Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School

Good morning Yonkers Public Schools! Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, is a "D" Day. Carpe Diem!

Save the Date for our Open House! Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 5-7 pm!

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
All students in grades K-8 enter through Main Entrance door #1. The doors will open at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.
Breakfast will run from 7:15 a.m.- 7:35 a.m. Parents are not allowed in the building during this time. Students
arriving late must get a late pass from the security officer.

LATE:
If you drop off your child after 7:45 a.m. they will be considered late and enter through Lawrence St. entrance Door #1.

PRE-K
Pre-K arrival will take place at the classroom doors on Lawrence St. Doors 2,15,16.
All Pre-K students will have breakfast in the classrooms.

BUS STUDENTS:
Bus students will enter via Lawrence St. door #5.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:
Due to school safety regulations, parents will no longer enter the building for pick-up. Dismissal locations and
times will be based on grade level. They will now be at separate sides of the building to minimize traffic impact,
bus arrival and dismissal, and human congestion.


PICK-UP LOCATIONS AND TIME:

Pre-K - Ms. Checo Room 112 : Door #15 at 1:45 pm
Pre-K - Ms. Sanchez Room 113 : Door #16 at 1:45 pm
Pre-K - Mrs. Rivera Room 103: Door #2 at 1:45 pm

K-1: Door #14 (Mclean Ave. ) at 1:55 pm

2: Door #4 (Lawrence St.) at 2:00 pm

3-4: Door #5 (Lawrence St.) at 2:05 pm

5-6: Door #7 (Van Cortlandt) at 2:10 pm

7-8: Main Entrance Door #1 (Lawrence St.) at 2:15 pm

Pre-K Orientation Friday, August 29 at 9:00 AM Come see your school and meet your administrators! Also a great opportunity to drop off supplies before the first day of school. Supply Lists: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/o/sotomayor/article/2330512

Reminder that our Bookbag Giveaway is this Wednesday, August 28th at 1 p.m.
Please stop by to receive your free bookbag and supplies! Entrance to event will be via the Gymnasium on the Van Cortlandt side.

Good Afternoon Parents! Please note our school supplies lists are available online! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

NORMAL SCHEDULE RESUMES WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Extended School Year Program

Power has been restored at Yonkers Montessori Academy. The Extended School Year (ESY) program will run as normally scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unexpected disruption. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM AT YMA CANCELED TODAY, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025

Due to the inclement weather resulting in a power outage at Yonkers Montessori Academy, the Extended School Year (ESY) program has been canceled for today, Tuesday, July 15th.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Further updates regarding the status of the program will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.

Summer Reading Lists are now available! Click on this link: https://www.ypl.org/summerreadinglists Riverfront Library/One Larkin Center, Yonkers New York 10701 Information: 914-375-7940 Grinton I. Will Library/1500 Central Avenue, Yonkers New York 10710 Information: 914-771- 9616 Crestwood Library/16 Thompson Street, Yonkers New York 10707 Information: 914-779-3774

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEXT WEEK!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/06-17-25-town-hall New York's statewide "bell-to-bell" restrictions on Internet-enabled devices in all public schools, including smartphones and smartwatches, will go into effect in September 2025.  Please join Superintendent Soler for an important virtual Town Hall to discuss how this will be implemented and what it means for students and families on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Registration is required. Register Here: https://bit.ly/06-17-25-town-hall

Starts July 7, 2025: Middle School Summer Enrichment Academy for YPS students CURRENTLY in grades 6-8. | Comienza el 7 de julio de 2025: Academia de enriquecimiento de verano de la escuela secundaria para estudiantes de YPS ACTUALMENTE en los grados 6 a 8.

Starts July 7, 2025: Elementary Summer Enrichment Academy for YPS students CURRENTLY in grades K-5. Comienza el 7 de julio de 2025: Academia de enriquecimiento de verano de primaria para estudiantes de YPS ACTUALMENTE en los grados K-5.

Our teachers had as much fun as our kids at Field Day today!! Go Ms. Quezada!!!

Citywide observance commemorating the men and women who died in service to our nation will be held at 9:00 AM Monday, May 26 at Veterans Memorial Plaza 40 South Broadway. Please join us.

The Yonkers Public Schools Arts Expo returns to the Riverfront Library Atrium during Yonkers Arts Weekend on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Featuring student work curated by the arts faculty, it will take your breath away. Do not miss!

Superintendent Soler: “It’s a historic moment, welcoming these four incredible student representatives to the Yonkers Board of Education. These young leaders are stepping into an important role — not only as the voice of their own schools but as advocates for over 24,000 students. Their presence reminds us why we do this work. I look forward to hearing their perspectives, learning from their experiences, and working alongside them to move Yonkers Public Schools forward."