The Sanford Alumni Association hosted their annual Spree of Trees fundraising event last week, and back by popular demand was another beautiful wooden tree designed and built by SRTC Building Trades! Read more about it here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1369630
Plants Plus started its Holiday Botanical Bonanza sale yesterday and it runs until the holiday break. The greenhouse is open for sales while the students are here, making wreaths to order. FMI email: pdurack@sanford.org. If you'd like to pre-order, use this link https://form.jotform.com/232964618558167
We are highlighting all of the programs at Sanford Regional Technical Center. Read more about the Information Technology and Networking Program here! https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center/article/1345655
Sanford Regional Technical Center held its annual Career and College Fair on Thursday, November 9th. The fair provided an opportunity for students to engage with representatives and receive valuable insight, whether they are interested in college or are considering entering the workforce directly after high school.
Over 110 companies, colleges, and military branch representatives came out for the fair. Nearly 1,000 SHS and SRTC students attended the event, which was broken into a.m. and p.m sessions. SRTC’s resident career planning coordinator, Jenn Bartlett, coordinated the fair. Career Explorations Coordinator Katie Schindler assisted in sharing the fair prep curriculum with students, ensuring that they were well-informed and prepared to make the most of the event.
Read more here: https://www.sanford.org/article/1339738
Congratulations to the SRTC Firefighting program, who participated in the 2nd annual Junior Firefighter Muster at the Scarborough Fire Department. SRTC students placed first in the hose connecting and the mystery competition. Check out the news coverage from WCSH6 on the event here:
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/community/scarborough-fire-department-hosts-2nd-annual-junior-firefighter-muster-maine-community/97-e213579f-9333-4fa7-b594-99a0ea69ef70
Take A Moment To Thank A Veteran
When you see someone in a uniform,
Someone who serves us all,
Doing military duty,
Answering their country’s call,
Take a moment to thank them
For protecting what you hold dear;
Tell them you are proud of them;
Make it very clear.
Just tap them on the shoulder,
Give a smile, and say,
"Thanks for what you’re doing
To keep us safe in the USA!"
By Joanna Fuchs
Veteran’s Day is Saturday November 11th. There will be parades and gatherings for these heroes. This one day a year is set aside for honoring Veterans and giving thanks that they are willing to make sacrifices to keep our nation strong and safe.
Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military — in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served — not only those who died — have sacrificed and done their duty.
In Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center we have 8 Veterans. We thank them for their service and recognize:
Air Force Captain Russell Clark
Air Force First Lieutenant Diane Emerson Holm
Navy Petty Officer Ray Demarett
Coast Guard Petty Officer Phillip Burbank
Air Force Specialist Peter O’Brien
Army National Guard Specialist Shawn Rowe
Army National Guard Private First Class Chris Jeney
United States Army Staff Sergeant Matt Petermann
Collaboration between the programs at Sanford Regional Technical Center is beneficial for staff and students. Students in the Building Trades Program worked to build and install walls for Video Production in studio sets!
SRTC Student grades are up to date for the 1st Quarter on Infinite Campus. The "In Progress" is up to date and should reflect your student's performance in their program. We are now beginning Quarter 2 of Semester 1. Please contact Anne L'Heureux at alheureux@sanford.org if you do not have Infinite Campus access.
Kiwanis in Sanford made a donation to the SRTC Building Trades Program, recognizing the program's dedication to revitalizing Cobb Stadium.
Kiwanis took the initiative to organize an effort aimed at revitalizing Cobb Stadium. They scheduled four days of work to be carried out by their members and students in the Building Trades Program. The specific task was to strip and reside the existing storage garage situated in the lower back corner of Cobb.
Kiwanis members and students stripped off the old wood clapboard siding and replaced it with new white vinyl siding, giving the structure a refreshed and modern appearance.
They also installed aluminum wrap trim, ensuring durability and protection for years to come.
To express their support for the SRTC Building Trades Program's contribution to the revitalization of Cobb Stadium, Kiwanis donated $1,500 to the program. This contribution will enhance the program's resources and enable them to continue providing valuable hands-on experiences to future students.
