Spartan Staff Weekly
November 17-21, 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
As we get closer to Thanksgiving break, I want you to know how grateful I am to serve alongside each of you. The work you do every day—teaching, guiding, encouraging, and showing up for our students and one another—creates the kind of school culture that changes lives. From Penny Wars to a Potluck, enjoy a week of fun, connection, and giving!
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, November 17th:
- Advisory: Penny Wars
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (Science Priority)
- Boys Basketball vs. Oakdale @ LJHS, 5:30
- Girls Basketball vs. Oakdale @ Oakdale, 5:30
Tuesday, November 18th:
- Advisory: Penny Wars
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (ELA Priority)
Wednesday, November 19th:
- Advisory: Penny Wars
- Marshallese Youth Initiative (select participants)
- CTM Time @ 2:10 & Huddle @ 3:30
Thursday, November 20th:
- Advisory: Penny Wars
- WIN: Intervention & Enrichment (Math Priority)
- Leadership Team Meetings: Team Leaders & SOS Team
Friday, November 21st:
- WIN: Clubs!
- Staff Thanksgiving Potluck @ Both Lunches
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break
Reminders & Updates
Penny Wars
Here is a student-friendly overview of Penny Wars.
Thanksgiving Potluck
Please sign up here!
Here is important information about our upcoming ATLAS Interims:
1.) Please finalize your testing rosters by Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.
2.) Please go to the ATLAS Portal and complete your testing certification BEFORE our training on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd:
3.) Please make sure you save your Certificate!
4.) Here is our current testing schedule and support plan:
Advisory Ideas for this Week
Time to Celebrate
Shout Outs
Shout out to our Weekly Warrior, Sondra Prowell, who received the sword from Melissa Wilson!🤺
School Status Engagement Leaderboard 😁
- Whitworth
- Martens
- Gillow
November Birthdays
Erin Ake 1
Heather LeBlanc 4
Jordan Busshaus 7
Sara Osuna 9
Ashley Pledger 10
Eric Middleton 11
Susan Leshinski 12
Brittni Helms 14
Cassie Young 21
Elliott Bailey 24
Amber Campbell 30