Wonderful Somerset Families, 

Time is running out to join the excitement at our CASINO FUNdraiser on November 24 and 25 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students' educational experiences. 

By volunteering your time or bringing your friends along, you are not just having fun; you are investing in our children's futures. Your support will directly enhance:

  • classroom resources,
  • strengthen our literacy and numeracy programs,
  • promote well-being initiatives,
  • provide enriching opportunities which will leave a lasting impression, and
  • support the construction of a new Playground.

We need YOU to help us create a brighter tomorrow for our students. Let’s come together as a community and make this event a huge success! 

Don't miss out—get involved and be part of the adventure! 

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Upcoming Week's Updates

  • Monday:  
  • Tuesday: Grade 2 Zoo Trip 
  • Wednesday: Grade 1 Wonder Walk 
  • Thursday: Remembrance Day Observation 
  • Friday: NO SCHOOL for Students  

Word of the Week - Pensive 

Definition

Pensive refers to being deeply or seriously thoughtful, often in a sad or reflective way. 

Example Sentence

As she stared out the window, lost in her pensive thoughts, she hardly noticed the rain beginning to fall. 

Morphology of the Word

  • Root
    • Pen- (from Latin "pensare," meaning to weigh or consider) 
  • Prefix
    • None 
  • Suffix
    •  -ive (indicating an adjective) 
    • An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. It tells us more about a person, place, thing, or idea by giving details such as size, color, shape, or other qualities. For example, in the phrase "her pensive expression," "pensive" is the adjective describing the noun "expression," indicating that she is deep in thought. 

Important Dates Ahead (Next 6-8 Weeks)

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  • 28 November – Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening) 

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  • 29 November – Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening) 

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  • 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 December - 3 January 2025
  • 6 January – Classes Resume 

See you tomorrow.  

Hand to Heart,  

Nathan Bane   

Principal, Somerset School