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GMM and Movie Night POSTPONED NO afterschool programs tonight 11.20 Fall is Here - Have You Done the Following?  Don't Fall Behind! GMM a nd Movie Night RSVP November 20, 2024: Proposed Standing Rules, Proposed Revised Budget, and election information can be found here . Fundraising: The Fall Fundraiser has ended. Thank you to the 190 of our 600 families who generously donated to support their student and our school! We will have a final tally on the amount raised soon. It is never too late to donate, Donate Here. WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Volunteer:   Reach Out Here for ... read full article
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Somerset PTSA Auction SurveyGrazieli Dueli10/10/202410/13/2024
Somerset PTSA Auction Survey
Somerset PTSA Auction Survey Dear Somerset Families, We are excited to announce that the Somerset Elementary School PTSA is planning to bring back our most important fundraising event—the  Somerset Elementary School PTSA Auction ! Why an auction? Because it has the potential to be the  largest single boost  to our ability to bridge the gap between the shortfall of government funding and the ever-growing needs of our school. 100% of the proceeds raised through the auction will go  directly back  to the Somerset Elementary PTSA to support and enrich our academics, student activities, and community programs. The funds we raise ... read full article
.Kelley Ibuki9/23/202411/29/2024
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GMM and Movie Night POSTPONED NO afterschool programs tonight 11.20 Fall is Here - Have You Done the Following?  Don't Fall Behind! GMM a nd Movie Night RSVP November 20, 2024: Proposed Standing Rules, Proposed Revised Budget, and election information can be found here . Fundraising: The Fall Fundraiser has ended. Thank you to the 190 of our 600 families who generously donated to support their student and our school! We will have a final tally on the amount raised soon. It is never too late to donate, Donate Here. WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Volunteer:   Reach Out Here for ... read full article
PTSA’s Annual Welcome Back Ice Cream SocialGrazieli Dueli9/5/20249/27/2024
PTSA’s Annual Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
We would love for you to join us! Please bring the ice cream social flyer sent home in your student's yellow folder as your STUDENT'S TICKET. Siblings welcome! Students, please wear your "Somerset Stars” shirts to show our school spirit! The PTSA is treating your student to a free ice cream. All Families are encouraged to bring dinner and picnic blankets to enjoy an evening connecting with old friends and new from the Somerset Elementary community. We are looking forward to seeing you. Please RSPV here! We are also looking for volunteers. Please sign up here . ... read full article
Trunk or TreatGrazieli Dueli10/16/202410/27/2024
Trunk or Treat
  Trunk-or-Treat is NEXT WEEK: Saturday Oct 26 (3-5pm) in the Somerset parking lot , rain or shine! IMPORTANT : TUESDAY OCT 22 is the deadline to purchase additional tickets and to sign-up as a Trunk Host! RSVP (click) so we can ensure we have enough treats!  Review trick-or-treater guidelines (click) and FAQs (click) Every Somerset student will receive 1 free ticket.  All tickets (student + guest) will be handed out on Fri Oct 25 via students’ yellow folders.  If your student is absent that day, we will hold your student’s tickets at the PTSA table.  RSVP & Additional Tickets ... read full article
Birthday Fun Run with the PrincipalsGrazieli Dueli9/25/20249/25/2024
Birthday Fun Run with the Principals
  Every month Mr. Moe-Lobeda, Coach Boyd, and Principal Elder will host a Birthday Fun Run for all students who have a birthday in that month! Students will come out to the field and run one lap around the field and have a picture taken with the birthday club members of that month. Students are encouraged to wear their Somerset Stars t-shirt on their Fun Run Day!   Please, share your pictures here.   Future Fun Run Dates: October 23, 2024 (Wed) November 20, 2024 (Wed) December 18, 2024 (Wed) January 22, 2025 (Wed) February 26, 2025 (Wed) March 19, ... read full article
Somerset PTSA’s 2024 Fall Fundraising DriveGrazieli Dueli9/11/202411/3/2024
Somerset PTSA’s 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive
Somerset PTSA’s 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive Ends November 3rd We have officially kicked off the Somerse t PTSA's 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive at Curriculum Night! Many  o f you may have seen our Fall Fundraising letter during Curriculum Night or in your child’s Friday  folder.  This year, the PTSA needs to raise $278,785!  On average,  we spend $395 per student  to support a wide range of programs and activities. This significant funding requirement is due to a shortfall between government funding and the actual cost of maintaining and enhancing our educational programs. Y our donations are essential to bridging this gap! The funds we ... read full article
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR PTSA MEMBERSHIP TODAYKelley Ibuki9/1/202410/15/2024
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR PTSA MEMBERSHIP TODAY
Please join or renew your Somerset PTSA membership today! Contribute to the future of your student!  Somerset Elementary PTSA is the dynamic link between parents, teachers and students which creates the stimulating and intellectual environment that is so characteristic of our school. Be a part of the academic and extra-curricular journey of the Superstars. As a PTSA member you will receive our weekly eNews letter, PTA, and WAPTSA benefits, such as discounts to Great Wolf Lodge. We are an award winning PTSA and have earned the 100% membership award from WSPTA four years in a row. Help us build a ... read full article
PTSA General Membership Meeting - Aug 28, 7:30 pmCristina Gutierrez8/12/20248/29/2024
PTSA General Membership Meeting - Aug 28, 7:30 pm
PTSA General Membership Meeting on August 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM We are excited to extend an invitation to the Somerset PTSA General Membership Meeting, taking place via zoom, on  Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM . There two items on the agenda for approval by the General Membership. The first item is the 2024-2025 Budget and the election of the appointed co-president Kelley Ibuki, appointed Co- Vice Presidents of Communications Cristina Gutierrez and Grazi Dueli, appointed Secretary Joanna Yang, and appointed co-treasurer Hannah Phan. While we encourage all to join us, please note that voting and election participation will be open to PTSA members. If you ... read full article
Coming Soon: More Events and Volunteer OpportunitiesCristina Gutierrez8/8/20249/6/2024
Coming Soon: More Events and Volunteer Opportunities
More information to come on events and volunteer opportunities prior to the start of school. Stay tuned for updates and announcements! ... read full article
Join the PTSA Executive Committee!Cristina Gutierrez8/7/20249/30/2024
Join the PTSA Executive Committee!
Open positions are still available on the Somerset PTSA Executive Committee. Meet new people and help build a better Somerset experience for all of our kids. Interested? Email somersetptsa.pres@gmail.com to self-nominate or for more information. Open Positions: Co-VP of Ways and Means – 1 open position   Current Executive Committee: Co-President - Sherry Shyh and Kelley Ibuki  Co-Secretary - Joanna Yang and Ching Fong Co-VP of Communications - Cristina Gutierrez and Grazieli Dueli  Treasurer - Hannah Phan and Mei Xu (appointed)   VP of Fundraising - Arvind Ganesan (appointed)   Co-VP of Programs – Hui Wang and Michael Chen   ... read full article

Our mission is to support the education, health, and welfare of each and every child at Somerset Elementary School. As part of the Washington State PTA, we are a nonprofit membership association bringing together the home, school, and community on behalf of our children.