Our fourth grade students created artwork inspired by Callie the tiger from the Great Plains Zoo. The project focused on using art to honor and remember animals while learning about the different purposes of art.
Shout out to Sra. VanRavenswaay for guiding our students through this meaningful project!
#ArtWithHeart #CallieTheTiger #GreatPlainsZoo #LearningThroughArt
The kindergarten application deadline for the 2026-27 school year is quickly approaching: Tuesday, January 13, 2026. If you would like to learn more about Spanish Immersion at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School for your future kindergarten student, join us tomorrow evening!
#Lobos #onepack #SSE
Congratulations to these incredible 3rd-5th students for demonstrating leadership, responsibility, awareness, and kindness!
We celebrated their positive behavior—from teamwork to kindness, they are true role models in our school. Keep inspiring greatness!
#UnaManada #PositiveBehavior #SSE
Celebrating Our 202 Científicos
As we close out the year, we want to recognize our amazing 202 científicos for their hard work and dedication during ciencias. They have been curious, thoughtful, and eager to learn—asking questions, making discoveries, and growing every day. We are so proud of all they have accomplished this year!
#Lobos #SSE #onepack
Thank you so much Jane Priesz for the delicious cookies! We truly love receiving sweet treats—they help brighten our day and are so appreciated. Thank you for thinking of us!
#Lobos #SSE #Onepack
We are so lucky—this week has truly been full of sweetness! A big thank you to Piper Gross for the thoughtful treat. Your kindness added an extra special touch to our days, and we are so grateful!
#SSE#Lobos #thanks
A big thank you to Aria Craig for the yummy muffins! Sweet gestures like this really help make our day extra special. We appreciate you so much!
#SSE #Onepack #Lobos
The Parent Information for families new to Spanish Immersion in 2026-27 for this evening has been canceled.
If you would like a tour of the school or learn more about Spanish Immersion at Sonia Sotomayor, please call the school office at 605-367-4655.
If you would like a tour of the school or learn more about Spanish Immersion at Sonia Sotomayor, please call the school office at 605-367-4655.
Una Manada Celebrations!
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.
#PositiveBehavior #UnaManada #SSE
It’s Time to Vote!
Our teams have been busy striking their most creative poses, and trust us… they did not disappoint!
As we like to say: “We’re not always completely serious here!”
Now it’s your turn to join the fun!
Families, please vote for your favorite team photo using the Google Form below.
Your votes will help us crown the ultimate “Photogenic Team” of the season!
Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/ft92WQ3waMEiFiwi8
Thanks for sharing the laughs with us!
#TeamFun #VoteYourFave #SSE #LosLobos
December Newsletter – Noticias de la Manada 🐺❄️
We’re excited to share our December newsletter, now newly titled Noticias de la Manada—a name that celebrates our community, our students, and the spirit of our #UnaManada.
Link- https://app.smore.com/n/nwg59-noticias-de-la-manada
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our school. We hope you enjoy this month’s news!
Warmly (Because it has been too cold the last few days),
Sonia Sototomayor Elementary
LA TIENDA DE LOBOS - K-2ND
We are looking for some Volunteers to run the store. It is open from 8:00-2:40 for students to shop. This is a super fun way to get involved at SSE!
Link- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFAE23A6FDC34-61020116-latienda#/
We will be hosting the 20th Annual Project Warm-Up on Saturday, Dec 13th, 11am- 3pm. Come join the biggest blanket-making party around!
Did you know that there are currently almost 800 students classified as homeless in the Sioux Falls School District? This means they are living in a situation that is not meant to be permanent housing. Some are living in shelters, motels, doubled-up with other families, in cars, and worse. Many of these kids rely on school to provide two nutritional meals, 7 hours of heat, and safety. We want to make sure each of these students has a new fleece blanket to take home before the long winter break from school. Will you consider helping?
Volunteers are needed to make blankets! Join us on Saturday or host a blanket-making party of your own.
Donations of fleece and funds are needed. Please consider making a donation today!
Because of our generous volunteers, we have been able to provide 43,000 blankets to children and families in need over the past 19 years!! WOW!!
Did you know that there are currently almost 800 students classified as homeless in the Sioux Falls School District? This means they are living in a situation that is not meant to be permanent housing. Some are living in shelters, motels, doubled-up with other families, in cars, and worse. Many of these kids rely on school to provide two nutritional meals, 7 hours of heat, and safety. We want to make sure each of these students has a new fleece blanket to take home before the long winter break from school. Will you consider helping?
Volunteers are needed to make blankets! Join us on Saturday or host a blanket-making party of your own.
Donations of fleece and funds are needed. Please consider making a donation today!
Because of our generous volunteers, we have been able to provide 43,000 blankets to children and families in need over the past 19 years!! WOW!!
Sweet Surprise for Our Staff!
A huge thank you to Isla Carrier-Damon, one of our amazing students, for bringing donuts for the staff today! Your thoughtfulness and generosity brightened our morning. We appreciate you, Isla!
#Gracias #SSE #Onepack
A huge thank you to Isla Carrier-Damon, one of our amazing students, for bringing donuts for the staff today! Your thoughtfulness and generosity brightened our morning. We appreciate you, Isla!
#Gracias #SSE #Onepack
Happy National Special Education Day!
Today we honor the incredible dedication, compassion, and talent of our special education teachers, support staff, and related service providers. Each day, they bring patience, expertise, and heart into their work—making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and helping every child grow, learn, and feel valued.
A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Abbey, Cristen, and Eisley — you are true rockstars! Your commitment to supporting our students shines bright, and we are so lucky to have such an amazing team here at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary.
Thank you for all you do!
#NationalSpecialEducationDay #SSE #OnePack
Ancient Egyptian Civilizations Showcase!
Last Tuesday, our amazing 3rd grade students proudly presented their projects on Ancient Egyptian civilizations as part of their Social Studies unit. They put so much effort, creativity, and excitement into their work—and it truly showed!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to admire their incredible creations. We are so proud of our young historians!
#lobos #onepack #SSE
A huge thank you to the Pitts family for coming in and sharing their Native American culture with our 202 students!
Your stories, traditions, and knowledge made such a meaningful impact. The students were fully engaged, inspired, and so grateful for the opportunity to learn directly from you.
You did an absolutely amazing job, and we appreciate you for helping us celebrate culture, community, and history in such a beautiful way.
#culture #SSE #Onepack
Attention SSE Families!
We’re competing with 33 other SD schools to collect pop & beverage tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Save your tabs from soda, soup, tuna, pet food, and more, and bring them to school to drop in our RMHC Pop Tab House. Every tab helps families with children facing medical challenges!
The competition runs through April—let’s show everyone how Lobos lead the way!
#PopTabPandemonium #Lobos #Onepack
We’re competing with 33 other SD schools to collect pop & beverage tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Save your tabs from soda, soup, tuna, pet food, and more, and bring them to school to drop in our RMHC Pop Tab House. Every tab helps families with children facing medical challenges!
The competition runs through April—let’s show everyone how Lobos lead the way!
#PopTabPandemonium #Lobos #Onepack
20th Annual Project Warm-Up Blanket Party!
Saturday, December 13th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 1510 S Lake Avenue Come when you can, stay as long as you wish! Make blankets with us or drop-off your completed blankets!!
#gotfleece #SSE #onepack
Saturday, December 13th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School 1510 S Lake Avenue Come when you can, stay as long as you wish! Make blankets with us or drop-off your completed blankets!!
#gotfleece #SSE #onepack
SSE families,
All items in Lost and Found will be donated before the Thanksgiving break. Please check for any missing belongings as soon as possible.
#lobos #onepack #SSE
