Happy New Year Sotomayor families! We hope you’ve had a rejuvenating and joyous winter break! I want to take a moment to thank our amazing PTA and parent volunteers for hosting our Scholastic Book Fair for our Sotomayor community prior to departing on winter break! I also want to share the immense gratitude felt by ALL of our Sotomayor staff for all the students and families that showed their appreciation during Week of Gratitude, including the staff hosted lunch conducted by our PTA!
As we prepare to start the new year, we wanted to remind you that school will resume on Tuesday, January 14th, following the three-week break. Tuesday, January 14th will be a minimum day and TK/K students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM and 1st-6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:05PM.
Our teachers and staff are excited to welcome back our students and begin an enriching and productive second half of the academic year. This semester is packed with important teaching and learning opportunities. Please ensure that your children are prepared for their return, ready to engage in learning and reconnect with their peers.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the return to school, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our school office will reopen on Monday, January 13th from 7:15 AM until 3:45 PM. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon.
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.
Kids Heart Challenge
Our school is getting ready to kick off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! You’ve been at the heart of our KHC program in the past and we are hoping we can count on you again. Join today to get a jumpstart on raising donations to make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. We’re going to make a huge impact together!
SIGN UP atwww.heart.org/schools to start Finn’s Mission to raise donations and learn life-saving skills like Hands-Only CPR!
DID YOU KNOW 90% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest don’t survive. Immediate Hands-Only CPR can double, even triple, a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. When you sign up for KHC, YOU can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR in Finn’s Mission!
Click here to register for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the spirit and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his work towards equality and justice for all.
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 two weeks, we will focus and reinforce the expected behaviors for recess. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind at recess.
LEAD Flag Football Champions
Congratulations to our team for finishing the playoffs as Co-Ed Division I Football League Champions! A huge shout out to all of our Snowy Owl families who came out to support our students on their journey to the championship!
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
LCAP
Each year, school districts are required to develop and update their Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)—a three-year roadmap outlining goals, actions, and expenditures designed to enhance student outcomes. At CVESD, community involvement is essential to ensuring our resources align with the diverse needs of students.
As part of this process, we invite you to join us for in-person informational sessions and
participate in our annual LCAP survey. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of the district. Our first session will occur on January 23, 2025, at 2:45 PM at Castle Park
Elementary. Additional sessions will be held at various times and locations over the coming months. If you cannot attend in person, I encourage you to complete the community survey online here.
Please visit our LCAP district page or contact your school site for further details.
CVESD University
CVESD University offers a dynamic learning experience for parents and guardians. The program aims to equip families with the essential tools to actively participate in their child’s educational journey, all through a fun and engaging format.
The current list of upcoming workshops can be found below. You can 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.
“Home Is Where the Start” is happening this Wednesday, January 15, from 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Families will learn about the multilingual programs available at the district and how they support students of all language needs at our CVESD District office.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 