Washington State PTA Awards
Somerset Elementary PTSA received an impressive six awards from the Washington State PTA for the 2022-2023 school year !  These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence of our PTSA and our members, as well as the strong partnership between our PTSA and Somerset Elementary. We received:          - 100% Staff Membership Award         - Outstanding Communication: Gold         - Outstanding Newsletter: Silver         - Outstanding Website: Silver         - Family and Community Engagement (FACE): Silver       ... read full article
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Trunk or TreatPTSA10/8/202210/31/2022
Trunk or Treat
Click the image to go to the event page for details.  Click the buttons to RSVP or sign up as an event volunteer . Online purchase of additional tickets   are closed . If you plan to attend,  please still RSVP  for your entire party of trick or treaters so we can accurately plan for the event. Limited quantities of tickets will be available for purchase at the event (at the PTSA table) for $2;  exact cash only please. Trunk Host signups are now closed . Volunteer signups are still open -  we are still looking for volunteers  and would ... read full article
Washington State PTA AwardsPTSA5/14/20236/22/2023
Washington State PTA Awards
Somerset Elementary PTSA received an impressive six awards from the Washington State PTA for the 2022-2023 school year !  These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence of our PTSA and our members, as well as the strong partnership between our PTSA and Somerset Elementary. We received:          - 100% Staff Membership Award         - Outstanding Communication: Gold         - Outstanding Newsletter: Silver         - Outstanding Website: Silver         - Family and Community Engagement (FACE): Silver       ... read full article
Egg Drop Challenge PTSA5/14/20235/24/2023
Egg Drop Challenge
Somerset Elementary much anticipated  Egg Drop Challenge  is back! On May 24 th  each participating student or team will bring a well-designed protective container/lander that holds a raw egg which will be dropped off from a 60-foot high bucket, and see if the egg survives. Students may register as an individual or as a team.  Register your team here Parents, we need your help to make this event happen.  Sign up here to volunteer For more details, please check out here . Please email if you have any questions.  jinchen2@gmail.com ... read full article
April 20: General Membership Meeting PTSA4/17/20234/21/2023
April 20: General Membership Meeting
Join us at our next General Membership Meeting on April 20 at 8pm - this meeting will be online .  We will be electing our Nominating Committee and sharing what the Executive Committee is working on the for the rest of the year!  We hope you can join us. *Please note, all are invited to attend but only current Somerset PTSA members are eligible to vote ... read full article
Nominations Open!PTSA4/8/20234/21/2023
Nominations Open!
Our Nominating Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2023-2024 Executive Committee. All members of the Somerset PTSA Executive Committee are unpaid volunteers who work together for the benefit of all  Somerset  Elementary students. Nominees should reflect the  Somerset  PTSA’s mission to support the education, health, and welfare of each and every child at  Somerset  Elementary School. As part of Washington State PTA and National PTA, we are a nonprofit membership association bringing together the home, school, and community on behalf of all children. Click here for details and how to nominate. ... read full article
PTSA Family Service ProjectPTSA3/10/20234/1/2023
PTSA Family Service Project
Join us for an afternoon of community service on Saturday April 1 from 3:30 to 5:30pm . We will assemble the items collected by the Student Council into individual hygiene kits for children ages birth to 12 years old. All toiletry kits will be donated to  KidVantage  (formerly Eastside Baby Corner). KidVantage helps kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting their basic needs today. Family members of all ages are invited - siblings welcome! Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult. Note: Space is limited, families must sign-up via this link - please include the number of ... read full article
Somerset Dine Out with Panda ExpressYingqi Zhao2/10/20232/24/2023
Somerset Dine Out with Panda Express
Superstar Dine Out:Nationwide virtual community Fundraisers for Somerset PTSA   Save the date -  Thursday, February 23  - available at  Panda Express  locations nationwide - 28% of the sale will be donated to Somerset Elementary School PTSA! Take a night off from cooking and join us in eating for a great cause. Share with your friends and family - this code applies to all Panda Express across the country! PandaExpress accepts Delivery & Pick up orders nationwide made online at   www.pandaexpress.com  using the  code 910977  in the fundraising box during online check out.  ... read full article
Coffee with PTSA & PrincipalsPTSA1/25/20232/8/2023
Coffee with PTSA & Principals
Coffee with PTSA and Principals You are invited to join us for Coffee with the PTSA and Principals on both  Fri Jan 27  and also  Fri Feb 10 from 9:15 - 10:30am  in the school cafeteria.  Come meet the PTSA Executive Committee and learn about what we do, how you can join and/or volunteer, and exciting upcoming events!  School leadership is also offering a short tour of the school - please sign up  here   if interested (space is limited to the first 30 signups).  We look forward to seeing you there! Please note: All visitors must check-in at the ... read full article
