The Scholarly Beat
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A Note From Dr. Stewman
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are so excited to have our Scholars back with us at Sonora. We know there are many questions as we begin a new school year. We hope this newsletter provides the answers to your questions. If you need more information you can contact the office or email us at rstewman@sdale.org or lhennarichs@sdale.org. You can also send us a message on our Sonora Elementary Facebook Page.
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I will send out another Scholarly Beat next week to give information about the first day of school, contactless check in/out, and arrival/dismissal.
Be kind! Stay safe!
Dr. Stewman
Please read the following communication from the district regarding understand the landscape of education for 2021-2022 school year.
Pop In Party
This year will be having our Pop in Party outside. Each grade level will have a tent. PK, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will be in the front. There will also be a tent for Once Upon a Time Books. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade & PTA will be located on the east lawn. Our office staff will be on the front porch to help answer any questions. We are ready to see our Scholars!
HERE is a link to the event information on our Facebook Page.


Water BottlesWe will be purchasing a water bottle for each child. They will be color coordinated for each grade level. Our wonderful cafeteria staff will disinfect these at school at least 1-2 times a week. You are still welcome to provide a water bottle for your child. Our school has two water filling stations for students to fill up their bottles as needed. | School Supplies | 2021-22 CalendarClick HERE for the 2021-2022 district calendar, with school beginning on Monday, August 16th. |
Water Bottles
We will be purchasing a water bottle for each child. They will be color coordinated for each grade level. Our wonderful cafeteria staff will disinfect these at school at least 1-2 times a week. You are still welcome to provide a water bottle for your child. Our school has two water filling stations for students to fill up their bottles as needed.
School Supplies
2021-22 Calendar
Click HERE for the 2021-2022 district calendar, with school beginning on Monday, August 16th.
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Sonora Elementary School
"Home of the Scholars"
Established 2011
Mascot : Sonny the Scholar (Owl)
School colors: red, silver, and black
Sonora Elementary's mission is to provide a safe community where high levels of learning are ensured for ALL!