Scholarly Beat

December 2024

Sonora Elementary Mission and Vision

Mission

Sonora Elementary’s mission is to provide a safe community where high levels of learning are ensured for ALL.

Vision

The vision of Sonora Elementary School is to provide a future of opportunities in a rapidly changing world through an inclusive environment that: ensures children learn essential standards, encourages ALL to persevere when faced with challenges, and empowers students through choice and voice. To live this reality we believe that the most promising strategy is to develop our capacity to be a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:

Unite to achieve a common purpose.
Work interdependently in collaborative teams.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and general well-being of each student.

Scholars Giving Back!

K-Kids Donation Drive for Children's Safety Center of Washington County

Support the Children's Safety Center with Kiwanis Kids!

From Monday, December 2nd, to Friday, December 13th, our Kiwanis Kids group is hosting a donation drive to support the Children's Safety Center of Washington County, a vital local organization that helps families during some of the toughest times.

How to Help: Drop off your donations in the Christmas boxes located by the Christmas Tree in the main hallway.
What to Donate: Check out the list of items needed for teens, children, and caregivers. Your contributions will make a big difference this holiday season!

Let’s come together as a community to spread kindness and joy. Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause!

3rd Grade Donation Drive

3rd grade Donation Drive for Big Paws of the Ozarks. Please see below for more information.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa!

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break!! We are excited for our upcoming annual Cookies with Santa event on Dec 5th!! We will have the following:

Cookies & Hot Cocoa
Photo with Santa station
Letters for Santa station
Build-a-Bear station

We hope to see everyone at this event!! You can pre-order your photo with Santa below or you can purchase at the event!!

Click here to pre-order your photo with Santa

You are cordially invited to join us for the 7th Annual Caroling in the Courtyard this Friday at the Springdale High School Courtyard!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, December 6

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Springdale High School Courtyard, 1030 West Emma Ave, Springdale

This festive event will feature music, food, and fun for the whole community. We hope everyone will join us in celebrating the season together!

New School-Based Dental Health Clinic at Parson Hills

The PH Community Clinic School-Based Health Center now has a NEW DENTAL CLINIC for students, staff, and the community! Dental services include: x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and risk assessments. To schedule: 1-855-438-2280.

Community Resources

Please click this LINK to access the below resources:

Food Pantries & Meals

Housing

Financial

Medical

Mental Health

Shelters

Disability Resources

Family Resources

Safety

Transportation

Employment

Legal

IXL

We’re using IXL to support our curriculum this year, and your child has access to this online

program at home. IXL is a learning platform that lets students practice skills that they’re

learning and guides them to material that will help them grow the most.

With thousands of skills that match what we’re covering in class, as well as insights into

student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel.

IXL Parent Resources (English)

IXL Parent Resources (Spanish)

Transportation

Each child should have a car &/or bus tag on their backpack.

Car rider tags will be red for the 24-25 school year.

School Lunch Menus

To locate the school menus:

Go to sdale.org
Hover over 'Parents and Students'
Click on 'Food & Nutrition'
Click on Menus.

-OR-

24-25 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Academic Calendar

Please review the academic calendar to identify available times for family vacations. There are no longer virtual options unless in rare circumstances. We want to make sure our students are at school for grade level instruction.

Upcoming December Dates

PTA Christmas Grams Begin

PTA Cookies & Cocoa with Santa ... 5th

PTA Christmas Pictures....11th

School wide Sing-a-long....20th

Christmas Class Parties ....20th

We Want YOU to Drive a School Bus

Have you or anyone that you know ever considered the rewarding experience of driving a school bus? Our students rely on dedicated individuals like you to ensure they get to and from school safely each day!!

Driving a school bus benefits:

Over $20.00 Per Hour Starting Pay

Arkansas Teacher Retirement

Health Insurance

No Experience Required

Paid CDL Training Program

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

We provide all the training you need to obtain your CDL and start this new journey. If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact us at 479-750-8830 or click this LINK. Thank you for all you do for our students and families and we hope you’ll consider this exciting opportunity!