Congratulations to Sanford Middle School 6th grader Claire Davie, who sang with the select choir of the Atlantic Harmonies Youth Choirs this morning at the state capital in Augusta. The choir sang to members of the legislature in the rotunda then sang the National Anthem in the chambers. Here she is pictured with Sanford State Representative Anne-Marie Mastraccio.

Three things Jack Van Gieson would bring on a deserted island: A machete, a water purifier, and a lighter
Fun Fact: One athlete Jack looks up to is Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs
Favorite Social Media: "I don't have Instagram or TikTok, but I do have Facebook. I'm secretly a 50-year-old."
Three things Olivia Farrington would bring on a deserted island: A LifeStraw so she can have filtered water, a machete, and a blanker
Fun Fact: She can make a fire without matches or a lighter
Favorite Social Media: Snapchat
Read about SMS students Jack Van Gieson and Olivia Farrington winning Elks Junior Students of the Year here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1127322
Some of the SMS 5th grade students woke up early and joined the WMTW team last Wednesday! Pictured are Will Carroll, Haley Gahagan, Chloe Saucier, Andrea Szymbor, Vivian Olivio, Sierra Walker, Sesilee Lombard, Eli Wells, Urijah Morris Cierra Mcinerny, Natalie Mills, Gavin Roy, and Olivia Goodwin

Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for the week ending on 5/19/2023 @ the following link!!: https://5il.co/1unn2
Attention all young basketball players! Don't miss out on the Spartan Girls Basketball Clinic happening from June 19th- June 23rd at Sanford High School Gym! This is your chance to learn from the varsity coaches and some of your favorite varsity players while having fun playing the game you love! With skills, drills, games, and fun, this clinic is perfect for grades 3-9. It's time to unleash your inner basketball star! Check out the SHS girls basketball team Facebook page for registration forms or visit your child's school office. #SpartanGirlsBasketballClinic #BasketballSkills #SanfordHighSchool #GirlsBasketball #BasketballCamp"

Check out a preview of tomorrow night's 7th and 8th grade Band and Chorus concert here: https://bit.ly/3Bsutz2
Attention all 8th grade girls basketball players who are interested in playing basketball next year at the high school. There will be a meeting in the gym at the middle school today from 1:35-2:00 with Varsity Basketball Coach Rossi Kearson.
The Sanford School Department caught up with teacher Kristi Peters, who is in her fourth year working at Sanford Middle School.
Peters has a joy of working with her students.
"It's always funny because everyone asks, especially non-teachers, 'Are you so excited for the summer?' And I say, 'No, I'm not because I love these students.'"
"I just feel so lucky to have them," she said. "They are fun. They are the best-natured kids."
Peters pointed to the support of the administrators and principals that have made working at Sanford Middle School so rewarding.
"They make it so much fun to teach here," she said. "They are so supportive. Honestly, that's appreciation all year. It's wonderful to work here. It means so much, but I don't think any of us ever expect it. But it's so, so nice to be a part of this."
When asked about three things she'd bring on a deserted island, she said: "I would definitely bring something to read, maybe a never-ending book, a lifetime supply of pizza, and then I would also want tools so I can trap an animal to be my friend."

Olivia Farrington and Jack Van Gieson, pictured above with assistant principal Mike Bailey, principal Pam Lydon, and assistant principal Joe Mastraccio, were honored on Wednesday night at a dinner at the Elks Club. These two students were chosen by the Middle School staff, and celebrated for their many accomplishments.

Attention all 8th grade girls basketball players who are interested in playing basketball next year at the high school. There will be a meeting in the gym on Monday May 15th from 1:35-2:00 with Varsity Basketball Coach Rossi Kearson.
Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for the week ending on 5/12/2023 @ the following link!!: https://5il.co/1u6jl
5th, 6th and 7th graders at Sanford Middle School attended the Percy Jackson play at the Performing Arts Center yesterday! It was a great show filled with so many talented performers.





The Sanford School Department caught up with SMS Special Education teacher Jessica Allen.
She was also the IEP coordinator for six years before returning to the classroom this year.
"I'm really happy to be back in the classroom," Allen said. "I missed the connection with students, working with them directly ... I definitely feel appreciated here in the school."
"I think we have a lot of community support," Allen said. "We have a great group of kids … seeing that resiliency and coming back to school and facing those challenges is great."
She has some students reading a book together that everyone is really into and excited about.
"For them to be able to get excited when they are understanding something or when they are happy about what they are learning … it's that much better.
When asked about three things she would bring on a deserted island, she said: "A book, a bunch of snacks, and a friend."

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We want to thank all of our teachers across the district. You are all so valuable and make a huge difference! Be sure to check our social media accounts throughout the week as we highlight teachers at all of our schools. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Please view the SMS Family Newsletter for the week ending on 5/5/2023 @ the following link!!: https://5il.co/1tta8
Attention SMS Parents: 7th grade softball and 7th grade baseball games will be played at Sanford High School today @ 3:30. Bus transportation will be provided for all athletes from SMS to SHS
The 5th and 6th Grade Band and Chorus Spring Concert is tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Come out and support these talented stars! Read a preview here: https://bit.ly/3NFAMX9
Thank you so much to Author Gordon Korman for visiting Sanford Middle School today. Korman spent the day talking to students about his writing process, how he does he research for writing, how much work goes into publishing, and much more. He then hung around after to sign books for students and staff.
“The kids were amazing, a really, really nice audience,” Korman said. “It was a really nice reception.”

Congratulations to the 8th grade baseball team, who got their first win last night with a 2-1 win over Marshwood!
Sanford Middle School 6th graders Olivia Kaeppel, Cheyenne Colon, and Violette Jones cheer at Port City Athletics, for the Eyecons Team which includes girls from different towns and schools. This weekend was their end-of-season event, and the level 3.1 team they are both on won US Finals in Worcester, MA! Congratulations!

