Hello Somerset Families
We are thrilled to share that last week’s Spirit Day was a huge success! It was a joy to see our school community come together in such a fun and meaningful way. From relay races and obstacle courses to face painting, bake sales, and the always-popular Hot Dog Fun Lunch, the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and school spirit.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our School Council and the many parent volunteers who generously gave their time, baking skills and energy to organize and run the day’s activities. These special moments wouldn’t be possible without your support, and we are so grateful for the strong partnership we share.
Here are your Weekly Updates:
Powwow Mash-Up | Tuesday
We are honoured to welcome the Wild Mint Arts Powwow Mash-Up to Somerset this Tuesday. This powerful program offers students meaningful opportunities to learn about true respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation through engaging storytelling, personal experiences, and cultural teachings.
Grounded in the history of this land and its First Peoples, the presentation supports our commitment to truth and reconciliation in a way that is thoughtful, age-appropriate, and deeply impactful.
Toonies for Trees
The kindergarten team is thrilled to raise awareness and engage the community in SAVING the WHITEBARK PINE TREE! 🌲
To kick things off, conservationists visited classrooms to introduce their upcoming fundraiser:
JUNE 2-12: Everyone is invited to donate a TOONIE for TREES 🌲
June 19: The school will come together to celebrate Somerset Strong’s donation to the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada!
Please click the link below for more information on how your money will be helping 💚
We appreciate you, Somerset Community!
Your spirit and contributions directly support the debut of Somerset’s youngest learners. Thank you for making the showcase of their budding leadership skills, such a positive experience! 💙
Word of the Week: Proud
Definition:
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
Example Sentence:
The kindergarten students felt proud to help save the Whitebark Pine Tree by bringing a Toonie for trees!
Morphology of the Word:
- Root: proud (from Middle English proud, from Old French prud, meaning "brave" or "valiant")
- Prefix: None
- Suffix: -ly (can be added to form proudly—an adverb)
Important Dates Ahead
- June 12 – School Council and Friends of Somerset School Foundation Meeting
- June 19 - A & W Fun Lunch (Cut-Off: 14 June)
- June 20 - Indigenous Games Day
- June 25 – Grade 4 Farewell Celebration
We look forward to the important learning experiences this week will bring.
Nathan Bane
Somerset School Principal