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Happy Labor Day Weekend - No School Monday, September 7th
From the Cougar Den - A Message from the Principal
Thank You, Cougar Families!
Upcoming Cougar Events and Reminders
Dear Cougar Families,
We have two exciting Fridays ahead!
Multicultural Fair — Friday, September 11, from 4:00–7:00 p.m.
We hope you will join us for an evening celebrating the cultures represented throughout our wonderful school community!
Jog-a-Thon — Friday, September 18
Students will be running on the track at Soquel High School. Please return your child’s signed permission slip to their teacher as soon as possible. Students must have a permission slip on file to participate.
Thank you for everything you do to support our Cougars and for continuing to follow our campus safety procedures. We recognize that construction has created some inconveniences, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thanks to Measure P, our new field is projected to be completed on February 4, 2027!
We are grateful for our Cougar community!
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
In Gratitude,
~Principal Birchall
Cougar Cubs
Home and School Club
Important September Dates
September 7 - No School - Labor Day
Septebmer 8 - School Site Council 5-6pm
September 8 - Home & School Club -6-7:30pm
September 9- September 18 - Drive for Schools Fundraiser
September 11 - Multicultural Fair 4-7pm
September 16 - Baskin Robbins Fundraiser - 5pm - Close
September 17 -ELAC 5-6:30pm
September 18 - Jog-a-Thon at Soquel High School
(Please turn in your child's permission slip to their teacher ASAP.)
September 21 - 24 - TK/K Restructured Day Schedule (Monday - Thursday)
Nancy Hernandez - ELAC
New Field, Ampitheater, & Track Design
A Note From Your Counselor
Hi Soquel El families, I am so excited to continue working with our school community, classroom chorts, and students this year. Last year we successfully launched CYBHI (Children's and Youth Behaviors Health Initiative), receiving money from the State of California for mental and behavioral health support we already provide! In order to continue receiving reimbursement, we need families to update the consent to share information from each school year. If you did not do this with your back to school registration, please complete this consent form.
I am so thankful for your ongoing support as we start the new school year.
Jessica Hassani,
School Counselor
(831)464-5655
If you would like additional information about the CYBHI program you can check out this informational FLYER or reach out to me at any time!
Kindness Starts Here
🚗 Cougar Parking Lot Safety
To keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and welcoming for everyone, please help!
🐾 Slow Down
Please drive slowly and cautiously at all times while entering, exiting, and moving through the parking lot.
👀 Watch for Pedestrians
Students and families are walking through the area. Stay alert, look carefully, and always yield to pedestrians.
🚙 Pull Up to the Curb for Drop-Off & Pick-Up
When dropping off or picking up your child, please pull all the way forward along the curb. This helps traffic continue to move safely and creates space for other families.
🅿️ Parking? Please Use a Parking Space
If you are walking your child onto campus in the morning, please park in one of our beautiful new parking spaces. Please do not park or leave your vehicle along the curb, as the curb needs to remain available for safe and efficient student drop-off and pick-up.
❤️ Kindness + Patience + Safety = A Safe and Positive Experience During Arrival/Dimissal for All
Busy arrival and dismissal times work best when we all slow down, stay alert, show a little patience, and look out for one another. Thank you for helping us create a safe, kind, and welcoming environment for every student and family.
When we work together, we keep our Cougar community safe and joyful! 🐾
Bell Schedule Quick Reference
Back to School Forms - Update Required
Directions for Completing Back-to-School Required Updates
Step 1: Log in to Infinite Campus
Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal:
https://soquelunionca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/soquel.jsp
You may also download the Campus Parent app through Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Step 2: Select “More”
Once you are logged in, click More.
Step 3: Select “Online Registration”
Click Online Registration.
Step 4: Select Existing Student Registration
Choose:
26–27 Existing Student Registration
Do not select New Student Registration.
If you do not see the option to register an existing student, please contact your school office for assistance.
Step 5: Begin Registration
Click your student’s name, then select Begin Registration.
Please note: You must include three emergency contacts before submitting the registration.
Questions?
