Sanford's sports physicals will be held on Monday, July 29th at 3:00 pm. In an effort to keep lines and wait times down, we ask that there be staggered arrival times as follows: LAST NAMES STARTING WITH: A-G 3:00 PM H-O 3:45 PM P-Z 4:30 PM This year it will be free of charge. A parent needs to attend with their athlete to sign the paperwork. We are also trying to send the paperwork home with your athlete to fill out ahead of time. Thank you to SLV Health for making this possible. GO MUSTANGS
Hello Sanford Nation,
Just a reminder that I will be at the school tomorrow Tuesday, July 9th from 4:00-7:00pm. I would love to visit with anyone and answer questions that you have on the Yondr phone pouches. I will have pouches so that you can see exactly how they work. Thanks!
Hello Sanford Nation,
I need your help, as time moves on, changes must take place to our current policies to improve our school. We, like every school in the nation, are struggling with the issue of cell phones. One concern is student engagement. In the mornings before school started, we use to see students laughing and talking with one another. Now, we see students on their cell phones. Another concern is social emotional issues that arise from cell phones. We are seeing a considerable increase in the number of students dealing with anxiety and depression. Studies indicate that time spent on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The pressure to present a perfect life online can lead to negative self-comparisions and low self-esteem. We are constantly dealing with students not following the current cell phone policy. As the policy stands, students can use their cell phones during passing periods and lunchtime. This isn't working out for us in the education field. Teachers are frustrated with the constant fight over cell phones. So, we need your help in making a change!
Do you have any ideas on how we can tackle the cell phone issues? I'm open to any suggestions. One option I found is using the Yondr pouch. This would help our students in many ways. Schools that have implemented this have seen excellent results! I cannot find one school that has started using the pouches that has stopped. You may have recently attended a concert that uses the pouch as many are turning to this device. I'm including a video that will familiarize you with the process of using the pouches.
As I stated above, I need and want your input on this matter. I will be at the school on Tuesday, July 2nd from 1:00pm-4:00pm and then again on July 9th from 4:00pm-7:00pm to discuss this issue. Please come see me and if one of these times doesn't work for you give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to visiting with you on this matter. Thank you!
https://vimeo.com/703843747
Mandy Mortensen
mmortensen@sanfordschools.org
719-588-1878
Good luck to our National History Fair participants as they go into their interview this morning! We are so proud of you.
Good luck!
LOST AND FOUND!
Please stop by the school and check the lost and found for any of your child's belongings. Anything left after school is out will be donated.
Congratulations girls - 2024 State Champions!
We want to wish our track team good luck at state! We will be watching and cheering you on. Go Big Green!
What an amazing event we had last night. The family night included math games, literacy activities, crafts, and a book swap. The art show was spectacular. It was an amazing presentation of the students' art work. Thank you to Sarah Culler and Jennifer Workman for organizing the event. Thank you to the teachers who set up tables and a great big thank you to the parents and students who attended.
Last chance for Krispy Kremes this year!
The junior high baseball tournament game that was scheduled for today, Monday, May 13th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 4:30. Third base is currently covered with water. Thank you!
Here is the trailer to our Drama Production that will be happening tonight at 7:00! You really don't want to miss it!
https://video214.com/play/aVbvUSefpblCRMYPH6Gmhg/s/dark
If you're not able to be here in person you can watch from your home. Here is the link:
https://youtube.com/live/QlSZpL1w-so?feature=share
Track will be at Pueblo West tomorrow, May 10th starting @ 1:00. We want to spotlight our seniors that are on the track team this year as they go into their last track meet for the season. Our seniors are Lincoln, Ashley, Holly, Brecken, Jaimey, and Sarah. Go Big Green!
Baseball Today
Sanford School District will be holding a Potato Bar and Silent Auction to help the two families in our community who have recently had tragedy strike. The Potato Bar and Silent Auction will be held on Tuesday, May 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Academic and Athletic Awards will be held at 7:00 p.m. An invitation previously sent asked parents attending Awards Night to bring a side dish, because of the potato bar, that is no longer necessary.
We’ve started a PBJ island at school to help our HS/Jr High students make it through the afternoons. If anyone would like to donate peanut butter and jelly, it would really be appreciated.
Monday, May 6th @ 7 pm - Please RSVP for this wonderful evening if you haven’t yet. We will be able to hear from Tami Valentine as she presents on how social media and technology impact students’ mental health. We want parents and community members to come and learn with us while enjoying a delicious meal. Please read the flyer below and spread the word!
Congratulations to our very own Kyle Canty for being Sanford Schools educator of the year. We had a great night celebrating with him at the SLV educator banquet last night. Thank you, Mr. Canty, for all that you do for our district! We are so lucky to have you.
Spring sports pictures will be tomorrow Wednesday, May 1st.