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Our Lobos had an incredible assembly featuring professional speaker Corey Greenwood and singer Hannah Nicolaisen! Corey shared his inspiring ACTive KINDness program, teaching us the power of kindness and positivity as part of our PBIS initiative. He reminded us of the amazing superpowers we all have: ✨ Your Words ✨ A Smile ✨ Any Act of Kindness Hannah’s beautiful performance added something truly special, filling the room with music and energy. The students loved the lively sessions, full of fun, laughter, and meaningful messages about making a difference. And don’t forget to check out the video of our amazing lobos singing their hearts out! It was a moment of pure joy and community. Thank you, Corey and Hannah, for helping us create such a memorable day! Let’s keep spreading kindness, SSE! #ACTiveKINDness #Onepack #SSEStrong

Last Friday, the Dakota String Quartet gave an incredible performance for our 3rd and 4th graders! Thank you for bringing the joy of music to SSE! #lobos #onepack #music

A huge thank you to the Kotelman family for the incredibly delicious honey! #lobos #onepack #SSE

Sonia Sotomayor families, 2025-26 Kindergarten Application Deadline If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year, you will need to complete the registration for the Spanish Immersion Program. Please complete the linked form as soon as possible. Incoming kindergarteners with siblings in the program will automatically receive spots, but you need to fill out the form first. Deadline to complete is January 14, 2025. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWrk4kJo4QiHoYc01RNAyxeHpjgyH1zEVwwrT2k2povugYkw/viewform?pli=1

Get Ready for a Wacky & Wild Skate Night! Join PTO at Skate City for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and skating! Date: Thursday, January 9 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM #SchoolSkateNight #WackyAndWildFun #SoniaSotomayorPTO

Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!

We are incredibly proud that TWO of our students were featured in Keloland's Top Positive Stories of the Year! Click the link below to hear more about Piper Gross selling pumpkins to raise money for Brady's Pack and past-due student lunch accounts. Then learn about Louis Lemke who brought the idea of Dapper Day to our school! He shared that when we look our best, we feel our best; when we feel our best, we do our best! We are so VERY proud of these students who are positively impacting the lives of others!! ://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/inside-keloland/inside-keloland-top-positive-stories-of-the-year/

Yesterday’s Ugly Sweater Party at Sonia Sotomayor was a hit! Huge thanks to our amazing PTO for the delicious breakfast and to all the teachers who rocked their holiday (and hilariously ugly) sweaters. #UglySweaterParty #TeacherFun #PTOLove

Rock, Paper, Scissors Shootout was a hit! Congrats to our ultimate champion, Nathaly! Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun—who’s ready for a rematch next time? #RockPaperScissorsShootout #SSE #Onepack

Celebrate Our Amazing SSE Educators! We are so grateful to work with such talented, caring, and dedicated educators who make Sonia Sotomayor Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow. To show our appreciation, we handed out SSE tumblers as a small token of thanks! We included our core values we practice every day: Lobos are Leaders, Aware, Responsible, and KIND! Thank you for everything you do to inspire and support our students every day. Your hard work and dedication make all the difference! #SSE #GratefulEducators #ThankYou

Lost and Found Alert! Parents, winter is here, and our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather gear! Please encourage your students to stop by and check for any missing items. Let’s reunite these belongings with their owners before the holidays! #lobos #onepack #winter

Tomorrow we host the BIGGEST blanket making party of the year, 11am-3pm. Come if you can. Stay as long as you can!! #SSE #40,000blankets #Thankyou

Thank You to Our Amazing Staff! Yesterday, we celebrated our incredible staff who hosted Gatherings for PASI’s Great Gathering Fundraiser with a special lunch. A big thank you to Dr. Vik for providing delicious pizza from Pizza Cheeks—owned by a Sonia Sotomayor Elementary family, the Putzkes! Your dedication and support mean so much to our school community. #StaffAppreciation #PASI #GreatGathering #PizzaCheeks

Lost and Found Alert! Parents, winter is here, and our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, hats, gloves, and other cold-weather gear! Please encourage your students to stop by and check for any missing items. Let’s reunite these belongings with their owners before the holidays!

Hello SSE Families- Check out the link below for the December Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/zvwj5

Last Friday, we came together for a special Una Manada Celebration! Each teacher selected a student who exemplified our 4 core values: 🌟 Leader 💡 Attentive ✅ Responsible ❤️ Kind Congratulations to these outstanding students for living by these values and inspiring us all. We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work, Una Manada—together, we can make it happen! #CoreValues #BlueTicketChallenge #StudentSuccess

He’s back! Tió is a magical trunk that arrives at the homes of Catalonia (Spain) every December. He has something special, and that is that he can give out gifts! The children of the family cover him with a blanket to keep him warm. Every day, they give him food like fruit and nuts. The more food you give him, the more gifts will come out. On the night of December 24, children in their homes hit the Tió with a cane while singing a magical song in Catalan. Once the song is over, the gifts that Tió has given them appear under the blanket. #lobos #onepack #culture

It’s that time of the year! #juntos #lobos #onepack

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire their students? Now is the time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve! The Sioux Falls School District’s Teacher of the Year program celebrates outstanding educators who make a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Applications are open through Monday, January 13, at 5 pm, and we want to hear about the amazing teachers who make our schools shine. Visit: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program to learn more and submit your application! Help us celebrate the incredible work our educators do to shape the future. Tag a teacher or share this post to spread the word!

Help Us Celebrate Amazing Teachers! The 37th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year nominations are now open! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hardworking, dedicated teachers who make a difference in our children’s lives every day. Do you know a teacher who has gone above and beyond? Let them know their impact matters! For program information & to nominate a teacher visit: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program Let’s show our appreciation for the educators shaping the future of our community!!