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Wednesday, October 23 marked the opening night celebration of the Student Art Gallery at the Old Town Hall, home of the Sandwich Arts Alliance. During the event, parents, grandparents and community members enjoyed the artwork from students in all three schools across all grades. All work was curated, mounted, and framed by SMHS art students. The gallery is contained within a room of the SAA and is impressive in the quality and diversity of student work! Many thanks to SAA President Kathy Aubin and SMHS Art Teacher Dan Dobbins in making this partnership a reality. Student artwork will be rotated through the gallery on a monthly basis. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am- 4:00 pm.

Congratulations to Sandwich Middle High School senior Will Lodge, who at Wednesday evening's Sandwich School Committee meeting was presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Certificate of Academic Excellence by SPS Superintendent Dr. Joe Maruszczak. In addition to being an outstanding student, Will is a tour de force with both Sandwich Soul and Knights Theater Company. Most of all, he is a credit to the SMHS community as he models kindness and inclusion. Well done, Will!

Greetings Sandwich students! Interested in learning about radio? Join us for an Open House at Sandwich Community Media (11 Jan Sebastian Drive, Unit 11) next Saturday, November 2 from 12-1 pm for a one hour introduction to Sandwich Community Radio. We’ll demonstrate how to create music programming to air on SCR, streaming at sandwichradio.org and now available at WSDH 91.5 FM in Sandwich (SMHS' radio station). Pizza and beverages will be served. Please join us!

Wednesday also marked another stellar performance at the Oak Ridge School by the Bart Wesiman Jazz Trio. as part of the Jazz in the Schools Program that was started in 2014. Mr. Weisman is the Founder, Executive Producer & Performer for the Provincetown Jazz Festival. The intent of the program is to expose children to live jazz and participate in a program to learn about jazz history and its many styles. The jazz trio features Bart Weisman of Orleans on drums, with Fred Boyle of South Yarmouth on piano, and Rich Hill of East Falmouth on bass. Fifth and sixth graders were able to enjoy their musical stylings, along with a cameo appearance by Oak Ridge Band Director John Williams. This great opportunity is funded by the non-profit Provincetown Jazz Festival.

In keeping with the theme of health screenings, see below for some helpful information about eye health from the National Eye Institute.

👀 For more information check out the videos linked below 👀

What Happens During a Kid's Eye Exam

Ask a Scientist: Eye Myths and Facts

The Sandwich Public Schools Wellness Committee is a committee consisting of school staff, parents, students, and other community members that meets four times annually to discuss health and wellness issues in our schools. The Committee provides recommendations to the Sandwich School Committee each year on improvements to programming that supports the health and wellness of our students.

If you are interested in serving on this committee or would like more information, please contact SPS Nursing Department Head Nicola Bordelon, MSN, RN at mbordelon@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

REMINDER: On election day, Tuesday, November 5th, please be aware that the voting locations in the Town of Sandwich have changed. The Wing, Forestdale, and Oak Ridge Schools are no longer being used for Election Day voting. Voters in precincts 1, 2, and 3 will now vote at the Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road. Voters in precincts 4, 5, and 6 will now vote at the Center for Active Living, 70 Quaker Meetinghouse Road. The polls for the November 5th State Election will be open from 7am to 8pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (508) 888-0340. Thank you!