Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Snowy Owl community that supported our Apex Fun event this past week! We cannot express how grateful we are for your immense support and active participation in the APEX Fun Run this year! The Apex Fun Run not only allowed us to raise…

Thank you for everyone’s active participation as we launched into our annual Apex Fun Run which will occur this Thursday, October 23rd on our grass field. Our Snowy Owls are excited about the leadership lessons in their classroom each day leading up to the event. The Apex leadership program focuses on developing…

Thank you to all our students and families for a great start to quarter 2! We’ve witnessed so many smiles and positive attitude among our students. Their excitement, resilience, and determination are always inspiring. Also, we want to extend our gratitude to you, as parents and guardians, for your continuous…

We hope everyone enjoyed their fall break to the fullest and had an opportunity to rest and recharge! We are excited to have our Snowy Owls return on Tuesday, October 7th. This is a minimum day schedule and students will be dismissed early. All TK/K students will be dismissed at 12:50PM and…

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…

As we enter our seventh week of the school year, we are thrilled with the progress our students have been making! It’s inspiring to see their growth and dedication. Parent conferences are just around the corner, providing an excellent opportunity to discuss your child’s achievements and areas for growth. Thank…

Hard to believe that we are only three weeks away from fall break! This Monday, September 1st, there will be no school in observance of Labor Day. School will resume for all students on Tuesday, September 2nd and it will be a regular day with TK/K students being dismissed at…

Picture Day is here! We look forward to seeing the beautiful smiles of our Snowy Owls on Monday, August 25th as our Snowy Owls take their yearbook and ID pictures in the MPR. On Friday, August 29th, we will be having our first Student Award Assemblies for the 2025-26 school…

We’re off to an exciting start this school year! This past week we had Circulate San Diego conduct Safety Town presentations for Snowy Owls in TK-2nd grade, educating our students in street safety, followed by our Walk/Bike to School Day. This coming week, we will be having our first Coffee…

It was a spectacular second full week for our Snowy Owls. Our students are adjusting well to their new classrooms and exemplifying our Snowy Owl expectations and core values. We applaud your efforts and supports at home with the new routines at the beginning of the year. As we continue…

Our Snowy Owls completed their second week and have shown remarkable enthusiasm and progress in modeling our Snowy Owl Expectations of being Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind. It was great to see all of our Sotomayor families at our Back to School Night this past week. For those families that…

First week of school was a huge success! Thank you for entrusting your children with us each day. I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for contributing to a successful first week of school. We are so thankful for our teachers and staff that put in…

Welcome to our Sotomayor Family! We are so excited to have our students for the first time on campus this week. Our team has been preparing all summer for the students and we anticipate a fantastic year of amazing learning and fun! It is going to be a year honoring…

Hello Sotomayor Families, We hope you are having an amazing summer! Please see below for some important back-to-school information. We can’t wait to see you all soon! If you need any assistance, please call the office Monday-Friday from 7:15AM to 3:45PM. Principal Welcome Letter Upcoming Important Dates Transitional Kindergarten and…

Thank You Snowy Owls for an Incredible Year! What a fantastic year it has been—filled with unforgettable moments and the joy of growing and learning together. As we head into summer break, we hope you enjoy a well-deserved time of rest and fun! A special congratulations to our amazing 6th…

We have so much to be proud of and celebrate as a school community. As we embark on the last week of the school year, we want to thank you for your partnership and efforts to make our Sotomayor community a place for our students to thrive. Best of luck…

On Tuesday, May 27th, our co-ed LEAD basketball team will be competing in the semifinals at the Otay Recreation Center, and we couldn’t be prouder of them this season. We are confident they will give their all on the court. Good luck, Snowy Owls! We are cheering you on every…

As we enter the last few weeks of the school year, there are many exciting events and activities that await our Snowy Owls in the days ahead. It’s hard to believe how quickly this school year has flown by, and as we prepare to bid farewell to another memorable year,…

On behalf of the entire school staff, I wanted to thank our school community and amazing PTA for your generosity and thoughtfulness during our Staff Appreciation Week. We were overwhelmed with the outpouring of signs of affection for our team and wanted to provide you with our sincere thanks and…

Staff Appreciation Week has arrived!  This special week provides us with a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff members. We consider ALL staff members educators, because each person on campus is here to support your child and teach…