Eagle Family Newsletter🦅
September 7-September 11
September 7: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 8: UCSD Eye mobile Vision Screening for TK students
September 10: Kairoa Dining Out Fundraiser
September 14: PTO Meeting, 1-2PM
- Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rtj-nwpf-ofr
September 18: Fall Picture Day
September 19: Taste of South Park (see details in PTO section)
September 25: Eagle Fun Run
Links to past Eagle Newsletters for 2026-2027
Family Friday
Thank you for joining us on Family Friday, this past Friday, September 4th. Please see the attached link for the Family Friday Presentation.
UCSD Eyemobile Vision Screening for TK Students
UCSD eyemobile will be coming on Tuesday, September 8th for vision screening for TK students from. The services are all free. The vision screening is 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. The services will be provided at the school in their classroom.
For TK 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.
Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF ) Forms
Completing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) form is important because the information collected through this process helps our school receive funding that supports student programs, academic resources, and services for our students and families.
Every completed form makes a difference. Please take a few minutes to complete the LCFF form if you have not already done so.
Here are links to help our families:
Create a Parent Portal Account: English Spanish
Entering LCFF Data in the Parent Portal: English Spanish
Unified Operations Communication Welcome Letter: English Spanish
Parent/Student Portal info and support website: https://itd.sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27969551&pageId=30753591
This website is a resource for parents and students who use the portal. Please share this link on your school website: https://www.sandi.net/itd/powerschoolportal
Link to San Diego Unified's PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal: https://powerschool.sandi.net
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
Eagle Fun Run - Friday 25 September
The Eagle Fun Run is a community event and every single person has a chance to make a huge impact at our school. Ways to support:
Register your student for free on mybooster.com and SHARE their page
Follow Golden Hill PTO on social and SHARE the page
Ask your friends if they have signed up
Volunteer your time: https://schedule.planhero.com/events/dc56ac715/fun-run
Our goal is to raise $35,000 and all funds raised directly support enrichment opportunities, classroom resources, and programs for Golden Hill students.
Thank you to all those who attended the sign-up event - we hope you enjoyed winning your prizes and cooling down with some shaved ice!
Key Dates:
🏆Sept 18-Sept 24: In the week leading up to the event, students can participate in classroom competitions, earn prizes, and invite family and friends to support Golden Hill through their own online fundraising page
🏃Friday, Sept 25, 9:45 am-12:00 pm: Fun Run Day! Friends and family are invited to bring their chef hats and aprons (in any Global Kitchen theme) and cheer on the students.
🧑🍳This year’s theme is Global Kitchen and students will get to learn about cuisines from around the world. If you are a chef, work in restaurants, or have some kind of culinary connection or interest please let us know! We would love to hear your story.
For more information: https://goldenhillpto.org/events/eagle-fun-run.
September 10, 4-9pm - Dining Out @ Kairoa
Come hang out with us at Kairoa Brewing on Thu, 10 September for our September Sip-n-Support Dining Out Fundraiser — the perfect blend of good food, good vibes, and community cheer! They’ve even graciously reserved the downstairs area for our Golden Hill community to mingle.
Kairoa is generously donating 10% of all food purchases back to Golden Hill, which means every tasty bite and every happy sip helps fuel our Eagle Fun Run. So, bring your friends and neighbors and even your friends neighbors, bring your appetite, and let’s make this a delicious night of support!
September 14, 1-2pm - 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 here: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rtj-nwpf-ofr
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.