Week of Mar. 9th

And we made it to Spring Break! Please be sure to check the super great learning your 5th grader is engaged in by accessing the teacher tabs located above!

I hope you had a chance to participate in the first ever Patsy Sommer Code Jam on Saturday. We loved seeing everyone there enjoying the event. Parents remember to fill out the parent survey that was emailed out.

Thank you to our wonderful parents for all their hard work in putting together our Spring Book Fair - lots of happy kids with lots of books!

Very Important Information:

Field Day 2020

Field day will be on March 13th, 2020 (the Friday before Spring Break). The schedule for each grade is listed below. In order to make this field day run smoothly, we will be asking for parent volunteers to help run each of the stations, in addition to our 5th grade helpers! Please sign up online if you can commit to helping us at any of the following sessions on March 13th..

8:00 - 9:30 am 3rd and 5th Grade

9:50 - 11:20 am 2nd and 4th Grade

12:45 - 2:15 pm K and 1st Grade

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/uskovzn

Sommer Elementary celebrates March as Kindness Month!

Week 2: March 9-13th and Week 3: March 16-20th

Classroom Kindness

• Classes can work together to try and get a Kindness Bingo!
• Take a picture in front of the “Be the ‘I’ in KIND” display!

Home & Family Kindness

• Over Spring Break, students can try to complete their own Kindness Bingo!

Share your pictures from the display and pictures of completing kind acts using #Sommerkindkids

This Week:

Monday, March 9, 2020

Book fair open until noon

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

4:30 Battle of the Bluebonnets-Pearson Ranch MS

Friday, March 13, 2020

Field Day: 3rd-5th- 8:00-9:30

Upcoming Dates:

March 16-20 Spring Break

March 24 Austin Regional Spelling Bee

March 24 Teacher Meet & Greet at Art Exhibition, PAC

March 26 6:30 Singing Stars Concert

March 28 World Changers’ Spring Clean Up Day

March 31 Spring Pictures

March 31 Deadline for 6 Flags Reading Logs

Week of Mar. 2nd

Hello parents - Hello March, and that means HELLO Spring Break!! Please be sure to click on the teacher tabs above to see exciting classroom learning.

What a great time we all had with APEX here- what a great fundraising activity- thank you all to parents, grandparents godparents, favorite aunts and uncles for all your contributions!

Very Important Information:

We are super excited to invite you to participate in Sommer Elementary Schools first ever Youth Code Jam which will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm. A Community Code Jam is a hands-on workshop bringing together students, parents and volunteer programmers to learn and grow with code. Registration for students is now open! Space is limited so register soon. http://bit.ly/SOEScodejam

In order to make this event a success we need volunteers to lead stations. Our hope is that you will spread the word at your jobs and bring/send a team with you to lead one station. Our primary goal is to expose our students to coding. You don’t have to know how to code in order to volunteer!

Don’t have a station idea? That's ok! We can provide an activity for you. Have your own idea of what you want to do? Great! We love that too.

If you are interested please fill out the google form. Feel free to contact Danielle Jackson, Danielle_Jackson@roundrockisd.org for any other questions. Volunteers sign up here: http://bit.ly/SOESCodejam

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Patsy Sommer Innovation Team

Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming!

Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 4th through March 9th--and this year, we’ll be open on Saturday during the Code Jam!

Shopping Hours:

Wednesday, March 4th--230p to 430p

Thursday, March 5th--715a-415p

Friday, March 6th--715a-615p (PTA Movie Night!)

Saturday, March 7th--1p-4p

Monday, March 9th--715a-noon

The proceeds from our book fair help fund books for our library, supplies, author visits, professional development, and programs such as our Bluebonnet Breakfast.

Field Day 2020

Field day will be on March 13th, 2020 (the Friday before Spring Break). The schedule for each grade is listed below. In order to make this field day run smoothly, we will be asking for parent volunteers to help run each of the stations, in addition to our 5th grade helpers! Please sign up online if you can commit to helping us at any of the following sessions on March 13th..

8:00 - 9:30 am 3rd and 5th Grade

9:50 - 11:20 am 2nd and 4th Grade

12:45 - 2:15 pm K and 1st Grade

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/uskovzn

Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley Counselors Podcasts:

1-30-2020 Podcast: Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade

Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade: Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6

5th to 6th Grade Transition: Foreign Language in Middle School

02-20-2020: 5th to 6th Grade Transition: Interview with Dr. Oldham. Principal of Cedar Valley

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders

This Week:

• Monday, March 2, 2020

Cat in the Hat Day - Wear a fun hat or stripes.

5th Grade STAAR Science Interim

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Super Tuesday - VOTE!

“1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” - Wear Red or Blue.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

“Wacky Wednesday” Wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched.

4:00 Pearson Ranch/Sommer 5th Grade “Big Art” Day Celebration

Thursday, March 5, 2020

“Green Eggs and Ham” - Wear Green!

8:55 Lockdown Drill

Friday, March 6, 2020

Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss book character!

5th Grade Choice Sheets for Cedar Valley Due

7:40 Friday Assembly-Grades 3-5

Book Fair-Open Late

7:00 PTA Movie Night

Saturday,March 7, 2020

8:00-4:00 RRISD Chess Tournament

8:00-4:00 Central Texas Robotics State Tournament

1:00-4:00 Sommer Elementary Code Jam!!

Upcoming Dates:

March 10-24 Elementary Art Exhibition at the PAC

March 11 Kindergarten Round-Up

March 13 Field Day

March 16-20 Spring Break

March 24 Austin Regional Spelling Bee

March 24 Teacher Meet & Greet at Art Exhibition

March 26 Singing Stars Performance at 6:30 pm

March 28 World Changers’ Spring Clean Up Day

Week of Feb. 24th

Hello Parents- Happy last-week-of-February! Please be sure to checkout individual classroom information by clicking on the teacher names above.

Wow and Whoa- 5th grade is moving a little too quickly!

APEX is here! A great big thank you to those that have been able to donate - there is still plenty of time for your 5th grader to get those pledges in! The funds that our school receives from our students efforts help fund Technology programs, outdoor improvements and student enrichment! We have had some great experiences in Innovation Station with new additions this year!

