Eagle Family Newsletter🦅

Office Hours: 8:30 am- 4:00 pm

School Gates open at 8:45 am

September 14-18: Spirit Week - see details in flyer below

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

San Diego Unified School District has a No Cell Phone Policy for students during the school day.

Students are expected to keep cell phones and other personal electronic devices turned off and stored away during school hours, in accordance with District expectations.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing this policy with your child. Our goal is to maintain a focused, safe, and positive learning environment for all students.

San Diego Unified’s guidelines were developed in accordance with California's Phone-Free School Act (Assembly Bill 3216), and after seeking significant input from students, parents, and educators. It was approved by the Board of Education on July 8, 2025 and will be in effect beginning the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

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.

PowerSchool Parent Portal Workshop – Sept 15 & 17

The Family Engagement Department and Instructional Technology are pleased to offer an overview of how to navigate the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families will learn how to access features including how to communicate with their child's teacher, access grades, view attendance records, and check standardized test scores.

Please join us Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm or Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Zoom Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938 or Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938.

Interpretation services available - begins 15 minutes before each session.

If you need interpretation in another language, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/q3phGumNNaM3STDs9

Therapist from Rady's are available to do in-school therapy to those who qualify. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Diaz, at kdiaz@sandi.net

If possible, we kindly ask for donations for our Wellness Center.

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

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, here are some important links to get you started.

Access Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training here

📄Quick Guide for parents and families

📄Volunteer Application (English)

📄Volunteer Application (Spanish)

Parent Compact English Document

Parent Compact Español Document

Family Engagement English Document

Family Engagement Español Document

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

Ever wondered how Golden Hill students describe the Fun Run...

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.

Golden Hill, you SHOWED UP. 💚🦅

We are absolutely blown away by the support from our local community. 🥰

To every business, organization, family and friend who stepped up to support our Eagles — THANK YOU. We can’t wait to show some love to all of our incredible sponsors in the weeks ahead. 💚

A huge thank-you to our Platinum Sponsor, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK! This locally owned, family-run San Diego moving company has an especially meaningful connection to our school—the owners are Golden Hill parents and a bilingual family themselves.

“This is our local, family business, and we are happy to support our daughters’ school. As a bilingual family, we are grateful for the opportunity to give our children an education in English and Spanish, in a caring environment. Go Eagles!” — Pedro and Alicia

Thank you to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for your generous support of our Eagles!

Thank you to Gold Sponsor The Wise Ox! With locations in North Park and La Costa, The Wise Ox is a neighborhood butcher shop from San Diego’s TRUST Restaurant Group, offering a full-service butcher counter along with its popular house-made sandwiches.

We’re grateful to The Wise Ox for supporting the Eagle Fun Run and our Golden Hill students!

Thank you to Gold Sponsor Cesarina! Located in Point Loma, Cesarina is a San Diego neighborhood Italian restaurant known for its house-made pasta, warm hospitality, and colorful atmosphere.

Thank you to the Cesarina team for supporting the Eagle Fun Run and our school community!

Thank you to Gold Sponsor The Book Catapult! Located right here in South Park, The Book Catapult is an independent neighborhood bookstore offering a thoughtfully curated selection of books along with author events, book clubs, and other literary programming.

The Book Catapult is also owned by Golden Hill parents, who sent a simple message along with their sponsorship: “We love Golden Hill!!”

Thank you to The Book Catapult for being such a wonderful supporter of our neighborhood and our Eagles!

What better way to celebrate heart health than with a Fun Run? Thank you to Gold Sponsor San Diego Cardiac Center, a longtime San Diego cardiovascular practice providing comprehensive cardiac care throughout the region.

This sponsorship also comes from within our own school community, with a Golden Hill parent among the San Diego Cardiac Center team.

Their message to our runners: “What better way to celebrate heart health than a Fun Run! Go Eagles!”

Thank you to San Diego Cardiac Center for supporting our students!

