We’re thrilled to announce the Somerset Elementary School Foundation’s $90,000 investment towards 1 of 3 new playground structures is now a reality.  Our beautiful, new school playground supports community well-being for students, local children and families. Thank you for your donations and support towards this important community investment!!!  A big thank you to our SES school leadership for their hard work to make the installation of the 3 playground structures a big success!  

Where’s my brick?  

If you purchased a brick, please note that we experienced slight delays in the engraving process. Due to the hurricane slightly affecting the engraving facility in Florida, the bricks are currently in progress and will now be installed this Spring!  We’re so thankful for your brick purchase and hope you have had an opportunity see our new, beautiful playground!  We could not have done it without you!!  Stay tuned for an exciting brick installation and viewing event coming in Spring 2025!

Playground Grant Awarded:

• We’re thrilled to announce the Somerset Elementary School Foundation is making a $90,000 investment towards our school community well-being in support of 1 of 3 new playground structures.

Brick Fundraiser Extended Deadline!

• We sincerely thank the families who have supported our mission by purchasing bricks. Your generosity and incredible support mean so much to us!!
• We’re thrilled to announce that the playground installation delay has permitted the Foundation to extend the deadline to order personalized bricks to September 20th. Don’t miss your chance to leave a lasting legacy!
• Order your brick here

Ongoing Food Support Initiatives:

• The Foundation is committed to providing essential food support to students and families in need, distributing thousands of dollars annually.
• Thanksgiving & Winter Break Support: Ensuring families have access to nutritious meals during the holiday seasons.
• Summer 2024: Continued food support throughout the summer months, helping families when school is out.

Ongoing Well-Being Student and Staff Development Initiatives:

• The Foundation will be supporting the mental health of students and staff through various upcoming programming
• The Foundation supports continuing education to school staff to support up-to-date learning and quality of our teachers and staff.

Support Our Mission and Vision: 

Our Mission: Investing to enhance the academic outcomes and well-being of the Somerset Elementary School community.

Our Vision:  To make Somerset Elementary School a premier academic institution known for excellence and fostering a nurturing environment

Recurring Fundraisers:

• Wine Tasting Fundraiser: The March 2024 event was a resounding success, and we’re already looking forward to its return in 2025.
• Spring Party Luau 2025: Mark your calendars for our upcoming Spring Party Luau in 2025—an event not to be missed.

Each year, the Somerset Elementary School (SES) Foundation allocates funds to initiatives that improve student well-being and promote academic success. This dedication strives to provide every SES student with the chance to realize their fullest potential.

Your support enables us to take on numerous vital challenges in our community. Our ongoing efforts persist due to enduring impacts from educational gaps caused by the pandemic, heightened food needs, and other related issues.

Thanks to our donors, this year we have been able to:

• Fund the Somerset Elementary in-school and at-home food pantry
• Fund grocery cards for students experiencing food insecurity
• Fund innovative learning through unique teamwork education
• Provide funding for students with adversity to participate in after school clubs
• Continue to support a mindfulness calm room for stress management and helping students process emotions
• Continue support of school grounds maintenance
• Continue to fund important academic subscriptions for SES like BrainPop and Generation Genius
• Support local disadvantaged area schools in the form of grants for science, STEAM and other educations programming

Moving forward, our aims are to fund a much needed new school playground, implement a new tutoring program to address pandemic learning gaps, and support teacher and staff training and development.

We have set a goal of raising $20,000 from our annual fund drive. Please make a donation to the SES foundation today. Whether it’s $5, $100, $1000 or more — we thank you for helping us make a significant impact on students’ lives and enhance our school community’s well-being.

We believe in the power of our cherished SES community and hope you will contribute once more! You can give online or by mail:

Somerset Elementary School Foundation

PO Box 30764

Bethesda, MD 20824

We are grateful for you, our neighbors and our friends, and your commitment to this wonderful community.