Oki, Dadanast'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Helló, Привет, 你好, Bonjour, and Hello Somerset School Families,
First, a huge thank you to all of our Somerset School families who took the time to participate in last week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your involvement and support make such a difference in our school community.
Secondly, as the chill of winter settles in, let’s remember that this is also a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness. We have so much to look forward to this month, and I’m excited for all the moments of connection, growth, and celebration we’ll share as a school community.
Here are your Weekly Updates
WORD of the WEEK: Uplifted
Definition
Raised or elevated in spirit, mood, or physical position; feeling encouraged or inspired.
Example Sentence
After hearing their teacher's kind words, the whole class felt so uplifted that they decided to work together on a big Winter Celebration which was coming soon!
Morphology of the Word
- Root: Lift
- Prefix: Up- (indicating movement to a higher position or state)
- Suffix: -ed (indicating the past participle form, meaning the action has been completed)
Volunteer Tea
We are excited to invite all of our wonderful volunteers to a special Volunteer Tea as a small token of our appreciation for everything you do to support our school community.
Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Time: Doors open to parents at 1:45 pm (please enter through the office doors)
Winter Celebration
Message from Mrs. Mitchell
We are excited to announce that our annual Winter Concert is just around the corner! Our students have been hard at work preparing, and we can’t wait to share their musical talents with you.
Date: Wednesday, December 11 2024
Time(s):
- Gym Doors Open to Parents 2:15 pm
- Celebration Begins at: 2:20 pm
This concert will feature performances from all grade levels, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students. It’s sure to be a festive and enjoyable event for the whole family!
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us in celebrating the season and the incredible efforts of our young musicians.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter is Here!
Please ensure your child comes to school dressed warmly with jackets, hats, mittens, and other essential clothing to stay cozy throughout the day.
- Labelling clothing
To help us quickly return any lost items, kindly label your child’s clothing with their name.
Mabels Labels could help!
Users will have to:
- Select Support A Fundraiser
- Select Somerset School (Calgary)
Donations
If you have gently used winter gear such as jackets, snow pants, toques, gloves, boots, or other clothing, we would be grateful for your donation. Our supply of extra clothing has been running low, and your contributions will help keep all students warm and prepared for the season ahead.
Important Dates Ahead (Next 6-8 Weeks)
- 7 December – Outdoor Space Renewal Engagement (2:30-4:30 PM)
- 11 December – WINTER CELEBRATION (in the PM)
- 19 December - Hot Dog Lunch Fun Lunch (Cut-Off: 14 December)
- 20 December – Last day of Classes
- 23 Dec. - 3 Jan. 2025!
- 6 January – Classes Resume
As we look ahead to another exciting week, let’s continue to approach each day with a passionate commitment to supporting our students and fostering a community of care and growth.
Hand to Heart,
Nathan Bane
Principal, Somerset School