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Stay informed with GroupSpot, our up-to-the-minute communication tool. Calendars can be easily synced to your device or external calendar. Choose between upcoming or monthly view calendars and never miss a beat with event reminders. To get started, download the GroupSpot app, create an account, and use Invite Code bWAo to access the Somerville Elementary School HSA group. You’ll be asked to answer a few background 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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.  
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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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Birthday Book Gifting Want a special way to recognize your child’s birthday while contributing a lasting gift to the Somerville School Library collection?? Then, participate in Somerville’s Book Gifting program! The money donated from this program provides our library with many new books each year. During your child’s birthday month, the Somerville librarian will allow your child to choose one 
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