Welcome 6th Grade Families!
On behalf of the SOMS HSA (Home School Association), we would like to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all of our 6th grade families for the upcoming school year. We are thrilled to be a part of the HSA, as the 6th Grade Coordinators, and we look forward to a year filled with collaboration, community building, and meaningful engagement.
As you may or may not know, the HSA is the middle school’s version of the PTA. The HSA plays a vital role in supporting our school’s mission and creating a nurturing environment for our students to thrive. While you, as parents, will be busy helping your 6th grader navigate the first year of middle school, we will be working to make your transition to a parent of a middle schooler easier as well.
Our role is to help the 6th Grade Teacher Team Leaders plan events, assist with field trips, send communications, and answer your questions (or at least know where to direct you!) Throughout the year, we will partner with our Teacher Team Leaders to organize a variety of events, fundraisers, and initiatives aimed at enriching the school experience for our students. From family fun nights to community service projects and teacher appreciation activities, there are countless opportunities for you to get involved and make a positive impact.
In case you have not had a chance to review the 6th Grade FAQs yet, we are happy to share the 6th grade Teacher Team Leader assignments below:
6th Grade
6A - Linda Abella labella@somsd.k12.nj.us
6B - Jessica Squires jsquires@somsd.k12.nj.us
6C - Lauren Keegan lkeegan@somsd.k12.nj.us
Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events and meetings. We are excited to get to know each of you and work together to make this school year truly memorable. To stay updated on all 6th grade events, as well as helpful SOMS and district information, please sign up for the HSA email list. This will ensure that you receive the school-wide weekly e-Blast AND grade-specific emails from us throughout the year. The link to sign up is: Newsletter sign up link.
Remember you can always find 6th grade specific updates here on the HSA website at 6th Grade News.
Don’t forget to review your 6th Grade FAQs and join the SOMS Social Media groups to stay up to date:
Below are some key September dates and happenings to keep top of mind.
First Day of School for Grades 6, 7, 8: Tuesday, September 2nd
Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 17th (4 hr day)
If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to learn more about how you can become involved in the HSA, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at:
Jaime Hayes - jaime.hayes2@gmail.com
Stephanie Bencivenga- stephaniebencivenga@gmail.com
Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon- shoemona@gmail.com
Sarah Riale- sarahpriale@gmail.com
We encourage you to become an active member of our HSA community. Your ideas, insights, and contributions are invaluable, and together, we can create a supportive network that benefits both our children and the entire school community. Whether you have a little time to spare or are eager to take on a leadership role, there is a place for you in the HSA.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead, filled with growth, collaboration, and success!
Warm regards,
Jaime, Stephanie, Sumana, Sarah
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, September 23
- Wednesday, September 24
- Thursday, October 2
- Tuesday, October 14
- Tuesday, October 21
- Tuesday, November 4
- Thursday, November 6
