As the school year quickly comes to a close, many exciting events and activities are just around the corner for our Snowy Owls. It’s amazing how fast the year has gone by, and as we get ready to wrap up another memorable chapter, there is still so much fun and learning ahead!
Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Students and staff will return on Tuesday, May 26th for a full day of learning.
LEAD
Congratulations to our LEAD Basketball Team A for winning their playoff game on Friday, May 22nd!
Their semi-final game will be this Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm at the Loma Verde Community Center if anyone would like to come support in cheering on our Snowy Owls!
Continuous Enrollment
Many parents have been inquiring about residency verification for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, the time has finally arrived!
This week, starting on Tuesday, May 26th enrollment for continuing students will launch. You should receive an email from DoNotReply@cvesd.org. Check your inbox, spam, and junk email folders for the email. Each email will have your child’s unique snap code. This must be completed for students to be placed on a classroom roster.
For families with multiple children enrolled in our district, expect to receive an email for each child. Please complete the form by June 5th, 2026, to secure your child’s spot for the next academic year. If your family will be moving and your student will not be returning to Sonia Sotomayor Elementary next year, please inform our front office by emailing leticia.real@cvesd.org.
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 conflict resolution. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind when resolving conflict.
Last Call for Library Books
All library books were due Friday, May 22nd! Please check with your child and around your home to locate any school library books. Returning these books promptly will help us prepare our library for the next school year and ensure that all students have access to our wonderful collection.
Parent Ambassador Applications Now Open for 2026–27!
We are excited to share that applications for the 2026–27 Parent Ambassador Program are now open! This valuable opportunity allows families to partner closely with school leaders to strengthen connections, increase engagement, and support our school communities.
Current Parent Ambassadors who wish to continue serving next year may apply to become Senior Parent Ambassadors. This expanded opportunity may allow some school sites to have both a Parent Ambassador and Senior Parent Ambassador working alongside the principal to further enhance family engagement efforts.
Together, Parent Ambassadors and school leaders will collaborate to create a SMART goal focused on increasing meaningful family engagement at their school site.
Please see below to view the Parent Ambassador and Senior Parent Ambassador flyers.
For questions or additional information, please contact Giovanna Castro at giovanna.castro@cvesd.org. ✨
Register Now for UC San Diego’s Parent & Child Robotic Arts Workshop!
Looking for a fun and engaging learning experience for your child this summer? Families are encouraged to register for the exciting Parent & Child Robotic Arts & Crafts Workshop hosted by University of California San Diego through HDSI Lab 3.0!
This unique hands-on experience gives parents and children the opportunity to explore robotics, circuits, Arduino basics, and creative design together through interactive arts and crafts activities. The workshop is designed for students in 4th-6th grade and creates a fun space for families to learn, build, and create side-by-side. Pizza is even included!
The program promotes creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and early STEM learning in an engaging and family-friendly environment. Workshops are offered at UC San Diego and are part of ongoing community learning opportunities through HDSI Lab 3.0.
Families interested in participating can learn more and register below:
Parent & Child Robotic Arts & Crafts Workshop
2026-27 School Year Calendar
Don’t forget the 2026-2027 school calendar is now available! You can find it posted on both the district and our website. We’ve included all the key dates for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to plan family events around our scheduled school breaks so that students can attend school every day. Remember, we are on a modified year-round calendar, and school will start on July 22, 2026! Click here for the 2026-2027 CVESD School Calendar.
- Student Start Date: July 22, 2026
- Student End Date: June 4, 2027
Key breaks include:
- Fall Break: September 21– October 5, 2026
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23 – November 27, 2026
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 11, 2027
- Spring Break: March 22 – April 2, 2027
YMCA Character Builders Registration 2026-2027
Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student. Scholarships are available for families that qualify and they accept 3rd party Child Care Aware Fee for the Military.
5th Annual Community Expo
Every year the Chula Vista Elementary School District hosts our Annual Community Expo, a fun-filled event where CVESD families are introduced to various resources, all while enjoying free food and activities.
Participating CVESD Departments Include:
- Communications
- Community Schools
- Child Nutrition Services
- Chula Vista Community Collaborative
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Resources
- Instructional Services
- Learn, Enrich, Aspire, Develop (LEAD)
- Security Program and Safety Operations
- Innovation and Instruction
- Special Education
- Transportation
- Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
- And more!
Community service booths from vetted outside entities also participate, ready to assist families with various needs and services. Questions? Email commsoffice@cvesd.org.
Lost and Found Items
Missing any lost jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes? Come look in our Lost and Found! Please take a moment to browse our Lost and Found for any of your child’s items. At the end of the quarter, we will be donating the items to those in need. The Lost and Found is located in front of our school before and after school.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 