The Spartan Scoop
Sonora Middle School Newsletter (2023-2024)
About Us
Chelsea Jennings, Principal
Aaron Tinnin, Assistant Principal
Rhett Barrett, Assistant Principal
Email: cjennings@sdale.org
Website: http://sms.sdale.org/
Location: 17051 U.S. 412, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8821
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smspartans/
This Week
Monday, October 2:
- School Custodian Appreciation Day
- WIN: Interventions (Science Priority)
- SMS VB vs Elmwood @ LJHS, 4:30
Tuesday, October 3:
- WIN: Advisory (Math Priority)
- SMS VB @ Kimmons, 4:30
Wednesday, October 4:
- Team Meetings, Bus Evacuation Drill (Jetsetters)
- CTM Wednesday, Huddle (3:15-3:45), & Guiding Coalition Meeting
Thursday, October 5:
- WIN: Interventions (ELA Priority)
- SMS Football v. Grimsley @ SHS, 5:30
Friday, October 6:
- WIN: Clubs!
Saturday, October 7:
- SMS Cross Country @ SMS
October Event Dates
Thursday, October 12:
- 1st Quarter RISE Assembly (PM Activity Schedule)
- Parents will be contacted if their child will be receiving an award.
- End of 1st Quarter
Friday, October 20:
- Flex Day (No School)
Friday, October 27:
- Fall Festival (PM Activity Schedule)
- Students may dress up on this day but NOT on Halloween (see below).
Teacher RISE Awards
Teachers and students are going to be recognized for demonstrating RESPECT as part of our 1st quarter RISE Assembly. If you'd like to nominate a teacher who consistently demonstrates RESPECT, complete this form by the end of the week! This can be any teacher or staff in the building!
Viewing Grades & Progress
At conferences, Advisory teachers shared password information for parents to access Empower for viewing grades and progress. Instructions and tips can be found on these slides (English and Spanish).
Save the Date - School Picture Day
Lifetouch will be here on Friday, November 10th for fall pictures! More details TBA.