Somerset E-News

Upcoming Dates:

Mon-6/7: PTA Recognition at School Board Meeting 6:00pm

Tue-6/8: 2nd grade Tricia and the Toonies Performance 9:15am

2nd grade Twins Organist Visit 1:30pm

Wed-6/9: Last Day of School (Full Day)

Thr-6/10: iPad & Material Return for DL Students

Is your family moving or planning not to attend Somerset Elementary in the fall? Now is the time to let our office staff know!

Please call 651-403-8200

Next school year, Somerset Elementary will return to the district wide elementary school day.

Our hours will be 7:45-2:15 each day.

All students entering grades K-12 who plan to ride a bus during the 2021-2022 school year MUST register for bus service each year. To register your student for bus transportation, visit http://bit.ly/197busregistration. To be eligible for bus service, students in grades K-4 must live more than 0.75 of a mile from school, students in grades 5-8 must live more than 1 mile from school, and students in grades 9-12 must live more than 2 miles from school. Please only register for service when you are sure your child will be riding a bus. Complete one form per child. Forms are due August 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please call 651-403-8320.

Know anything about creating a website? Help us create a new and improved Somerset PTA website! Seeking great ideas, input and designers to help us boost our online presence! All feedback and ideas welcome!

Somerset PTA Playdate Kick-off - Sunday, 6/6 at 2pm!

Let's kick off the Somerset PTA Summer Playdates with an ALL AGES Playdate, Sunday, 6/6 at 2pm on the Somerset Playground!

Mark your calendars for Upcoming Summer Playdates! We're trying a new format this summer by offering some all ages play dates and some smaller age group dates. Specific dates at: 2021 PTA Summer Playdates

Join us the Somerset PTA for a End of the School Year PTA Meeting and Summer Kickoff Celebration at Union 32!

MONDAY, June 21 - 5:00-7:00pm

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.

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

Camps are filling up fast! Join us for our youth summer camps. If a camp is full, please add your name to the waiting list. Here's a few camps below! Many more to choose from--Click HERE for the flyer in English, HERE for Spanish and HERE to register.

Warriors Track and Field Camp Join The Warrior Track and Field coaches and athletes for a fun, energizing week at the new Warrior Stadium! We will keep your young track star moving, improving and building confidence as they run, jump and throw all week long. Age appropriate instruction developed by the varsity coaching staff. Entering Grades: 1-4| Mon-Fri | 6/14-6/18 | 12pm-2pm | Warrior Field Track |$75

Wizards of Chess Summer Camp (Entering Grades: 1-6) Whether you are new to chess or an experienced player, there will be material covered for all! We will go over opening theory, 2 openings, tactics, endgames and fun variations of chess. Activities include a rocket building, outdoor breaks with organized games, and team building exercises Mon-Thurs | 7/12-15 | 9am-3:30pm | Mendota Elementary |$135

One-Day Camp! Tie Dye Party with Kidcreate Studios (Grades: K-4) This is NOT a project you want your kids doing at home! Send your kids to class to make a tie-dyed shirt that they will wear all summer long. *Children must bring their own white t-shirt to class. Wednesday | 7/21 |9am-12pm |Mendota Elementary |$35

Scholarships available online. Please call us at 651-403-8520 if you have any questions!