On behalf of the SOMS HSA (Home School Association), we would like to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all of our 6^th grade families for the 2024-25 school year. We are thrilled to be a part of the HSA, as the 6^th 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 6^th 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.

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 6^th 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: tinyurl.com/SOMSNewsSignUp

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.

Grade-level coordinators organize events and communication in partnership with the 6th grade teams and the school principal. For the 2024-25 school year, your 6th Grade Events Coordinators Team is:

• Jennifer Attock - jenattock@gmail.com
• Nicole Josey - nnolen0830@gmail.com
• Shayna Cook - shaynasteele@me.com
• Alison Waldman - alisonwaldman@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,

Sarah, Pamela and Joanne