Very Important Information:

We are super excited to invite you to participate in Sommer Elementary Schools first ever Youth Code Jam which will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm. A Community Code Jam is a hands-on workshop bringing together students, parents and volunteer programmers to learn and grow with code. Registration for students is now open! Space is limited so register soon. http://bit.ly/SOEScodejam

In order to make this event a success we need volunteers to lead stations. Our hope is that you will spread the word at your jobs and bring/send a team with you to lead one station. Our primary goal is to expose our students to coding. You don’t have to know how to code in order to volunteer!

Don’t have a station idea? That's ok! We can provide an activity for you. Have your own idea of what you want to do? Great! We love that too.

If you are interested please fill out the google form. Feel free to contact Danielle Jackson, Danielle_Jackson@roundrockisd.org for any other questions. Volunteers sign up here: http://bit.ly/SOESCodejam

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Patsy Sommer Innovation Team

Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming!

Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 4th through March 9th--and this year, we’ll be open on Saturday during the Code Jam!

Shopping Hours:

Wednesday, March 4th--230p to 430p

Thursday, March 5th--715a-415p

Friday, March 6th--715a-615p (PTA Movie Night!)

Saturday, March 7th--1p-4p

Monday, March 9th--715a-noon

The proceeds from our book fair help fund books for our library, supplies, author visits, professional development, and programs such as our Bluebonnet Breakfast.

Field Day 2020

Field day will be on March 13th, 2020 (the Friday before Spring Break). The schedule for each grade is listed below. In order to make this field day run smoothly, we will be asking for parent volunteers to help run each of the stations, in addition to our 5th grade helpers! Please sign up online if you can commit to helping us at any of the following sessions on March 13th..

8:00 - 9:30 am 3rd and 5th Grade

9:50 - 11:20 am 2nd and 4th Grade

12:45 - 2:15 pm K and 1st Grade

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/uskovzn

Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley Counselors Podcasts:

1-30-2020 Podcast: Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade

Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade: Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6

5th to 6th Grade Transition: Foreign Language in Middle School

02-20-2020: 5th to 6th Grade Transition: Interview with Dr. Oldham. Principal of Cedar Valley

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders

This Week:

Monday, Feb. 24 2020

9:15 5th Grade to Cedar Valley

2:00 Cedar Valley Counselors @ Sommer to talk with 5th Graders

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

APEX Fun Run during Specials all day

Friday, Feb. 28, 2020

Field Trip to Scottish Rite Theater

Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020

RRISD UIL Tournament

Upcoming Dates:

March 3-9 Book Fair

March 5 Pearson Ranch/Sommer 5th Grade “Big Art” Collaboration Day

March 6 Friday Assembly 3-5

March 6 PTA Movie Night

March 7 Code Jam/STEAM Day

March 10-24 Elementary Art Exhibition at the PAC

March 13 Field Day

March 16-20 Spring Break

Week of Feb. 17th

Well, I guess technically it's really the week of Feb. 19th...

Hello parents- happy Wednesday to us all! Please be sure to checkout individual classroom information by clicking on the teacher names above- lots of learning happening in 5th grade! What a fun fun Friday we had! A big, warm "heart-felt" thank you to our home room Moms for all your hard work - the snacks, decorations and photos all made for a truly enjoyable 5th grade Valentine's Day!

******New information follows- please keep scrolling!

APEX is here!! Look for some exciting information from your child regarding this fantastic and energetic fund raising opportunity for Sommer Elementary!

Very Important Information:

We are super excited to invite you to participate in Sommer Elementary Schools first ever Youth Code Jam which will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm. A Community Code Jam is a hands-on workshop bringing together students, parents and volunteer programmers to learn and grow with code. Registration for students is now open! Space is limited so register soon. http://bit.ly/SOEScodejam

In order to make this event a success we need volunteers to lead stations. Our hope is that you will spread the word at your jobs and bring/send a team with you to lead one station. Our primary goal is to expose our students to coding. You don’t have to know how to code in order to volunteer!

Don’t have a station idea? That's ok! We can provide an activity for you. Have your own idea of what you want to do? Great! We love that too.

If you are interested please fill out the google form. Feel free to contact Danielle Jackson, Danielle_Jackson@roundrockisd.org for any other questions. Volunteers sign up here: http://bit.ly/SOESCodejam

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Patsy Sommer Innovation Team

Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming!

Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 4th through March 9th--and this year, we’ll be open on Saturday during the Code Jam!

Shopping Hours:

Wednesday, March 4th--230p to 430p

Thursday, March 5th--715a-415p

Friday, March 6th--715a-615p (PTA Movie Night!)

Saturday, March 7th--1p-4p

Monday, March 9th--715a-noon

The proceeds from our book fair help fund books for our library, supplies, author visits, professional development, and programs such as our Bluebonnet Breakfast.

Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley Counselors Podcasts:

1-30-2020 Podcast: Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade

Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade: Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6

5th to 6th Grade Transition: Foreign Language in Middle School

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders

Field Day 2020

Field day will be on March 13th, 2020 (the Friday before Spring Break). The schedule for each grade is listed below. In order to make this field day run smoothly, we will be asking for parent volunteers to help run each of the stations, in addition to our 5th grade helpers! Please sign up online if you can commit to helping us at any of the following sessions on March 13th..

8:00 - 9:30 am 3rd and 5th Grade

9:50 - 11:20 am 2nd and 4th Grade

12:45 - 2:15 pm K and 1st Grade

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/uskovzn

Wednesday, Feb. 19

7:40 APEX Pep Rally-Whole School Assembly

Friday, Feb. 21

Reading Boss Battle for Planet Tonnie Scorpian Toxify (See Ms. Gagliardi's Page)

Saturday, Feb. 22

Austin Regional Science Fair & Destination Imagination Tournament

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 24 5th Grade to Cedar Valley

Feb. 27 APEX Fun Run

Feb. 29 RRISD UIL Tournament

March 3-9 Book Fair

March 5 Pearson Ranch/Sommer 5th Grade “Big Art” Collaboration Day

Week Of Feb. 10th

Hello parents- happy Monday to us all! Please be sure to checkout individual classroom information by clicking on the teacher names above- lots of learning happening in 5th grade!

For Friday the 14th - We will be taking class photos --please be sure your child wears their class shirt and bring any club shirts, as we will be taking club photos as well.

Additionally, on Valentine's Day, our students will enjoy a snack with their homeroom class as they exchange Valentines and conversation- what a "sweet" ending to great week of learning and a fun beginning of a 4 day weekend-- for you all!

