This October, we proudly recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our Somerset ISD principals! 🎓✨ Our principals go above and beyond to create a positive, supportive, and successful learning environment for our students and staff.
Thank you for your hard work, vision, and commitment to excellence in education. Your leadership makes a difference every day! 💙📚
SAVE THE DATES📅
Homecoming in Somerset is just around the corner! We'll have a full page with event details on our website coming soon. #UnityInTheCommunity #HOCO2024
This week’s #TeacherFeature is Ms. Randi Aguero from SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary ✨
Students proudly waved their thumbs up in the air to signal Ms. Aguero they are ready for the next math problem. The 4th grade class worked in groups to solve addition and subtraction equations. Lucky few were able to present their findings to their peers on the SmartBoard.
“I love teaching,” said Ms. Aguero. “The days are never the same and you get to learn new things and teach new things.”
This is the young educator’s third year in Somerset and eighth year in teaching.
“The kids are the best,” Ms. Aguero said. “They work really hard and participate in class.”
#StudentCentered #SomersetMath
This week's #TeacherFeature is Mr. Jeremy Cardenas from Somerset High School!
Mr. Cardenas's Visual Art 3& 4 classes spent a meditative hour making gestural charcoal drawings. Students chuckled as they drew portraits of their neighbors, using their fingers to smudge lines.
"This activity encourages students to use movement in their approach without hesitation," said Mr. Cardenas, hoping to inspire fearless artists. It also improves their observational skills, which they can apply to any aspect of life."
Mr. Cardenas has taught art for the past ten years in Somerset ISD. He received a degree in business and finance when he took an art class last semester and fell back in love with art. He then pursued an alternative teaching certification to become an educator and jumped at an opening for an art teacher at Barrera Veterans Elementary.
"Art has always been there for me and came naturally," explained Mr. Cardenas. "I hope my students see art everywhere, in science, business, or any aspect of their life. I hope they take that technicality and creativity with them. And don't forget your ABC's, "Always Be Creating." #StudentCentered #SomersetArt
Teacher Feature
Join us in congratulating our next #TeacherFeature, Ms. Laura Sauceda, at Somerset Early Childhood Elementary
Ms. Laura Sauceda’s cheerful classroom rang loud with energetic chatter, giggles, and student engagement as each student participated in round-table activities. The Kindergarteners learned about alliteration and how to recognize and sound out letters. The little Bulldogs were tasked with finding words with the same first letter in their names.
“I do this because this is my joy,” said Ms. Sauceda, who has taught for over 24 years. “These children impact our future.”
The alumna has taught every grade level from Pre-Kindergarten to first grade and has a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. She’s an SHS Bulldog class of 1989 and is happy to be back home.
“I want the best for my students,” she says with a smile. “They are my world. I’m their school mom. When I’m asked how many children I have, I say 21.”
#StudentCentered #TeacherFeature #DestinationDistrict
Teacher Feature
Join us in congratulating our first #TeacherFeature of the year Ms. Emily Beltran at Somerset Elementary School
Ms. Beltran’s vibrant personality radiates throughout her classroom as students listen intently and eagerly respond with answers to Wednesday’s phonics lessons. Together, the class sounded out words using their hands to emphasize pronunciation.
“I like being a part of the foundation piece of learning,” said Ms. Beltran. “Watching them grow and move on to the next grade is awesome. They’ll come back and tell me about their successes and what reading level they achieve.”
This is the third year for the first-grade educator. Ms. Beltran began her educational journey by choosing to student teach with Somerset ISD.
“Somerset puts in a lot of hard work and dedication to its students,” she explained. “I love to work with the kids and build my relationships with them. I want them to see my class as a space that’s a home away from home because, for some, they don’t have it.”
#StudentCentered
10 Things To Know Before School Begins!
#10 District App
Download the district app to see events, menus, news from your campus and receive weather closure notifications. Go to your phone's online app store and search 📲 Somerset ISD, TX . Then download the app and select which campuses you want to receive notifications from. #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#9 Transportation
Parents can contact the Somerset ISD Transportation Department to register their child for transportation. Our staff can assist parents with downloading the UniteGPS app which tracks our buses in real time. Go online to learn more ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/transportation #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#8 Menu
Parents can check their child's breakfast and lunch menus on the campus webpages under the Dining tab and our district app ➡️https://www.sisdk12.net/ #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#7 Events Calendar
Parents can visit the district website for campus and district events. New events are added daily. ➡️https://www.sisdk12.net/ #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#6 New Student Registration
LAST CALL for new student registration is August 13th at the Shirleen Zacharias Early College Leadership Academy library. For more information on times and documents check out our Back To School page ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#5 Meet The Teacher Nights
Parents have the opportunity to meet their child's teacher, visit the classroom, and pick-up class schedules at Meet The Teacher Nights kicking off next week. For a complete list visit our Back To School page ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#4 The Student Code Of Conduct
Students will receive a copy of the Student Code Of Conduct on the first day of school. However, parents can download a copy on the district website ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#3 The Student Handbook
Students will receive a copy of the Student Handbook on the first day of school. However, parents can download a copy on the district website ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#2 School Supply Lists📚📓✏️
Parents can find school supply lists on the Back To School page on the district's website ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
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#1 The Academic Calendar📅
Parents can find the academic calendar year-round on the school district's website ➡️ https://www.sisdk12.net/page/back-to-school #StudentCentered #backtoschool2024
Election Board Packets for Single Member District 4, 5 and 6 are available for pick up! Candidates can pick up their packets at the Administrative Services Building #206, 7791 6th Street, Somerset, Texas, 78069 Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
PARENT REMINDER: Somerset Independent School District campuses and offices will be closed Monday February 19, 2024 in observance of President's Day. Classes resume Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
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JAN 30, 2024
Parents Mark Your Calendars📅
Texas Public Schools Week is coming up and Somerset ISD campuses are opening its doors! Take a look at the dates and times attached to the flyer for your child's campus. Open House events are an opportunity to visit your child's campus and speak with their teachers.
Classes Resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Somerset Independent School District has been monitoring weather conditions alongside emergency management agencies. Local school districts have been advised although temperatures will be cold, roads will be clear to drive. School and bus routes will resume as scheduled. All UIL outdoor sports are cancelled, indoor sports will continue.
Travel safely and bundle up!
