Sonora Families,We wanted to give you a quick update on the upcoming Remote Teaching/Learning Days that will occur on Friday, October 16th and Monday, October 19th. This newsletter should give you general information, but the classroom teachers will be communicating as it is specific to each grade level.Next week a newsletter will go out with the grade level... READ MORE >
In order to provide books to our students, even when they can't be with us, Sonora has created a virtual library. We wanted to ensure that students have access to books (both fiction and nonfiction), long stretches of time to read, and choice in the books they read. We hope that you all find this tool helpful!Mrs. Whittle has also created a video to explain the... READ MORE >
Please see this newsletterfor information and to register for two upcoming meetings.Dr. Stewman READ MORE >
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If you chose Blended Learning this year, your child can still participate in specials each week! On the days your child is learning from home, follow the steps below so they don't miss out on the amazing virtual lessons our A-Team has created for them! If you need help don't hesitate to reach out!iPad Directions LinkGoogle Classroom Direction Link READ MORE >
The Scholarly Beat for the week of August 24th READ MORE >
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Julie Knight of Sonora Elementary received a ROOTS Award from Assistant Superintendent Maribel Childress Friday. A fourth grade teacher, she was selected for strategically helping the Sonora team implement phonics and phonemic awareness strategies to targeted students. She is very fluent with what is being taught in ROOTS and makes herself available to other... READ MORE >
Sonora Elementary's EAST program became only the third ever to twice win the Founder's Award, the highest national honor awarded to an EAST program. Springdale Har-Ber High and Buffalo Island High are the only other schools to earn the award twice. Sonora, which earned Founder's recognition six years ago, is still the only elementary school ever to be a Founder's... READ MORE >
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Audrey Parkes, a third grade student at Sonora Elementary, plans to advance her medical aspirations this summer at a camp in Dallas. Eventually she wants to travel around the world helping patients who may not have access to doctors. Wait! Parkes is only a third grader? How in the world did she start thinking like a pre-med college... READ MORE >
Second graders have been working hard on becoming experts on reading nonfiction text. Yesterday they showcased their expertise on a topic they had been reading. They used the lingo to talk the talk and taught others about the topic to walk the walk! READ MORE >
Literacy has been alive and well at Sonora Elementary School since the building opened but the Sonora Scholar Student Leadership Team wanted to promote literacy at an even higher level. Through a partnership with Lakeside Junior High teacher Kristin Pennington and her students, two Little Libraries were constructed and installed at Sonora Elementary. “I meet... READ MORE >