Archive for December, 2007

Happy Holidays from Sanford School

Friday, December 21st, 2007

The faculty, staff, and administrators of Sanford School hope that you and your family are enjoying your holiday season. We also remind you that our administrative offices will be open January 2-4. School, which is closed until January 4, will reopen January 7. If you would like more information about Sanford, please call 302-239-5263.

Middle School Students Win Writing Awards

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Two Sanford School students have received top honors in the News Journal in Education Writing Contest. Ocean Gibson ‘12 won first place, and Lauren Lundberg ‘13 received the second-place award, in the Grades 7-9 Division. Both students, who will receive savings bonds and recognition in The News Journal, wrote essays about “The Value of Literacy.” Congratulations to these fine students.

Season's Greetings from Sanford School

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

The faculty, staff, and administrators of Sanford School wish you and your family a safe and joyous holiday. We also remind you that our administrative offices will be open December 26-28 and January 2-4. School, which will be closed from December 24 through January 4, will reopen January 7. If you would like more information about Sanford, please call 302-239-5263.

Information about closings and delays is only a phone call away

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Sanford Emergency Hotline
888-239-6785

Whenever you have a question about school closings and delays, remember that the Sanford School Emergency Hotline provides up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline is the first communication that we update. Further details about emergency closing information are available in the Sanford School Calendar. You may call the hotline, toll free from any location, at 888-239-6785.

The Lower School Holiday Concerts are Friday

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Please join us for our annual Lower School Holiday Concerts on Friday, December 21. The JK-Grade 1 concert begins at 8:45 a.m. The second through fourth grade event begins at 11 a.m. Both concerts will be held in Geipel Gymnasium. If you have questions about the concerts, please call 302.239.5263.

Sanford Student Named Finalist in Science Competition

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Sanford senior Brian Nachbar has been named a finalist in the Delaware Valley Science Council’s competitive exams. The award, which recognizes Brian’s talent in math and physics, qualifies him for the second phase of the competition scheduled for early next year. 154 students from 44 high schools in the tri-state area took the examinations, and 44 qualified as finalists.

Sanford Hits a High Note in All-State Music Auditions

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Sanford School students have earned 21 placements, including 13 top-ten placements, in All State music ensembles. You can see and hear many of these outstanding orchestra, band, and chorus members perform tonight during the Upper School Holiday Concert. This annual event will begin at 7 p.m. in Geipel Gymnasium.

You're invited to the Lower School Art Loop

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Today from 2:45-6 p.m.

The art work of Sanford’s youngest artists will be on display today from 2:45 until 6 p.m. Please visit Albright/Yearsley Hall where you will see mixed media created by kindergarten through fourth grade students. The goal of the fine arts program at Sanford is to establish a deep appreciation for the arts. More importantly, the opportunities for artistic experimentation and self-expression instill pride and creativity in all Sanford students.

Join us for the Upper School Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m.
Geipel Gymnasium

Ring in the holidays this Thursday evening with Sanford's Upper School bands and choirs. This year, Sanford has 20 placements in All State ensembles, with twelve top 10 placements. Please join us for this annual event which promises to feature the finest in holiday music.

Join us for the Upper School Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m.
Geipel Gymnasium

Ring in the holidays this Thursday evening with Sanford's Upper School bands and choirs. This year, Sanford has 20 placements in All State ensembles, with ten top 12 placements. Please join us for this annual event which promises to feature the finest in holiday music.