We had a great time introducing over 100 new kindergarten students to our school during our Campamento de Kinder last week! We cannot wait for the school year to start!
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SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Final Fall REGISTRATION for Elementary Specialized Schools “Fee” busing, is now open Aug 1st to Aug 9th at noon for the 2023-24 school year. This will be the last chance to register for Fee Busing for the first day of school.
The list of AM & PM stops available are listed on the attached Elementary Specialized Schools 2023-24 Bus flier.
Please register, using the link below, before the deadline of Aug 9, 2023 at noon. (You may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser to get the link to open.) Registration will not open again until Oct 1st, no exceptions.
Link: Elementary 1st Semester FEE busing - Fall 2023
You can also find the Elementary Specialized Schools “Fee” bus flier and the link to register on our District web site at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/fee-based-busing this link will be open until Aug 9th at noon.
If you have further questions on bus stops or the PayPal payment system, you can contact the Transportation Office at 367-7904.
If you need assistance with a computer to do the on-line registration, please contact your child’s school office.
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
We have another Workzone Awareness Billboard Contest winner! Caylee McCkay's design urging caution in construction zones will be on display on I-29 off the Madison/Colman exit. To make things even more special, this design comes from the same Sonia Sotomayor classroom as Annika Kimber's, who won her own billboard artwork display just one month ago! Congratulations to this classroom of talented 4th graders!
Registration for open camps has been EXTENDED until Friday, May 26. We are pleased to offer many fun educational experiences for students this summer to continue learning, growing, and practicing Spanish. You can view the list of camps and sign up here:
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Today we celebrate our interns and all they have done for our school over the past year! Their contributions to our classrooms have been tremendous and we have been grateful to have them as part of the Sonia family this year. Thank you!
Sonia Sotomayor Families:
We will be celebrating the last day of school with a Field Day! Please remember to send students with tennis shoes and sun protection (students will need to apply their own sunscreen).
Today we had the honor of hosting SD Secretary of Education, Dr Joseph Graves!
SSE Families, take a look at this great opportunity. Introduces children to the outdoors with hands on FREE activities and learning.
Happy National Speech Language Pathologist Day to Ms. Freese!
Our students are always excited when they get to work with Ms. Freese! She's always there to greet them with a big smile and her caring, patient personality. She works hard to help every student improve their speech skills throughout the year.
Thank you for brining your joy to Sonia Sotomayor every day, Ms. Freese!
Happy National Speech Language Pathologist Day to Ms. Freese!
Our students are always excited when they get to work with Ms. Freese! She's always there to greet them with a big smile and her caring, patient personality. She works hard to help every student improve their speech skills throughout the year.
Thank you for brining your joy to Sonia Sotomayor every day, Ms. Freese!
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
Sonia Sotomayor Families, are you ready for the BIG event? We are VERY excited about the Carnival !! Here are some of the delicious food trucks, that would be joining us :
Breaking Burrito https://www.facebook.com/WALT3RWHIT3/
Rudy Navarette https://www.facebook.com/rudystexmex/
Taquería Juanita https://www.facebook.com/people/Taquer%C3%ADa-Juanita/100063562629701/
Taquería Sanchez https://www.facebook.com/delicious.mex.food1/
Tacos de Gringo https://www.facebook.com/TacosdeGringo/
Krazy Concessions https://www.facebook.com/krazyconcessions/
Sabores 502 https://www.facebook.com/sabores502/
Black Iron Waffles https://www.facebook.com/BlackIronWaffles/
Hunny & Bunny https://www.facebook.com/hunnyandbunny1
The Original Corn Pie (not a food truck, but food vouchers can be used) https://www.facebook.com/thebestCornPie
Thank you, Carrier-Damon Family for the yummy popcorn! What a great treat for staff❣️
