Spartan Staff Weekly
December 8-12, 2025
Sonora Middle School
Rhett Barrett, Assistant Principal
Aaron Tinnin, Assistant Principal
Email: cjennings@sdale.org
Website: sms.sdale.org
Location: 17051 E Hwy 412, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479)750-8821
Facebook: Link
Monday Morning Message
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, December 8:
- Science Interim (Modified Schedule)
- PM WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (Science Priority)
- Boys Basketball vs. Fulbright @ LJHS, 5:30
- Girls Basketball vs. Fulbright @ Fulbright, 5:30
Tuesday, December 9:
- Math Interim (Modified Schedule)
- PM WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (ELA Priority)
Wednesday, December 10:
- CTM Time @ 2:10
- Coach Middleton's Retirement Party in LMC @ 3:30
- No Huddle
Thursday, December 11:
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (Math Priority)
- Band Rehearsal @ SHS
- Leadership Team Meetings: Guiding Coalition, RTI Team, & Team Leaders
- Boys Basketball v. Kimmons @ LJHS, 5:30
- Girls Basketball v. Kimmons @ Kimmons, 5:30
- SMS Band Winter Concert, 6:00pm
Friday, December 12:
- PM WIN: Clubs!
- Choir Dress Rehearsal @ SHS
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Monday, December 15:
- School Picture Retakes
- Marshallese Youth Initiative (select participants)
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (Science Priority)
- Boys Basketball vs. Chaffin @ Chaffin, 5:30
- Girls Basketball vs. Chaffin @ LJHS 5:30
- SMS Winterfest Choir Concert @ SHS, 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 16:
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (ELA Priority)
Wednesday, December 17:
- CTM Time @ 2:10
- Huddle @ 3:30
- Staff Christmas Party @ Sassafras, 4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, December 18:
- Holiday Shop & 3rd Quarter RISE Assembly (Modified Schedule)
- Boys Basketball v. Washington @ LJHS, 5:30
- Girls Basketball v. Washington @ Washington, 5:30
Friday, December 19:
- Holiday Shop & Christmas Movie (Modified Schedule)
- Staff Christmas Taco Bar @ Lunches
- End 2nd Quarter
Reminders & Updates
Semester Grades
Semester grades will be due on January 6th. We will print and send home progress reports the week we return from Winter Break.
Interdisciplinary Team Items
Just a few reminders and updates for Team Leaders & teams:
1. Monday is the last day for teams to submit an Amazon order for $50 in holiday art/craft items for Dec 18-19th. A team rep should send the link items to Kayla by the end of the day on the 8th (ensure it has Prime or quick delivery).
2. We are nearing our 2nd quarter RISE Assembly. Please add to your next team agenda to discuss your two Integrity award winners. I will reach out to Team Leaders in a week to start getting names for certificates.
3. We will do a quick Reindeer Game, "Streamer Showdown," at the end of the RISE assembly, for 10 Battle of the Spartans bonus points. Please decide which teacher will participate from your team.
Shield & Sip Cafe
Order form for Molly's class project is here!
Band & Choir Rehearsals
Our Band & Choir programs will get temporary WIN priority to prepare for their winter concerts. Please also prepare for 7th grade absences on their dress rehearsal days.
BAND Concert Dec. 11th
- Band Win Rehearsals
- Dec. 8 (after testing)
- Dec. 9 (after testing)
- Dec. 11 Dress Rehearsal @ SHS
Choir Concert Date Dec. 15th
- Dec. 12th Split Dress Rehearsal at SHS
- Boys 9:00am-12:00am
- Girls 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Instructional Tip of the Week
Staff Wellness
Time to Celebrate
Shout Outs
Shout out to our Weekly Warrior, Kaity Burt, who received the sword from Julia Segura!🤺
December Birthdays
Aaron Tinnin 1
Natalie Fox 9
Sarah Granata 14
Vickie Goodell 17
Tom Collins 19