El Noticiero
Back to School Newsletter 2020 - 2021
Dates to Remember
Tues, August 18th: Kindergarten Info Sessions / Kinder Screenings
Tues, August 25th: Virtual Back to School Open House
Tues, August 25th: Back to School Open House - KINDERGARTEN ONLY
Thurs, August 27th: 1st Day of School for Team A (students with last names A-K)
Fri, August 28th: 1st Day of School for Team B (students with last names L-Z)
Mon, August 31st: All students in building
Hola Lobos!
I can’t believe the day is finally here...The day we get to send out the Back to School newsletter! It feels like we have been apart for ages! We have been very busy over the summer, planning and preparing for a safe return to school for students and staff. Although some things will look different at school, rest assured that your students will be welcomed and cared for as they develop their skills in Spanish and foster their love of learning. We are SO excited to have the students back in our building!
There are many important dates and information contained in this newsletter to assist you in being prepared for the start of the school year. Please take some time to look through these items and also pay attention to the Sioux Falls School District’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding your child’s education at Sonia Sotomayor!
I am looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Proud to be your principal!
Tracy Vik
#LobosStrong
School Supply Lists
2020-21 ABCD Specials Schedule
A Fall to Remember
It is a role I eagerly embrace, especially amid this challenging time. COVID-19 has touched the lives of all of us in some way. It has altered plans. It has renewed our focus on basic practices like washing our hands often. It has even helped some of us recognize that we are not cut out to be teachers!
While I add that line to lighten the mood, it is true that COVID-19 has given us an opportunity to experience the value of a strong public education system. There is an "art" to teaching and to helping students use their knowledge to problem solve and think critically.
District leaders have been using their problem-solving skills all summer to reimagine classroom configurations, develop new routines for simple things like lunch and recess, and cerate staggered dismissal times and one-way hallways to relieve congestion during passing periods.
We have defined learning expectations and added technology to streamline communications and connections with students and families. These tools will be valuable whether we are offering education "in-person" in our classrooms, remotely where students learn from home, or through some type of hybrid calendar.
We have involved hundreds of stakeholders in our planning, including parents, teachers, principals, community members, local and state medical professionals, and too many more to mention. Preparations for this school year look different than preparations of the past. While classrooms will "look" a bit different this year, too, it is important to remember that school is still school, and we are all capable of doing our best!
Thanks you for partnering with us. Welcome to the 2020-21 school year!
Dr. Jane Stavem, Superintendent
Contact us
Email: tracy.vik@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/sonia-sotomayor/home
Location: Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-367-4655