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.
EFgo Parents Make a Difference Night Reschedule Date
Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Sonora Elementary
Executive Function (EF) skills are the mental processes that help us plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills are essential for children’s academic success and everyday life!
Join us for an engaging, hands-on night where you will:
- Participate in fun, interactive activities that strengthen EF skills
- Experience stations like Archery, Electric Maze, Board Games, Working Memory Challenges, and more
- Explore strategies to support your child’s learning at home
- Enjoy a Spanish-language session for bilingual families
The first 50 parents to register will receive a family game designed to boost EF skills! Registration link is in the discussion. There will also be competitions among the classes for recess or soft start materials! Register now using this link: https://forms.gle/b82nKhi9KfaBCz5W9 or scan the QR code!
Spanish-language sessions will be available! ¡Habrá sesiones en español!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in your child’s success!
March Student Involved & Led Conferences
March 10th-14th, 2025
Dear Sonora Families,
This is a friendly reminder that your child's teacher has sent electronic Google Forms via the Rooms app for signing up for your child's conferences the week of March 10th- March 13th.
Please ensure that you submit your responses by Monday, March 3rd, in the afternoon.
If your child is currently enrolled with the Springdale School District, please bring in the following to finish the kindergarten enrollment.
1. Current proof of address (utility bill, lease showing guardians name)
2. 5-year kindergarten physical or future appointment date
3. 5-year kindergarten immunization or future appointment date
4. Any custody paperwork if applicable
2025-2026 Academic School Calendar
Menu Changes
Next week's Lunch menu has changed (March 3-7) We will be serving week one's menu. The menu for next week is listed below. March 10th we will be back on the schedule menu for week 4.
Read Across America Week 2025
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
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
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.
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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 March Dates
March 3 - Daycare Early Kindergarten Registration Begins
March 10 - Kindergarten Registration Begins
March 10 - 14 Elementary and Middle School Student Led Conferences
March 14 - End 3rd Quarter
March 24 - March 28 Spring Break
Sonora Elementary School
Sonora Elementary’s mission is to provide a safe community where high levels of learning are ensured for ALL.
Email: rstewman@sdale.org
Website: https://sonora.sdale.org/o/sonora-elementary
Location: 20200 Sonora Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479)750-8820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonorascholars
Twitter: @SonoraScholar Instagram: @SonoraScholars