Superstar Dine Out: Community Fundraisers for Somerset PTSAYingqi Zhao1/7/20231/11/2023
Superstar Dine Out: Community Fundraisers for Somerset PTSA
Save the date - Wednesday, January 11 - Chipotle (4000 Factoria Blvd SE) is donating 33% of sales to Somerset Elementary School PTSA! Take a night off from cooking and join us in eating for a great cause.  Chipotle accepts Pick up orders made online at  https://www.chipotle.com   us ing code  TJJ4XBN  or showing this flyer in the restaurant. The fundraiser is between 4-8pm . Thanks in advance for your support! ... read full article
Superstar Dine Out: Community Fundraisers for Somerset PTSAYingqi Zhao12/6/202212/8/2022
Superstar Dine Out: Community Fundraisers for Somerset PTSA
Save the date - Thursday, December 8th- MOD Pizza at Factoria (3622 Factoria Blvd SE) is donating 20% of takeout orders to Somerset Elementary School PTSA! Take a night off from cooking and join us in eating for a great cause. MOD Pizza accepts Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders made online using the promo code MODF13844 or show this flyer in store mentioning fundraising for Somerset Elementary School PTSA.  The fundraiser lasts all day from 10:30 am - 11:00 pm . Thanks in advance for your support!   ... read full article
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink - FundraisingYingqi Zhao12/5/20221/8/2023
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink - Fundraising
Let's kick off your fun holidays by skating at Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink and help Somerset Elementary PTSA to raise money through January 8th . Simply mention "Somerset" for each paid admission and $3 will be given back to Somerset PTSA . ... read full article
Book FairsYingqi Zhao11/28/202212/2/2022
Book Fairs
Mrs. Bravenec and our wonderful Somerset PTSA are delighted to host an in-person fair again this year from Nov 28 th – Dec 2 nd . On  Nov 30th (Wednesday) and Dec 1st (Thursday) , we have Book Fair Family Night until 8pm . The fair is a fantastic opportunity to shop for holiday gifts and support our school library since all proceeds fund the purchase of books and library materials for our students. Credit cards and eWallet are the preferred payment methods, but cash/check will also be accepted.   ** Back due to popular demand – in-person shopping times will ... read full article
We Need Your Help! Yingqi Zhao10/28/202211/11/2022
We Need Your Help!
    We are looking for volunteers to help with the following activities: Passport Club (Once a month through the school year) (1 chair): Help coordinate the volunteers for the Passport Club, a geography program for elementary schools. It is designed to encourage students to learn some or all of the names of the world’s countries over the course of the school year. Brown Bear Carwash (Winter 2022) (1-2 chairs): Help us organize and coordinate our Brown Bear Fundraising Drive, which sells car wash tickets to support both the PTSA and the environment! Color Run (May 2023) (1-2 chairs): Help ... read full article
Call for Art Works for Reflections Program Yingqi Zhao10/22/202211/21/2022
Call for Art Works for Reflections Program
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school but in life. Somerset PTSA is proud to hold this reflection program for our Somerset students. Students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for the 2022-2023 program year is Show your voice! Students submit their completed works of art in  one, or all, of the available arts categories: Dance ... read full article
Volunteer Opportunity: Teacher & Staff AppreciationPTSA10/1/202210/15/2022
Volunteer Opportunity: Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Somerset Teachers and Staff mean the World to Us. Teachers & Staff Appreciation committee initiated fall staff appreciation with special treats to recognize the hard work of all teachers and staff members.  Starting from Oct. 6th, each Thursday of the following six weeks will feature treats, snacks and beverages with countries theme.  The day of the week will be a surprise to staff and announced by principal with an email in the morning. Parent volunteers are needed to provide countries' theme treats and décor for the day. Details will follow after you sign up. Thank you in advance for signing up ... read full article
Committee Chairs needed!PTSA10/1/202210/15/2022
Committee Chairs needed!
Committee chairs oversee specific PTSA-sponsored programs, events, and clubs. They are integral to the planning, organization, and success of these events. Thank you for contributing your time and talents to help benefit our students! Click here  to see and sign up for current open committee chair positions. ... read full article
Volunteer Opportunity: October Birthday Run with PrincipalsPTSA10/10/200010/24/2000
Volunteer Opportunity: October Birthday Run with Principals
Our October Birthday Fun Run will occur on  October 12th at 9:10 am . We are looking for volunteers to help with the decorations for group photos.  Please sign up  here   if you would like to volunteer.   Please make sure to have your  background check  done in advance. ... read full article
WSPTA Legislative AssemblyPTSA10/19/202211/2/2022
WSPTA Legislative Assembly
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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.