We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break alongside their loved ones. We are grateful for our Snowy Owls and the chance to be part of their educational journey. A heartfelt thank you to all our families for their ongoing support at home. Students will be returning on Monday, December 1st and will have a regular school day with dismissal at 2:15PM for TK/K students and 2:30 PM for 1st-6th grade students.
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Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2025-26 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 two weeks, we will 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.
Grade Level Spotlights
On Thursday, November 20th, our TK and K classes participated in a balloon parade through the halls of Sotomayor. After reading Balloons over Broadway, our students completed a STEM activity where they designed their own balloon. They invited all classes to line the hallways as they walked through the hallways spreading kindness, cheer, and holiday happiness. It was wonderful way to depart our Snowy Owls prior to Thanksgiving break!
PTA Updates
🎬 Dinner & Movie Night (Friday, December 5th)
This will be a fun, family-friendly evening featuring:
- A holiday movie
- Free pizza for kids
- Food trucks/vendors for parents
- Holiday photos
- A “Letters to Santa” station
- A hot cocoa bar
- Crafts
📚 Scholastic Book Fair (December 15th–19th)
We’re also excited to share that our Scholastic Book Fair will take place the week before winter break!
- Daily Sales: One hour after school (2:30–3:30 PM / 1:10–2:15 PM on Friday)
- Family Night: 4:00–6:00 PM, Date TBD
YMCA 2025-26 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!
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