Friday, April 3, 2026

Weekly Update: March 30-April 3, 2026

          


Take a peek at our week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions!


Reading:

  • What facts did you learn about elephants? What are you still wondering about elephants?



  • Can you read the following words to me?

  • Can you read and spell these Super Words?  
    • very
    • pretty
    • every
    • think

Vocabulary:

  • What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

Math:

  • Can you solve these problems?



Writing:

  • We started a unit on Opinion Writing. Using the book Growing Vegetable Soup as inspiration, students practiced building structured opinion paragraphs. Each writer crafted an opening opinion about their favorite food, supported it with three specific reasons, and wrapped it up with a closing statement. It was great to see their personalities shine through their reasons!

Social Studies Update:

  • Our Studies Weekly magazine focused on “Communication Over Time” where the students learned how communication has changed from long ago to today.  The Scholastic News was “What Goes Woosh?” The students learned about things that can blow in the wind. Our Amazeworks book was Our Moms.  We ended the week with an April Art Project -- raindrops and an umbrella!:)

 


Things To Know:


MINNESOTA SPRING IS HERE!


Rain, snow, heat, cold…It’s hard to know what kind of weather to expect this time of year! Thank you for helping your child select the right gear for being outside at recess every day.  If it is wet outside, please send boots with your child as the playground gets very muddy. This helps keep our classroom carpet clean! Thank you!


DODGE:


We will be going on our last field trip to Dodge on Tuesday, April 28 from 8:45 - 10:30. We will be learning about “Sounds of Nature.” Let me know if you want to help chaperone! If you haven’t completed a background check this year, it is required in order for you to chaperone. Here is the link: Background Check Form.  It’s a quick, easy process! 


PROJECT FAIR:


Somerset Project Fair is coming soon! Thursday, April 30 - 6:00-7:30pm 

Does your child have a passion, hobby, or burning question you've always wanted to explore? Showcase your curiosity by creating a project about anything that excites you — from science topics to creative ideas.  Come for a fun-filled evening of featured student projects and hands-on STEM activities! Kids of all grades and their families are invited to explore, create, and learn together.  Student projects from previous years: Solar panels, Planets, Sharks, Wildebeests, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Making Guacamole and more.


YEARBOOKS:


Order your Yearbook!

It's been an amazing school year so far and it will all be captured in the 2025-2026 YEARBOOK! Order yours today! All orders are due by April 20.


School ID: 2152126

Order Link 👉 https://tinyurl.com/hrncwc7v


Upcoming Events/Reminders: 



April 24 - No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers

April 28 - Dodge Field Trip - 8:45 - 10:30 - Let me know if you want to help chaperone!

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

June 4 - Last Day of School!


PICTURE TIME!















Ask your child about our spring "Lucky Duck" incentive! (Gotta keep this train moving through Spring Fever somehow!) :-)


Have a fantastic weekend!





Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weekly Update: March 17-19, 2026

         


Take a peek at our week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions!


Reading:

  • What do you remember about the life cycle of a butterfly?



  • Can you read the following words to me?

  • Can you read and spell these Super Words?  
    • before
    • buy
    • our
    • even

Vocabulary:

  • What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

Math:

  • Can you solve these problems?



Writing:

  • The students continued nonfiction writing. They completed a “Who Am I” project where each student wrote facts about themselves. Afterwards, I read the facts and the class had to guess which classmate wrote it. The students enjoyed trying to figure out who was who!

Social Studies Update:

  • Our Scholastic News this week was Llamas and Their Mamas. The students learned about how mother llamas take care of their babies.


Things To Know:




Upcoming Events/Reminders: 


March 20 - No School - End of 3rd Quarter Report Card Day for Teachers

March 23 - 27 - No School - Spring Break

March 30 - School Resumes

April 24 - No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers

April 28 - Dodge Field Trip - 8:45 - 10:30 - Let me know if you want to help chaperone!


PICTURE TIME!













Enjoy your spring break!




Monday, March 16, 2026

Weekly Update: March 13, 2026

        


Take a peek at our week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions!


Reading:

  • Can you read this book to me?



  • Can you read the following words to me?

  • Can you read and spell these Super Words?  
    • before
    • buy
    • our
    • even

Vocabulary:

  • What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

Math:

  • Can you solve these problems?


Writing:

  • Students took part in a non-fiction writing activity where they learned the difference between fact and opinion and then wrote true facts about themselves!

Social Studies Update:

  • Our Studies Weekly magazine focused on Long Ago and Today.  The students learned how our life is different from those in the past.  Our Scholastic News this week was Who Made Our First Flag? The students learned about the story of Betsy Ross. Finally, our Amazeworks book was My Dadima Wears a Sari.


Things To Know:



Please Check Your Child's Head!
Unfortunately lice has been spreading at Somerset again this week. Please check your child's head this weekend so we can stop the spread!



Upcoming Events/Reminders: 


March 19 - Book Character Parade - Students can dress as their favorite book character!

March 20 - No School - End of 3rd Quarter Report Card Day for Teachers

March 23 - 27 - No School - Spring Break


PICTURE TIME!