• Spartan Update: September 24, 2023

    We are already halfway through the first quarter!

    Be on the lookout for interim reports this week.

     

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    SEPTEMBER 

    • 25: Teacher Workday/Interim Week
    • 30: Spartan Sprint 1:00 Stadium

    OCTOBER 

     

    REMINDERS & UPDATES

     

    IMPORTANT ATHLETICS UPDATE

    Bag Policy for Athletic Events Effective September 22, 2023 – more info here

    The safety, security, and well-being of everyone within the Sanderson community, as well as guests and visitors to the school, remains a top priority to school officials. The intent of this new bag policy for ALL Sanderson High School athletic events, as well as other individually identified school events during the course of the year, is to promote a safe environment by enhancing security. It emerged from the school’s continuous evaluation of its security protocols and procedures, in collaboration with the WCPSS’s Security Department, the Raleigh Police Department, and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.

    Sanderson High School requests attendees bring NO bag into an athletic event on our campus. The following items will be permitted, but permitted items are subject to inspection before entry will be allowed.

    PERMITTED ITEMS

    • One clear bag no larger than 12’’ x 15’’ x 3’’
    • Clutch bag or wristlet no larger than 6’’ x 8’’ x 1’’
    • Bags containing medically necessary items for that attendee’s assistance (e.g., an oxygen tank)
    • Diaper bags

     

    NC GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL

    The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. Each summer, selected students are invited to Governor’s School to help build a learning community during a four-week residential session. The deadline for application and recommendations is November 7.

     

    NC State Fair

    If you are going to the NC State Fair in October, you can purchase tickets in advance by going to bitly.ws/UPRF and enter the code 552. Sanderson receives $2 for each adult ticket, and $1 for each youth ticket purchased. Purchasing through this link does not cost you any extra money but helps our school!

     

    HOMECOMING TAILGATE

    Join Sanderson families, friends, and alumni at the SHS Foundation’s annual Homecoming BBQ Tailgate on Oct. 6 for great food, live music and fabulous prizes before kickoff. Purchase your plate (pork, chicken or veggie burger) and raffle tickets HERE. For sponsorship information, email contact@SHSFoundation.org.

     

    SEL Behavior Universal Screener

    We have been fortunate to be among schools chosen to participate in the district’s Social, Emotional (SEL) Behavior Universal Screener.

    We’ll be using the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2. This research-based screening tool will help identify students who are at risk of future academic, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. Just like some students benefit from additional academic support and interventions, we know some students would benefit from additional support to strengthen their behavioral, social, and emotional skills.

    September 26, 2023 - Teachers distribute letters and opt-out forms to go home with students

    October 6th, 2023 - Deadline for students to return opt-out forms.

    October 6th - November 7th - Screening window.

     

    SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program (SOS)

    SOS lessons will be offered in Freshman Healthful Living classes on the following dates: Wednesday, October 11th, Wednesday, October 25th and Thursday October 26th.  

     Our goals in participating in this program are straightforward:

    • To help our students understand that depression is a treatable illness
    • To explain that suicide is a preventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression
    • To provide students training in how to identify serious depression and potential suicidality in themselves or a friend
    • To impress upon youth that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns
    • To help students know whom in the school they can turn to for help, if they need it

    The goal is to educate your child and to give them guidance on how to get help for themselves or a friend. The program has several skits that illustrate real life situations that middle or high school students may experience. The skits show the students how to correctly and safely deal with each scenario. You know your child best and if your child is sensitive to this topic, please contact your child's counselor.

    You may opt your child out of the presentation by returning the signed SOS letter.

     

    IRELAND, SCOTLAND & ENGLAND SUMMER 2024

    We’re going to Ireland, Scotland & England in Summer 2024 your student is invited!

    Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost

    of our trip at our upcoming informational meeting on Thursday, September 28 at 6 PM. Please

    click here to register for the meeting https://bit.ly/3OJCPsb.

     

    SPARTAN STRONG ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

    Our PTO Spartan Strong Annual Giving Campaign is officially underway! Each year our Sanderson PTO supports a variety of initiatives that are vital to our school's success. Our goal is to raise $30,000 in the month of September to give added support to our teachers and students this school year.  We invite you to donate at whatever level is meaningful for your family.  EVERY gift matters and ALL gifts are confidential! DONATE TODAY!!!

     

    CARPOOL REMINDERS

    Carpool users must enter Dixon Dr. via North Hills Dr.  See map.

    Turn left into the Sanderson parking lot from Dixon Dr.

    Follow the cones and turn left into the drop off/pick up zone.

    Please pull all the way down in the unloading area.

    For student safety, please utilize our carpool lanes. Do not utilize Bexley Springs retirement community or Dixon Drive as drop-off zones for students. Additionally, please do not use our student parking lot or bus lot as a drop off location.

    When picking up in the carpool lane, please pull all the way forward.

