Celebrating National IT Professionals Day!

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible IT staff - Kristie Randall, who keeps our technology running smoothly every day. From troubleshooting surprise glitches, maintaining our systems, and supporting both staff and students with patience and expertise, she is truly the backbone of our school’s technology.

Thank you, Kristie, for everything you do—we appreciate you every day! 💻💙
about 9 hours ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Happy National iT
Tuesday (9/16): Tacky Tourist Day!
We’re joining in on the Homecoming fun by supporting our program’s high school dress-up week! Tomorrow is all about bright shirts, hats, cameras, sandals with socks, and all the touristy vibes.

Let’s show our Lobo spirit by dressing the part and having some fun!

#HomecomingWeek #LoboSpirit #TackyTourist
1 day ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

As a proud Spanish Immersion school, we honor the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Throughout the month, our students will have opportunities to learn, share, and celebrate together.

¡Estamos orgullosos de ser parte de esta hermosa herencia!

#HispanicHeritageMonth #SoniaSotomayorElementary #ProudToBeImmersion
1 day ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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🎉🐺💙 The Lobos are joining the fun! 💙🐺🎉

LHS Homecoming Week is next week, and we’re excited to celebrate right here at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary! Our Lobos will be showing their school spirit each day with these fun dress-up themes:

👟 Monday – Sports Day (Back in Action!)
🧳 Tuesday – Tacky Tourist
🌴🤠 Wednesday – West Coast v. Wild West
🎶 Thursday – 80’s v. 1980’s
💙🐺 Friday – Spirit Day (Wear School Colors!)

Let’s make this a week full of laughter, pride, and Lobo spirit as we celebrate alongside LHS!

#LoboPride #SSEHomecomingWeek#Onepack
4 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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☕✨ Coffee on the Playground was a hit! ✨ A huge thank-you to our amazing PTO and The Source for treating our families and staff to a full-service coffee cart this morning! From hot lattes to iced tea, it was the perfect morning pick-me-up—and a wonderful way to connect with one another before the school day. We are so grateful for our PTO for making mornings like this possible! #SSECommunity #ThankYouPTO #CoffeeOnThePlayground
4 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Lobos!
K01 is in the lead, and we’re already halfway to our goal! Can we get donations from ALL 50 states??

Our amazing librarian, Jennifer Egstad, is inspiring students in the most out-of-this-world way—rocking an inflatable astronaut suit to showcase our Star Quest book and remind us what this fundraiser is all about: teamwork, fun, and making a difference for our school!

Keep the energy going, families! Head to MyBooster.com to support, track progress, and help us reach our goal. Let’s do this together!

#SoniaSotomayorElementary #FunRun #StarQuest #Teamwork
5 days ago, Tracy Vik
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Lobos! K01 is in the lead, and we’re already halfway to our goal! Can we get donations from ALL 50 states?? Our amazing librarian, Jennifer Egstad, is inspiring students in the most out-of-this-world way—rocking an inflatable astronaut suit to showcase our Star Quest book and remind us what this fundraiser is all about: teamwork, fun, and making a difference for our school! Keep the energy going, families! Head to MyBooster.com to support, track progress, and help us reach our goal. Let’s do this together! #SoniaSotomayorElementary #FunRun #StarQuest #Teamwork
5 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Have a minute? That’s all it takes to share about our Sonia Sotomayor Fun Run and help us raise $40,000! Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌

#juntos #SSE #onepack
6 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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We can’t reach our $40,000 goal without you. It takes everyone working together to really make a difference here at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary.
How many Reward Store points has your student earned so far? Remember that points can be used at the Reward Store for the prize that YOU want! You can shop during the program or wait until after the event. Log in to Mybooster.com to see your family’s point balance!

#Lobos #OnePack #SSE
7 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉
Our Sonia Sotomayor Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $40,000 for Playground enhancements, intern program, and teacher resources and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family!

🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!

#LOBOS #JUNTOS #SSE
8 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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This summer, our CLC program students put in amazing work to bring our garden to life! From planting to watering, their efforts helped our space bloom beautifully. Now, as the school year begins, we’re excited to continue growing together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making our garden thrive. Together, we’re planting seeds of growth, teamwork, and pride in our school community! #SSELobos #Garden #GrowingTogether
9 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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📢 Kinder & 1st Grade Parent Night
🗓️ Thursday, September 4
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 In your child’s classroom

Come meet your child’s teacher, learn about the classroom routines, and see how you can support your student’s success this school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
#Lobos #SSE #OnePack
12 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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National PTO/A Appreciation Day Giveaway!
Our PTO does an incredible job supporting our students and staff, and now is our chance to recognize them! PTO Today is accepting nominations. Please take a few minutes to nominate our PTO and help highlight the positive impact they have on our school community.

https://classic.ptotoday.com/giveaway?utm_source=signupgenius_newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=edu_organizers_20250902&utm_content=main_cta

#PTO #Juntos #Lobos #SSE

14 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Hi families! This is the last week to fill out the 2025–26 Student Directory Form. The form will close on Friday, September 5th. Once it’s complete, we’ll put together a directory for each grade and share it with the families who participated—such a great way to stay connected throughout the year! If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a quick minute to complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYvo0V4NdNDciPPItvTBRobC4wdP_nrk3tqOZPMNgRcw8OOQ/viewform
20 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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📢 Parents, our Back to School Newsletter is ready! Check it out for important updates and reminders. https://secure.smore.com/n/dpjwc-el-noticiero
20 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Volunteering at SSE! Having involved parents/guardians is a huge blessing to our school! It takes a team and thank you for being apart of it! Every school year, we do need to have a current Volunteer Registration Form on file. If you plan on Volunteering in any capacity during the school day, please fill out the Google Form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkQ23cbS1qPhaqKQl7d4rnDmTRobGp2DelLgrs38QERn6kAA/viewform?pli=1
20 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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What an amazing night at our Open House! We are so grateful to all the families who joined us to kick off the school year. The energy, smiles, and excitement in the building reminded us why our Lobos community is so special. We can’t wait to see all of our Lobos back in school, ready to learn, grow, and shine this year. Let’s make it a year full of teamwork, curiosity, and success. #LoboPride #BackToSchool #juntos
21 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Today is the day! 📣

We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!

📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
24 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
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What an amazing night at our Open House! We are so grateful to all the families who joined us to kick off the school year. The energy, smiles, and excitement in the building reminded us why our Lobos community is so special. We can’t wait to see all of our Lobos back in school, ready to learn, grow, and shine this year. Let’s make it a year full of teamwork, curiosity, and success. #LoboPride #BackToSchool #juntos
27 days ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM

Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)

Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)

Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried

❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!

27 days ago, Sioux Falls School District
Hungry Hearts logo which is a heart with the end of a fork and spoon curved up to create a smile