We are looking forward to a great week of learning and recognizing the achievements of our Snowy Owls in our February Awards Assembly! We also want to wish the best of luck to our Snowy Owls who will be competing in our District Speech Contest Semifinals this coming week. We have a variety of activities and events happening in the upcoming weeks. From Read Across America to our Sotomayor Talent Show. Be sure to read about all of the important school information for the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your support!
PTA Upcoming Events
Happy February! We wanted to share a few PTA updates and reminders as we head into an exciting spring season.
Our Spring Parent Book Club kicked off yesterday, and it was wonderful to connect with families. We have three more sessions coming up, and anyone is welcome to join. Feel free to share with interested families.
Spring Event Preview
- March 9–13: Scholastic Book Fair
- March 12: Bloom & Boogie Spring Fling (Dance)
- April 6–10: Military Child Spirit Week
- April 13–17: Autism Acceptance Week
- April 24: Multicultural Fair + Spring Festival
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 two weeks, we will focus and reinforce the expected behaviors for hallway and stairs. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind in the hallway and stairs.
Grade Level Spotlights
On Thursday, February 19th, 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!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon
March is just around the corner, which means we will be having parent-teacher conferences as we approach the end of the quarter. You should be receiving or may have already received information from your child’s teacher regarding our spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (March 12-19, 2026).
Our teachers will meet with each parent/legal guardian. Please honor your scheduled conference time or reschedule your time, if something comes up. Often times spring conferences are student-led so that children can articulate their learning to their families! We are also excited about the opportunity to meet with our families to share about each individual’s growth this year!
LEAD
It’s that time of year again! Q4 Club registration opens March 6th at 6 PM. Q4 Club options will be posted on Jumbula next week. To expedite your registration process, create your Jumbula account today! For any questions regarding LEAD Clubs, please email amanda.wallace@cvesd.org
YMCA 2025-26 Annual Fundraising Campaign
We are happy to share that we are halfway to our goal of $2,500 thanks to your generous support! Together, we can unlock the power of positive change and support an organization that breathes life into our community.
Sotomayor YMCA 2025-26 Annual Fundraiser Donation Link
Online Parenting Workshop Series
Families with children ages 3–7 are invited to participate in a free, interactive online workshop series focused on building strong relationships and supporting positive behavior at home. Sessions are held from noon to 1:30 p.m., with English sessions beginning February 23 on Mondays and Spanish sessions beginning February 25 on Wednesdays.
SDCOE Mental Health Webinar Series
This webinar series will provide information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today and will offer information, tips, and tools for parents and guardians. It is offered through a partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and medical and mental health experts with the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Health. Rady Children’s is on the forefront of youth mental health and wellness and is dedicated to improving the mental health of all children. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 