Contact the Soquel Elementary School office:
Phone: (831) 464-5655
Email: ddamer@suesd.org
School Wide Morning Supervision & TK/K Drop Off/Pick Up
Supervision at Soquel Elementary begins at 8:00 a.m. If your student arrives before 8:00 a.m., an adult must remain with them until school supervision begins.
TK and Kindergarten students should be dropped off and picked up at their classrooms. When the morning bell rings, all families must exit campus, including the TK/K yard. At dismissal, please wait outside the TK/Kinder gate until the dismissal bell rings before entering campus.
After School Care at Soquel Elementary
Parent Involvement at Soquel Elementary
How to Get Involved
Home and School Club: meets monthly, fundraises for art & music and provides community events for Soquel El. The first meeting will be on August 12th at 6:30pm with childcare provided.
School Site Council: meets monthly, and is an oversight committee for the school. A great way to learn a lot about Soquel El. and to give input in a short amount of time.
English Language Advisory Council: meets monthly and is an advisory group for parents of multilingual students.
Cradle to Career: parent advocacy group supporting parent leaders to lead initiatives at Soquel El.
Classroom/school volunteers: more information will be shared at Back to School Night. To volunteer during school hours, fingerprinting (once at Soquel El. - not annually) and a TB test (every four years) are required. Please review the guidelines:
Stay Up to Date with Home & School Club
Join us for the next HSC meeting on Tuesday, September 8 in the MU Room and on Zoom
FREE childcare is provided during the meeting
Potluck starts at 5:45pm
Meeting from 6:00-7:15pm
We’ll have some pizzas, and we’d love if you could bring something to share.
To help cut down on waste, please feel free to bring your own plates and utensils
Save the Date: Dining for Dollars at Baskin Robbins
Wednesday, September 16, 5pm-10pm
1601 41st Ave, Capitola
** Easy volunteer opportunity: Join us on September 9 from 6:30–8:00 PM at Sante Adairius in Capitola to help fill envelopes with Drive for Schools raffle tickets.
Sante Adairius is located at
103 Kennedy Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
*Get involved—help us keep Art & Music programs thriving!
*Popsicle Fridays – $1 or $35 pass for the year. Your student can purchase their pass on Friday at the popsicle table.
*Volunteer & Chairperson Needs – There are SO many ways to help, these are just a few:
-Drive for Schools
-Winter Boutique
-Online Auction
-Dining for Dollars
-Community Sponsorship
-Grant Writing
Remember those Grocery Outlet cards? Make sure you’re using them every time you shop and HSC will get 5% of each purchase up to $1000 a month!
Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook
Email: soquelelevents@gmail.com
Website: soquel-elementary-hsc.square.site
Spirit Wear: sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/soquel/soquel-elementary-school
Supplies for School
For the first day of school, we recommend that students bring a backpack, water bottle, and lunchbox. This is simply a suggestion, not a requirement, and teachers may share additional recommendations with you soon.
If you need assistance with school supplies, please don’t hesitate to contact the office, we’re happy to help. We also encourage you to label all of your child’s belongings.
Child Nutrition Services
ALL Meals are FREE for ALL Students!
BREAKFAST and LUNCH MENUS are available on the CNS website here. Sign up to receive the monthly menu automatically by email here.
Remember to order LUNCH! Raise your hand and be counted! Students should tell their teacher if they want lunch during morning attendance.
When are Meals Served?
MONDAY through THURSDAY
Breakfast is served during morning recess.
Lunch is served during lunch recess.
FRIDAY
Breakfast is served before school.
Lunch is served during morning recess.
Questions about CNS? Please contact Amanda Timar, CNS Director, atimar@suesd.org or 831-464-5649
Medications at School
If your child requires medication during the school day, please have their doctor complete the appropriate health care plan and medication authorization form. These forms are available in the school office.
Once the forms are completed, please bring them with the prescribed medication to the office. Whenever possible, we ask that all forms and medications be submitted before the first day of school to ensure we are fully prepared to support your child’s needs.
Insurance Information
Student Insurance
Please see this link if you are interested in Student Accident & Health Insurance: https://www.peinsurance.com/products/student-insurance/student-accident-insurance/
SUESD Parent Letter regarding Student Insurance:
English & Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ChiIPFOnSe9gF2dQAv-rI2pdmEkzOv-Q/view?usp=sharing