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April 25, 2021homepage, newsby

LAST CALL!!! Spring 2021 Plant Sale

Add some color to your garden and support the Somerville HSA Spring Plant Sale!  Somerville is holding their annual plant sale with a slightly different format this year to ensure a safe shopping experience. All orders and payments will be placed in advance, and parents will be able to pick up their plants during regular school pickup. All proceeds from …
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April 22, 2021Meeting notesby

April 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting – April 22, 2021 7pm  on Zoom 26 in attendance Dr. Oates provided school updates: We are happy to announce that Somerville Children’s Theatre had its first in person rehearsal today.  The performance will either be recorded and streamed or performed outside.  Dates to be determined.  Stay tuned! It was originally decided that to keep uniformity from K-12 …
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April 14, 2021homepage, newsby

LAST CALL! Virtual Author Visit Book Sale

Somerville Elementary welcomes Ruby Bridges for a virtual author visit presentation for grades 2-5.   Ruby Bridges, at only 6 years old in 1960, was one of the first black children to be integrated into the all white public school system in New Orleans.  With this history, Ms. Bridges has been a lifelong activist for racial equality including establishing  The …
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April 13, 2021homepage, newsby

Cupcake and Pie Sale

Pie, Cake & Cupcake Sale!   Mother’s Day is around the corner!  Save yourself the baking and order a pie, cake or cupcakes with this special fundraiser through Carousel Cakes!  Proceeds from this fundraiser are used to fund the HSA and the various Somerville programs they support. Cupcakes by Carousel are made with the finest, fresh ingredients. These delicious cupcakes are …
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April 7, 2021homepage, newsby

Clothing Drive!

While you are doing your Spring cleaning keep in mind Somerville’s clothing drive is April 10th!  We will be collecting assorted clothing and household items.   
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March 26, 2021Meeting notesby

March 26, 2021 Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting March 26, 2021 9 am virtual meeting via Zoom 28 members in attendance Mike Lembo (Board of Education President) was in attendance.  He addressed the upcoming school budget briefly which will be in place by July 1, 2021 for the 2021-2022 school years. Then, the focus was on grades 2-5 returning to school 5 days a week on …
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February 24, 2021Meeting notesby

February 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting  February 24, 2021 The Wonka Bar sale was a huge success –It yielded about $1800 in profit. Dry Erase markers were purchased for the classrooms.  The teachers were very appreciative.  They also loved their Valentines Day appreciation treats. Many are excited about the science fair.  Although not in person there are many great presentations!  Science Fair will be …
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January 19, 2021Meeting notesby

January 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting 1/19/21 Our guest speaker today was Paul McCarthy of the Ridgewood Education Foundation.   School Updates: Those will an IEP or a 504 are attending in person school every day. The extended close of school after the holidays to be on the safe side was well received. The students had the Tanglewood Marionettes “Dragon King”  assembly on 1/15. …
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January 18, 2021homepageby

Wonka Bar Fundraiser

Dear Students of Somerville: I, Leo Leopard, in honor of our One School/One Book reading of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” have decided to hold a very special chocolate event!   I have hidden Golden Tickets under the  wrappers in a number of Somerville chocolate bars!! These Golden Tickets can be turned in for a mystery prize! Golden Ticket prizes include: …
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November 19, 2020Meeting notesby

November 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes

HSA Meeting  November 19, 2020 The HSA usually does 2 evening meetings per year. This is the first evening meeting. This meeting took place via Zoom with special guest Mike Lembo, President of our BOE.  Mike discussed where the district is on reopening and he took questions. Mr. Lembo also discussed the search for our new superintendent and what it …
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