Eagle Family Newsletter🦅
August 24- August 28
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)
Childcare provided for UTK-K in Kinder Playground
Childcare provided for Grades 1-3 in Upper Playground, 4th and 5th grade may join classroom presentation
- 5:00-5:15 Welcome in auditorium
- 5:15-6:00 First session
- 6:15-7:00 Second session (repeat of session 1)
September 3: Fun Run Sign Up Party
September 10: Kairoa Dining Out, Save the date
September 25: Eagle Fun Run
Links to past Eagle Newsletters for 2026-2027
Golden Hill Elementary Recognized as America's Healthiest Schools!!
We are proud to announce that our school has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools! This national recognition celebrates schools that are taking meaningful steps to create healthier environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Our school was recognized in the Healthy School topic area for our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students and school community. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to our students, families, teachers, and staff who make this work possible. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to strengthen a culture of health and wellness at our school.
Important Reminders for Families
Dear Families,
As we begin the school year, we would like to remind everyone that our school is a closed campus. These procedures are in place to help ensure the safety and security of all of our students.
Please keep the following arrival reminders in mind:
- In the morning, family members may walk their child only as far as the stairs. From the stairs, students should continue independently with their class.
- Family members should not walk beyond the designated area unless they have received prior permission from the school.
- All visitors MUST check in with the office. Please coordinate with classroom teacher if you are volunteering in the classroom.
- The staff parking lot is for staff members only. Families should not park or drop off in the staff parking lot.
- The exception is for individuals with a valid disability placard, who may use designated accessible parking spaces as appropriate.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in following these procedures. Working together helps us maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment for all of our students.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership.
Children's Dental will be coming for dental exams for TK -K, and sealant services for students from Grades 1-3. Date TBD. The services are all free. The dental exam for Tk -K are conducted under passive consent. Unless parents notify the health office that they do not want their child to receive the service, students will be receiving the services. For students from Grades 1-3, parents will have to turn in the permission slips for free dental exam and sealant service. The services will be provided at the school, so the parents do not have to take the kids out of school for dental care.
For TK -K to refuse the service, please call health office 619-236-5600 during school hours (please do not leave voicemail), email ylu@sandi.net & rcruzlopez@sandi.net, or visit the health office to inform in person.
Want to Get Involved with the PTO?
Our work is not possible without the time, talent, and love of our community members. There are so many ways that you can get involved, meet other parents, and help make our school the best that it can be. Whether you can spare one hour at an upcoming event or school lunch, are interested in joining a campus support team, have an idea for a new student club, or are excited to become a room parent – we welcome you!
Visit www.goldenhillpto.org to learn more about current volunteer opportunities and click HERE to sign up for a role. Any amount of time you can volunteer is incredibly valuable and so appreciated! If you have questions or ideas, email Avital Aboody-Lopez, PTO Volunteer Coordinator: Volunteer.GoldenHillPTO@gmail.com
For general inquiries, please reach out directly to us at contactgoldenhillpto@gmail.com
Eagle Fun Run - September 25
⌛The clock is ticking, but there’s still time for local businesses to become a sponsor of our 2026–27 Eagle Fun Run, Golden Hill Elementary’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Sponsorships start at $100 and include opportunities for recognition throughout our school community. Funds raised help the PTO support teacher grants, field trips, classroom resources, arts programming, after-school opportunities and more.
Own a business or know someone who does? We’d love an introduction! Please share our sponsorship information with your favorite local businesses, employers, family and friends.
📅 Sponsor Deadline: August 28
🔗 Sponsorship Information: tinyurl.com/GHSponsor26 or https://goldenhillpto.org/events/eagle-fun-run
📩 goldenhillpto.giving@gmail.com
Every introduction helps — thank you for helping us spread the word! 💚💛
Carpool Connection
Carpool Connection
🚗We know transportation can sometimes be a challenge! The Golden Hill Family Carpool Connection is a community resource designed to help connect families who need transportation support with families who may be able to offer a ride.
Please complete this form if you are looking for carpool support, are willing to help another family with transportation, or both. Link to form: Family Carpool Connection
A volunteer will review responses and help connect families whose schedules and locations may be a good match. Families can then communicate directly to decide whether the arrangement works for everyone.
Please note: This is a parent - to - parent community resource. Completing this form does not guarantee a match or transportation. 🚙
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.