Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Last Call for Donations!


Clear vision is something we can all be thankful for. 

This Holiday Season, you can give thanks AND give glasses. 

Patsy Sommer is partnering with EyeCare for Haiti to collect new and gently used child and pediatric glasses for Haitians in need.

Look for drop-off buckets located in the front office
until December 5th, 2014. 

For more information on EyeCare for Haiti visit Gateway Church Austin

Sunday, November 9, 2014

November 18: Holiday meal for K, 2nd, 5th Only

All other grade levels will be eating in the classroom with their teachers due to limited cafeteria space and parking  (1st grade families are welcome to join their student at lunch during the December holiday meal.)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

PTA Fall Fundraiser!


 
It’s that time of year again - for our PTA Fall Fundraiser! The Fundraiser will run from September 22 through October 10.  At the end of the 3 weeks, PTA will tally all the donations, and the one class that raised the most money will be allowed to vote for 2 teachers to be silly stringed during a Friday assembly (date to be determined).  

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Math Superstars

Math Superstars, the math enrichment program is starting on Friday, SEPTEMBER 26! ANNOUNCEMENT at ASSEMBLY on Friday, 9/26 will officially start the program.

WHAT IS IT? It’s a 2-sided worksheet that go towards points, and they are due every Friday for 20 weeks (Folders will be placed outside your door). Once they reach certain milestones, they’ll get incentives. We’ve got a NEW AND IMPROVED list of INCENTIVES!

INCENTIVES: 
a.       “Most Class Participation” for turning in Worksheets 1 & 2 receives extra recess time!  Each grade level will be eligible for this.
b.      “Most Class Participation” for turning in Worksheets 3 & 4 receives BLUE BELL ICE CREAM.Only those who participate within the winning class will receive this.       
c.       MATH SUPERSTARS COUPONS
These are individual coupons to be redeemed in the classroom after they complete the 5th worksheet (Student is given 4 choices - Buddy Lunch (within grade level), Bring a Stuffed Animal, Wear your favorite hat, etc. )      

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Friday Assembly

This Friday is our Campus Friday Assembly.  Feel free to join us!  The assembly begins at 7:45.  We do ask that all visiting parents stand in the gym behind all of our classes.  This is a community time for our students, and we want all students to be able to see and participate in the assembly.  Join me in the library after the assembly for a 2nd Cup of Coffee with the principal as I share information about our campus rating, STAAR scores, and answer other questions you may have.

Watch D.O.G.S.

Hey Dads!  Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is kicking into gear, and we would love to have you volunteer a day or two at our school!  Come join us for pizza & learn more about how you can get involved next Thursday, Sept. 18.  

Education Go Get It Week

EGGI Week is coming Sept. 22-Sept. 26!!  Education Go Get It Week is a time spent focusing on college goals and exploring careers.  More information will be coming concerning activities during the week, but we need your help!  If you are interested in sharing a small bit about your career (15 minutes) with Patsy Sommer students, please complete the form at http://goo.gl/CcM721.  

Note:  Every Wednesday is College day at Patsy Sommer.  Students are encouraged to wear college shirts every Wednesday.  Every Friday is school spirit day, and students are encouraged to wear school shirts or school colors.

Destination Imagination (DI)

There will be a Destination Imagination (DI) parent information session on Tuesday, September 16 at 5:15 pm in the library. This session will include a detailed overview of what DI is, what is involved as a manager, and what is involved as a student team member. If you are interested in managing a team and/or your child participating on a team, please plan to attend this meeting! If you have questions, please contact Hope Scallan by email -- Hope_Scallan@roundrockisd.org. Ms. Manning and Ms. Scallan will also be present at the PTA Club Night this Thursday to answer any questions you might have.

PTA Meeting and Club Information

Tomorrow night is our first general PTA meeting at 6 PM.  Following the business portion of the meeting, the program will be presented by our club sponsors.  Come hear about the after school enrichment opportunities offered at Patsy Sommer Elementary.  Following the meeting, you will have the opportunity to visit our "Club Expo" and ask specific questions about our activities. 

Note:  There will be no sign ups during this meeting, but information will be shared on how to register your child for activities of interest.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Note from Transportation

Good morning,

The Round Rock ISD team is excited to welcome more than 48,000 students to our schools on Tuesday, August 26. As you prepare the student in your life for the start of school, we are asking that you if you intend to utilize school bus transportation, please visit RoundRockISD.org/busroutes  and look up your student’s bus route, pick-up time, and drop-off time.

Students who require special transportation may not have their routes entered into the system. Those parents can contact their child’s campus or the Round Rock ISD Transportation Department at 512-428-2450.

