Missing snow boots? See lost and found image below! If not claimed, they will be donated.
REACH for a Sweet Read!
Everybody reads 2025! Why? To Help Others
REACH Literacy is a non-profit organization that helps people learn how to read and sells discounted books.
By reading over 350,000 books, we will raise $1,700.00 for them to keep teaching people to read!
#Onepack #Lobos #SSE
Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Congratulations to these incredible 3rd-5th students for demonstrating leadership, responsibility, awareness, and kindness! Today, we celebrated their positive behavior—from teamwork to kindness, they are true role models in our school. Keep inspiring greatness!
#UnaManada #PositiveBehavior #SSE
Friday, February 28 is Rare Disease Day! 💗💚💙💜
Let’s come together to raise awareness and show support for the millions of people living with rare diseases. A simple way to stand in solidarity is by wearing pink, blue, green, or purple—these colors represent hope, strength, and the resilience of those affected.
By sparking conversations and spreading awareness, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals and families facing these challenges every day.
#Unamanada #ShowYourColors #RaiseAwareness #SSE
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
Thank You for Your Kindness!
We recently collected hats and gloves/mittens in all sizes for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. These donations were given to those in need, during a special family night.
We appreciate everyone who contributed to making this possible. Your generosity helped bring warmth and kindness to our community!
#onepack #SSE #kindness
Una Manada Celebrations!
Today, we celebrated our K-2 students for their positive behavior! From kindness to teamwork, they’re showing what it means to be role models in our school.
Let’s keep inspiring greatness together!
#PositiveBehavior #UnaManada #SSE
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
¡Muchas gracias, Bryson! The donuts were absolutely delicious!!
#SSE #onepack #gracias
Una Manada Celebrations!
Today, we celebrated our K-2 students for their positive behavior! From kindness to teamwork, they’re showing what it means to be role models in our school.
Let’s keep inspiring greatness together!
#PositiveBehavior #UnaManada #SSE
The SSE Learning on Display Series: A Peek Into Our 1st - 2nd Grade Hallway!
We know families don’t get to walk our school halls every day, so we’re bringing a little piece of the classroom to you! This month, our 1st-2nd students worked on stories, letter sounds, kind words, and their creativity is shining in our hallway display. From When I have 100 years and What are they learning notes on the ceiling—artwork, writing pieces, etc, they have put so much effort into their learning. We’re so proud of them!!
#SSE #lobos #onepack
The SSE Learning on Display Series: A Peek Into Our 1st - 2nd Grade Hallway!
We know families don’t get to walk our school halls every day, so we’re bringing a little piece of the classroom to you! This month, our 1st-2nd students worked on stories, letter sounds, kind words, and their creativity is shining in our hallway display. From When I have 100 years and What are they learning notes on the ceiling—artwork, writing pieces, etc, they have put so much effort into their learning. We’re so proud of them!!
#SSE #lobos #onepack
Sonia Sotomayor Parents/Guardians:
We value your opinions, thoughts, and ideas to make our school community the best it can be!
Please join us for Community Conversations, hosted by The SFSD Community Learning Center. This is your chance to share ideas, connect with other families, and express your dreams for your child and school.
Please join us:
Thursday, March 13
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
#CommunityConversations #SSE #FamilyEngagement
Exciting Author Visit at the Library Today!
Today, we are thrilled to welcome Andrea Cruz Floren to our library! She presented her book, En los Naranjales / In the Groves, to our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students. This was a wonderful opportunity for our young readers to engage with a bilingual story and meet the author behind the book!
Want to meet Andrea Cruz Floren and get a signed copy? She will be hosting a book signing tomorrow at 11:00 AM at Child’s Play store in downtown Sioux Falls. We encourage families to stop by and support this local author!
And here’s the best part—each classroom received a copy of En los Naranjales / In the Groves to enjoy again and again.
#AuthorVisit #EnLosNaranjales #InTheGroves #ReadingMatters
Help Keep Our Community Warm!
Winter is here, and many in our community need our help! This week is Kindness Week and Sonia Sotomayor, and we’re collecting new mittens, hats, and scarves in all sizes to keep those in need warm this season.
How You Can Help:
✅ Donate hats, mittens and gloves in all sizes at SSE
✅ Spread the word!
✅ Encourage friends & family to give
📅 Donation Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025
📍 Drop-Off Location(s): Sonia Sotomayor Elementary (Office is open until 4:00 pm on School Days).
Let’s come together and make a difference! Every donation counts.
#WarmHeartsDrive #SpreadTheWarmth #WinterGiving #UnaManada
Happy Birthday to our amazing principal, Tracy Vik!
Your dedication, leadership, and kindness inspire us every day. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and school community. Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with joy, laughter, and all the happiness you bring to others!
A special thank you for the delicious birthday treat—you always go above and beyond to make everyone feel appreciated!
Have the best day, Sra.Vik!
#lobos #onepack #SSE
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
KINDNESS WEEK! 💗
Dress Up Days:
Wednesday - Kind Words
#lobos #SSE #onepack
❤️Dress Up Days ❤️
Tuesday: Comfy clothes
At Sonia Sotomayor we are celebrating Kindness Week Feb 10-14. We will be working with students to show kindness to different groups of people. And of course, there will be dress up days!!
To show kindness to our community we are collecting new hats + gloves/mittens in all sizes for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. They will give them out to those in need, young and old at a family night.
#onepack #lobos #SSE
