Somerset E-News

Upcoming Dates:

4/29: No School-Professional Development Day

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5/2: 3rd grade trip to MN State Capitol 9:15-11:15

Building Tour 1-2

5/3:David/Duellman to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 9:20-11:40

Korpela/Bannie to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 11:10-1:40

Girl Scouts 2:15-3:15

5/4:White/Tulia to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 9:20-11:40

Spinner/Kohnen to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 11:10-1:40

5/5: Walk to School Day!

Spring BOGO Book Fair Open 8-11, 2:30-5:30

3rd-Bannie to Dodge 8:45-10:45

Dill/Dodson to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 9:20-11:40

Brignac/Gardner to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 11:10-1:40

3rd-Hill to Dodge 11:45-1:45

4th grade Choir 2:15-3:15

1st grade Encanto Party 2:15-3:30

5/6: Spring BOGO Book Fair Open 8-11, 2:30-5:30

Elfering to Minneapolis Institute of Arts 11:10-1:40

3rd-Kohnen to Dodge 11:45-1:45

Saturday 5/7: PTA Spring Playdate/BOGO Book Fair 10am-12pm

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5/9:

5/10:

5/11: Building Tour 10-11

5/12: Professor Flutterblaster Performances w/ 1st grade classes

4th grade Choir 2:15-3:15

5/13: Professor Flutterblaster Performances w/ 3rd grade classes

WHO: All Students

What: Walk & Bike to School Day

WHEN: Thursday, May 5

WHERE: To school OR around home

WHY: For fun, exercise, and to help our planet!

Next Thursday is Walk to School Day! We have partnered with our district Transportation Department to organize a way for our students to “walk to school” on Thursday morning, May 5.

All school busses will complete their normal routes, and then drop students off at the bike path on the corner of Brookside Lane and Laura St. (behind the school). Somerset staff will line the bike path to chaperone students as they walk up the bike path to the school, entering at the rear recess doors.

If your child is typically dropped off in the morning, you may still use the parking lot to drop your child off. If you would like to participate in the walk to school, we ask that you drop your child off on Laura Ct. (off of Sylvandale Rd.). The walking path is at the end of Laura St. as it turns into Laura Ct. We will have staff available to chaperone walkers from this side of the path starting at the bridge over the creek. Please stay away from the intersection of 1st Ave. and Laura St. as this is the path our busses will be taking.

Questions? Feel free to contact Libby Huettl, libby.huettl@isd197.org

Come celebrate summer coming soon! We’ve got bounce houses, DJ dance party, photobooth, face painting, Salsa Spot food truck, mini donut and lots more food and fun!

When: Thursday, June 2nd from 6pm-8pm

Where: Somerset School grounds

Cost: Suggested donation of $5 per child -Donate now here: https://square.link/u/GpwnhORZ or use the QR code below!

Our 1st grade teachers are in need of used newspapers. If you have a stack you would like to donate, please send the papers in with your Somerset Star and drop them in Mrs. Paton's classroom.

Newspaper donations will be taken until Wednesday, May 4.

It's already 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 2022-23 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 13. Please do not feel obligated to complete this form. Rest assured that EVERY child matters, and every child's information physically passes through our hands and is carefully considered by our team throughout the process.

Teacher assignments will be announced in mid-late August.

Mark your calendars for the Spring 2022 BOGO Book Fair, Thursday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 10! Students will each select a FREE Book (Courtesy of the PTA) during the classroom shopping!

Open Book Fair Shopping:

• Thursday, May 5 - 2:30p - 5:30p

• Friday, May 6 - 2:30p - 5:30p

• Saturday, May 7 - Book Fair/Spring Playdate - 10a-12p

• Monday, May 9 - 2:30p - 5:30p

• Tuesday, May 10 - 2:30p - 5:30p

Scholastic has a new E-Wallet tool that gives your child a safe, cashless way to shop the Book Fair. This digital payment option can be used at the in-school Book Fair. Every purchase benefits our school!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=5085195

Students will each select a FREE Book Fair Book during classroom shopping! Teachers each receive a $30 Book Fair grant to add books to their class libraries, AND we’re doing a weekend Playdate/Book Fair shop where kids can hang out with their friends on the Somerset Playground, shop for books, enjoy a treat, and even make Mom a Mothers Day Craft! Sign up today to help make this ALL Possible!

https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/signup/6m76dcw1D

Mark your calendars for May 7th a Spring Playdate and Book Fair Shop on the Somerset Playground! Saturday, May 7th from 10a to 12p.

4th grade families, mark you calendar for 4th grade recognition on Thursday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm in the new gym.

There will also be a family sponsored optional gather for all 4th grade families after the recognition ceremony at Dodge Nature Center (farm side) from 2:15-4:00pm. More details to come mid-May.

ACTION NEEDED: We are working on a slide show of candid shot over the years for the ceremony. We would love a variety of shots and kiddos. Please upload a few of you favorite pics of your 4th graders and their friends during their years at Somerset to the below link or send them via email attachment to -

SomersetStars4thGrade@gmail.com

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WtHyJJ1ytYze2ZZluZ8xwZi8fx2g1PML?usp=sharing_eip_m&ts=625702d2

Spring Concerts for ALL grade levels are coming up in May and June! Please click on the link for all the concert details from Ms. Peterson.

https://somersetmusic.weebly.com/concerts.html

One of our most popular classes is coming to Somerset in May! Drama Lab Comedy Club is a place for youth to use their unique personalities while exploring the world of drama through skits, improv games, and friend building activities. Join Drama Lab instructors to help shape this club, and learn new skits, games, and friend building activities, sure to keep your youth engaged while advancing their drama skills! Taught by Aaron Strawn, owner of Drama Lab.

Tuesdays May 3-24, 2:15-3:15pm, $65/$50--Free/Reduced Lunch Rate

For more information and to register click HERE or call us at 651-403-8520.

The Somerset Family Directory has moved to MemberHub.

Click the link for a quick tutorial on how to create your account and navigate around the new directory.

Tutorial Video:

Somerset MemberHub Set Up and 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