Don't forget - Teacher's will have 2 days of Professional Development on February 17th & 18th!

Important Information:

APEX Fun Run-- It's that time of year again!! More information to come- stay tuned!

***5th Grade Field Trip: Scottish Rite Theater, Information to follow soon!!

A quick reminder - students will have an affix quiz every Friday. They will receive their words on Monday and will have access to a quizlet on Tuesday. This will also be noted in their agendas.

2020 Family Climate Survey:

Dear Parents,

Please take a few moments to participate in the 2020 Family 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.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020RRISDFamilySurvey

FIELD DAY is coming!!! Friday, March 13, 2020 is the day!!! Lots of information coming your way!!!

Middle School Transition Dates:

Cedar Valley

Wonderful Future Jaguars! Cedar Valley is looking forward to welcoming you to our campus. The counseling staff would like to introduce you to our Cedar Valley Counselors' Podcast! This week we are starting a series on the transition from 5th grade to 6th grade. We hope that you will take a few minutes to listen. Next week our topic will be 6th grade math! Happy Listening!

1-30-2020 Podcast: Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch Middle School

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders .

This Week:

Monday, February 10, 2020

Last day for Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages reading entries

7:00 PTA Reflections Ceremony

Friday, February 14, 2020

VALENTINE’S DAY - 5th Grade party, 12:40-1:30

Club Picture Day- bring or wear Class shirts and Club shirts

7:00 Bluebonnet Breakfast [invitees only]

12:10-12:30 5th Grade Extra Recess

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 17-18 Student Holidays/Prof. Learning

Feb. 19 APEX Pep Rally

Feb. 22 Austin Area Science Fair & Destination Imagination

Feb. 24 5th Grade to Cedar Valley

Feb. 27 APEX Fun Run

Feb. 29 RRISD UIL Tournament

March 2-6 Book Fair

Week of Feb. 3rd

Hello February- what a beautiful weekend we had- hope you all got to work in some quality outdoor time! Don't forget to check out the teacher tabs located above- lots of great learning going on in the classrooms!

Important Information:

APEX Fun Run-- It's that time of year again!! More information to come- stay tuned!

***5th Grade Field Trip: Scottish Rite Theater, Information to follow soon!!

A quick reminder - students will have an affix quiz every Friday. They will receive their words on Monday and will have access to a quizlet on Tuesday. This will also be noted in their agendas.

Dear Parents,

Please take a few moments to participate in the 2020 Family 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.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020RRISDFamilySurvey

FIELD DAY is coming!!! Friday, March 13, 2020 is the day!!! Lots of information coming your way!!!

Middle School Transition Dates:

Cedar Valley

Wonderful Future Jaguars! Cedar Valley is looking forward to welcoming you to our campus. The counseling staff would like to introduce you to our Cedar Valley Counselors' Podcast! This week we are starting a series on the transition from 5th grade to 6th grade. We hope that you will take a few minutes to listen. Next week our topic will be 6th grade math! Happy Listening!

1-30-2020 Podcast: Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch Middle School

Tuesday, February 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm - Fine Arts Night at Pearson Ranch MS

Friday, February 7th - Choice Sheet due to teacher

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders .

This Week:

Tuesday, 02/04/2020

Social Studies Test

Wednesday, 02/05/2020

Global Day of Play! Look for information in your student's agenda on what they can and can not bring.

Friday, 02/07/2020

7:40 Friday Assembly: 3rd-5th Grades

Saturday, 02/08/2020

Math Pentathlon Practice Tournament on Campus

Upcoming Dates:

• Feb. 10 Last Day for Schlitterbahn Waves Sheet
• Feb. 14 Bluebonnet Breakfast 7am
• Feb. 14 Classroom Valentine's Day party
• Feb. 19 APEX Pep Rally
• Feb. 22 Austin Area Science Fair & Destination Imagination
• Feb. 24 5th Grade to Cedar Valley
• Feb. 27 APEX Fun Run
• Feb. 29 RRISD District UIL Tournament

Week of Jan. 27th

Well here we are - the last week of January already. Wow.

Parents- please be sure to access each teacher link, located above- click on the teacher name, for information regarding the weeks activities and upcoming events in each subject.

Important Information:

• Please take a moment and complete the 2020 Parent Climate Survey- your feedback is greatly valued, please take a few minutes to participate.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020RRISDFamilySurvey

• FIELD DAY is coming!!! Friday, March 13, 2020 is the day!! Lots of information coming your way!!!

Middle School Transition Dates-Middle School Transition Dates-Middle School Transition Dates

Cedar Valley

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch

Tuesday, February 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm - Fine Arts Night at Pearson Ranch MS

Friday, February 7th - Choice Sheet due to teacher

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders

This Week:

• Wednesday, Jan. 29

6:00-7:00 RRHS Academy & Electives Fair

7:00 Tarzan at RRHS

Thursday, January 30, 2020

PRMS Counselors 7:45 with Parents & 8:15 with students

7:00 Tarzan at RRHS

Friday, January 31, 2020

100th Day of School!

7:00 Tarzan at RRHS

Saturday, February 1, 2020

8:15-12:00 Gifted & Advanced Academics Parent Conference, Walsh MS

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 3-7 National School Counselor Week

Feb. 5 Global Day of Play!

Feb. 7 3rd-5th Grade Assembly

Feb. 10 Last Day for Schlitterbahn Waves Sheet

Feb. 14 Valentine's Day Parties - more information to follow.

Feb. 14 12:10 5th Grade Picture

Week of Jan. 21st

I hope you all are rested, refreshed and ready for a great week ahead of us!

Parents- please be sure to access each teacher link, located above- click on the teacher name, for information regarding the weeks activities and upcoming events in each subject.

We have a lot of information for 5th grade this week- Middle school transition and counselor visits! Please keep scrolling...

Important Information:

• Please look for a separate email regarding the 2020 Parent Climate Survey- your feedback is greatly valued, please take a few minutes to participate.
• FIELD DAY is coming!!! Friday, March 13, 2020 is the day!! Lots of information coming your way!!!

Middle School Transition Dates-Middle School Transition Dates-Middle School Transition Dates

Cedar Valley

Monday, February 24th, 9:00 - 11:00 am - fifth grade students will be visiting Cedar Valley Middle School to view the elective showcase. This show will introduce the 5^th graders to their elective choices for 6^th grade.

