We hope everyone enjoyed the four day weekend for Presidents’ Day! Students will be returning on Tuesday, February 18th, for a full day of learning with regular dismissal times.
PTA Upcoming Events
Dear Snowy Owl Families,
We hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday break! January has been busy as we’ve been planning an exciting spring calendar, and we can’t wait to share it with you. We hope you’ll join us and lend your support!
Upcoming Events & Important Announcements
PTA Association Meeting & Internet Safety Workshop – Wednesday, February 19
Join us for our first PTA Association Meeting of the year, followed by an Internet Safety Workshop presented by the San Diego Police Foundation. This is a great opportunity to learn how to keep our children safe online. The association meeting agenda is available here. The meeting will be held in the MPR and offered virtually as well.
Swank Movie License Approval
Please note that we need your support on a key agenda item—approving the Swank movie license, which will allow us to host movie nights and provide our faculty and staff access to a wide selection of films.
Nominating Committee & Executive Board Elections
Looking to get more involved? Our final association meeting of the year is in April and will include PTA Executive Board elections. We’re currently forming the Nominating Committee to vet potential candidates. If you’re interested in running or learning more, please reach out! We also have open positions available now, so this is a great opportunity to finish the term and consider running for a full position next year.
Spirit Wear is Now Available!
We’re excited to offer Snowy Owl spirit wear through MVP Ink! Orders can be placed here. Any order placed by Friday, February 21 will be available for pick-up after school on March 7. Limited quantities will also be available for purchase at the association meeting. For any questions, please contact Vida at ceo@mvpink.com.
February Events Overview & RSVP
Attached is a detailed breakdown of our February events—please RSVP here!
Looking Ahead
Here’s what we have planned for Spring! Additional details are forthcoming.
- March 10th-14th: Scholastic Book Fair
- March 13th: The Kebab Shop | Dine Out
- April 18th: Spring Multicultural Fair
- April 21st-25th: Military Child Spirit Week
- May 5th-9th: Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
- May: BINGO Night
As always, we appreciate your commitment to our Snowy Owls. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you soon!
Working together,
Sonia Sotomayor PTA Executive Board
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 arrival. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind at arrival.
Hoo News
Grade Level Spotlights
On Tuesday, February 11th, our first grade teachers alongside parent volunteers coordinated a Friendship Dance for their students afterschool. Students got an opportunity to partake in dancing, enjoy snacks, and craft friendship cards alongside their classmates. Thank you for all your effort in making this a fun and unforgettable event for our students!
On Thursday, February 13th, our sixth grade students returned back to Sonia Sotomayor after spending the week up at Camp Marston. Students partook in a wide range of outdoor activities ranging from night hikes, archery, to rock climbing. We are excited to have you back and look forward to hearing about your camp experiences!
New Student Registration is Here!
Our new student online registration started last week and is in full-swing! Don’t forget all registrations take place online. There are no paper packets, please visit our district webpage at www.cvesd.org. Please make sure you are registering on the link that says 2025/26. This is for new students only, not currently enrolled students! Continuing student registration will take place later in the school year.
Registration is for:
- Kindergartners the child must turn 5 years old between September 2, 2024 and September 1, 2025.
- TK students who turn 5 years old between September 2, 2025 and September 1, 2026.
- NEW students in grades 1st through 6th – returning students DO NOT need to fill out registration at this time.
CVESD Parent University
This week, our district office is excited to host the “Ask Away” workshop, designed to equip families with valuable tips and tricks for preparing for parent-teacher conferences. This interactive session will provide practical advice on how to effectively communicate with teachers, ask the right questions, and make the most out of these important meetings.
Join us to gain insights that will help you support your child’s educational journey and build a stronger partnership with their teachers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your conference experience and advocate for your child’s success!
- When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Where: District offices at 84 East J Street in Chula Vista
- What: Families will learn tips and tricks for preparing for parent-teacher conferences.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 