     

    Join the PTO! Link your Harris Teeter VIC card

    Sanderson has a very active PTO, helping to fill the gaps to be sure our students, teachers, and staff thrive. Help us reach our goal of 500 members! Join today: https://sanderson-pto.square.site/

    While you're at it, help us earn FREE money by relinking your Harris Teeter VIC card. Last year PTO accrued over $1,600! Let's aim for $2,000 this school year. LINK IT UP! https://www.sandersonpto.com/passive-fundraising.html

     

     

     

    CLASS OF 2024 INFO (GRADUATION - June 14 at 8:00am in Memorial Auditorium) 

     

    Stay up to date!

    Class of 2027 parent Facebook group.

     

    SENIOR FAMILY NIGHT PRESENTATION 

    View the presentation from Thursday's Senior Night.  The Senior Brag Sheet, Senior Timeline/Important Dates, College Application checklist, Graduation Gear, and more is there. 

     

    SENIOR MEETINGS WITH COUNSELOR 

    Counselors will meet with seniors, individually, between September 18 - October 31, 2023.  Meetings will be approximately 10-25 min. to include discussing each student’s graduation requirements, post HS plans, next steps for those plans, and to answer questions students may have.  The schedule of senior meetings as well as more details can be found on the SHS Senior Info page.  

     Seniors are encouraged to complete the SHS “brag sheet” (and resume if they have it). The brag sheet should be completed thoroughly and thoughtfully because it helps counselors write strong letters of recommendation. Students are encouraged to bring the brag sheet to their senior meeting or before a recommendation is needed. 

     

    COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY SUPPORT FROM THE PTO

    PTO professionals are offering students 1:1 College Application Essay Tutorials at no charge. Sign up online now! There will also be a large group info. session after school on Tues. 9/26 at 2:30pm in the media center.

     

    SENIOR MEETINGS WITH COUNSELOR

    Counselors will meet with seniors, individually, between September 18 - October 31, 2023.  Meetings will be approximately 10-25 min. to include discussing each student’s graduation requirements, post HS plans, next steps for those plans, and to answer questions students may have.  The schedule of senior meetings as well as more details can be found on the SHS Senior Info page.

    Seniors are encouraged to complete the SHS “brag sheet” (and resume if they have it). The brag sheet should be completed thoroughly and thoughtfully because it helps counselors write strong letters of recommendation. Students are encouraged to bring the brag sheet to their senior meeting or before a recommendation is needed.

     

    SENIOR T-SHIRTS

    Seniors who need to purchase a senior shirt can see Ms. Rhodes in Rm 221 before or after school, beginning Tuesday, September 5th. The shirts are $10, must be purchased in cash, and please bring exact change.

     

    CAP, GOWN & TASSEL ORDERS FROM JOSTENS

    Online ordering is now open for cap/gown packages through Jostens.

     

    SENIOR YEARBOOK PORTRAITS

    Class of ’24 can schedule senior yearbook pictures with http://prestigeportraits.com/studio. Studio portraits focus on seniors interested in casual portraits along with their yearbook poses.  Prestige will come to Sanderson October 24 for students who do not want to do the full senior photo session (no cost, yearbook photo only).

     

    CLASS of 2024 SENIOR BOOSTERS & SENIOR EVENTS INFO

    Please take a moment to sign up to volunteer HERE.  For more information and details on the traditions and volunteer opportunities, you will find the following documents very helpful -  It's Tradition and SHS Senior Boosters Volunteer Descriptions. Don't forget to join our Sanderson Families - Class of 2024 Facebook group to stay in the loop over the summer.  Thank you all so much for your willingness to donate your time and talents to the Sanderson Class of 2024! 

     

    Athletic Updates

     

    Sanderson Athletics Website

     

    IMPORTANT ATHLETICS UPDATE

    Bag Policy for Athletic Events Effective September 25, 2023 – more info here

     

    23-24 ATHLETIC PASSES

    The Sanderson Athletic Club (SAC) is now selling family and individual passes through the GoFan app.

    The Annual Sports Pass permits entry into all regular season home athletic events for Fall, Winter, & Spring Sports Seasons. 80% of the funds go directly to the athletic department. This year Football games are $10 and all other sports $8.  Order your 2023-2024 Annual Athletic Passes here

     

    Head coaches Fall SPORTS

    • Jeremy Buck:  jbuck@wcpss.net - football
    • Todd Worley:  mtworley@wcpss.net - men's soccer
    • Joe McClean:  jmcclean@wcpss.net - volleyball
    • Mike Shaw:  mshaw@wcpss.net - women's golf
    • Stephanie Disbrow:  ecustephanie@wcpss.net - women's tennis
    • Marc Medford:  mrcmedford@gmail.com - cross country
    • Calla Sherrow:  csherrow@wcpss.net - cheer
    • Emily Kazmierczak:  ekazmierczak@wcpss.net - Gymnastics, JV cheer