The Round-Up
The Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Principal's Newsletter
Year 7 Issue 228
We Engage We Educate We Inspire
Stallion Families,
Over the next few weeks our students in 3rd Grade through 6th Grade will take state assessments. For our 3rd and 4th Graders this will be their first time taking the AzMERIT assessments.
Our students have been preparing for these tests every day of the school year. There is no need to panic or feel like cramming will help the outcome. The best way to support your student(s) is to make sure they are rested, at school on time, well fed and confident in their abilities. You can certainly remind your student(s) these tests are not timed, so they do not need to hurry to complete them.
Many grade levels will begin testing shortly after announcements in the morning. It is imperative your child is here on time. Once the tests are started, no students may enter the room. We don’t want to keep any students in a holding room while the others finish that section.
If your student feels sick before coming to school, consider keeping them at home. Once a student begins the testing session, their test becomes active. If they leave the class due to illness or an appointment, they will not have the opportunity to finish it. Since their incomplete test will be scored as is, it will not give a fair indication of what they’ve learned. Make up testing will be offered. We’d rather have your student be healthy and take the test during make-ups, than take the test while sick during the assigned testing day.
Electronics are not allowed to be on during testing. All phones/smart watches will need to be in backpacks or they will be collected at the start of the exams. If your student usually has a phone with them at school I would encourage you to keep it at home on testing days.
Although Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders do not participate in the state testing, we are trying to prepare them for what is to come for them. It is important for them to realize they can help the other students do their best by respecting the testing atmosphere and being quiet in the hallways.
Upcoming State Testing Dates
Tuesday, April 13th
- 3rd Grade/4th Grade AzMERIT Writing Test
Thursday, April 15th
- 5th Grade/6th Grade AzMERIT Writing Test
Monday, April 26th
- 3rd Grade/4th Grade AzMERIT Math & ELA Day 1
- 3rd Grade/4th Grade AzMERIT Math & ELA Day 2
Thursday, April 29th
- 5th Grade/6th Grade AzMERIT Math & ELA Day 1
Friday, April 30th
- 5th Grade/6th Grade AzMERIT Math & ELA Day 2
Calling all 4th, 5th & 6th Graders!
Sonoma Ranch has started their very own, student-led podcast! You can listen to the first episode by clicking this link: sonomaranchpodcast.libsyn.com
We are welcoming any 4th, 5th or 6th-grade student to become a part of the podcast. If you are interested, all you have to do is:
Think about what you would like to talk about during the podcast.
Send your ideas to Mrs. Munley by filling out this form at https://forms.gle/4JSyUJwrf1MCsVLeA
Mrs. Munley will get back to you with more information.
It’s that easy! And we would love to have you join in!
A Note from PTSO
PTSO is looking for parent volunteers to help with Teacher Appreciation week! (May 3rd-7th) We need help with meals, gifts and some behind the scenes items that can be done at home! If you are interested, please email steptso@gmail.com
Thank you!
SRE PTSO
This Week at the Ranch
Sunday
- Mr. Francisco Tomas' Birthday!
Monday
- Slime Mr. Kelly Day!
Tuesday
- 3rd Grade/4th Grade AzMERIT Writing Test
Wednesday
STUCO Spirit Day - Decade Day!
Early Release 1:55 PM
Thursday
- Ms. Gabriele Schreacke's Birthday!
- 5th Grade/6th Grade AzMERIT Writing Test
- PTSO Meeting 7 PM via Webex
Friday
Mrs. Kristi Switter's Birthday!
Stallion Style Day - Wear your SRE gear or school colors!
Student Council Recycling
Young Rembrandts Class after school
Masks
Do Not Come To School
- Please remember to start doing the student health assessment each day before school again. Please view the assessment here.
- For more information including health resources and information please visit www.gilbertschools.net/healthservices.
Questions?
Thank you for reading the Round-Up. As always, if you have any questions, please email me at colin.kelly@gilbertschools.net and I will be in touch.
Be Safe!
Principal
About us
Email: lori.schuermann@gilbertschools.net
Website: sonomaranch.gilbertschools.net
Location: 601 N Key Biscayne Dr, Gilbert, AZ, United States
Phone: (480) 497-9343
Twitter: @stallion_strong
Lunch (and breakfast) is Free
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended free meals for children 18 years and younger until further notice to help ensure all children have access to nutritious food as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gilbert Public Schools will provide combo meals at no cost to students for breakfast and lunch. A combo meal includes an entree, fruit and/or vegetable and beverage (milk and/or juice).
We certainly encourage our families to take advantage of this opportunity.
Do you shop at Fry's?
Enroll in Fry's Community Rewards and earn money for a Sonoma Ranch every time you shop. It’s easy and free to enroll! When you link your Shopper’s Card, every purchase you make provides funds for the Ranch! Plus, you’ll earn fuel points at the same time. Click the link to sign up: https://www.frysfood.com/topic/school-programs
InstaTwit
Sonoma Ranch Elementary has a presence in the social media world. We have both an Instagram and Twitter account. The same content is posted to both, and it is a fun way to see all the amazing things happening at the Ranch. Follow us @Stallion_Strong on Twitter and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/stallion_strong/?hl=en)