Monday, February 24th, Ms. Cowen, who will be the 2020-2021 6^th grade counselor, will visit with the 5^th grade students at Patsy Sommer Elementary School to help them register for 6^th grade.

Monday, March 2nd, there will be an Elective Walkabout and parent information meeting for parents of 5^th grade students. From 5:00- 5:30 pm during the Elective Walkabout parents will be able to walk the 6th grade halls and visit with elective teachers. The parent information meeting will follow in the Cedar Valley Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6th, Choice Sheet due to teacher

In August: JAG Camp is held after new student registration for all new 6^th graders to have the opportunity to participate in transition activities. They then receive their schedule, books, and locker. Students have an opportunity to walk their schedule and meet their teachers. Welcome Walk is also held in August. A staff member from Cedar Valley visits every sixth grade household to welcome the student to Cedar Valley.

Pearson Ranch

Thursday, January 30th @ 8:15 - 6th Grade counselors come talk to 5th graders at Sommer. (Counselors will talk with parents @7:45)

Tuesday, February 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm - Fine Arts Night at Pearson Ranch MS

Friday, February 7th - Choice Sheet due to teacher

Tuesday, April 14th - Buddy Day - 5th grade students will visit Pearson Ranch and will have a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions of current 8th graders

Testing Dates:

• Tues Jan 21st - Science Test
• Thur Jan 23 - Math Test
• Fri Jan 24 - Reading Test
• Fri Jan 31- Social Studies Test

This Week:

• Friday, January 24, 2020

Bluebonnet Signature page due for 3rd-5th grades

Saturday, January 25, 2020

UIL Competition at Cactus Ranch Elementary

Upcoming Dates:

Jan 30. PRMS Counselors @ Sommer

Feb. 5 Global Day of Play!

Feb. 7 :40 3rd-5th Grade Assembly

Feb. 10 Last Day for Schlitterbahn Waves Sheet

Feb. 14 Valentine's Day Parties - more information to follow

Week of Jan. 13th [and Jan 8-10, oops!]

Welcome Back and Happy New Year to us all!!

Not just a new year - a new decade as well! What new opportunities await us?!

Important Information:

This Week:

• Jan. 6-Feb. 7 Climate Survey Open
• Monday Jan. 13 5:30 Science Fair Night
• Tuesday Jan. 14- Reading STAAR Interim- Please see reading tab for more information
• Thursday Jan. 16 Report Cards go Home
• Friday Jan. 17 Awards Ceremonies: 8:00 5th Grade

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 20 Student & Staff Holiday - Martin Luther King

• Science Test - Tuesday, January 21
• Math DCA - January 24th
• Social Studies Test - Friday, January 31

Week of Dec. 16th

What an exciting time of the year- all the festive colors and lights and food and happy happy people and really good food- lots of food! So fun to hear the kids sharing their plans and traditions! If our families are traveling this year, safe travels to you! I hope you all enjoy the wonderful spirit of the season with family and loved ones. Please be sure to check the teacher tabs above to see the events in each classroom this week.

Important Information:

• Science Fair- January 13th- Judges Needed(they cannot be parents of students in our school) if you know anyone interested please email: laure_stroh@roundrockisd.org
• Would you like to enhance our school library collection and celebrate your child’s birthday? Click here for our Sommer Library Birthday Book program. A fifteen dollar donation allows your child to pick a new book (or book of their choice) and check it out for the first time. A sticker is placed in the book to honor the donation, and your child’s picture is displayed for the year in the hallway.

This Week:

• Monday, December 16, 2019

7:55 5th Grade Spoken Word Showcase

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

7:20 Student Council Meeting

9:30-9:50 5th grade will attend the 3rd Grade Economics Fair- Bring coins!

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Holiday Parties: 5th grade 12:45-1:30

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Students last day- Winter Break begins!

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 6-Feb. 7 Climate Survey Open

Jan. 13 Science Fair Judging

Jan. 16 Report Cards go Home

Jan. 17 Awards Ceremonies: 8:00 5th Grade

Week of Dec. 9th.

I hope you were able to attend the Passport to Sommer on Friday night- WOW! What a great job by our fabulous PTA to sponsor a hugely successful event - enjoyed by so many!

This week our students will have the AWESOME opportunity to have employees from Amazon come and work with our kiddos for an Hour of Code- please be sure to access the teacher tabs above for important classroom information.

Would you like to enhance our school library collection and celebrate your child’s birthday? Click here for our Sommer Library Birthday Book program. A fifteen dollar donation allows your child to pick a new book (or book of their choice) and check it out for the first time. A sticker is placed in the book to honor the donation, and your child’s picture is displayed for the year in the hallway.

Very Important Information:

Dec. 12th Holiday Meal 4th/5th grades

Dec. 12th PRMS Musical Showcase for 5th grade 1:45-2:45

Dec. 12th 5:30-7:30 Art Teachers 5x5 exhibit at Papi’s Pies

Science Fair Information Night: December 12th-5:30-6:30 in the Library

Science Fair- January 13th- Judges Needed(they cannot be parents of students in our school) if you know anyone interested please email: laure_stroh@roundrockisd.org

**PE is selling STRINGS!!!

Cost $1.00. PLEASE bring dollar bills, no silver or bronze change!!!

Tuesday - Thursday December 10-12, 2019

Cafeteria - 7:10 am - 7:30 am.

There are 10 different colored strings. Your child will have seen them in PE class.

We are not selling strings during PE class!!

Happy strings to you!!!

**RUNNING CLUB - 2nd - 5th grade cancelled next week due to string sale!!

**5th Grade Holiday Party is scheduled for Dec. 18, from 12:45-1:30.

**I see Math has a DCA scheduled for Dec. 10th and Reading has a similar event for the 13th!

**Grade Level Poetry Slam will be coming up before winter break. More information to follow...

**Round Rock Art Educators 5x5 Art Show and Sale Thur. December 12th at Papi’s Pies 5:30-7:30 Art faculty from across the district create 5x5 paintings to sell. All proceeds go directly to student scholarships. Last year we awarded over $2000 in student scholarships.

Upcoming Dates:

Dec. 16 5th Grade Spoken Word Showcase

Dec. 18 5th Grade Holiday party 12:45-1:30

Dec. 19 Students last day before Winter Break

Jan. 17 Awards Ceremonies: 8:00 5th Grade

Week of Dec. 2nd

And just like that - it's all about winter!

