine is a great organization that works on building a welcoming and affirming community for LGBTQ youth in Maine. They have many fantastic programs virtually, and in-person. Check out May's newsletter to see if there's anything that interests you!https://mailchi.mp/outmaine.org/05012021programmingschedule?e=09825abff2
FOR SALE AT SHS
The Class of 2023 is currently selling balloons to be placed at the home of any senior you wish for $5 each. More information and the order form can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZi5puAVD7ceefdAAvY8qGECBbS0M1MUi0uc91Pjo0g/edit?usp=sharing
Plants Plus: May Sale 2021
All Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers & Houseplants in one big sale. Come support the Landscape & Horticulture program at SRTC. All plants and products created by the students.
When: Monday May 24- Saturday May 29, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday 9-12
Where: Parking Area outside of the Landscape & Horticulture Greenhouse
We accept cash and checks
Don’t be shy, buy some more! Don’t forget to buy a yearbook by May 21st. It is $68 until May 21st and $70 until we run out! You can purchase one in D113 in Mrs.Tibbetts room (green wing). “What's in it for me” you may ask? There are so many memories and fun experiences in our yearbook that you will remember forever and what's better than showing your family and friends in ten years all of the memories and fun things you got to do throughout the years. You will be able to have all of your friends sign your yearbook and be able to remember what your friends were like in high school.
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Girls Soccer summer information meeting will be THIS Wednesday (5/26) at 12:30pm. Email Coach Agreste at eagreste@sanford.org to be added to Google Classroom and to receive the Zoom meeting link.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Art club will be held every Thursday in room B127 with Mrs. Gillis from 2:20-3:30. Please contact Mrs. Gillis if you will be joining via Zoom. All are welcome!
The health and fitness club is open Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday by appointment. Send an email to Kway@sanford.org to set an appointment!
Peer Helpers meet on Thursdays (2nd and 4th week of the month) and on Fridays the 1 and 3rd week of the month in the small cafe at 7:20 am (or as soon as you get to school). Thanksgiving baskets, Holiday flash mobs and much much more! To get reminders about club meetings please text @bletou to the number 81010 and join Remind!
GSTA will meet Wednesdays @ 12:15 via Zoom. Current members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.
Students, do you think that school should be a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected for who they are? Then the Sanford High School Civil Rights Team is looking for you! We are here to engage everyone in the school community to have conversations about race and skin color, national origin and ancestry, religion, disabilities, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation in order to make school a safe, welcoming, and respectful space for everyone through different projects throughout the year. If you are interested in joining our Zoom meetings, please email Mrs. Whitney (hwhitney@sanford.org) for more information. ALL ARE WELCOME!
If you would like to donate New or slightly used Clothing, Shoes, Coats, Hats etc. please see Ms. Williams in Rm A242.
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
A local manufacturing company is looking for work in packaging and light machine work. Applicant must be a graduating senior and have their own transportation. If you are interested please call Ty Baker @ 206-1397
Yankeeland RV Resort in Kennebunk is looking to hire anyone 16 years old and over for general landscaping including lawn mowing and leaf cleanup. They need to be available on weekends with the possibility of working up to 40 hours after school gets out. If interested please stop by the campground between 9am-5pm or call Brianna @ 207-606-4487
Ryan Payeur Foundations is looking to hire on people interested in learning the trade of foundations. Any interested student should see Mrs. Pattershall in A237
Partners for Healthier Communities is taking on a new program this summer called Gateway to Opportunity (G2O). The program hires 4-6 high school students to work with us for 6 weeks (20 hours a week). The young people will be paid 12.15/hour and the program runs from early July to mid-August. For more information, please see Mrs. Pattershall
@Work Personnel Services in Sanford has many openings for students who are 18 and older with a valid drivers license starting at $15. If interested please contact Sheri Hill @ 207-206-7290
Sanford Smitty’s is currently hiring. If you are interested, please follow this link and fill out the application. https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/t478Var53zh82ae0Pg0Ndi9
Maine State Government has a variety of seasonal positions, many of which involve working outdoors in our state parks- including Lifeguards (ages 16+), Customer Representative Assistant I, and Assistant Park Rangers. Openings are statewide- from Mount Blue to Cape Elizabeth, Georgetown to the Allagash. More information can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs (under the Parks and Recreation heading).
Looking for summer work? Join my painting crew: $13-15+ /hr, great resume booster, working with me, Marie Wood - Contact ‘marie.wood.ce@gmail.com’ for more!
Spinnakers in Wells, Maine is now hiring ages 14 & up for the summer. If you are interested, please apply online @ www.SpinnakersMaine.com
Community Service Opportunities
Any Seniors needing community service hours, that also enjoy Art, please contact Mrs. Coleman or Mrs. Gillis. lcoleman@sanford.org or mgillis@sanford.org
Join the environmental club and the Goodall Brook committee to help clean up Goodall Brook We will be meeting next Wednesday May 26th at 10:00 at the Brook and working to clear the Brook of trash COVID protocols will be followed Wear appropriate clothing, boots if you have them. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Contract Ms West or Ms Marass for more information
Random Fact of the Day: No US President has ever died in the month of May.
Life Hacks from your school nurse: When moving, instead of folding all your clothes into a box/suitcase, wrap them in a large gallon garbage bag right on their hangers for easy transportation.
Lunch Today: Fruit Juice, Deli Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries w/Dip, Chocolate Chip Cookie
Spartan Afterschool Snack: Bosco Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Fresh Apples, Crackers and Milk
Good luck to the Tennis, Baseball and Boys Lacrosse Teams tonight!