EZ Drop Book Buyback:
Monday, June 1– Wednesday, June 3 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Geipel Gymnasium
Families participating in the on-campus MBS Direct EZ Drop Buyback must get a quote from MBS. For more information about the buyback, or to create and print a quote, click here. If you would like to contact MBS Direct, email customer service at VB@mbsbooks.com or call 800-325-3252.
6–8 p.m.
Quigley Dining Hall
Due to current and projected weather conditions, this evening’s Senior Parent Dinner will be held in Quigley Dining Hall. If you have questions about the event, please call 302.239.5263.
Nick Meehan’s essay, “My Dream,” has earned third place in the grade 7–9 division in the News Journal Black History Month writing contest. Students were asked to recall Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream and write of their own dream for the future. Nick envisions a peaceful world where problems are solved without violence, terrorism or war. By capturing his vision so eloquently, Nick will receive a $50 savings bond and a certificate of award. Congratulations to this fine writer.
Katrina Medoff has written an article featured in the May 21st issue of The News Journal. Visit Delaware Online to read “A zillion azaleas.” Congratulations to this outstanding Sanford scholar and writer who will be attending Bucknell University in the fall of 2009.
Two-time defending state tennis champion Cindy Duan has won her third state title in first singles play. The Sanford sophomore captured the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) championship in straight sets during the final round of the girls’ tournament at the University of Delaware Field House Courts. Congratulations to this outstanding athlete. You can read more about Cindy’s victory by visiting Delaware Online or communitypub.com.
Nick Meehan’s essay, “My Dream,” has earned third place in the grade 7–9 division in the News Journal Black History Month writing contest. Students were asked to recall Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream and write of their own dream for the future. Nick envisions a peaceful world where problems are solved without violence, terrorism or war. By capturing his vision so eloquently, Nick will receive a $50 savings bond and a certificate of award. Congratulations to this fine writer.
6:30 p.m.—Thank You Reception
7 p.m.—Meeting
The final 2008–2009 Home & School meeting will be held tonight in the Stephen May Hall Commons. The evening will begin with a reception to thank parents for their support. In addition, Director of Technology Suzy Hoffmann and Technology Assistant Amanda Heberton will introduce RenWeb, a new information system that Sanford will use to communicate with students and families. All parents are invited to attend.
The Solar Car Club recently took second and fourth places in the Delaware Junior Solar Sprint Competition in Magnolia, Delaware. The club also won the design competition with its fourth-place car. The members of the group are Tyler Dekleva, Zack Falcon, Oliver Fleischmann, Michael Gilbert, David Hoffman, Nic Natali, Cristina Riegel, Rachel Rosa, and Brian Zhang. Middle School math teacher Bruce Pill is the club’s faculty adviser. You can read more about the club’s participation in the event by viewing the Delaware Online story which also appeared in a recent issue of The News Journal.
Creative Communication has selected the work of five Middle School students for inclusion in their upcoming A Celebration of Poets anthology. The winners, in the grade 7–9 division, are Eric Cecil for “Orange,” Matt Clendaniel for “Searing Glaciers,” Oliver Fleischmann for “Shade of Red,” Chloe Hunter for “Photograph,” and Emily Regan for “The Seasons Come and Go.”
Third-grader Grace Para is one of four regional finalists in the Doodle 4 Google contest. As a finalist, Grace has won a trip to the Google New York office and a T-shirt printed with her doodle. The national winner, who will be selected by popular vote, also will win a $15,000 college scholarship and a laptop computer. In addition, the winner’s school will receive a $25,000 grant towards the establishment/improvement of a computer lab. If you would like to vote for Grace’s doodle, please visit http://www.google.com/doodle4google and cast your ballot for the entry which appears in region 3, category 1.