Somerville ISD -

Congratulations to the Lady Yeguas on finishing 3rd in the Bremond tournament 4-1.

Time is running out to signup for Mini Cheer Camp! Please have forms and money in by Friday, December 16. Price for camp is $40 and includes a commemorative T-shirt.

Congratulations to ten members of the Somerville Yegua Band for being selected to the 2022-2023 TMEA / ATSSB All-Region Band.The contests were held at Smithville High School on Saturday, December 3rd for the Region 18/26 Middle Schools and on Saturday, December 10th for the high schools. Participating schools included Brentwood Christian, Burton, Caldwell, Columbus, Flatonia, Giddings, Gonzales, Hallettsville, La Grange, Lexington, Manor New Tech, McDade, Meridian World School, Richards School For Young Women, Rockdale,Schulenberg, Shiner,Smithville,Somerville, Taylor, Thorndale, Thrall, Weimar, and Wimberley. The following student was selected to the Region 18/26 Middle School Symphonic (first) Band: Jaelee Landolt - Bb Clarinet The Somerville Middle School students who were placed in the Concert (second) Band include: Rhyan Ricci - Bb Clarinet Ryann Dekneef - Trumpet Olivia Vega - Tuba The following student was selected to the Region 18 / 26 High School Symphonic (first) Band: Ramaya Carter - Bass Clarinet The Concert (second ) Band selections include: Abigail Flencher - Bb Clarinet Savannah Eschete - Trumpet Aleena Isom - Tenor Saxophone Alternate In addition to these honors the following students were selected to the All-Area Band and will try-out for the TMEA / ATSSB All-State Band on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Robinson High School: Abigail Flencher - Bb Clarinet Aubrey Kovasovic - Bb Clarinet Daimeyn Ellis-Edison - Bb Clarinet RaMaya Carter - Bass Clarinet Congratulations to all ten of these outstanding musicians! Best wishes for the All-State Try-out Candidates in January!

Parents/senior students, remember the library is the hub to receive help with your college and scholarship applications. We can help make appointments for any help needed with FAFSA. We have several key contacts from college recruiters that have already visited this year. Don't forget about our scholarship wall where we post the latest scholarships that we receive from organizations

Dear Parents, We are thrilled to be presenting the 2022 Christmas program that will include all of our music students from Pre-K through 4 th grade. There will be singing and even a play that includes a sequel. We ask that you have your children at the Yegua Center by 5:45 so that they can be seated on the floor with their class. (The doors will be open as early as 5:30 for this.) The order of performances will be as follows: 1. Pre-K 2. Kindergarten 3. 3 rd Grade – short musical 4. 1 st Grade 5. 2 nd Grade 6. 4 th Grade – short musical sequel We want to see as many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors as possible so that this is a joyous event for everyone in Somerville. The children have been working very hard to make this special for all. We look forward to seeing you there. Mr. Jobes and Ms. Sprouse , music teachers

The student council greatly appreciates any donations you can make.

Please remember Finals are next week December 12-16 for the Secondary campus. Make sure your student studies, gets a good night's rest, eats breakfast and gets to school on time!

Mr. Kenneth Burroughs, Director of Student Recruitment at the University of Houston visited with students Friday, December 2nd, in the library about academic programs, scholarships, etc. A big thank you to School Board Member, Mr. Joe Gonzales for sponsoring lunch! Also, thank you to Mrs. Munoz and Mrs. Perez for fixing the super sides!"

Don’t forget to signup for Mini Cheer Camp! Deadline for form and money is Friday, December 16!!!

Somerville High School Upcoming EVENTS:

HS Boys and HS Girls Basketball Tournament in Thrall Dec. 1st through Dec. 3rd! You must purchase your tickets online! https://www.thrallisd.org/page/athletic-tickets

NHS is hosting a blood drive next week, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Yegua Center. There is always a need for blood but it's greater during the holidays. It's easy to sign up online! https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/363913

Today we had SFA University, Mrs. Kasey Kerlick, Regional Coordinator visit our school to talk to our Senior and Junior classes. Today's lunch was Lumberjack pancakes! We want to thank Mrs. Kerlick for coming out to our school. I would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Joe Gonzales (SISD school board member) He helped make the pancakes. Thank you also to Mrs. T. Perez and Mr. P. Salazar for helping out.

Somerville Athletics would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! Be smart, stay safe, and enjoy the time with your friends and families!!!

Forms were sent home with students today. Money and completed forms are due back to school by December 16.

Monday, November 28th, 4 PM to 5:30 PM @ The Administration Bldg. Board Room: Meet SISD's New Superintendent!

All Bands Christmas Concert: Thursday, December 8th at 7PM.

Pre-K recently read two Thanksgiving books, "How to Catch a Turkey" and "Turkey Trouble". Students then created a disguise for their turkey in an effort to keep it from being part of Thanksgiving dinner! Check out all of these cute non-turkeys 🤗

Attention ALL Seniors must order their CAP and GOWN before 11-25-22 in order to have them in time for graduation. ORDER online with the link below. https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/TX/SOMERVILLE%20HIGH%20SCHOOL/42004749000/2620/buildpackage/2

Attention to ALL SISD Family Members that will be attending today's Thanksgiving Luncheon please bring your driver's license upon check in at the front office! We can't wait to see you there!