This is the last week prior to Fall Break! Parent conferences are underway and conclude this week. Our Student Council is also rolling out our first spirit week of the year as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall! Please have your students participate and join in on the fun!
As a reminder we will have minimum days EVERYDAY this week and all TK/K students will be dismissed at 12:50PM and 1st-6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:05PM. Fall break will begin soon, and it’s a great opportunity for students to rest and recharge.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for an epic Minecraft Movie Night on Friday, September 12th! We hope you had a block-tastic time exploring the pixelated adventure with us. A special shoutout to our amazing Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) for crafting the perfect calm corner and hooking up sensory bags for our little miners. Your support truly made the night extra special!
On Friday, September 19th, we will be having our second Student Award Assemblies for the 2025-26 school year. We will be issuing Stellar Snowy Owl and FUERZA Awards to our Snowy Owl students:
- TK-1st Grade – 8:15 AM
- 2nd-3rd Grade – 8:50 AM
- 4th-6th Grade – 9:25 AM
Classroom teachers will be notifying the families of students who will be recognized in our September Snowy Owl Award Assembly.
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Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2025-26 Family Handbook.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. The Chula Vista Elementary School District is proud to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month this year. We celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, diversity, and contributions of our American Latino/Hispanic community.
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 lunch tables. 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 lunch tables.
Squishmallow Attendance Challenge
We will be raffling off the squishmallows at the end of the month! Drawing will be held on September 30th.
- All students that attend every day the last week before Fall Break (Sept. 15-19) will automatically be entered to win, so encourage students to come EVERY DAY!
- Winners will receive the squishmallow when they return from Fall Break. It will be delivered to their school site.
Make sure your student is here everyday this week so they can join in on the Squishmallow Attendance Challenge!
Budget Advisory Committee
Help keep our school community updated on District budget activities and serve on the District’s BAC as our site’s representative. Each school parent representative will learn about school and District budget processes and provide valuable input on District budget priorities. Please email Dr. Martha-Irene Garza if interested at marthairene.garza@cvesd.org.
Family Dine Out Fundraiser
Our PTA is hosting its first family dine out fundraiser on Wednesday, September 17th at Ululani. Share the flyer below with family and friends!
ORHS Cheer Clinic🎉
Calling all future cheerleaders! Otay Ranch High School is hosting its 2025 ORHS Cheer Clinic, a fun, skills-based experience led by the ORHS cheer program. Students will learn cheers, motions, and teamwork in a supportive environment—perfect for beginners and returning athletes alike. Jotform
How to Register
Complete the short ORHS Cheer Clinic Registration Form. A parent/guardian signature is required in the consent section. Jotform
Questions?
Please contact Coach Kendra Flatts at kendra.flatts@sweetwaterschools.org.
We’re excited to share this opportunity with our Snowy Owl families—go support our local high school athletes and let your child shine! 🦉💙
https://form.jotform.com/252395821900154
LEAD Clubs Starting Quarter 2
Registration for our LEAD Clubs opened on Friday, September 12th! Please click on the link below to register for the various LEAD Clubs occurring Quarter 2 if you haven’t already done so:
https://leadsotomayor.jumbula.com
If you have any questions, please email amanda.wallace@cvesd.org
Student Insurance and Consent Collection
Don’t forget to complete the Student Insurance and Consent Collection Form to allow CVESD to access state funding through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). Providing this information is safe and confidential. To learn more and submit the form, click here.
Lost and Found
We have begun to accumulate many jackets and water bottles in our Lost and Found. Please take a moment to browse our Lost and Found by the main office for any of your child’s items. Be sure to label all jackets and items with your child’s first and last name. All items not picked up by Friday, September 19th, will be donated to charity at the end of the quarter.
District Wellness Policy
Just a quick reminder: our district wellness policy encourages healthy choices to support the well-being of all students. In keeping with this, we ask that birthday celebrations at school focus on non-food items.
Looking for fun alternatives? Consider donating a small item like a pencil, book, eraser, or another engaging treat to help celebrate your child’s special day in a meaningful way. Thank you for helping us create a healthy, inclusive, and joyful environment for every student!
Fall Break is Almost Here!
Fall Break begins on Monday, September 22nd and continues through Monday, October 6th. School will resume on Tuesday, October 7th, which will be a minimum day with dismissal at 12:50 PM for TK and Kindergarten, and 1:05 PM for 1st through 6th grade. We hope everyone enjoys a restful break and quality time with family and friends.
During the break, students are encouraged to continue learning by accessing district-supported online programs such as i-Ready Math (for Kindergarten through 6th grade) and Achieve3000 Reading (for 2nd through 6th grade). These can be found on the student sign-on page. If you need your child’s login information, please reach out to their teacher. And don’t forget—reading for fun each day is one of the best ways to build strong reading skills!
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 