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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
3 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
The Sonia Sotomayor Elementary Online Store is Now Open!
Show your school spirit with our official Sonia apparel — available now through our online store!
Shop here:
https://cfpromo.chipply.com/soniasotomayor/Store closes: November 16th at 11:59 p.m.
Don’t miss out on your chance to grab some fresh Sonia gear!
#SSE #Onepack #Lobos
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Exciting things happening in our lunchroom!
Gay Anderson, SFSD Director of Child Nutrition, was here today. She had the opportunity to talk with students about their favorite (and least favorite) school lunches!
We’re also thrilled to share that we’ve launched a new lunchroom system with two serving stations to help things flow faster — and our students absolutely rocked it! Now everyone is through the serving lines and ready to eat in a flash!
A huge thank you to our very own Dawn Stoakes for her hard work, creativity, and vision in making this happen! Less time waiting in line and more time to eat...that's a winning combo for our kids!
#Onepack #SSE #Lobos
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Belated National School Psychology Week shoutout! (Sorry, Bruce!) But any week is the perfect week to celebrate the amazing work our school psychologists do to support students’ learning, mental health, and overall well-being.
A huge thank you to Bruce Albers-Bradfeldt for all the ways he supports our students and staff! From interventions and counseling to collaborating with teachers and conducting evaluations, we truly appreciate everything you do. Thank you for helping create a caring, supportive community for our kids!
#SSE #Lobos #Unamanada
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Shout-Out to Our Amazing 3rd–5th Grade Girls!
Huge congratulations to all the girls who completed Girls on the Run this year! Your dedication, teamwork, and positive spirit have truly shined. You showed perseverance at every practice and strength at the 5K—what an incredible accomplishment!
We are SO proud of each of you. Keep running, keep believing, and keep inspiring!
#SSE #Onepack #GOTR
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, our school held a heartfelt assembly to celebrate and honor our Veterans. Students proudly introduced the Veterans who joined us, showing appreciation for their courage and service.
A special surprise made the day even more memorable — our 4th-grade students were recognized by the VFW for their respectful behavior during the VFW Flag Etiquette training. The 4th grade teachers and Dr. Vik were honored by the Veterans for their work in creating a wonderful school full of respectful students! Each of them was presented with the US VFW Challenge Coin in recognition!
Thank you to all who served and currently serve and to our students and staff for making this celebration so meaningful.
#ThankYouVeterans #SSE #HonoringService #WeAreSFSD
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
5th Grade Vocal Concert Success!
Last Friday, our talented 5th graders brought the story “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears” to life through music, movement, and expressive storytelling. Their teamwork, creativity, and joyful energy made the performance truly unforgettable!
We are incredibly proud of each student for their hard work and dedication in preparing for this special event.
A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Melanie Sander, for her passion, leadership, and commitment to inspiring our students through the magic of music.
Thank you to our families and school community for supporting our young performers and celebrating the arts with us!
#OnePack #Lobos #SSE #WeAreSonia
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
5th Grade Vocal Concert Success!
Last Thursday, our talented 5th graders presented “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears,” bringing the story to life through music, movement, and expressive storytelling. Their energy, teamwork, and creativity made the performance truly unforgettable!
We are so proud of each performer and all the hard work they put into making this concert a success.
A very special thank-you to our wonderful music teacher, Mrs. Melanie Sander, for her dedication, passion, and leadership. Thank you for inspiring our students and sharing the joy of music with our school community!
#onepack #lobos #SSE
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
On Saturday, the SDMEA Elementary Honors Choir delivered an outstanding performance under the distinguished leadership of renowned conductor Greg Gilpin. Their dedication, passion, and musical artistry were truly inspiring.
A huge congratulations to our amazing performers:
• Emilia Justice
• Danny Spade
• Evia Reynoza
• Koa Buchanan
• Luci Kleinjian
• Marit Egstad
• Abigail Peterson
• Kaitlyn Langdon
• Clara Hill
• Eliana Srska
And a special shout-out to our phenomenal music teacher, Mrs. Melanie Sander, for her dedication, guidance, and passion in preparing our young musicians.
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Happy principal’s month!
Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed – thank you for all you do to make our school community thrive!
#SSE #unamanada #juntos
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
El Día de los Muertos Altar at School
Today, we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in Hispanic culture by creating a Día de los Muertos altar at our school. Following tradition, we placed a candle, a glass of water, and a piece of bread — dedicated to those who passed tragically or without a final meal.
This experience allowed us to learn, connect, and appreciate a tradition filled with love, reflection, and respect for those who came before us.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this altar to life — your time, creativity, and collaboration made this a meaningful cultural celebration for our school community.
Que su memoria y nuestras tradiciones sigan vivas siempre.
#culture #SSE #unamanada
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Yesterday, Sra. Eliana Gutierrez and her 3rd-grade student, Eason Cooper, showcased the amazing science learning happening in our Spanish Immersion program to the SFSD Spanish Immersion Advisory Committee.
We are so proud of you and all the wonderful things happening in our school!
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Thank You, Nicole and Bryson!
We appreciate your kindness and the delicious treat!
Your thoughtful gesture made our day extra sweet.
#families #ThankYou #Lobos
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
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
4 months ago, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