As new students continue to register for school, changes may take place during the first few weeks of school, so please, regularly utilize this service. You will need your home address and your child’s school name to complete the easy-to-use process. Thank you for choosing Round Rock ISD for your student’s world class education.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Parents,

If you or someone you know has a child who will be in 1st Grade for the 2014-2015 school year, please refer them to our team website for the correct school supply list.  Unfortunately, the one that has been posted for parents to see at stores and on the school website is not correct.  We appreciate any help you may be able to give us in spreading word about the misprint.  Thank you!
 ~First Grade Teachers
 

School Supply List 2014-2015

(Please DO NOT label Supplies)

 

12- Elmer's Large Glue Sticks (0.77oz/22g) 

6- Plastic Folders with Brads AND Pockets (blue, green, red, yellow, purple, orange)

1- Box of Classic Markers (8 count)

2- Boxes of #2 Pencils (24 count- Please Sharpen)

2- Crayola Crayon Boxes (24 count)

1- Plastic School Box (8.5 x 5.75 x 2.5)

1- 5" blunt scissors

6- Composition Notebooks: Wide Ruled (BLACK-100 sheets)

1- 1" White Clear View 3 ring Binder

 

Girls:

1- box of Quart Zip-Loc bags (sliders)

1- box of facial tissue

 

Boys:

1- box of gallon Zip-Loc bags (sliders)

6- Large Pink Erasers

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

FIELD DAY

FIELD DAY
Dear Parents/Guardians:
            Field Day is rapidly approaching! It’s scheduled for FRIDAY, May 16, 2014.  Each grade level will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Here is the breakdown of when each grade level will participate:
PPCD/PRE-K, K, 1, 2  (8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
3, 4, and 5 (12:00 noon to 2:30pm)
There will be several opportunities to volunteer your time to help with Field Day. Please be watching for those opportunities.

We are having special lunch again this year! Lunch will NOT be eaten in the cafeteria or at students’ usual time. For this special occasion, it will be a SACK LUNCH. Therefore, sack lunches must be ordered for those students who typically buy lunch in the cafeteria. VERY IMPORTANT: Sack lunches must be ordered at two weeks before field day. Please fill out the following form and send it back to your student’s teacher.
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STUDENT NAME: __________________________           TEACHER:_________________GRADE:____
            _______          My child will bring his/her lunch.
            _______          My child will order sack lunch from the cafeteria.

·         Please return this for to your child’s classroom teacher by Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Parent Climate Survey

Dear Patsy Sommer Parents,


Please take a few moments to participate in the 2014 Parent Climate Survey today. Each day staff, students and volunteers at Sommer work hard to ensure academic programs and the campus environment meet the needs of all children.


You are a critical part of our success!


The survey will only be available for a short time, please participate today.





Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Bat T-shirts

We're going Bats!!!

Special prices on all tie-dyed bat T-shirts ordered by 14 March, just for Sommer Elementary School.
Order Online:    www.etsy.com/shop/CatsCustomsTieDye –-Click on the Shop Section for the SOMMER ELEMENTARY SALE

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Social Studies Research Project Due March 5th

Dear Parents,

As we come to an end on our Social Studies unit of Historical Figures, students will be required to complete a research project using the skills already introduced and practiced in a previous unit. Your child will be allowed to pick one of the historical figures listed below to research. Students are encouraged to use additional sources as well (public library and internet). The project will be presented in the form of a Timeline and  must be kid created.

Projects are due on:  March 5th

The project must include the following information: name and picture of the Historical Figure, date when he/she was born, when and what made them a  Historical Figure, one interesting fact, and date of when he/she died. Your child will be expected to know the information and present it clearly to the class. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. We hope you and your child will enjoy working on this project together. We look forward to seeing all presentations.

Thank you,

First Grade Team

Historical figures to choose from:

 Alexander Graham Bell

 Thomas Edison

 Garrett Morgan

 Richard Allen

 Sam Houston

 George Washington

 Abraham Lincoln

 Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, February 24, 2014

School wide Science Supply Drive Going on February 24-28


In order to stretch our budget further for non consumable items, (i.e: test tubes, measuring cups, and iLights); we would appreciate donations of the following consumable items for our science lab.  Boxes will be located in the front hallway near the display case for drop off. 
a.    D-Batteries
b.    Paper Plates Small or Large (can be left overs from holidays or parties) 
c.    Cotton Balls
d.    Straws
e.    Foil
f.    Lima Beans, Radish Seeds, Sunflower Seeds (quick growing)
g.    Q-Tips
h.    Jars
                                          i.    Film Canisters and/or EMPTY Rx Bottles w/out labels and/or baby food jars, EMPTY and clean spaghetti sauce jars
i.      Food Coloring
j.     Water Colors (can be previously used but in good condition)
k.    Balloons
l.      Sponges
m. Extracts (such as, almond, strawberry, vanilla, peppermint, orange, lemon) 

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Spread the Word- Kindergarten Round-Up 2014


Parents,

Patsy Sommer Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up 2014 is very quickly approaching and we are excited to begin the process of preparing for next school year.  If you know of any student that will be entering Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year we ask that you help us to spread the word about Round-Up and early registration.  Kindergarten Round-Up will be held March 5th from 9-2 and sign-up is now open!  Please refer to the link below for more information.


Thank you,
The Sommer Kindergarten Team