School Committee 3/21 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met March 21, 2022. All members were present. Public Participation: Sanford High School senior Grace Davie spoke about some issues with the sales of tickets for prom. Due to the venue’s restrictions, only 250 tickets were being offered. She said when tickets went on sale, some students were cutting in line or having to skip lunch or be late to class, for fear they would miss out on getting a ticket. She thanked everyone for their…
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Good News From Sanford Schools: March 23, 2022

Sanford High School Ms. Foley’s Senior English classes are working on skills that should benefit them as they move towards graduation:  Interview skills!  Students practice and conduct interviews with each other.  The students seemed to be enjoying their interviewing time together and hopefully this skill will help them land their next job!  Two SHS winter athletes have received statewide accolades. James Blood, who placed third at the New England Wrestling Championship, has been named to the Portland Press Herald's All…
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11th Grade Students to Get Civics Class

High School juniors in Sanford will be getting a dedicated civics class beginning in September under a revamping of the Social Studies curriculum for grades 5-11. Erin Barry and Shane O’Connell, social studies Department Chairs at Sanford Middle School and Sanford High School respectively, made a presentation on the new curriculum to the School Committee on March 21, 2022. Ms. Barry explained that the revision was badly needed because the existing curriculum only covers history through the early 1900s. She…
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People Around Town: March 20, 2022

The Trafton Travelers had their first successful trip of the season, with a St. Patrick's Day party at the Danversport Yacht Club. Students in the SRTC Culinary Arts program are getting the seasoning just right for their Greek inspired soup. They have been using their soup making skills this month as part of the Lenten meals being served by the Knights of Columbus. Staff members at Waban getting into the St. Paddy's day spirit! ...and the kids did too!
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News Notes: March 17, 2022

Sanford Elks are participating in the sneaker drive for Sanford elementary schools. New or gently used sneakers in child sizes 10-13 and youth sizes 1-7 can be dropped off at the Elks Lodge on Elm St. until March 29. If you prefer to donate money, they will be glad to do the shopping for you. Do you have a child who would benefit from one-on-one reading time with a trained mentor? The Sanford-Springvale YMCA has a few open spots in…
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