A Note from Mrs. Colangelo
Dear Sonoran Foothills Families,
Welcome back! I hope each of you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with family, friends, and cherished memories. As we return to school, it’s hard to believe we’re entering the final stretch of Quarter 2. With just three weeks left in the quarter, please remember that Quarter 2 will officially end on December 20th.
December is always a special month here at Sonoran Foothills. One of our most highly anticipated events, the Annual Luminary Night, will take place on Friday, December 6th. This magical evening is a treasured tradition, and we’re excited to see the community come together for this celebration. Additionally, our talented band and choir students will be performing in their winter concerts this month, showcasing their hard work and musical gifts. Winter sports also begin this week, and we look forward to cheering on our student-athletes!
I’m thrilled to share some incredible news: Sonoran Foothills School has once again been recognized as an A-rated school by the Arizona Department of Education! This honor reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion of our staff, paired with the unwavering support and involvement of our families. Together, we continue to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Sonoran Foothills a remarkable place to learn and grow. Let’s finish this quarter strong and enjoy all the wonderful moments December brings.
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Colangelo
Proud Principal
December Calendar/Dates!
Early Release Fridays in December:
Dimissal is at 2:00pm. Kindergarteners dismiss at 1:45
December 6th
December 13th
Important Dates for December:
Wednesday, December 4th: Picture Retakes & club pictures (any student who is in a SF club/activity will be taking their group photo).
Friday, December 6th: Luminary Night 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, December 10th: Choir Concert 6:30pm in the SF MPR
Wednesday, December 11th: Band Concert 6:30pm in the SF MPR
Monday, December 16th: Battle of the Books (Round 2)
Tuesday, December 17th: 8th grade field trip to SkyZone
Wednesday, December 18th: Kinder & 1st grade to Childs Play, STEP to iFly
December 23rd-January 6th: Winter Break, school closed
Have a wonderful holiday season!
School resumes on Tuesday, January 7th
Enrollement for 2025-2026 School Year
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Open enrollment applications are only available online. Please visit the DVUSD.org website or the Sonoran Foothills School website for open enrollment online application.
Open Enrollment applications are accepted throughout the year for current year Open Enrollment.
Any family living in Arizona who would like to attend a school that is outside their home school boundaries may apply for Open Enrollment into a DVUSD school
Applications will be reviewed starting in January and approved if the school has availability
Transportation is not provided to students on Open Enrollment status.
For more in detail information in regards to Open enrollment please visit the dvusd.org website and click on the open enrollment tab.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!
Kindergarten Registration:
Students need to be 5 years old by August 31, 2025.
If your child will be 5 years old between September 1 to December 31, 2025, you can have your child tested for early entry. Early Entry Testing will take place during the summer of 2025. You can sign up for Early Entry Testing beginning in February at the dvusd.org web site. A $75 non-refundable testing fee is due at the time of registration.
More information can be found at Early Entry Testing .
All student registration can be found at the dvusd.org website or the Sonoran Foothills School web page. Please be sure you are selecting the 25/26 school year registration tab.
What Parents will Need to Enroll Their Student
Original birth certificate or a certified copy
Immunization records
Proof of residence (utility bill, house payment receipt, rent receipt, escrow document or lease agreement)
Form of Identification (legal guardian or custody papers if applicable)
Sonoran Foothills Fine Arts!
SF Band
On Thursday November 14th, the 7th/8th grade Bobcat Wind Ensemble, under the direction of our band director Mrs. Lily Brooksby, participated in the DVUSD Band Pre-Assessment at Boulder Creek High School. The students performed two pieces of music for a panel of judges, and receive a rating and feedback on their performance. This will help the ensemble grow and improve as musicians, in preparation for concerts and our Post-Assessment in March.
We are proud to announce that the Wind Ensemble earned a rating of "Excellent" in all three categories assessed: Sound Quality, Technical Ability, and Musicality! We are super proud of these students and all the amazing work they have put in to perform at such a high level!
SF Choir
This semester has been music-filled in the choir classroom! This semester our choirs have performed at a TRACKS Meet, the Diamondbacks game against the Padres and the DVUSD Choir Assessment. Most recently we also had 9 students selected to be a part of the DVUSD District Honor Choir where they got to work with singers from around the district as well as conductors from the Phoenix Children's Choir. They all worked very hard and the performances were phenomenal.
Our Sonoran Singers Choir participated in the DVUSD Choir Assessment back in October, where they performed two songs for highly esteemed judges. Our choir students performed extremely well and received an excellent rating in every category. We are so proud of all of our singers at Sonoran Foothills and we are looking forward to Luminary Night and our Winter Concert on December 10th at 6:30 pm.