Hope you all had a great week filled with all the things that you are most thankful for - family, friends, food- lots and lots and lots of food!

Please be sure to check out the teacher tabs above for important classroom information.

Would you like to enhance our school library collection and celebrate your child’s birthday? Click here for our Sommer Library Birthday Book program. A fifteen dollar donation allows your child to pick a new book (or book of their choice) and check it out for the first time. A sticker is placed in the book to honor the donation, and your child’s picture is displayed for the year in the hallway.

Very Important Information

TAG TESTING WINDOW IS OPEN until Dec. 6 @ 4:00 pm. - Parents please go to the TAG website to fill out the online registration .

Science Fair :

Science Fair Information Night is December 12th 5:30-6:30 Science Fair is January 13th.

5th Grade Holiday Party is scheduled for Dec. 18, from 12:45-1:30. Stay tuned - more information to follow...

I see Math has a DCA scheduled for Dec. 10th and Reading has a similar event for the 13th!

Grade Level Poetry Slam will be coming up before winter break. More information to follow...

Upcoming Dates:

Dec. 6 Friday Assembly 3-5

Dec. 6 Passport to Sommer

Dec. 6 TAG Referrals Close

Dec. 9-12 Day of Code

Dec. 9 Pearson Ranch Fine Arts Performance-5th

Dec. 11 Reflections Awards Assembly

Dec. 12 Holiday Meal for 4th/5th Grades

Dec. 12 Science Fair Information Night

Dec. 16 4th Grade Meteorologist Presentation

Dec. 17 3rd Grade Economics Fair

Dec. 19 Last day for students - Winter Break begins!

Week of Nov. 18th

Well now- we made it to Thanksgiving break and I have to say this seemed a little faster than usual! Dear families, if you are travelling over the holidays please be safe - we hope you all have a relaxing and family and food-filled break!

Very Important Information

It’s Digital Citizenship Week in Round Rock ISD! November 18th-22nd

Each day this week, Round Rock ISD students will be learning and refreshing their memories about Digital Citizenship and what it means to stay safe and make good choices while using the internet.

TAG TESTING WINDOW IS OPEN until Dec. 6 @ 4:00 pm. - Parents please go to the TAG website to fill out the online registration .

Science Fair :

Science Fair Information Night is December 12th 5:30-6:30 Science Fair is January 13th.

This Week:

Tuesday: 8:00 am Fire Drill

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 25-29th Thanksgiving Holidays!

Dec. 6 Friday Assembly 3-5

Dec. 6 Passport to Sommer

Dec. 6 TAG Referrals Close

Week of Nov. 11th

Thank you all for participating in our Veteran's Day assembly- I loved seeing our students with their military family! A big shout out to our Choir, the Scouts, and Ambassadors Club and their sponsors and all the students that shared their family history! I think this is my favorite assembly!

Thank you to all who assisted with our amazing Book Fair- our wonderful parents and a couple of librarians- worked many hours to create a 'chilly' shopping environment for our kiddos- and they loved it!

Don't forget to check out the teacher tabs above for weekly updates and important classroom information.

Very Important Information:

• World Changer Club Clean-up

The World Changers Club will be hosting a School Clean-up Day on November 16,2019. We would like for our whole community to join us to help with this project. It will be a family event so adults and children are encouraged to join in the work. Items to bring: full water bottles, garden gloves, small garden shovels, shrub clippers, rakes and garden shears (please label them with your families' last name). Please dress appropriately for working outside. Thanks for helping make our school campus look beautiful. If you have questions please contact Marjorie Manning, Laure Stroh or Celia Michaud.

Description of Jobs:

Trash Clean-up: Pick up trash around the school grounds (disposable latex-free gloves will

be provided for this group).

Garden and Flower Bed Clean-up: Clipping shrubs (adult job), removing weeds, limbs,(things to make it look tidy) etc...

Date: 11/16/2019 (Sat.) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT Location: Sommer Elementary

Link: World Changer Club Clean-up day

Wilco Pet Supply Drive - Donations are still being accepted for the Wilco Pet Supply Drive - Dry or wet pet food, toys, litter, bedding...

This Week:

Tuesday, 11/12

5:00-8:00 Sommer Spelling Bee (4:30 check-in for students)

Saturday, 11/16

9:00-12:00 World Changers Club Community School Clean Up Day

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 19 Thanksgiving Meal for Grades 2 & 3

Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 6 Passport to Sommer

Dec. 9 Pearson Ranch Fine Arts Performance-5th

Dec. 12 Holiday Meal for 4th/5th Grades

Dec. 13 Coffee Cart

Dec. 17 3rd Grade Economics Fair

Week of Nov 4th

Well hello November! Please be sure to check out the teacher tabs above for important classroom information!

Very Important Information

Sommer Elementary would like to invite our active duty, retired, or reserve service members to join us on Friday, November 8th in honoring our Nation’s Heroes at our Veterans Day Assembly. Coffee and snacks will be available for our special guests BEFORE the assembly, at 7:00 am, in the library. If possible, please fill out and submit the RSVP if you plan to attend.

RSVP HERE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE ASSEMBLY

We will also be putting up our Veterans Wall again this year. Resubmit your pictures from previous years or create new ones by downloading and using the templates provided below. All Veterans pictures can be turned in to your student’s teacher NO LATER THAN November 1st, 2019. We can not guarantee that any pictures received after Nov. 1st will make the wall. PACKET FOR VETERANS WALL SUBMISSION

Sommer Book Drive

Student Council is hosting their second annual Book Drive to benefit other RRISD elementary schools as well as some local charities. These books will be donated to children that may not have many books at home. New or gently used children's books can be dropped off outside of Mrs. Macre’s office until Friday, November 8th. Thank you!

World Changer Club Clean-up

The World Changers Club will be hosting a School Clean-up Day on November 16,2019. We would like for our whole community to join us to help with this project. It will be a family event so adults and children are encouraged to join in the work. Items to bring: full water bottles, garden gloves, small garden shovels, shrub clippers, rakes and garden shears (please label them with your families' last name). Please dress appropriately for working outside. Thanks for helping make our school campus look beautiful. If you have questions please contact Marjorie Manning, Laure Stroh or Celia Michaud.

Description of Jobs:

Trash Clean-up: Pick up trash around the school grounds (disposable latex-free gloves will

be provided for this group).

