SHS Daily Announcements 11/03/22
RED Day
The Diversity Committee is preparing a presentation about Neurodivergence for our staff. If you have any experiences with Autism/ADHD that you would like to share anonymously with teachers, please complete this form. If you have any questions about how this information will be used, you can contact Mx. Swift lswift@sanford.org or Ms. Drew ddrew@sanford.org .
If you are interested in being Martin the Spartan, our school mascot, please fill out this form!
You don't have to commit to a full season or consistent schedule, sign up here to get your chance!
Help the Civil Rights Team celebrate the 4th Annual Maine Civil Rights Team Project's Day of Welcome during the week of 10/31/2022! We recognize and celebrate that our school community is for EVERYONE: all races and skin colors, all national origins and ancestries, all disabilities, all religions, all genders (including identities and expressions), and all sexual orientations. There will be a spirit week focusing on the colors of the Civil Rights Team Project's identities:
Thursday, November 3: Green for Disabilities
Friday, November 4: Red for National Origin and Ancestry
Hello SENIORS & JUNIORS!
SAVE THE DATE! This Year's POWDER PUFF GAME is November 13th!
The Powder Puff Football Game is an annual tradition at Sanford High School. Normally, the boys will serve as the event's cheerleaders, while the girl's play on the field in a friendly flag football game. This year we will be offering concessions, the Chuck-A-Duck competition, a 50/50 Raffle and an EPIC Half-Time Show, filled with cheering routines, youth football matches, and the crowning of our Powder Puff King! It is a Community Event for all ages!
Senior information sheets are due: Friday November 18th in D113 or outside the main office.
Seniors the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month sign up during Spartan time for college help with the SHS School Counselors (under Mrs. Letourneau in the Spartan time scheduler) beginning Oct 6th until January 19th.
Upcoming College Visits:
11/07 10:00 REGIS COLLEGE
11/15 9:45 LASELL UNIVERSITY
Sign up in the School Counseling Office with Mrs. Cormier for any college you are interested in meeting with.
FOR SALE AT SHS
Yearbooks are on sale now! Now through December 31st they are $60! They can be ordered online at www.yearbookforever.com or through the order forms found outside School Counseling or D113. Pre-ordering during this time makes it so you are guaranteed to get a book! Don’t wait!
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Swim Information Meeting November 3, 2022 on the Agora at 2:15
Calling all Trackies, Sanford High School is now offering Varsity Girls and Boys Indoor Track during the Winter Season. Please register on Family ID if you are interested.
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN IN FAMILY ID. SIGN UP MEETINGS WITH
THE COACHES WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER OCTOBER 25TH , WATCH FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHECK WITH THE ATHLETIC OFFICE IF YOU NEED TO FIND OUT IF YOUR PHYSICAL IS UP-TO-DATE.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ASL Club meets every Tuesday in room B246 from 2:10-3:00
Key Club meets every Monday @ 6:30pm in the small café.
Environmental Club will meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month during Spartan Time in E222 with Ms. Trafelet. Kids need to sign up with their Spartan Time teacher.
Ocean Bowl will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month during Spartan Tim with Ms. Trafelet. Kids need to sign up with their Spartan Time teacher.
Chamber Singers will meet on Fridays from 2:30-4:00pm. See Mr. LaBerge for more info
Health and Wellness Club will run every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the weight room right after school.
Chess & Cribbage Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:10-3:10 in D222
SHS Peer Helpers meet every Friday MORNING @ 7:30am in the small café
Math Team will meet Tuesdays right after school in D243
D&D Club will meet Tuesdays 2:15-3:30 in D242 and Fridays 2:15-3:30 in the Cafeteria
The first jazz band rehearsal will be in B142 on Tuesday November 8th from 2:20-3:45, sign up for jazz band here: https://forms.gle/8LC7Sg39RaKJeRR29
Winter Percussion and Winter Guard Sign ups are now open, contact Ms Francoeur for more info. You can sign up for either group using this link: https://forms.gle/sdBZQQEAr28tmM8R9
For info on Pep Band and when games are, contact Ms Francoeur hfrancoeur@sanford.org
The Spartan Times will meet during Block 5 or Spartan in D130. See Ms. Foley for more info.
GSTA will meet every Thursday after school in B237
Future Educators of America will meet the second Tuesday of each month @ 2:30 in D-113
Diversity Committee will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in E121
SHS book club meets every other Wednesday during ST in the Library. New members welcome.
Art Club Need some creative time to unwind after school? Join us for Art Club every Thursday after school until 3:15. Everyone is welcome! Ms. Monroe's room B147
Anime club will be meeting in room B243, Tuesdays from 2:10 - 3:10
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!
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
Help with Kendra Williams’ Maine State Senate District 33 campaign. Based at Democratic Headquarters on Main Street in Sanford. We are looking for students who could commit to at least one two-hour shift, and would welcome you to sign up with a friend or a few friends. For more information and to sign up, contact Janet Tockman at 207-608-3329 either by phone or text, or email her at jtockman12@gmail.com
The MCS Pride PTA is need of volunteers to help with the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, 11/19 from 9:00am-1:00pm at Cobb Stadium (behind Pride). 9:00-10:00am set up, 10:00am-12:30pm event; 12:30-1:00pm clean up. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at mcsptame@gmail.com.
Random Fact of the Day: Beach sand is very colorful under a microscope.
Life Hacks from your school nurse: If you have just eaten a hot pepper or another spicy food, eat some yogurt. The relief comes immediately and it works better than bread or milk.
Lunch Today: Pasta w/ Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Caesar Salad, Sweet Pepper Strips, Fresh Apple