This year was filled with learning, growth, achievement, and memorable experiences. From classroom discoveries and academic milestones to performances, field trips, athletic competitions, family events, and service projects, our Snowy Owls demonstrated what it means to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind. We are especially proud of our students for their perseverance, curiosity, and commitment to learning. Whether mastering new skills, supporting one another, or stepping outside their comfort zones, they have continued to inspire us every day.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our families for their partnership and unwavering support. Your involvement, encouragement, and trust have helped make our school community stronger and more connected. Thank you also to our dedicated teachers and staff members who work tirelessly to create meaningful learning experiences and ensure every student feels seen, valued, and supported.
As we celebrate the end of the school year, we also recognize our 6th grade students as they prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. We are proud of all they have accomplished and know they will continue to do great things. We wish all of our Snowy Owl families a safe, restful, and joyful summer. Thank you for making this school year so special. We look forward to welcoming returning students back in the fall and continuing to build a school community where every child can thrive.
Have a wonderful summer, Snowy Owls!
LEAD
Congratulations to our LEAD Basketball Team A for an outstanding season and for winning the championship game on Friday, May 22nd! Our Snowy Owls demonstrated incredible teamwork, determination, sportsmanship, and perseverance throughout the season, culminating in a well-deserved championship victory and the addition of a new championship banner to our school.
We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and grateful to the coaches, families, and staff members who supported them every step of the way.
A special thank you to our school community for coming out to cheer on our Snowy Owls during the championship game. Your enthusiasm, encouragement, and school spirit helped make this achievement even more memorable for our students.
Congratulations, Snowy Owls! We are proud of you and all that you have accomplished. 🏀🦉💙
Continuous Enrollment
Verification of Residency started on Tuesday, May 26th. You should have received 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 by June 5th for students to be to secure a spot and be placed on a classroom roster at Sotomayor Elementary. All families are required to complete the Continuing Student Enrollment process. If you are having difficult locating the email or the system sent you misinformation on your child, please contact our front office.
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.
Yearbooks are here!
Great News! Our yearbooks have arrived and all preordered books were given to the classroom teacher for distribution on Friday, May 29th. We can’t wait to take a glimpse of our memories in the yearbook. A grand applause to our Yearbook Advisor Ms. Chatham for the countless hours spent capturing our Sotomayor memories and creating the yearbook! Any families still interested in acquiring a yearbook can reach out to Dr. Amanda Storch for information.
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.
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.
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.
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 