Thank you to Gold Sponsor Edward Dean Design and Build! This locally owned San Diego general contractor provides residential design and construction services, including remodels, additions, ADUs, and new construction.

The business also has a personal connection to Golden Hill Elementary: “My son attends Golden Hill Elementary and as a local General Contractor, it’s our pleasure to support.”

Thank you to Edward Dean Design and Build for supporting our school community!

Thank you to Gold Sponsor Rocket Mortgage! This sponsorship comes from a Golden Hill parent and longtime neighborhood resident who shared how much his family has valued being part of the Golden Hill Elementary community.

“It’s evident this school is continually striving to provide a quality education, bring together the community & grow in its excellence. We love Golden Hill and plan to do everything we can to support our school.”

Thank you to Rocket Mortgage for supporting the Eagle Fun Run and giving back to our school community!

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

September 25 - Eagle Fun Run

This is our biggest fundraiser of the Year! Come cheer on our students as they tackle the Fun Run challenge!

October 28, 3:30-6pm - Dia de los Muertos Festival

Stay tuned for our upcoming community festival - we’re excited to share more details with you soon!

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!

Golden Hill Recreation Center is a close partner of our school and an important part of the Golden Hill community. Recent cuts to the Rec Center’s hourly staffing budget are already affecting programs available to local families.

At Golden Hill Elementary, the Rec Center’s Wednesday after-school Sports & Crafts programs have been canceled. The cuts may also impact free community events traditionally offered by the Rec Center, including the Halloween Carnival, Winter Festival, and Spring Egg Hunt.

We know these programs and events are important to many families in our community. For anyone who would like to share feedback with Councilmember Stephen Whitburn about the impact of these cuts, we’ve included the City’s contact form below, along with a sample message that can be used or adapted.

Contact Councilmember Whitburn: https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd3/contact-form

Sample Letter: Sample_Golden Hill Recreation Center - Call for Letters to Councilmember

DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTOR CRAIG HYDE is a credentialed teacher and has the German Soccer Federation B & C Coaching Licenses, the USSF B License, & the NSCAA National Youth Diploma. Craig is a former professional soccer player in San Diego and in Germany. Craig has coached at all levels and ages from Micro Soccer (3-5) to professional (HSV Women’s Bundesliga Team).

ALSO OFFERING SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER & THANKSGIVING CAMPS!!

Register here: https://www.germansocceracademy.org/

These programs are not sponsored or endorsed by San Diego Unified School District or the PTO.

Taste of South Park is back!

📅 Saturday, September 19

⏰ 12–4 PM

🎟️ $50 Advance Tickets

🚋 FREE trolley included!

Spend the afternoon tasting your way through South Park’s incredible restaurants, bars, and cafés—all with one Tasting Passport.

🎟️Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours through https://www.southparksd.com/sp-events before they’re gone.

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.

Phone Free Policy at Golden Hill Parent Letter

New updates here to help protect our students

Ensure you are protected in case of an ICE emergency

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.

District Wellness Policy

(SDUSD District Approved Smart Snacks)

Instructional calendar and minimum days will be available all year long at bottom of newsletter. Beginning third week of school.

Please plan accordingly for minimum days for the 2026-2027 school year. Minimum day dismissal is 1:15 pm

Minimum Days Every Wednesday

• 8/10/26 ...................Minimum day for ALL students
• 8/10/26-8/14/26 .....Minimum days for TK and Kindergarten grades
• 8/17/26-8/21/26 .....Minimum days for TK and Kindergarten grades
• 10/23//26................. Minimum day/ Collaboration for Staff
• 11/16/26-11/20/26. Minimum days for Fall Parent Conferences
• 12/18/26 ..................Minimum day/ Collaboration for Staff
• 1/29/27 ....................Minimum day/ Collaboration for Staff
• 3/22/27-3/26/27 .....Minimum days for Spring Parent Conferences for TK-5th Grade
• 5/26/27.................... Minimum day, Last Day of School

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.