The Scholarly Beat

Just last week I sent out our first newsletter. Already so much has changed in that short time, so I wanted to get the updates to you. As you have probably heard on July 9th Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas' 2020-2021 school year start date will be moved. The Springdale School Board met this Tuesday night (July 14th) and voted for the first day of school to be August 24th, 2020.

Thank you to those of you who have reached out with questions or to gain clarification. Mrs. Hennarichs and I have returned to the building. As you can imagine we have much to do to prepare for teachers' and students' safe return. Therefore, we might not be in the office at all times. If you are unable to reach us by phone at the office, please feel free to email us at rstewman@sdale.org or lhennarichs@sdale.org. You can also send us a message on our Sonora Elementary Facebook Page.

As I mentioned in the last Scholarly Beat, I am going to try to do a newsletter at least bi-monthly. Yet, until students return to school I will continue to give updates as needed, especially when there are many changes. You can stay up-to-date through our social media posts as well. Please click on the link below to:

• sign up for automated texts that will be sent this school year.
• like our Sonora Elementary Facebook Page.

Be kind! Stay safe!

Dr. Stewman

Springdale Schools are ready and prepared for the 2020-2021 school year with a safe, innovative, culture of caring. We want our parents and students to know they have choices and that the Springdale Schools will provide the highest quality of educational experience. For a description of the three options, please see The Scholarly Beat from the week of July 6th. There is also a diagram below for your immediate reference.

In addition to the safety precautions at Sonora and Springdale Schools listed last week, Springdale Schools will:

• have hand sanitizers in every classroom.
• provide each child a water bottle (see more information below)
• have at least 2 water bottle filling stations per building.
• provide 2 face coverings (buff) for all staff and students (see more information below).
• sanitize buses multiple times a day.
• sanitize all surfaces multiple times a day.

At the School Board meeting on July 14th, the School Board voted for all PK-12th grade students to wear face coverings for the beginning of the school year. As Covid-19 is a fluid situation, this expectation will be monitored for changes as deemed safe and appropriate.

As always, the health and safety of our staff, students, and community is priority.

• ensure student safety.
• allow teachers to effectively plan for personalized instructions.
• provide student supports.
• have adequate number for meal preparation.

A district survey will go out soon for you to notify us of your choice to do on-site or blended. The options for blended will be attend Tuesday and Thursday -OR- attend Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

"Home of the Scholars"

Established 2011

Mascot : Sonny the Scholar (Owl)

School colors: red, silver, and black

Email: rstewman@sdale.org
Website: https://sonora.sdale.org/
Location: 20200 Sonora Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonorascholars
Twitter: @SonoraScholar