Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School

We are extremely grateful to our first responders, CAL FIRE, and fire fighters for all of their work in battling and helping contain the Border 2 Fire! We are very fortunate that the local fires did not place our community boundaries at risk and we hope everyone is safe and…

As we wrap up the first week of Quarter 3, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your cooperation and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to have our Snowy Owls back and see their excitement and engagement within the classroom this past week. Quarter 3 is…

Happy New Year Sotomayor families! We hope you’ve had a rejuvenating and joyous winter break! I want to take a moment to thank our amazing PTA and parent volunteers for hosting our Scholastic Book Fair for our Sotomayor community prior to departing on winter break! I also want to share…

We have one more week before departing on winter break! We are so proud of how far our Snowy Owls have come already this year and know Quarter 3 and 4 will bring us even more to be proud of. Winter Wonderland Spirit Week This week (Monday 12/16-Friday 12/20) we…

As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to share a few festive events and initiatives being hosted by our PTA to celebrate the season and show our gratitude. Here’s what’s happening:  A Very Merry Evening: Holiday Movie Night + Pictures with Santa  Next Wednesday, December 11 4:00–6:00 PM We’re…

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…

November is a month for reflection and appreciation. There are so many things to be grateful for as we approach Thanksgiving week. I wanted to take a moment and share how THANKFUL I am for having the pleasure to lead such a caring and wonderful school community as Sonia Sotomayor…

There will be no school on Monday, November 11th, 2024 in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all our Military Veterans and their families for their service! We are excited to announce our upcoming celebration of kindness, in collaboration with the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD), as we…

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Snowy Owl community that supported all of our school activities and events this past week! From our APEX Fun Run to Red Ribbon Spirit Week to our first annual Literature Character Parade, it was wonderful to see our entire community come together and…

Thank you to all of our Snowy Owl families who came out to support our first annual Trunk or Treat this past week! It was wonderful to see so many of our Snowy Owls dressed up alongside their families as they embarked on the difficult challenge of selecting their favorite…

Thank you to all of our Snowy Owl families who came out to support our second Family Dine-Out this past Friday at Panda Express! Your support allows our school to build funds to bring about fun and exciting events such as this week’s upcoming Trunk or Treat. Please consider donating…

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 8th. 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. As a reminder we will have minimum days EVERYDAY this week and all TK/K students will be dismissed at 12:50PM and 1st-6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:05PM. Fall break will begin…

We are almost there! We are currently at 113 members and ONLY need 62 more members to reach our goal and earn our spirit day. Remember that anyone can be a PTA member from parents, students, teachers, grandparents, and friends. All funding will be going right back to our school…

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…

PTA Drive Membership starts TODAY! Lets come together as a Sotomayor community to reach our 175 membership goal. Your membership will fund important programs, events, and resources that enrich students’ educational experiences. Click on the link below or scan the QR Code located in the flyer below to join! ·  Join…

Hard to believe that we are only three weeks away from fall break! This Monday, September 2nd, there will be no school in observance of Labor Day. School will resume for all students on Tuesday, September 3rd and it will be a regular day with TK/K students being dismissed at…

This coming week, we will be having our first Student Award Assemblies for the 2024-25 school year. We will be issuing Stellar Snowy Owl and FUERZA Awards to our Snowy Owl students: Classroom teachers will be notifying the families of students who will be recognized in our August Snowy Owl…

We’re off to an exciting start this school year! This past week, our students had a fantastic time diving into our Visual and Performing Arts classes, showcasing their enthusiasm for music, photography and digital media, and dance. As we move forward into September, we have many exciting activities and events…