1. YEARBOOK DEADLINE - Our order count is due this week, please purchase by Thursday at 8 pm!  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!
2.  Register for Art & Dance – Spots Still Available! We need you to signup ASAP.  All three sessions kick off right after Spring Break, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun!
3. Movie Night with Somerset PTSA – April 25th - Mufasa: The Lion King - Movie will start at 6:15 in the Cafeteria
   Grab your popcorn and join us in the Somerset Cafeteria for a cozy family movie night! RSVP Here. We do need volunteers to help pickup pizza at Costco and deliver, sell concessions and clean up, VOLUNTEER HERE. 
4. STEM Night is Coming Back! Mark your calendar for April 30th at 6:15. 
   RSVP and Volunteer Signup coming soon.
5.  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 Zoom Q&A session to find out!  Date and time coming soon!
6.  Spring General Membership Meeting – Date TBD
   Stay informed and involved! We’ll be discussing key updates and PTSA initiatives this spring.
7.  Egg Drop – May 12th
   Get ready for one of our favorite traditions – it’s time to drop some eggs (and hopefully keep them intact)!
8.  Walk-A-Thon – May 14th
   Lace up those sneakers for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising!
9.  Field Day – June 15th
   A full day of outdoor games, laughter, and school spirit. Let’s make it unforgettable!
10.  5th Grade Promotion – June 16th
    Congratulations to our graduating 5th graders! Let’s celebrate their big milestone together.
11. ️ End-of-Year General Membership Meeting – Date TBD
    Join us as we wrap up the year, reflect on our accomplishments, and look ahead to what’s next!
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Art and Dance registration is open. Click on the name of the program for more information.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Executive Committee: VP of Ways and Means (fundraising) 1-positions open

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