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A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO! The pastries were such a thoughtful treat and made our coffee time extra special. Your kindness and support truly make us feel appreciated and cared for. We're so lucky to have you! #PTO #onepack #SSE

What a treat! Huge thanks to Parable Coffee Co. for serving up smiles this morning—and an even bigger thank you to Children’s Dental Center for sponsoring this special Teacher Appreciation Week surprise! Thanks to the kindness and enthusiasm of our incredible SSE community, we were treated to something truly special this morning. We’re so grateful for the love and support that make moments like this possible! #UnaManada #SSEStrong #ThankATeacher

A big thank you to the VanRockel family—Nate, Amber, Leo (301), and Audra (204)—for the delicious snacks and the thoughtful note this morning! Your kindness and generosity made our day a little brighter (and tastier)! We’re so grateful for our wonderful school community!

Teacher Appreciation Shoutout! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for celebrating us during Teacher Appreciation Week in the sweetest way possible — with a visit from Mr. Churro! Your continued support and thoughtful gestures mean the world to us. We’re so lucky to be part of a community that celebrates educators with such kindness and care. From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GratefulHearts #ThankYouPTO

Sonia Sotomayor Families, Just a quick reminder—library books are due now. Please have your student return them soon. Thank you! #Lobos #SSE #onepack

Dr Teri Morgan of Mitchell HS brought her Spanish 5 students to visit our school and classrooms. Members of our 5th grade Leadership gave them tours and answered all their questions. They couldn’t believe how well our kids could speak in Spanish!! We love showing off our school! #unamanada #SSE #Lobos

Una Manada Celebrations! Last Friday, 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

Fundraising Event: ROMPECOCOS Today was incredible!! ROMPECOCOS was not only a fun and educational event for our students, but also a huge success as a fundraiser for our school! A special THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers—former high school and middle school students, as well as supportive parents—who helped make it all happen. More than anything, it was a day where students had a blast and learned new things. That’s what it’s all about! Stay tuned… the winners will be ANNOUNCED at Carnaval! #Rompecocos2025 #SchoolFundraiser #LearningIsFun #ThankYouVolunteers

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing generosity and kindness of Stephanie Theel, mom of Natalie Reichelt in 201, the Bagel Boy bagels and coffee were delicious.

Congratulations to these incredible 3rd-5th students for demonstrating leadership, responsibility, awareness, and kindness! On Friday , we celebrated their positive behavior—from teamwork to kindness, they are true role models in our school. Keep inspiring greatness! #UnaManada #PositiveBehavior #SSE

A Special Celebration for Sra. Sanders! Our 2nd graders came together for a lovely celebration to honor Sra. Sanders, our amazing music teacher! We are so incredibly thankful for all the heart, creativity, and hard work she poured into making "Where the Wild Things Are" such an unforgettable musical. Her passion for music and her dedication to our students shines so brightly, and we are truly lucky to have her leading our program! Thank you, Sra. Sanders, for inspiring our students to dream big, sing loud, and share their talents with the world! You made magic happen, and we are forever grateful! #ThankYouSraSanders #onepack #SSE

Thank You for an Incredible 2nd Grade Music Program! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make "Where the Wild Things Are" a truly unforgettable event! From the talented students who sang their hearts out, to the dedicated teachers, staff, and parent volunteers who made everything run smoothly — we are so grateful for each one of you! The performances were absolutely AMAZING — full of energy, creativity, and pure joy. Our 2nd graders brought the magic of Maurice Sendak’s story to life in the most wonderful way. We are so proud of our students and Sra. Sander!! #WildThingsOnStage #2ndGradeStars #Gracias #SSE

Yesterday, 503 ended the day by celebrating Sant Jordi’s Day, a cherished Catalan tradition that honors love and literature. Each student created and delivered a handmade rose, sharing the story behind this special day — the legend of Saint George and the dragon, and the beautiful tradition of exchanging books and roses. It was a joyful and meaningful way to connect culture, creativity, and kindness. Big thanks to Srta. Triadú for bringing a bit of Catalonia to the pack — we loved it! #SantJordi #CulturalCelebration #lobos

