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Kindergartners say: "Don't bug us, we're cruisin'."
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A nice, breezy day for sailing wit the Kinders.
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The garden got weedy but the sunflowers don’t care.
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Professional Development day with keynote speaker Jack Berckemeyer.
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Sorry - our previous message was incorrect. Sign up and equipment distribution is tomorrow, Friday, August 26th in the lower parking lot.
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Only two weeks until we sail....
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Somers District 29 has a vacancy on our Board of Trustees.
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You can tell teachers are excited about starting a new year when their classrooms are set up and ready to go 3 weeks before students will return.
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It's not every day we have a helicopter land in the parking lot.
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The Nurturing Center will be at Lakeside during our meet the teacher event on Thursday September 1st from 2-4PM. They will have backpacks full of school supplies to hand out to any families that are interested. If you can't make it and would still like a backpack with supplies, please contact the school counselor Ali Evans at ali.evans@somersdist29.org to arrange for pickup at a different time.
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Tomorrow (Thursday, 8/11) it will be breakfast for lunch. Pickup at the middle school between 11:00 and noon.
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Somers School District is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of District Clerk/Business Manager. Degree in Business/Accounting or previous experience as a District Clerk/Business Manager is desirable. Applicant should have a strong background in local government finance and budgeting. See job description here - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2790/SLSD/2149806/Clerk.pdf
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Fall Sports are coming.
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Volleyball camp next week. August 8-10, Monday through Wednesday at Somers middle school from 9AM to 11AM. Any player is welcome to come grades five through eight and the groups will be divided by skill level. Please bring a snack, water, kneepads, tennis shoes, and have your hair pulled back.
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Shiny Art Room floor.
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Employment Opportunity - Please Share
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Goodness that's a lot of smoke! Somers Middle School is on standby to provide shelter to evacuees. Please call the Red Cross at 800-272-6668 if needed.
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Positions Available
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Mr. Carter and Mr. Olson are making the place shine in anticipation of the return of our teachers and students.
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The Summer Food Program will return to Somers and Lakeside on Tuesday, August 2nd.Meals may be picked up at the front entrance to Somers Middle School between 11:00 and noon.
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