November is a month for reflection and appreciation. There are so many things to be grateful for as we approach Thanksgiving week. I wanted to take a moment and share how THANKFUL I am for having the pleasure to lead such a caring and wonderful school community as Sonia Sotomayor Elementary. Prior to departing on Thanksgiving Break, I want to provide you with some information of upcoming events and resources.
- Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from Monday, November 25th – Friday, November 29th. Students will resume on Monday, December 2nd and will be regular school day with dismissal at 2:30 PM.
- As we gear up for Thanksgiving break, please join our Sotomayor community in participating in our Fall Spirit Week!
- Please review the flyers below for information on Thanksgiving and Winter Break Camps hosted by the YMCA!
I want to wish all families a safe Thanksgiving Break!
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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, we will continue to focus and reinforce the expected behaviors for the office. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind when coming to our front office.
Hoo News
Please click below to watch our student broadcast shared with our Sotomayor community through morning announcements conducted by our very own Snowy Owls alongside our Photography and Digital Media VAPA Teacher, Ms. Chatham!
CVESD University Workshops
Workshop: No, Seriously, I’m OK
When: Tuesday, November 19, from 4-5 p.m.
Where: District offices at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista
What: Families will learn basic techniques they can easily adopt at home to manage stress.
CLICK HERE for all of the upcoming information about CVESD University. This is an excellent way to become involved in your child’s education as well as learning more about the district.
Family Dine Out Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE! Our PTA is hosting its third family dine out fundraiser ALL DAY on Thursday, November 21st at Kebab Shop on Birch Road in Otay Ranch. An unprecedented 50% of all event sales will be donated to support the programs and events of at Sotomayor Elementary School! Order online at order.thekebabshop.com with Coupon Code: FUNDRAISER. Share the flyer below with family and friends and lets take advantage of this great opportunity to raise funds for our school community!
LEAD
Huge congratulations to our LEAD Football team for their 35-30 win against Greg Rogers!
Come cheer on our LEAD Flag Football team as they take on Kellogg in their second home game on November 18th at 4:00 PM!
YMCA Character Builders
Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! YMCA staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student. Review the flyer below for enrollment information.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 