Garden and Flower Bed Clean-up: Clipping shrubs (adult job), removing weeds, limbs,(things to make it look tidy) etc...

Date: 11/16/2019 (Sat.) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT Location: Sommer Elementary

Link: World Changer Club Clean-up day

This week:

Monday, 11/4:

Book Fair -Shopping 7:15am-noon- Last Day!

5:30 TAG Parent Referral Meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

7:20 Student Council Meeting

6:30 RRLC Vertical Concert(Sommer Choir kids will be performing) at the PAC

Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Picture Retakes

7:00 Veterans Meet & Greet-Library

7:40 Veterans Day Assembly

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 12 Spelling Bee

Nov. 15 PTA Meeting

Nov. 16 World Changers Club Community School Clean-Up

Nov. 19 Thanksgiving Meal for Grades 2 & 3

Week of October 28th

I hope we are all ready for a howlin' good week in 5th grade! We have some spooktacular events happening - be sure to check out the teacher tabs located above for this weeks shenanigans- oops- I mean learning!

Very Important Information:

It's happening this week - It's Scholastic's Arctic Adventure Book Fair

• Book Fair Shopping Schedule

Wednesday, 10/30: Shopping opens at 230p-430p

Thursday, 10/31: Shopping 715a-415p

Friday, 11/1: Shopping 715a-615p (late night!) psst- then just head on over to the PTA Movie Night- how cool is that!

Monday, 11/4: Shopping 715a-noon

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair is going on right now in our Sommer Library! If you'd like to support our classroom libraries, please visit our wishlist bins at the fair for some books we've chosen, or have your child pick a book they love to add to our collection.

Thanks for supporting your child's reading life in our classrooms!

Sommer Book Drive

Student Council is hosting their second annual Book Drive to benefit other RRISD elementary schools as well as some local charities. These books will be donated to children that may not have many books at home. New or gently used children's books can be dropped off outside of Mrs. Macre’s office until Friday, November 8th. Thank you!

Sommer Elementary would like to invite our active duty, retired, or reserve service members to join us in honoring our Nation’s Heroes at our Veterans Day Assembly, Friday November 8th. Coffee and snacks will be available for our special guests BEFORE the assembly, at 7:00 am, in the library. If possible, please fill out and submit the RSVP if you plan to attend.

RSVP HERE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE ASSEMBLY

We will also be putting up our Veterans Wall again this year. Resubmit your pictures from previous years or create new ones by downloading and using the templates provided below. All Veterans pictures can be turned in to your student’s teacher NO LATER THAN November 1st, 2019. We can not guarantee that any pictures received after Nov. 1st will make the wall. PACKET FOR VETERANS WALL SUBMISSION

World Changer Club Clean-up

The World Changers Club will be hosting a School Clean-up Day on November 16, 2019. We would like for our whole community to join us to help with this project. It will be a family event so adults and children are encouraged to join in the work. Items to bring: full water bottles, garden gloves, small garden shovels, shrub clippers, rakes and garden shears (please label them with your families' last name). Please dress appropriately for working outside. Thanks for helping make our school campus look beautiful. If you have questions please contact Marjorie Manning, Laure Stroh or Celia Michaud.

Description of Jobs:

Trash Clean-up: Pick up trash around the school grounds (disposable latex-free gloves will be provided for this group).

Garden and Flower Bed Clean-up: Clipping shrubs (adult job), removing weeds, limbs,(things to make it look tidy) etc...

Date: 11/16/2019 (Sat.) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT Location: Sommer Elementary

Link: World Changer Club Clean-up day

TAG Parent Referral Information Night for TAG Testing, Monday, November 4 5:30-6:30 pm, Cafeteria

This meeting will cover information about our gifted program in RRISD and how we provide services at Sommer. We will cover the testing process, the timeline and steps parents need to take to refer their child for testing. For parents unable to attend, the presentation and timeline will be added to our TAG Team Website afterwards. It is not necessary to contact TAG teachers directly before referring a student.

This Week: Oct. 29-Nov. 4 Book Fair [see schedule above]

• Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

9:30 Fire Drill

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019

Dress Up Like Your Favorite Book Character!

Book Fair open all day!

Report Cards go home

Friday, Nov. 1, 2019

Book Fair! Open Late...

6:30 PTA Movie Night!

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 4 TAG Referral Parent Meeting

Nov. 8 Picture Retakes

Nov. 8 Veterans Day Assembly

Nov. 12 Spelling Bee

Nov. 15 PTA Meeting

Nov. 16 World Changers Club Community School Clean-Up

Week of October 21st

There is a LOT of information to be found here! First- remember to check out the teacher tabs above for classroom learning updates!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Red Ribbon Week is October 21-25, 2019

Monday - "Follow your dreams" - Don't do drugs!" - Students and staff are encouraged to wear PJs to school.

Tuesday - "SOCK it to drugs!" - Students and staff are encouraged to wear crazy socks.

Wednesday - "TEAM up against drugs!" - Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite SPORTS shirt or Sommer t-shirt.

Thursday - "Put a Cap on Drugs"! - Students and staff are encouraged to wear hats or caps.

Friday - Living a Drug-Free Life is "No Sweat"! - Students and staff are encouraged to wear SWEATS to school.

Sommer Elementary would like to invite our active duty, retired, or reserve service members to join us in honoring our Nation’s Heroes at our Veterans Day Assembly, Friday November 8th. Coffee and snacks will be available for our special guests BEFORE the assembly, at 7:00 am, in the library. If possible, please fill out and submit the RSVP if you plan to attend.

RSVP HERE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE ASSEMBLY

We will also be putting up our Veterans Wall again this year. Resubmit your pictures from previous years or create new ones by downloading and using the templates provided below. All Veterans pictures can be turned in to your student’s teacher NO LATER THAN November 1st, 2019. We can not guarantee that any pictures received after Nov. 1st will make the wall. PACKET FOR VETERANS WALL SUBMISSION

*TAG Parent Referral Information Night for TAG Testing, Monday, November 4 5:30-6:30pm, Cafeteria

This meeting will cover information about our gifted program in RRISD and how we provide services at Sommer. We will cover the testing process, the timeline and steps parents need to take to refer their child for testing. For parents unable to attend, the presentation and timeline will be added to our TAG Team Website afterwards. It is not necessary to contact TAG teachers directly before referring a student.