SSE Families- It is (hopefully) safe to say winter weather is over! That being said… our lost and found is full of winter gear (snow pants, boots, etc.) Our Lobos Leaders have been a big help by going through all the items and returning the ones with names. Thanks to them, the lost and found has been tidy. We will be clearing out the lost and found on Friday, April 25th. Please take a look at the lost and found pictures or come into the school to dig around for your student’s items. Everything that is not claimed by the end of the school day on Friday will be donated. You can look at the lost and found pictures here as well. Enjoy the weather!!

It’s Administrative Professionals Day! Let’s celebrate Mary and Andrea to let them know just how much we appreciate ALL they do to keep our school days running smoothly! Andrea and Mary, thank you for everything you do for our manada! We greatly appreciate your support! #lobos #onepack #SSE

Exciting News from the Lobos! We are thrilled to announce that one of our own, Helen Petree, has won the Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Award! The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), the Associated General Contractors (AGC), and SFC Civil Constructors partner to raise awareness about safety in work zones—ensuring that our roads, highways, and bridges remain safe for both drivers and construction workers. As part of this initiative, they visited Mrs. Moerman’s 4th-grade class to personally congratulate Helen on her incredible achievement! Her winning artwork will be displayed on a billboard along Interstate 90 near mile marker 398, starting April 21st! But that’s not all—Helen also received a mini billboard featuring her artwork and a $25 prize for her win! And to celebrate the classroom’s amazing support, Sra. Moerman was awarded a $100 check to use toward classroom resources. Way to go, Helen! Your creativity and dedication are now inspiring drivers all across South Dakota! #LoboPride #WorkZoneAwareness #HighwaySafety

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary Rompecocos Fundraiser Who: All K-5 Sonia Sotomayor Students What: Fun and Educational School Fundraiser When: Thursday, April 15- Begin collecting pledges & studying questions Monday, April 28- turn in pledge sheets Friday, May 2 - Rompecocos Event Friday, May 9 - Rompecocos money due Thursday, May 15 - Winners will be announced at SSE Carnaval What is Rompecocos? Teachers from each grade level have identified questions & answers for students to learn based on their studies throughout the year. Students will study the questions and answers for two weeks. Students are asked to obtain sponsors who pledge money for each correctly answered question. Some sponsors may prefer to pledge a flat donation rather than pledging per question. Sponsors can make their pledge now via PayPal or Venmo by scanning one of the QR Codes below. Please make sure to include the child’s first and last name so they get credit for the donation! On May 2nd at the Rompecocos Event, students will be quizzed one-on-one by Spanish-speaking volunteers. Afterward, the students’ scores and any amount of pledge money that is due will be sent home and students will collect their pledge money and return it to school. We are happy to provide this event not only as a fundraiser, but also as a community event, and an academic activity promoting excellence in our school! #Onepack #Lobos #SSE

2nd Grade Music Program Join us for a magical journey "Where the Wild Things Are"! This year’s concert is inspired by the beloved children’s book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Don’t miss out on this wild and wonderful adventure brought to life by our amazing 2nd graders! #2ndGradeMusic #Lobos #SSE

2nd Annual Bike Blitz – FREE Family Event! Presented by The CLC & Boys and Girls Club SE Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, fitness, and community at Empower Campus. Let’s ride into spring! #juntos #onepack #spring

Intern and Host Family Information Meeting TONIGHT!! Please join PASI to learn more about our interns and the opportunity to support the Spanish Immersion Program by becoming a host family!! If you have questions or cannot attend tonight, but would like to learn more, please contact our Intern Coordinators: -Brenda Nour brenda.nour@gmail.com -Paula Fitzsimmons pfitzsimmons16@gmail.com