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The Somerville HSA membership program funds/dues help to provide enriching activities for the students like assemblies and author visits, needed supplies for the school, and even products used to provide a healthy, safe environment. The HSA also sponsors many social events like the Back to School Picnic, BINGO, International Night, and Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Night. Be sure to join 
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Calling all NEW DADS!! Founded in 1944, Dads’ Night is a Ridgewood-based charity focused on three main pillars, family – friends – community.  Dads’ Night supports and raises funds for the Somerville and Hawes Elementary communities, while providing additional support to greater Ridgewood when the need arises. This family-friendly organization is 100% volunteer-driven with no commitment.  Join today using the 
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Let’s celebrate Somerville’s Arts & Music Night on Thursday, June 10th with a special ice cream treat! Ben & Jerry’s “Scoop Night” is back…it may be different from the past, but is sure to be a fun night!  Order from 10 flavors of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and our very own Dr. Oates will be handing out your pre-ordered 
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Somerville is having a food drive to benefit the children served by Oasis House (www.oasisnj.org) in Paterson, NJ Monday, May 10th – Friday, May 17th. Oasis House is so grateful for all of the donations they receive that make it possible for them to serve a grab-and-go lunch to roughly 400 women and children each day. It is particularly important 
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Let’s celebrate our wonderful teachers! May 3-May 7 is Teacher Appreciation Week.  Don’t forget to show some love and appreciation to all our special Somerville teachers! Thank you to all the teachers playing a role in supporting our children and making Somerville a great place to learn. Thank you to the Teacher Appreciation Committee for starting this week off with 
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 Somerville International Week It’s that time again to celebrate all the different parts of the world our Somerville community hail from.  This year we will celebrate (a little differently) with an International Week.   We are requesting short videos from an individual or group focused on your special country of origin.  These videos will be shared with the students of Somerville 
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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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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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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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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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