This Week:

• Tuesday 7:20 Student Council Meeting in Library
• Wednesday 5:15 Spelling Bee Parent Information Night

Upcoming Dates:

Oct. 29-Nov. 4 Book Fair

Oct. 31 Report cards go home

Oct. 31 Favorite Book Character Dress Up Day

Nov. 1 PTA Movie Night

Nov. 4 TAG Referral Parent Meeting

Nov. 8 Picture Retakes

Nov. 8 Veterans Day Assembly

Week of October 14th

We sure are busy this week - too busy for it to be short week! We hope everyone had a great few days off- enjoying all kinds of sports events, or music-filled events, or traveling - I heard kids from all grades talking excitedly about their travel plans!

Let's see what's up this week- oh yes, Parent Teacher conferences! We are really excited to have our 5th graders participate in the conferences and sharing their learning progress as well as their goals for academic and personal growth!

Students will also be presenting their colonies PBL on Wednesday starting at 8:30 in the cafeteria. They will be attempting to have the best argument for why someone should move to their colony. We look forward to seeing our parents at this presentation.

We would like to recognize our classroom finalists for the Spelling Bee- Congratulations go out to:

Ms. Frost's class: Surya Arunkumar Mahi Junnare

Ms. Gagliardi's class: Riya Arunachalam, Ved Iyer

Mrs. Hafner's class: Siyumi Sirisooriya, Baxter Rogers

These students will move on to the next round Friday, October 18th.

And congratulations to classroom Student Council representatives- what a great job you all did with your presentations:

Ms. Frost's class: Tristan Riggs and Mahi Junnare

Ms. Gagliardi's class: Luci Vargas

Mrs. Hafner's class: Esha Shanbhogue and Kaysen Warehime

Special Announcements:

TAG Parent Referral Information Night for TAG Testing, Monday, November 4 5:30-6:30 pm, Cafeteria

This meeting will cover information about our gifted program in RRISD and how we provide services at Sommer. We will cover the testing process, the timeline and steps parents need to take to refer their child for testing. For parents unable to attend, the presentation and timeline will be added to our TAG Team Website afterwards. It is not necessary to contact TAG teachers directly before referring a student.

Coins for Coats

Coins for Coats is an opportunity for students to help other students obtain a coat for the winter through Keep Round Rock Warm, a coat distribution project of the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

The Keep Round Rock Warm project provides a coat to the children in the RRISD who are on the free and reduced lunch program.

We will be collecting funds from October 16th through the 18th. Students are encouraged to bring their spare change and dollar bills to their teachers during those days. Checks can be made out to RRASC: Keep Round Rock Warm.

Also this week:

Oct. 14 & 15 No School; Student holiday- Student led Parent conferences & Teacher Professional Development

Oct. 14 Parent Conferences

Oct. 16 Colonies PBL presentations - Cafeteria 8:30 - 9:30

Oct. 18 Spelling Bee Semi-Finals-4th/5th Grades

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 23 Spelling Bee Parent Info Mtg

Oct. 25 PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Oct. 29-Nov. 1 Book Fair

Nov. 1 PTA Movie Night

Nov. 7 Kinder Field Trip

Nov. 8 Picture Retakes

Nov. 8 Veterans Day Assembly

Week of October 7th

Well now- maybe Fall is actually here! Be sure to check out the classroom tabs for updated information!

From Ms. Gagliardi:

Students do have a Boss Battle (Test) coming up on Thursday, October 10. Because reading is a subject that is hard to study for there isn't going to be a review. However, there are a couple of things your child can do to study. We will be going over these in class and they can be found on my reading page.

I do want everybody to be aware, I am reassigning the Flocabulary Persuasive Language Read and Respond. Students can redo this assignment to practice. If students were not successful the 1st time, I will take the higher grade and put it in the grade book.

This week:

The UIL acceptance letters will go home on Monday, they will need to be signed and returned to their homeroom teacher.

The sign-up for the Student led Parent Teacher Conferences will follow in a separate email by the end of the day on Monday.

Tuesday, 10/8: Round 1 Grades 2-5 Spelling Bee in Classrooms

Wednesday, 10/09: 4:15 Homecoming Parade: Line-Up 5:00 RRHS Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally

Thursday, 10/10: 7:10 4th/5th Grade Running Club

Friday, 10/11: AM-5th Grade Student-Led Conferences

6:00 McNeil HS Tunnel Run; 7:00 Homecoming Games: McNeil & RRHS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

TAG Parent Referral Information Night for TAG Testing, Monday, November 4 5:30-6:30 pm, Cafeteria

This meeting will cover information about our gifted program in RRISD and how we provide services at Sommer. We will cover the testing process, the timeline and steps parents need to take to refer their child for testing. For parents unable to attend, the presentation and timeline will be added to our TAG Team Website afterwards. It is not necessary to contact TAG teachers directly before referring a student.

Coins for Coats

Coins for Coats is an opportunity for students to help other students obtain a coat for the winter through Keep Round Rock Warm, a coat distribution project of the Round Rock Area Serving Center.

The Keep Round Rock Warm project provides a coat to the children in the RRISD who are on the free and reduced lunch program.

We will be collecting funds from October 16th through the 18th. Students are encouraged to bring their spare change and dollar bills to their teachers during those days. Checks can be made out to RRASC: Keep Round Rock Warm.

The K-2 class and 3-5 class with the highest donations will receive 5 books for their classroom libraries from the Sommer Library Activity fund.

Upcoming Dates:

Oct. 14 & 15 No School; Student holiday- Student led Parent conferences & Teacher Professional Development

Oct. 14 Parent Conferences

Oct. 18 Spelling Bee Semi-Finals-4th/5th Grades

Oct. 23 Spelling Bee Parent Info Mtg

Oct. 25 PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Oct. 29-Nov. 1 Book Fair

Week of September 30th - October 4th

Wow- We are looking at October already! I am certainly looking forward to temperatures dropping a little more, to believe it though. What a busy week we three have planned for our 5th graders!

Parents please be sure to check out the Math tab for a few study tips to help your student prepare for the DCA's on Wednesday and Thursday. Go ahead and check out what's happening in Science/Social Studies and in ELA-I hear there's a Science DCA on Tuesday the 1st...

The Running Club schedule is changing!

In order to make running club safer for everyone we are adjusting the schedule (see below). Each grade will only have one day of running club, rather than two. We know that this is not ideal but is necessary as our running club groups have been extra large this year. This will also allow us to start having Kinder out with us! The new schedule will take effect next Monday 9/30.

