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.

Fundraiser Blankets

We've got some exciting news to share—Sonora Elementary blankets are now available for sale!
Just click on the links below to grab yours. We offer two different sizes, and remember, we only accept card payments through those links. Happy shopping!

Website/ Sitio Web: https://shorturl.at/BSSHm
Pay Link/ Enlace de Paga: https://shorturl.at/xi8cs
Flyer/ Volante: https://shorturl.at/FNido

Sign Up for Valentine FastPass to Save Time!

We’re excited to have you join us on February 14th for the Valentine party with your child! If you’re planning to attend, please take a moment to fill out our Google form. This will help you jump the check-in line. Your FastPass will serve as your entry pass for the event. We’ll be sending the FastPasses home with your child on February 11th, so keep an eye out for those!

How to Sign Up:

Click [Insert Link] to fill out the form.
Complete one entry per person attending by Sunday, February 9th at 11 PM.

Important Reminder: Any latecomers after the deadline will need to check in at the office with an ID on the day of the event.

If you have any questions, feel free to give our office a call at 479-750-8820 Ext. 6.

Thanks so much, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Partners in Play & Growth

Building Executive Skills Together, One Step at a Time

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

Thank you for you contributions! We were able to gift items in each of the categories.

K-Kid Induction Ceremony

On December 18th our K-Kids were officially inducted. We want to thank our local Kiwanians who attended to celebrate our Sonora K-Kids.

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 January & February Dates

January 20th, No School (MLK, Jr. Day)

January 27th, PTA Valentine Gram Sales Begin

January 31st, Hoot n' Holler

February 3rd - 7th, 2025, National School Counseling Week

February 7th, PTA Valentine Gram Sales End

February 14th, SRO/CSSO Appreciation Day

February 17th, No School (President's Day)

February 22nd, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

February 25th, Spring/Group Pictures (Lifetouch)

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!