Eagle Family Newsletter🦅
August 10 - August 14
August 10: First Day of School, minimum day dismissal for all students, 1:15 pm
August 10-14: Minimum Days for TK and Kindergarten, 1:15 pm
August 17-21: Minimum Days for TK and Kindergarten, 1: 15 pm
August 10-21: PTO Uniform Sales
August 18: On site Hearing Screening for Tk and Kindergarten students
August 22: TK & Kinder Families, Meet and Greet- 28th Street Playground, 10:00am-12:00 pm
August 24: PTO Hybrid Meeting, 5:00 pm
August 26: August Dining Out, Pretzels & Pints, 4:00-9:00 pm
August 27: PTO Open House (4:30-6:00 pm) & Back to School Night (5:00-7:00 pm)
September 25: Eagle Fun Run
Welcome to the 2026-2027 Academic School Year
Dear Golden Hill Elementary School Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! It is with great excitement and optimism that I welcome you to Golden Hill Elementary School. Whether you are returning to our school community or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to partner with you in supporting your child's learning and growth.
This school year marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community. With the closure of the middle school, we have a unique opportunity to reestablish and strengthen Golden Hill Elementary School as a place where every child is known, valued, and inspired to succeed. Together, we will build on our rich history while creating new traditions that celebrate academic excellence, student achievement, and a strong sense of belonging.
Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to be curious, creative, and confident learners. We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are the foundation of student success, and we look forward to working closely with our families throughout the year.
As we begin this journey together, we invite you to become actively involved in our school community. Attend school events, Family Fridays, volunteer when you can, communicate with your child's teacher, and celebrate the many accomplishments our students will achieve. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference.
The year ahead is filled with new opportunities, meaningful learning experiences, and exciting possibilities. Together, we will continue to make Golden Hill Elementary School a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. We look forward to an outstanding 2026–2027 school year and all that we will accomplish together.
Warm regards,
Dr. Julia Martinez
Principal
Golden Hill Elementary School
Please log into our Parent/Student Handbook for important information regarding Golden Hill Elementary.
Welcome New Staff Members to Golden Hill
Welcome our new staff members whom joined us at Golden Hill!!
ESA: Kari Mcloughlin
Speech Language Patholigist: Megan Riesgard
ESN Teacher: Star Cornejo
Librarian tech: TBD
Let’s Make 2026-2027 an Awesome Year Together!
To our returning families, welcome back to another exciting year at Golden Hill! And to those joining our community for the very first time, we extend a heartfelt greeting — we’re so happy you’re here. We hope your summer was filled with rest, joy, and maybe even a little FIFA World Cup excitement! Now, we’re ready to kick off a fantastic school year together.
A reminder that the first day back, Mon 10 Aug, will be an early dismissal day (1:15PM) for all grades. TK and Kinder will continue to have early dismissal through to 21 Aug 2026.
The Golden Hill PTO is a dedicated team of parent and teacher volunteers who work year‑round to support our TK–5 students through engaging events, meaningful programs, and school‑wide initiatives. Every dollar raised helps expand academic and enrichment opportunities that nurture the growth, creativity, and success of every child in our community.
Thanks to the incredible generosity and enthusiasm of our families and local partners, last year’s fundraising efforts raised an unprecedented and impressive ~$65,000 — all of which directly benefits our students and school.
With your continued partnership, we’re aiming not only to meet this year’s fundraising goal but to surpass it. Every event, every contribution, and every moment of engagement brings us closer to our $65,000 target, directly fueling opportunities for our students. We invite you to stay connected, stay involved, and help us make this our most impactful year yet.
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we warmly invite all new and returning families to join us in creating a joyful, enriching, and memorable year for our students. Our events thrive because of the energy and support of our parent community, and we can’t wait to continue building this vibrant Golden Hill Eagle spirit together.
Parent/Student Portal Resource website
This website is a resource for parents and students .:https://www.sandi.net/itd/powerschoolportal
Link to San Diego Unified's PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal: https://powerschool.sandi.net
Parent Portal Updates Feature
Parent Portal is where you need to go to:
Keep your contact information up-to-date in case of an emergency,
Complete all required annual forms,
Review your child’s academic progress,
Next year the Parent Portal will be the only way to register your student at your San Diego Unified School.
Parent Portal Updates Overview - Trifold: English or Español
Using the Parent Portal to Update Student Information Handbook - for Parents: English or Español
Parent Resource
Instructions to Create a Parent Portal Account: English or Español
Viewing Grades in the Parent/Student Portal: English or Español
Entering LCFF Data in the Parent Portal: English, Español or Vietnamese
Submitting the COVID-19 Testing Option Form(s): English or Español
Accessing Score Reports in Parent/Student Portal: English
Requesting a Contract for Independent Study: English, Spanish, Somali, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Unified Operations Communication Welcome Letter: English, Español, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Parent/Student Portal information and support website
Video for Parents
Create an Account Video Tutorial in English and Español for parents
Here at Golden Hill we had implemented a phone free policy as early as last year because we understand how phones can disrupt the learning environment. We are pleased that our district recently adopted a phone-free school day policy, developed in accordance with California's Phone-Free School Act (Assembly Bill 3216), which establishes guidelines designed to reduce interruptions to learning, foster in-person connection among peers and support healthy boundaries with technology. The state law requires all public school districts to adopt policies by July 1, 2026, making San Diego Unified an early adopter.
Please see the attached letter that will also be sent to families through our unified communications.
Birthdays and Celebrations
A birthday and/or celebration is a wonderful event for a child and we love to celebrate. Yet, we do have to adhere to our district wellness policy. In accordance with the district guidelines, please see a list of district approved snacks and District Wellness Policy.
If you wish to celebrate your child's birthday at school, please check with your child's teacher on classroom celebrations for minimal classroom interruptions to schedules.
Golden Hill Mission and Vision Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of Golden Hill K-8 School is to create a learning environment where students, families, and school staff collaborate to develop children who are healthy, caring, responsible, lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Vision Statement
1. Every student has access to and equal opportunity for success, and every student has access to relevant, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.
2. Teachers know the individual learning needs of every student, and students take an active role in their physical, social/emotional and academic learning.
3. Every student is literate in both English and Spanish, and can communicate effectively in both languages.
4. Relevant technology is integrated into the student learning experience; students learn digital citizenship skills, and move toward becoming tech-literate.
5. Students learn with each other and are supported by enthusiastic teachers who push their thinking to the next level.
6. Teachers work collaboratively to meet the needs of our struggling students and they recognize it is everyone's responsibility to support every student.
7. All staff are united, and fully engaged in and enjoying their work. JOY!
8. Staff, parents and the local communityare united, and encouraged to participate in building a positive climate in support of students' physical, social/emotional and academic learning.
9. Student data is easily accessible, kept current, and is actively used to support student growth.
10. Students develop resiliency by embracing struggle, and are able to accept obstacles and challenges as a part of the growth process.
11. Staff and families supportstudents in taking an active role in building a positive school culture.
12. Students develop the social/emotional learning skills to create positive relationships with peers and adults.