Sonoraville High School

The 1st Annual SHS Phoenix Chili/ Soup Cook-off sponsored by the Yearbook was a success!! The winners of 2022 Chili/Soup Cook-off are as follows: 1st: Jane Farist (Mexican Street Corn Soup), 2nd: Matthew Rigdon (Beefy Beef Stew), 3rd: Marcus Palazzolo (Chili), Student choice: Carmelita Everett (vegetable soup). Thank you to all who participated in our contest! Special thanks to the following local businesses for their support: Food City, Big John’s Treat Shoppe, Chick-Fil-A, The Southern Creamery Co., High Point Nutrition, Advent Health and Jostens.

SHS HOSA Advisors, Ms. Swilley and Mrs. Barton traveled with HOSA officers and members to attend HOSA Fall Leadership Conference in Athens, GA. We had the pleasure of sharing the adventure with Gordon Central's HOSA Advisor, Mrs. Kittle and her HOSA members.

Introducing "Phoenix Records", the new recording studio home of Mr. Burke's Music Technology class at SHS.

SHS Students in Mrs. Henley’s honors physics class had the opportunity to “Skype with a Scientist” last week! They were matched with a computational astrophysicist named Bronson Messer, who is the director of science at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ORNL is world-renowned for their scientific research and supercomputers. We were able to video chat with Dr. Messer via the iPad and projecting it onto the TV screen. Dr. Messer talked to the students about his career as an astrophysicist and how he got there. Students were interested to learn about the life and death of stars, especially what happens in a supernova and a black hole!

Matthew Holmes was selected by his peers as Sonoraville’sTeacher of the Month. Principal, Mrs. Stewart, said, “Whether in the science classroom or as part of our credit recovery programs, Coach Holmes works diligently to support struggling students. He exudes positive energy both on the wrestling mat and in the classroom.” Coach Holmes received a door sign and Longhorn gift card (sponsored by the SHS Beta Club).

GOOOOOO PHOENIX!! The Competition Cheerleaders left after the pep rally to head to the STATE finals in Macon. "Sweet Sixteen" in AAAA classification is awesome! The GHSA has decided due to weather, the cheerleading championships will work on at 2-hour delay tomorrow making the first session begin at 12:00 Noon which means we will probably perform around 1:15ish. It will be streamed on GPBS.

Please remind students to have all items turned in tomorrow 4th Block so we can get it ready for pick-up on Friday. TOP FIVE 4th Block Classes for Food Drive (no specific order): Yacoub, Farist, Bowen, Pate & Richardson. Top class will receive a pizza party provided by the VAC. Students, remember that we are currently collecting canned and non-perishable food items for the VAC Food Pantry. Please give your donations to your 4th block teacher. This is a competition between ALL the schools, so let’s show Gordon County that we have the heart to serve and take care of the families in our community. Set a reminder on your phone right now to bring in some canned food TOMORROW!

Thank you to Mohawk Flooring for bringing "Mohawk Design Day" to Sonoraville High School on Monday! The team educated students on the Mohawk Design department, the history behind the production process and career opportunities. They finished with an assignment for students to create his/her own carpet pattern and compete with their peers in a design challenge that supports the current theme: Better Together. The design team will decide on the top 3 entries and invite those students to the Light Lab in which they will get their design created on the sample equipment, along with a small prize!

Foreign Language students went on a field trip to La Esperanza Bakery in Dalton today. We learned about Mexican traditions for the Day of the Dead or “Dia de Muertos”. Students observed and participated in the process for making “pan de muerto” with the head baker. We learned how the bread is an essential part of the ofrendas traditions during this week’s celebrations. After, we enjoyed traditional meals al El Ranchero. We had a great time learning culture! Many More Photos: Día de Muertos Learning Experience 11-3-2022 Facebook Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.542208527911217

Children love receiving mail.especially from someone as magical as Santa! For only $5 per child, Sonoraville FBLA will create and mail a personalized letter from Santa to the child using details you provide in the order form. Letters will include a handwritten "Santa" signature and can be sent to children in any city or state. Payment information is provided at the end of the online form, which can be found at the link or QR code provided. ORDER FORM: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WsAN2ysHz0KrRIXzSqdrc_uXl-9FiCRDn6XAkK6X6lRUMU1DWlhNWFE5OFNCRU1QSk8wRzQxMlMxUS4u&wdLOR=c760C3D91-F94B-8949-A3D3-324D82C7C032 Submit your letter request before Dec. 9th to secure your spot!

SHS will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Drive-Thru Parade at 10am on Friday, Nov. 11th. If you have a family member or friend who served in the military and would like to participate, please make sure an electronic or hard copy of the form is submitted by FRIDAY (Nov. 4th).

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's time for Shop with a Phoenix! Students, we are in need of 50 teams this year. Please see Mrs. Farmer in the counseling office to sign-up. All forms and money are due by November 14th.

November 2022 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

We encourage all members of our #OneBIGFamily community to complete the Gordon County Moving Forward Together Survey from our friends at the NW GA Regional Commission. This survey offers the opportunity for people that live or work in Gordon County to provide guidance about improving various aspects of our community. Link to survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Gordon-County-Moving-Forward-Together-Survey #GoCoSchools #GETGCS

Please try to have these completed by OCT. 31. DID YOU KNOW? Completing the Free & Reduced Lunch Application helps in many areas beyond just free or reduced price meals. Just one form ensures continued funding to support all students.

SHS ANNUAL FOOD Drives-- All donations stay local! Our goal is for ALL students to donate at least one item to both. Trick or Treat so Kids can eat: October 17-31 for Blewer Food Bank. 1st Block Class with highest count will earn Chick-Fil-A biscuits. Sponsored by SHS Thespian Troupe #7786. The VAC Fired Up Food Drive! November 1-11 4th Block Class with highest count will earn a Pizza Party. Sponsored by the SHS Beta Club & FBLA. The Phoenix Fired Up Food Drive begins on Nov. 1. The Beta Club is issuing a challenge to their members to participate in BOTH by bringing in at least 2 cans for the Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat Food Drive to their 1st Block and then bring at least 2 cans beginning on Tuesday to their 4th Block class for the food drive they sponsor. These donations count toward community service.

Sonoraville High School Southern Creamery Co. will be in the SHS breezeway during lunch on Thursday, October 27th selling Ice Cream for $5.00 a container. The proceeds will benefit Sonoraville High School Phoenix Band . https://www.facebook.com/southerncreameryco/

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Mr. Hayden Morrow was selected by his peers as the Sonoraville High School Teacher of the Month for September. Mr. Morrow received a classroom door sign and a Longhorn gift card (sponsored by Beta Club).

Veterans Day Celebration 2022 Sonoraville High School Along with our annual parade, we are offering longsleeve t-shirts to wear in support of our veterans. We'd love students, teachers, and parents to wear these for our parade and day of appreciation for our veterans. Name:________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________ School:_______________________________________________________ Student Advisor (if applicable):____________________________ Grey, long-sleeve cotton t-shirt. $15 each +3 for 2X-4X *Order form https://5il.co/1jlmb and payment must be returned by Wednesday, Oct. 26 *Cash or check only List quantity (adult sizes only due to size of graphic) Small:______ Medium:______ Large:______ XL:______ 2X:______ 3X:______ 4X:______ Order total:___________ https://5il.co/1jlmb