Do you want to know more about the programs offered at Sanford Regional Technical Center? Learn everything from the program's objectives, what kind of hands-on experience they offer, and much more. Check out the spotlight on the Academy of Business Program here: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center/article/1303706
Good morning - Due to events not yet resolved from last night's tragic shooting in Lewiston, Sanford schools and campuses will be closed on Thursday, October 26th out of an abundance of caution. Use this link to access a letter from Superintendent Nelson - https://5il.co/27syd Hourly employees should remain off campus as well. Will be in touch with further updates as they become available.
Do you want to know more about the programs offered at Sanford Regional Technical Center? Learn everything from the program's objectives, what kind of hands-on experience they offer, and much more. Check out the spotlight on the Precision Manufacturing Program here!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1264849
The Building Trades Program at Sanford Regional Technical Center recently received a donation from Deering Lumber. Deering Lumber holds an annual golf tournament and has donated some of the proceeds to the program. Instructor Troy Hathaway says the funds can be used to do more individualized projects with students.
He plans to have students build mock-up buildings to learn how to frame floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, and interior partitions. They will also learn how to install doors, windows, exterior and interior trim, drywall, and many other aspects of residential construction. Thank you, Deering Lumber for the generous donation!
Did you miss the Homecoming Parade last Friday? We got you covered. Check it out below on WSSRTV's YouTube page!
https://www.sanford.org/article/1293713
GEAR Parent Network and the Sanford School Counseling Department are hosting an event called "Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child," presented by Heather Williams, CFPS, Regional Parent Support Coordinator.
It will take place on November 2, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Pride School, in the library at 708 Main Street.
Participants are advised to register ahead of time by emailing bletourneau@sanford.org and to provide their first and last name and the age of the children they care for.
Handouts, a certificate of attendance, and PowerPoint slides will be provided at the workshop. The event aims to teach different techniques for defusing challenging behaviors in children.
Good Morning! SRTC Student grades are up to date for the 1st Progress report of the year. The "In Progress" is up to date and should reflect their performance in their program. Please contact Anne L'Heureux at alheureux@sanford.org if you do not have Infinite Campus access. Have a great weekend!
In honor of School Custodian Day, the Sanford School Department would like to recognize our custodial and maintenance staff's hard work over the summer to make our educational environment clean, safe, and inviting to everyone.
The summer is actually the busiest time of the year for the custodial and maintenance crew because they have ten weeks to turn the buildings around and be ready for students and staff in the fall.
They deep cleaned every area of our buildings, including washing and removing all the furniture from every room. They then cleaned the rooms from the top down, including lights, windows, and walls, and ended with refinishing the floors or washing the carpets.
They also did minor facility repairs, light bulb replacements, and paint touch-ups.
During the summer, they also have to attend to daily custodial needs with programs such as Extended School Year, Summer Food Service, and Summer Camps going on.
They also created a new welcoming vestibule at Carl J. Lamb School with upgraded LED lights, a new ceiling, and an updated reception counter. Additionally, they painted and gave the entire lobby at the school a facelift.
The maintenance team also spent a lot of time keeping the lawns at our schools at bay from the rainy summer.
We shine the spotlight on our custodial and maintenance teams, who worked diligently behind the scenes to create an optimal learning environment for our students and staff.
Their hard work and attention to detail make them vital to our school community.
Representatives from Nikel Precision Group in Saco visited SRTC’s Precision Manufacturing Program yesterday. The students learned about the types of careers Nikel offers and also showed the representatives what they’ve been working on to start the school year!
This is the third house built by the students at SRTC in collaboration with the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Maine. Students in our Building Trades,
Electrical and Plumbing programs all contributed to its construction and the horticulture program assisted with the landscaping. It is being offered for sale to Sanford School
Department employees and Sanford first responders before it is offered to the general public so they may have the opportunity to live in the community where they provide essential services to the residents of Sanford.