Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School

Thank you to all our students and families for a great start to quarter 2! We’ve witnessed so many smiles and positive attitude among our students. Their excitement, resilience, and determination are always inspiring. Also, we want to extend our gratitude to you, as parents and guardians, for your continuous support in nurturing their academic and personal growth in each of our Snowy Owl students.

We have several events happening this quarter. Keep checking our school blog, our weekly happenings are updated every Sunday. You can also opt into following our blog and receive any new posts delivered directly to your email inbox. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for your continued support!

Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2024-25 Family Handbook.

Snowy Owl Expectation Focus

Our goal at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all and hold students accountable for being positive forces within our school community. The Snowy Owl Expectations are taught, modeled, and practiced throughout all grade levels and locations around campus. For the next week two weeks, we will focus and reinforce the expected behaviors for restrooms. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind at our restrooms.

APEX Fun Run is coming!

🌟 Get ready to ignite the future! 🚀 Our @ApexLeadershipCompany Fundraiser kicks off on October 21st, and this year’s theme is “Apex Future”! 💫 Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will also be diving into leadership habits essential for becoming Future Leaders! Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders! 👩‍🎓👨‍🏫 #ApexFuture #LeadershipDevelopment #SupportOurSchool

Family Dine Out Fundraiser

SAVE THE DATE! Our PTA is hosting its second family dine out fundraiser on Friday, October 18th at Panda Express on Birch Road in Otay Ranch. Twenty percent of all event sales will be donated to support the programs and events of at Sotomayor Elementary School. Have the ability to order ahead through PandaExpress.com and enter fundraiser code 378942. Share the flyer below with family and friends!

LEAD Hub Military Families

We are excited to invite you to the Military Family Weekend, presented by YMCA Camp Surf! Taking place from November 8-11, 2024, this special event is designed to support and celebrate military families, offering a variety of engaging activities and a chance to connect with others.

Families can look forward to a range of staff-led activities, including:

·         Surfing

·         Bodyboarding

·         Arts and crafts

·         Archery

·         Climbing tower

·         And much more!

For further details, please see flyer below.

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to Kapili Pasa at kpasa@ymcasd.org or call 619-423-5850. 

We hope to see you there for a memorable weekend filled with fun, connection, and adventure!

Free Child Museum Admissions through October 31st

San Diego is always a kids’ paradise, so how do you make this SoCal adventure destination even better? With FREE kids’ admission to dozens of San Diego County’s best museums and attractions for the entire month of October!

The San Diego Museum Council has announced the return of the popular Kids Free San Diego program, now in its 13th year, presented in partnership with the San Diego Tourism Authority and with support from First 5 San Diego.

From Oct. 1 to 31, children ages 12 and under can enjoy free admission to more than 50 museums, aquariums/zoos, gardens, state parks, historic sites and other family-friendly attractions throughout San Diego County. Sites include some of San Diego’s most popular sites, including the USS Midway Museum, Fleet Science Center, Birch Aquarium and San Diego Air & Space Museum, as well as many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Some locations are free for the entire family or offer pay-what-you-wish admission year-round. A full list of participating museums can be found on the San Diego Museum Council website.

Canned Food Drive

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is sponsoring a district-wide food drive in collaboration with the Chula Vista Welfare Council from October 21st – November 8th. We have a box in our main office for any family that would like to participate and drop off food.

The food collected will be boxed and provided to families in Chula Vista. All food donations will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 13th. 

Suggestions for donations:

Proteins: Peanut butter, meat (chicken, tuna, spam, chili w/meat), and bagged dried beans.

Healthy carbs: Mixed vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, soup, canned tomatoes, and green beans. 

Fruits: Any canned fruit.

Milk: Canned or powdered.

Sauces: Tomato, pasta, gravy, and broth.

Pasta/carbs: Bagged rice, pasta, mac and cheese, stuffing, rice mix, mashed potatoes, canned pasta, and peas.

CVESD University Workshop

CVESD University is a series of workshops, events, and engagement opportunities designed for families. As part of the program, parents/guardians will receive a Parent Passport and will earn special recognition for their attendance in eight or more district-level events throughout the 2024-25 school year. All workshops will take place at the district office located at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista. Light refreshments will be provided. Please view the document below to register and learn more about the next workshop happening on Tuesday, October 15th.

Live Well Advance Poster Art Contest

Live Well San Diego announces a unique opportunity for local students of all ages to showcase their talents at the 2024 Live Well Advance Conference and School Summit and contribute to a powerful message of community collaboration. Contestants are asked to artistically interpret this year’s conference theme, “Ripples of Change: The Power of Partnerships” through original, two-dimensional artwork created by hand or digitally. Participants will be judged by age category.  

The top entries will be displayed at the Live Well Advance Conference and School Summit held at the San Diego Convention Center on Nov. 21st and the winning artists will be acknowledged during the conference. Visit the Live Well Advance Poster Art Contest website for eligibility and submission requirements, registration information, and more. View and download a contest flyer. The submission deadline has been extended to Oct. 20th.