As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to share a few festive events and initiatives being hosted by our PTA to celebrate the season and show our gratitude. Here’s what’s happening:
A Very Merry Evening: Holiday Movie Night + Pictures with Santa
Next Wednesday, December 11
4:00–6:00 PM
We’re hosting a cozy camp-themed holiday movie night featuring The Christmas Chronicles and pictures with Santa!
- Space is limited, so RSVP early!
- Reminders
- Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian to attend movie night and/or to take pictures with Santa.
- When reserving a Santa time slot, please only book one spot per family so we can accommodate as many families as possible.
- Bring your pillows and blankets to enjoy the movie in comfort!
- Concessions will be sold by various grades as fundraisers (please bring cash).
Scholastic Book Fair
Final Week of School (Dec. 16–20)
Help us promote the joy of reading while supporting our school library and classrooms!
- Sales Schedule
- Dec. 16, 17, 18, & 20 | 2:30–3:30 PM (Multi-Purpose Room)
- Dec. 19 (Family Night) | 4:00–6:00 PM (Multi-Purpose Room)
Check out our Book Fair homepage here for more information. We encourage you to set up an eWallet for your student to make shopping easier (instructions attached). If you are interested in volunteering during the book fair, please reply and let us know!
Week of Gratitude (Dec. 16–20)
Join us in thanking the amazing faculty and staff who’ve worked tirelessly to open our new school and support our students. Here’s how we can show our appreciation:
- Monday – Sweet Start: Bring a teacher or administrator their favorite candy or treat.
- Thank You Tuesday: Celebrate our amazing staff–secretaries, custodians, cafeteria team, noon-duty supervisors, LEAD, and YMCA! Our school does not run without their hard work 🙂 You can share a letter or card, draw a picture, offer a sweet treat, or surprise them with something special!
- Wish List Wednesday: Purchase an item from your teacher’s Book Fair or classroom wishlist.
- Thoughtful Thursday: Share a letter or card expressing your gratitude.
- Festive Friday: Give an open-ended gift of your choice. PTA will be providing lunch for the faculty and staff.
We’re collecting “favorite things” lists from the staff and will share them next week to help with ideas.
Thank you for your continued support, and for helping make this semester at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary so special. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season!
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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 dismissal. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind at dismissal.
LEAD Spotlight
This week, our talented group of 1st through 6th grade students embraced the holiday season with a fun and colorful hands-on project. Using their fingers as paintbrushes, they created beautiful snowflakes and festive Christmas trees. The children embraced the messiness of finger painting, experimenting with different techniques to make each snowflake unique. Stay tuned for more exciting projects as we continue to celebrate creativity throughout the season!
Quarter 3 LEAD Registration
Registration for Quarter 3 LEAD clubs will be open Wednesday December 11th at 6 p.m!
Here are some of the clubs we will be offering next quarter, and more!
If you have any questions, please email me at amanda.wallace@cvesd.org
YMCA 2024-25 Annual Fundraising Campaign
Embrace the spirit of generosity this month by joining hands with the Sotomayor YMCA. Together, we can unlock the power of positive change and support an organization that breathes life into our community.
Your generosity can be the spark that lights up the path to a brighter, stronger community. Give joy, hope, and the gift of making a difference with the Sotomayor YMCA!
Sotomayor YMCA 2024-25 Annual Fundraiser Donation Link
YMCA Giving Tree
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