Did you recognize some familiar faces in this month’s issue of SOMA Living magazine (page 16, to be exact)? We’re thrilled to share that our very own SOMA Hoopsters were named April’s collective “Athletes of the Month” by the local monthly. Per the accompanying column, “SOMA Hoops exemplifies the power of sports in nurturing youth and building community spirit.” SOMA Living, you’re making us blush! Zoom in or click through on the article above, or check out your copy today.
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SOMA Swish Gathers all SOMSD Elementary Schools for a Slam Dunk Fundraiser
On Sunday, April 6, faculty and staff from our 6 elementary schools—Delia Bolden, Clinton, Marshall, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, and Tuscan—faced off in an epic, all-day basketball tournament at Columbia High School to raise funds to support the elementary school PTAs. The sold-out event (don’t worry, we’re already looking into larger venues for next year!) was made possible by an army of volunteers from each school; a huge shoutout to everyone who made SOMA Swish such a success! Seeing such an enthusiastic turnout (over 2,200 tickets sold!), such wild school spirit, and such killer dance moves from every school mascot made SOMA Swish a huge win for us all. Next year’s rematch can’t come soon enough.
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Pilot Peer-to-Peer Program Tackles the Middle School Transition
On Thursday, February 20, 25 of our SOMA Hoops 5th grade girls gathered after a clinic for an hourlong pilot peer-to-peer program at the Baird: “What’s Middle School All About?” Led by facilitators Kate Pfeifer and Delia O’Donnell and four young leaders currently in 6th and 7th grade—Leah Klein, Tina Ohemeng, Sylvie Charles, and Charlotte Naylor—the group opened up to ask and answer questions covering the academic, social, and emotional transition to middle school while munching on french fries from The Players Academy. Thanks to all who participated!