Eagle Family Newsletter🦅
October 5-October 9
October 05: PTO Meeting, 5:00-6:00 pm
- Google Video Link: https://meet.google.com/xag-ymhk-fzm
October 12: NO SCHOOL
October 14: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 1:00 pm, Canyon Plants (see invite below)
October 15: Great California Shake-Out Drill Practice
October 19: Picture Re-take Day
October 23: Calavera Making Event, 9:15-11:15 am, see flier below (Sign Up HERE)
October 23: 1:15pm Dismissal, Minimum Day
October 26-October 30: Red Ribbon Spirit Week
October 28: Día de los Muertos Festival, 3:30-6:00 pm
October 29: Eagle Awards Assembly
October 30: Halloween Parade
November 08: Skate to Donate - Ringers Roller Rink
Links to past Eagle Newsletters for 2026-2027
Family Friday
Thank you for coming out to our Family Friday. Please see slide deck below to access the presentation.
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
Character Strong Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Families, the last 4 weeks our classes learned about Respect and Bullying. Here are the family letters. Please continue to encourage your child to show respect and the steps on how to be an Up Stander, not a By Stander.
Thank you for your continuous support,
Golden Hill Staff
REMINDER
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.
Want to Get Involved with the PTO?
Our work is not possible without the time, talent, and love of our community members.
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
Have a question, concern, idea, or topic you'd like to share with the PTO? We welcome your thoughts and value your voice as an important part of our school community. Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/nqtRTN1G29qhkxEw7
Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are the heart of this celebration. Whether you're helping decorate the ofrenda or cultural display tables, assist with games & activities, or support the food & drinks station, there are many ways to get involved—no experience needed, just a spirit of community!
Please sign up here: https://schedule.planhero.com/events/86d23c741/dia-de-los-muertos-festival
October 05, 5-6pm - PTO Meeting
Come connect, collaborate, and be part of the magic that makes our school thrive. Whether you're curious, passionate, or just want to stay in the loop, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape a vibrant school community. We can't wait to see you there! 🌟
Join us in Rm 51 (above the Front Office). For those unable to make it in person, virtual dial in details are: Google Video Link: https://meet.google.com/xag-ymhk-fzm
November 08, 12-5pm - Ringer’s Roller Rink
Skate to Donate! Stay tuned for more details.
Take a look at our website www.goldenhillpto.org and view our lineup of programs, including schedule details and costs and register NOW!
Have a club or program idea or connection that you would like to bring to our students at Golden Hill? Please reach out!
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.