Monday K & 1st Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Thursday 4th & 5th

The PTA annual Stuff the Boots Fall Fundraiser is going on right now! PTA supports several organizations and activities using this money including: Math Superstars, class parties, Dreambox software, multicultural events, Raz Kids, Reflections, Spelling Bee, and many more.

Please donate here http://sommerpta.my-pta.org/ or return the green form to school with your donation. Company matching donations are also appreciated. The PTA thanks you for your generosity!

And so does 5th grade - THANK YOU to all that have been able to contribute - our 5th graders have greatly benefited from the generosity of our fabulous PTA - we do love Dreambox and Math Superstars and Passport to Sommer and....

Upcoming events:

Monday 9/30 PE Skating starts

Tuesday 10/01 3:00-8:00 Gracie’s Orange Leaf Event

Friday 10/04 7:40 Friday Assembly- we will honor our Key Stallions for being Respectful; PTA Silly String after assemblies; Kona Ice - Reward for PTA Fundraisers during lunches - Shout out to our awesome PTA - hard at work!!

Oct. 8 Spelling Bee Round 1 in classroom (Grades 2-5)

Oct. 9 RRLC Homecoming Parade

Oct. 11 RRHS & McNeil HS Homecoming Games

Oct. 14 Parent Conferences- Student Holiday

Oct. 15 Professional Learning and Parent Conferences - Student Holiday

Week of September 23rd

Hello again- it must be Monday!

What a great week of learning we have ahead of us- don't forget to click on the classroom tabs above for more detailed information!

The PTA annual Stuff the Boots Fall Fundraiser is going on right now! PTA supports several organizations and activities using this money including: Math Superstars, class parties, Dreambox software, multicultural events, Raz Kids, Reflections, Spelling Bee, and many more.

Please donate here http://sommerpta.my-pta.org/ or return the green form to school with your donation. Company matching donations are also appreciated. The PTA thanks you for your generosity!

And so does 5th grade - THANK YOU to all that have been able to contribute - our 5th graders have greatly benefited from the generosity of our fabulous PTA - we do love Dreambox and Math Superstars and Passport to Sommer and....

• 3rd - 5th Graders: Are you interested in running for Student Council? Please watch this video for instructions and make sure to turn in your Student Leadership Evaluation to your teacher by Wednesday, Sept. 25th!
• Gracie’s Canned Goods. Thank you to all who have donated! Younger siblings of your 5th grader can continue to support Gracie's Canned Good's for the next two weeks as K-2 begin their donations.
• September 23-27, 2019, Sommer Elementary will be celebrating kindness and inclusiveness using the program “Start With Hello”. This program teaches students the skills they need to reach out and include those that may be dealing with social isolation, and creates a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their classroom, school, and community. Please see this flyer for more information and how you can be part of celebrating at school.

Start With Hello flyer

Upcoming Dates:

Sept. 23-24 Vision/Hearing Screening

Sept. 26 Fire Drill

Sept. 27 Fall Pictures

Oct. 4 3-5 Assembly

Oct. 8 Spelling Bee Round 1 in classroom (Grades 2-5)

Oct. 9 RRLC Homecoming Parade

Oct. 11 RRHS & McNeil HS Homecoming Games

Oct. 14 Parent Conferences-No School

Oct. 15 Professional Learning: PPL-No School

Week of September 16th

Hello Parents - happy Monday!

What a great week of learning we have ahead of us- don't forget to click on the classroom tabs above for more detailed information - and pictures! See your 5th graders in action!

The PTA annual Stuff the Boots Fall Fundraiser is going on right now! PTA supports several organizations and activities using this money including: Math Superstars, class parties, Dreambox software, multicultural events, Raz Kids, Reflections, Spelling Bee, and many more.

Please donate here http://sommerpta.my-pta.org/ or return the green form to school with your donation. Company matching donations are also appreciated. The PTA thanks you for your generosity!

And so does 5th grade - THANK YOU to all that have been able to contribute - our 5th graders have greatly benefited from the generosity of our fabulous PTA - we do love Dreambox and Math Superstars and Passport to Sommer and....

Upcoming Dates:

Sept. 23-24 Vision/Hearing Screening

Sept. 26 Fire Drill

Sept. 27 Fall Pictures

Oct. 4 3-5 Assembly

Week of September 9th

Hello Parents and happy Monday to us all!

I'm sure for many of us it was a football centered weekend- whether it was High school, College, Professional, Middle or even Elementary level sports- I hope the odds were ever in your favor...

Important Dates:

• Monday, September 9, 2019- PTA fundraiser starts
• Thursday, September 12, 2019- Club Night
• Friday, September 13, 2019 - Class T-shirt orders are due
• Friday, September 20, 2019- K-2 Assembly
• Friday, September 27, 2019- Fall Pictures

In case you didn't hear: We are so happy to recognize our very own Cori Gagliardi & Amanda Williams...They were awarded a $2000 PIE Grant, “Book Club Bonanza” to purchase Verse/Prose books for the Lit Library. Congratulations to them and their students!!

Week of Feb. 17th

Well, I guess technically it's really the week of Feb. 19th...

Hello parents- happy Wednesday to us all! Please be sure to checkout individual classroom information by clicking on the teacher names above- lots of learning happening in 5th grade! What a fun fun Friday we had! A big, warm "heart-felt" thank you to our home room Moms for all your hard work - the snacks, decorations and photos all made for a truly enjoyable 5th grade Valentine's Day!

Very Important Information:

We are super excited to invite you to participate in Sommer Elementary Schools first ever Youth Code Jam which will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 1-4pm. A Community Code Jam is a hands-on workshop bringing together students, parents and volunteer programmers to learn and grow with code. Registration for students is now open! Space is limited so register soon. http://bit.ly/SOEScodejam

In order to make this event a success we need volunteers to lead stations. Our hope is that you will spread the word at your jobs and bring/send a team with you to lead one station. Our primary goal is to expose our students to coding. You don’t have to know how to code in order to volunteer!

Don’t have a station idea? That's ok! We can provide an activity for you. Have your own idea of what you want to do? Great! We love that too.

If you are interested please fill out the google form. Feel free to contact Danielle Jackson, Danielle_Jackson@roundrockisd.org for any other questions. Volunteers sign up here: http://bit.ly/SOESCodejam

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