Somerset E-News

Upcoming Dates:

Fri-5/14: Optional Parent Input Forms are Due

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Mon-5/17:

Tue-5/18: 2nd Grade Dodge Visit-Insects (David) 12:45

Wed-5/19: 2nd Grade Dodge Visit-Insects (Gardner) 12:45

Thr-5/20: 2nd Grade Dodge Virtual Visit-Insects (Messicci) 1:00

Fri-5/21:

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Mon-5/24: PTA Board Meeting 5:00-6:30

Tue-5/25:

Wed-5/26: 2nd grade Dodge Follow-up Q & A 12:45-1:15

Thr-5/27: Final Packet Pick-up for Distance Learners 7:30am-6:30pm

Fri-5/28:

It's that time of year when schools start planning the "master schedule" (who teaches what grade/subject and when) as well as putting class lists together for the following school year. Let me start by saying that as parents you do not need to do anything regarding this process. If your child is currently enrolled at Somerset, he/she will be assigned to a class for the 2021-22 school year. That being said, we are a team, and if there is information you would like us to consider we want to give you that opportunity.

Your input regarding your child is always welcome. Should you desire to provide additional input, please complete this OPTIONAL form by Friday, May 14. Please do not feel obligated to complete this form or send me an email about your child's learning style or preferences. Rest assured that EVERY child matters, and every child's information physically passes through my hands and is carefully considered by our team throughout the process.

Teacher assignments will be announced in mid-late August.

Stocking up on snacks for lunchboxes, youth sports, and summer break? Box Tops has a new digital program and it's easier than ever to earn money all year round to support the Somerset PTA! 1) Download the Box Tops App and create an account 2) Buy Box Tops products 3) Scan your receipt.

Shopping Online for Delivery? No problem! After creating an account - Email digital receipts to

receipts@boxtops4education.com

Redeem anywhere, anytime, within 14 days of purchase!

Every little bit helps our Somerset Stars. So far this year, we've raised $33.80.

Summer Camp registration is open! Join us for some summer fun at various locations in District 197! Click HERE to view our summer camp offerings. We have everything from art, soccer, track and field, basketball, STEM, babysitting and more! Register your child for camps that serve the grade they will be in for Fall of 2021.

Please call us at 651-403-8520 if you have any questions!

Somerset will be hosting in person tours for incoming kindergarteners and new to Somerset families on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00pm. Reservations are REQUIRED. Please call Jacki Smith at 651-403-8200 to reserve your spot.

Facial coverings are required.

Stars Academy Invite in Somalian

Stars Academy Invite in Spanish

Stars Academy Invite in English

In-Person Dates- July 7-29 (Stars is held Monday- Thursday)

Time- Approx. 7:30a - 12:40p

Location: Garlough Elementary School

Who: students going into grades 1-4 for 2021-2022.

Virtual Learning Dates- July 7-29 (Stars is held Monday- Thursday)

Time- Approx. 8:15- 11:15am

Location: Online

Who: students going into grades 1-4 for 2021-2022.

Please remember to use the Minnesota Department of Health home self-screening tool each

day before sending your child to school.

https://www.isd197.org/district/covid-19-resources/home-self-screening-tool

If your child develops symptoms of illness while at school, we will be using the MDH decision

tree to determine the next steps that need to be taken in order to maintain a safe environment at

school.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/exguide.pdf

You will be called to pick your child up if they present with two or more “less common”

symptoms or one “more common” symptom. Further guidance on how long your child will need

to be out will be given by the school nurse depending on the situation.

If a positive case arises in your child's class, you will be notified and advised to quarantine your child for a 14 day period. During this time, the entire class will move to distance learning format temporarily. It would be best to have a back up plan ready for remote learning ready to go, given that a situation could occur at any time.

Thursday Packet Pickups will continue on the dates listed below for Distance Learning classes only. Because we will now have students in the building, the Packet Pickup table will be placed on the main sidewalk and families will need to hop out and grab their child's packets. We will no longer have staff available to deliver your packets curbside. The Packet Pickup times will remain 7:30am-6:30pm. Please avoid picking up your child's packet between 8:10-8:40 and 2:15-2:45 as these are our arrival and dismissal times and the parking lot will be busy.

Packet Pickup Dates 2021

Thursday, May 27 (Final Packet Pickup)

Click on the pdf link below for all the information!

Somerset will again compile a Somerset Family Directory this school year. Families that would like their information included in the Family Directory should complete the linked form for each of your Somerset Stars. We will send out the link to the Family Directory next week. Updates will be made throughout the year as more families add their information.

Click here to provide your information for the directory.

We are off to a slow start, but here is the start to our Somerset Family Directory! We will update with new submissions weekly until the end of October, at which point updates will become less frequent.

2020-21 Somerset Family Directory

Email: libby.huettl@isd197.org
Website: www.isd197.org/somerset
Location: 1355 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN, United States
Phone: 651-403-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/somersetelementary