Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School

09/05/2026

Keep saving those tabs from your favorite beverages, tuna, soup, and pet food cans!!

09/03/2026

🍎 TEACHERS, SEPTEMBER IS FOR YOU! ☕️✨

Teacher Appreciation is ALL of September at Josiah’s! ❤️

Come into Josiah’s, show your staff ID, and enjoy a FREE coffee OR pastry on us! 🎉
Happy Back to School! We appreciate all that you do for our students, schools, and community. You deserve it! 💛

📚☕️ Come see us all September long!

09/02/2026

A Sweet Thank You!

A huge THANK YOU to Grey Burzlaff and his family for treating our Sonia Sotomayor staff to some absolutely delicious donuts!

Your kindness and generosity brought so many smiles to our morning and made our staff feel extra appreciated. We are so grateful for families like the Burzlaff family who help make our school community so special!

Thank you for helping us keep strong!

09/02/2026

First Day Fun at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary!

What a way to kick off the school year! Our first day was filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty of school spirit!

Pep Rally on the Playground!
Our students and staff came together to celebrate the start of an amazing new school year. The energy was contagious!

Kinder Coffee!
Our newest little learners and their families had a special welcome as they begin their journey with us. We loved seeing all those excited faces!

Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and unforgettable memories!

09/02/2026

SKATE PARTY AT SKATE CITY!

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary families, students, and staff — come join us for a fun night of skating, pizza, and school spirit!

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Skate City Sioux Falls

Let’s come together, have some fun, and support our school!
Our goal is 200 skaters — help us reach it and earn $1,000+ directly for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary!

Bring your family and friends and roll in for a great night!

08/28/2026

What a way to start the year!!Mel Sander knows how to get people singing and dancing!!

08/21/2026

Our teachers are back and we had a great day of catching up and planning for a great school year!!

08/18/2026

🍕🛼 LOBOS, LET’S ROLL! 🛼🍕

Get ready for a night of SKATING + FREE PIZZA at our exclusive Sonia Sotomayor Elementary Skate Party at Skate City! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Skate City Sioux Falls

🍕 FREE slice of pizza + small soft drink for every skater!
🎟️ $7 admission
🛼 $5 skate rental
🍽️ $5 meal deals will also be available!

This is a private skate party exclusively for SSE students, staff, and families! ❤️

And there’s an extra reason to come out: If we reach 200 skaters, SSE PTO will earn $1,000+ directly for our school! 🙌🐺

So grab your family, lace up those skates, and ROLL WITH THE LOBOS! 🐺🛼🍕

08/15/2026

🐺 KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES — WE’RE LAUNCHING! 🚀💙

The first day of Kindergarten is a BIG deal—for our Little Lobos and their grown-ups! 🥹🐾

After that big first-day hug and sending your Lobo off to class, come join us for Lobos Launch! 🎉

☕ Coffee will be provided!
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 8:00–8:30 AM
📍 Outdoor Classroom — East side of the building

Come grab a cup of coffee, meet other Kindergarten families, connect with our school community, and celebrate this exciting milestone together!

Starting Kindergarten is a big step for kids AND grown-ups. We’re so excited to welcome your family to ! 🐺💚

¡Bienvenidos, Little Lobos! 💙

08/14/2026