Read a Thon SUCCESS!
WE DID IT! For the first time ever we reached all three of our Read-A-Thon goals! Thank you to everyone who logged their child's minutes and raised donations for our school. We would love to hear your feedback on our first all digital event, short survey coming soon!
Participation:
Goal: 300 students
Actuals: 304 students
Minutes:
Goal: 300,000
Actuals: 321,539
Fundraising:
Goal: $17,000
Actuals: $20,142
Somerset Parent Panel Volunteers Needed!
Who better to help new families learn about Somerset than Somerset parents?
The Somerset Kindergarten Showcase events are coming up on
- Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30-8:00pm (5 parents still needed)
- Thursday, November 14 from 9:00-10:30am (4 parents still needed)
We are looking for 5 parents and their Somerset Star to join us on a parent panel for the showcase. The task is simple, you will share something you love about Somerset Elementary and answer questions from parents that are exploring school options for their incoming kindergartener.
Please email Mrs. Huettl @ libby.huettl@isd197.org if you are available for either of the showcase events.
Kindergarten Showcase Events!
Love Somerset? Help us spread the word! Parents and guardians of children who will enter kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year are invited to learn more about Somerset at our Kindergarten Showcase events on Tuesday, November 14 (6:30pm) and Thursday, November 16 (9:00am). During these events, families can meet our principal, take a tour of the school, and learn more about all of the exciting opportunities and experiences their child will have in kindergarten at Somerset. Thank you for helping spread the word!
Vacation Attendance Policy
Did you know that only 5 cumulative days per school year can be unexcused for vacations?
Click the link for a full look at the ISD197 Attendance Policy
Somerset Family Directory is HERE!
The directory is HERE!
Somerset Family Directory
If you have not submitted your information to the Somerset Family Directory or you would like to edit your information, please fill out the Somerset Family Directory 2024-25 form.
New Volunteer Background Check Policy
School District 197 values our volunteers and their contributions to our schools. To ensure the safety of our students, we require background checks for certain volunteer roles.
A background check will now be required for all volunteers supervising student activities, whether on- or off-site, without direct staff observation. This includes, but is not limited to, hallway tutors, daytime field trip chaperones, co-curricular coaches, and overnight trip chaperones. If you fall into one of these categories, the school's administrative assistant and/or principal will guide you through completing the background check. The school district covers the cost of the background check. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for our students!
To start the Background Check Process for the 2024-25 School Year, please complete the Background Check Request Form. You will be notified within a week by district communications that your background check has been approved.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding the background check process in District 197.
About Us
Email: libby.huettl@isd197.org
Website: www.isd197.org/somerset
Location: 1355 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN, United States
Phone: 651-403-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/somersetelementary