Eagle Family Newsletter🦅
October 26-October 30
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 (postponed)
October 30: Halloween Parade, 9:40 am
November 08: Skate to Donate - Ringers Roller Rink
Links to past Eagle Newsletters for 2026-2027
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
🎉💀🌼 It's This Wednesday! Our Annual Día de los Muertos Festival Is Finally Here! 🌼💀🎉
Join us for an unforgettable evening as our school community comes together to honor loved ones, celebrate cherished cultural traditions, and embrace the joy of remembrance.
There will be fun around every corner with an exciting lineup of games, activities, crafts, and face painting for all ages!
✨ Dress to impress for our Costume Contest by showcasing your best cultural attire. Please note that Halloween costumes will not be eligible for contest entry.
🎶 Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant energy of Ballet Folklórico performances and sway to the lively sounds of a Mariachi band as they bring the festival to life.
🌮🍕🍨 And come hungry! Enjoy delicious eats and treats from:
La Catrina serving traditional favorites
Village Pizzeria with fresh, hot pizza
Moo Time Creamy scooping up delicious gelato
Uncle Mike's Shaved Ice, featuring a special Mango, Chamoy & Tajín creation made exclusively for our school's Día de los Muertos Festival!
Even sweeter? These amazing community partners are generously donating a portion of their proceeds back to our school.
🕯️ Whether you're coming to celebrate, connect with friends, learn about traditions, enjoy incredible performances, or create lasting family memories, there's truly something for everyone.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a colorful evening filled with culture, community, music, food, and fun. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💀🌼💚💛
🎟️ Skip the Lines, Maximize the Fun!
Pre-order your Día de los Muertos Festival tickets by Tuesday, October 27 at 5 PM and pick them up at Will Call so you can jump straight into the festivities!
🎪 Games & Activities
Carnival Games: 1 ticket each
Sports Activities: 1-2 tickets each
Crafts: 3-5 tickets each
Face Painting: 3-7 tickets, depending on design
⚡ Best Deal Alert! Grab the 50-Ticket Value Pack for just $45! With so many games, crafts, and activities, you'll be glad you did.
👜 Limited Edition Tote Bag Don't miss our newest Día de los Muertos tote bag for only $5. Quantities are limited, so snag yours before they're gone!
📦 Pre-Order Pickup
Monday, Oct. 26: Drop-off & Pick-up @ Main Gate
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Drop-off & Pick-up @ Main Gate
Wednesday, Oct. 28: During the Festival
🎟️ Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the festival.
🕯️ The countdown is on! Come celebrate life, culture, community, and fun with us.💚💛
👉 Order tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-dia-de-los-muertos-festival-activity-tickets
Volunteers Wanted
It takes a community to bring this celebration to life, and we'd love for you to be part of it!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of this celebration!
Volunteers are needed to facilitate carnival games, sports challenges, and arts activities, paint kids’ faces and nails, and sell tickets, merchandise, and snacks. Whatever your skill or interest, we’ve got a role for you! No experience is needed, just a willingness to pitch in and be part of something special. 🙌
Sign up today and help us create a memorable celebration for our entire community! 💜✨
Please sign up here: https://schedule.planhero.com/events/86d23c741/dia-de-los-muertos-festival/event_dates/294692
🌟 Put Your Star in the Spotlight! 🌟
Make your Eagle's birthday shine bright! Celebrate their special day with a personalized birthday message on Golden Hill's colorful LED marquee for classmates, staff, and families to celebrate.
✨ Imagine the excitement of seeing their name up in lights as they arrive at school!
Cost: $10 per student (suggested donation)
Deadline: Submit at least 1 week before the requested display date.
Pro Tip: Schedule it NOW, even if your student's birthday is later this school year. Trust us, it's much more fun to surprise them with their name in lights than to explain later why it wasn't there!
🎂Reserve your spot today: https://forms.gle/mpi2tmg9QubD45tV7
Donations support 5th grade end of year celebrations.
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!
Season 2 of Level UP Enrichment Lego Video Creation (Grades 2-5) program at Golden Hill is open for enrollment. See flyer below for further details.
Kidz Edition Cheer & Dance is open for registration. Register here: https://www.kidzedition.com/classes.aspx and see the flyer below for further details.
🎃Bring the whole family to South Park for a fun-filled afternoon of Trick-or-Treating through the neighborhood! This daytime, family-friendly event features candy, costumes, festive activities, and plenty of Halloween fun at participating local businesses. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season in a safe and welcoming community atmosphere 👻
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.