Oki, Dadanast'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Helló, Привет, 你好, Bonjour, and Hello Somerset School Families, 

To begin this week's update I have several urgent announcements to share: 

Urgent 

Volunteers Needed for CASINO Fundraiser! 

Sign Up now!

  • Dates: November 24 and 25
  • Location: Deerfoot Inn & Casino 

The School Council has secured a vital fundraising opportunity at Deerfoot Casino. By volunteering over these two days, Friends of Somerset School will receive $70,000–$80,000 to directly support student learning and resources. 

We need your help—please sign up to volunteer today! Don't wait!  

Book your Parent-Teacher CONFERENCE today, Sunday, November 24 opening at noon. 

Attending your child's Parent-Teacher Conference is a valuable opportunity to connect with their teacher and stay informed about their progress and needs. Your involvement helps us work together to support your child's growth and success this school year. 

Winter is COMING! 

As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your child to school with the warm clothing they’ll need to stay cozy and comfortable throughout the day. Jackets, hats, mittens—don't forget the essentials! 

  • Label Clothing - To help us return any misplaced items quickly, kindly label your child's clothing with their name. 
  • Donations - If you have gently used jackets, snow pants, toques, gloves, boots, shirts, pants, or other winter clothing, we would greatly appreciate your donation to help support our students. Over the past few weeks, our supply of extra clothing has decreased significantly, and your contributions will make a big difference in keeping all of our students warm and prepared for the colder months. 

Upcoming Week's Updates

  • Thursday: Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks 

WORD of the WEEK: Indecisive 

Definition

Indecisive means having difficulty making decisions or being unable to choose between different options. 

Example Sentence

As the weather was getting colder, Damond felt indecisive about what to wear to school, torn between his warm coat and a lighter sweater, not sure which would be best for the day. 

Morphology of the Word

  • Root: decide – from the Latin decidere, meaning "to cut off," or "to settle" 
  • Prefix: in- – meaning "not" or "without" 
  • Suffix: -ive – forming an adjective meaning "tending to" or "characterized by" 

Parent-Teacher Conference Booking goes live at noon today 

When

  • Thursday, November 28 between 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
  • Friday, November 29 between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  

How to Book

Conference Booking goes live Sunday, November 24 at noon. 

Sign up using your MyCBEPowerSchool account 

Important Dates Ahead (Next 6-8 Weeks)

Sign up!

  • 28 November – Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening) 
    • Sign up using your MyCBE account 
  • 29 November – Parent Teacher Conferences (Day) 
    • Sign up using your MyCBE account 
  • 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 

Well, I am still deciding whether to wear a scarf or just embrace the cold, but one thing’s for sure, I will see you tomorrow with my toque on!

Hand to Heart,  

Nathan Bane   

Principal, Somerset School