A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who generously gave their time to support this weekend’s Casino Fundraiser! Your kindness, commitment, and community spirit help make a meaningful difference for our students and school. We are grateful to Somerset School Council and the Friends of Somerset School Foundation and everyone who contributed to making this fundraising opportunity possible.
Looking ahead, we have another busy week at Somerset School, including a Provincial Referendum & Professional Learning Day, School Photos, and a Fire Drill practice.
THIS WEEK AT SOMERSET
MONDAY, October 19th | NO CLASSES
o Professional Learning Day: No classes for students.
o Provincial Referendum: No classes for students.
TUESDAY, October 20th | CLASS PHOTOS & RETAKE DAY
WEDNESDAY, October 21st | FIRE DRILL PRACTICE
o Students and staff will participate in a scheduled Fire Drill to practice our emergency procedures.
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
🎃 HALLOWEEN Update 🎃 | Friday, October 30th
(Thursday, October 29th for AM Kindergarten)
Students are welcome to wear safe, non-violent costumes to school if they wish.
COSTUMES should:
- Be appropriate for Kindergarten through Grade 4, meaning:
• No gore
• No masks
• No negative stereotypes or discriminatory elements - Allow full participation in all activities, including Physical Education
- Avoid prop weapons. Any prop weapons brought to school will be held in the office and must be picked up by a parent or guardian during office hours.
- Be simple enough for students to manage independently, meaning students can use the washroom on their own.
FOOD or TREATS:
Please do not send food or treats to share, to help keep everyone safe and included.
*Dressing up is optional. Students can also participate by wearing orange, black, or any preferred color with their regular clothes.
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Get ready for some spooktacular fun!
During their Physical Education blocks, students will participate in our annual Halloween Gym Activities, featuring seven fun-filled stations:
1. Ghoul GaGa – GaGa Ball
2. Pumpkin Jump / Ghost Rope – Circle Jump Rope
3. Haunted Hippos – Human Hungry Hungry Hippos
4. Spider Ring Toss
5. Body Part Toss
6. Pumpkin Bowling
7. Target Practice Game
We're looking forward to a fang-tastic time filled with movement, laughter, and Halloween fun!
HELP! - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Help us make our Halloween activities spooktacular! 👻
Interested in volunteering? Please email somersetparentcouncil@gmail.com to get involved.
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SCHOOL COUNCIL & FRIENDS OF SOMERSET SCHOOL | COMMUNICATIONS
~Message shared on behalf of the Friends of Somerset School Foundation.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | GET INVOLVED!
Our school community is stronger when we work together!
Somerset School Council welcomes parents and guardians who would like to volunteer and help support our school community.
Whether you have a little time or a lot, your willingness to get involved makes a difference. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other families, support school initiatives, and help strengthen our Somerset community.
Interested in helping?
👉 All Volunteer Clearances must be done at the main office.
Thank you for helping make Somerset a welcoming place where everyone belongs!
FUN LUNCH | UPCOMING DATES
Thank you to the Friends of Somerset School Foundation, our volunteers, and Somerset families for helping make Fun Lunch possible!
Upcoming Fun Lunches:
- November 19 | Jugo Juice — Order by November 14
- December 17 | Coco Brooks — Order by December 12
- February 18 | A&W — Order by February 13
- March 18 | Subway — Order by March 13
- April 15 | Jugo Juice — Order by April 10
- May 13 | Coco Brooks — Order by May 8
- June 17 | Edo Japan — Order by June 12
Please place orders through Healthy Hunger before the listed deadlines.
Late orders cannot be accepted.
~Messages shared on behalf of the Friends of Somerset School Foundation.