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May 23, 2023Meeting notesby HSA editor

HSA Minutes – May HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting May 12th 2023, 9:00am Attendees: 19 in person, 6 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative Ms. Kaplan – The curriculum for the Library includes Tech Safety and Ms. Kaplan has been teaching each grade about various topics. A lot of great resources exist for educators and parents on Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/) including contracts for digital rules. …

May 23, 2023Meeting notesby HSA editor

HSA Minutes – April HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting April 20th 2023, 9:30am Attendees: 13 in person, 7 online Updates from Dr. Oates HVAC Installation Update – The installation is complete and the gym is now a comfortable, climate controlled space for assemblies, performances and events. Class Placements for 2023/24 School Year -A letter went out, linked in the ENews on April 11th, describing the process, factors …

March 21, 2023homepage, Meeting notesHSA Meeting, minutesby HSA editor

HSA Minutes – March HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting March 16th 2023, 9:30am Attendees: 5 in person, 12 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Ms Ross – This month in kindergarten the students have been learning about St Patrick’s Day. They have built leprechaun traps, read St Patrick’s Day themed books, and worked on writing “I feel lucky when…” HVAC Installation Update – Installation …

March 6, 2023homepage, Meeting notesby HSA editor

HSA Minutes – February HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting February 16th 2023, 9am Attendees: 9 in person, 16 online Updates from Dr. Oates Super Science Saturday – Guest Sheila Brogan – Super Science Saturday is back for its 35th year on March 4th from 9-1:30 at Ridgewood High School. There will be presentations from Liberty Science Center (science circus for elementary and middle school kids), Nasa (measuring …

March 6, 2023homepage, newsAuction, Somerville Auctionby HSA editor

Somerville Auction

The Somerville Auction will be held on Friday, April 21st from 7-11PM at The Terrace at Biagio’s. The event will feature dinner, dancing, and a silent & live auction to benefit Somerville! Cocktail attire is the dress code and please note that this event is Adults only…so book your sitter today! CLICK HERE to Purchase Tickets! Tickets will be on …

March 6, 2023homepage, newsSCT, Somerville Children's Theaterby HSA editor

Somerville Children’s Theater – Tickets On Sale NOW!

The Somerville Children’s Theater (SCT) is a longstanding tradition at Somerville. It is a program for 4th and 5th Graders. Each year they put on a wonderful production. They practice from December-March every Thursday. This year’s show will be Newsies, Jr.! The casts have been working very hard and the show promises to be AMAZING! Tickets are now on sale. …

February 2, 2023homepage, Meeting notes, newsby HSA editor

January HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting January 20th 2023, 9am Attendees: 12 in person, 16 online Updates from Dr. Oates One School, One Book – January 17th we launched the book – ‘Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun’ by Hena Khan with a fun assembly by Learnin’ The Ropes. The group teaches jump rope skills while also encouraging students to try things that …

December 8, 2022homepage, Meeting notes, newsby HSA editor

November HSA Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting November 17th 2022, 9am Attendees: 11 in person, 13 online Updates from Dr. Oates Clubs – The teacher representative for the HSA meeting was Ms. Calandra who runs the Morning News club with Mrs. Kaplan. She showed some of the great work that 4th graders have been doing to create a Somerville news show. Students meet …

October 20, 2022homepage, Meeting notes, newsby HSA editor

HSA Meeting Minutes October 14, 2022

HSA Meeting October 14th 2022, 9am Attendees: 20 in person, 13 online Updates from Dr. Oates Professional Development Day (October 10th) – Teachers spent the day working on data analysis of all the test results they have received through NJSLA, Start Strong and LinkIt testing. This data helps them prepare lessons specifically catered to their class. NJSLA …

October 11, 2022homepage, newsby HSA editor

Make Your Own Pizza Kit Fundraiser

Get ready for Friday night pizza night! Please purchase one of our Francesca DIY pizza kits for $12 from the Somerville HSA and we will donate $4 from each kit back to the Somerville HSA! Kits can be purchased until Sunday October 16th here: Make Your Own Pizza Pick up your kit on Friday, October 21 at 3p on the front …

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