Have you signed up your student for the Walk-A-Thon?

Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up here. 

*If you cannot find your name on the participant list, scroll down to “add participant.” 

1. STEM Night is Coming Back! Mark your calendar for April 30th at 6:15. 
   RSVP for your entrance time and we need volunteers to make this event possible, please Volunteer Here. 
2.  Curious About PTSA Leadership?
   Ever wondered what it's like to be PTSA President, Secretary, Treasurer, or a VP (Programs, Communications, or Fundraising)? Join our upcoming Q&A session to find out! Sunday, April 27^th at 9 pm.  Click here to sign up and for meeting information. Can’t make the meeting or want to nominate yourself or someone else for a position, reach out to  [email protected].
3. General Membership Meeting – May 7th at 8:30 pm via Zoom                               --Agenda: Nominating Committee and 2025-2026 PTSA Budget
4.  Egg Drop – May 12th
   Get ready for one of our favorite traditions – it’s time to drop some eggs (and hopefully keep them intact)!
5.  Walk-A-Thon – May 14th
   Lace up those sneakers for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising! Please sign up here. *If you cannot find your name on the participant list, scroll down to “add participant.”
6. Field Day – June 13th
   A full day of outdoor games, laughter, and school spirit. Let’s make it unforgettable!
7.  5th Grade Promotion – June 16th
   Congratulations to our graduating 5th graders! Let’s celebrate their big milestone together.
8. ️ End-of-Year General Membership Meeting – June 5th @ 7pm @ Somerset
   Join us as we wrap up the year, reflect on our accomplishments, and look ahead to what’s next!
9. YEARBOOK DEADLINE HAS PASSED - We have a few extra books on order!   Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Memories – Order Your Yearbook Today! Capture all the special moments from this school year. Order now before it’s too late, once they are gone, they are gone!

Nominating Committee and Next Year's Executive Committee: We are looking for the next Somerset Elementary School PTSA Executive Committee! We are currently seeking the Nominating Committee for next year. We need three PTSA members to step forward to serve on the Somerset PTSA Nominating Committee. For more information on this position, please click here. If you are interested in serving, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Presidents or any individual Executive Committee Member to find out more information.  -"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

SUPPORT SOMERSET PTSA 

GIVE: As we reflect on the importance of giving back, we invite you to consider supporting Somerset PTSA through your charitable donations. Whether you’re making a year-end gift or selecting a cause to honor a loved one, your contribution directly impacts our students and enriches our school community. When you choose to support our PTSA, you're not just making a donation—you are making a direct difference in your child’s education. Together, we can create a brighter future for our children. All donations are tax deductible, subject to IRS regulations. Donate here today.

SUPERSTAR Spiritwear: Have you checked out our new designs and options? Click here to order you Spiritwear. Somerset PTSA receives a portion of each sale.
 
Does Your Vehicle Need a Wash to Remove all the Salt and De-icer Splashing from our Roads? Purchase your Brown Bear Car Wash here. Somerset PTSA earns $9 per ticket purchase.
 
Preserve those Precious Moments: Preorder  your child’s yearbook here today.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

VOLUNTEERS MAKE SOMERSET PTSA HAPPEN

Volunteer: Reach Out Here for more info on the Positions Below

After School Programs Chair. The chair is responsible for vetting new programs, negotiating the contract with the vendor, helping set-up the schedule, finding chairs and volunteers, drafting and editing the program descriptions. Commitment approximately 10-20 hours a week (from home) during the program vetting and negotiating process (approx. a 3 week span), once chairs are found for the programs the time commitment significantly reduces. There may be a limited number of at school hours when the winter and spring programs begin.

Birthday Fun Run Chair: Once a month (see dates here), 1 hour at school, give volunteers directions for the event, provide decoration box from PTSA closet, hand out runner badge and pencils 

Passport Club Chair: please click here for more information

Website Exploration Committee: 2-3 tech motivated parents (Yes - we are looking at you start-up, google, microsoft, meta, UW CS parents) We need to move our website, do you work in Tech, have website building experience, we need you!

Auction Committee: Job Descriptions