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Student Support Rooms Making a Difference

At the School Committee meeting on November 1, Kristy Richards, the Behavior Coach for grades K-4, gave a presentation on her work, with a focus on the Support and Transition program that she oversees at Sanford’s three elementary schools. Ms. Richards was a Special Education teacher in the district for 17 years before taking on her current position four years ago. The Support and Transition program includes a multi-function Student Support Room in each elementary school, created as a support…

School Committee 10/18 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, October 18, 2021. All members were present. The student representatives were not present. At the start of the meeting, Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson spoke about longtime physical education teacher Rich Wilkins, who passed away on October 8 after a brief (non-Covid) illness . Mr. Wilkins dedicated much of his life to students and student/athletes, and had a huge impact on all those he came in contact with. Mr. Nelson said it was a…

Good News From Sanford Schools: October 18, 2021

Compiled by Sanford School Department staff Sanford High School Students and staff have been participating in pool testing in the Performing Arts Center during Spartan Time. Some important events are coming up at SHS! The Maine Band Directors’ Association Marching Band Finals will take place in Alumni Stadium Saturday, October 30; the Fall Sports Awards Presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3 in the Sanford Performing Arts Center; and the Theater Club will present the romantic comedy “Almost Maine” at…

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program Update

At the School Committee meeting on October 18, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Steve Bussiere presented an update on the ESOL program, which was formerly known as the English Language Learners (ELL) program. Under civil rights laws, schools are mandated to identify students with limited English proficiency skills and provide the services they need to get a good education. Students are identified by means of the Maine Department of Education’s Language Use Survey, which is given to every student in Pre-K…

Sanford Spartans Home Games: October 11-17

Monday, October 11 JV Football, 10:00 a.m. vs. Scarborough, Alumni Stadium Tuesday, October 12 Boys 7th Grade Soccer, 3:45 p.m. vs. Thornton Academy, Cobb StadiumGirls 7th Grade Soccer, 4:45 p.m. vs. Thornton Academy, Cobb Stadium Wednesday, October 13 Boys 7th Grade Soccer, 3:45 p.m. vs. Saco, Cobb StadiumBoys JV Soccer, 4:30 p.m. vs. Gorham, Alumni StadiumBoys Varsity Soccer, 6:30 p.m. vs. Gorham, Alumni Stadium Thursday, October 14 Girls JV Soccer, 4:30 p.m. vs. Kennebunk, Alumni StadiumGirls Varsity Soccer, 6:30 p.m.…

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