News from the Nest

February 3, 2023

The Week Ahead

Monday, 2/6 (Day 3)

-Mindful Monday

Tuesday, 2/7 (Day 4)

-Group Picture Day

-Talk Tuesday

Wednesday, 2/8 (Day 1)

-Wonderful Wednesday - Dress in Vernfield Spirit Wear or as your future self

Thursday, 2/9 (Day 2)

-Thoughtful Thursday
-Service Hawk Meeting 8:00 -8:30am 4th Grade pod

Friday, 2/10 (Day 3)

-Eagles Spirit Day

National School Counseling Week at Vernfield

Vernfield Elementary will be participating in National School Counseling Week, being held from February 6-10.


More information can be found in the accompanying flyer. Please reach out to Mrs. Wagner with any questions at nwagner@soudertonsd.org.

Important Date Change: February HSA meeting

Please note that the February HSA meeting will now be held virtually on Tuesday, February 21st.


A link and agenda will be sent out closer to that date.

Join Us for a Teach Girls Tech Activity At Vernfield!

On Thursday, February 23 Vernfield will be hosting a Teach Girls Tech Activity after school from 3:20-4:45pm! (Parents do not need to be present during the activity.)


Students from the Souderton Area High School Teach Girls Tech Club will be coming to do a technology activity where students will create their own APP. This opportunity is open to 26 3rd-5th Grade girls.


Please use the sign-up link to sign up!


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FA9A72BABFB6-teach1


Any questions please reach out to Nicole Wagner, School Counselor at 215-721-0606 or nwagner@soudertonsd.org.

Vernfield Lip Sync Info

The Vernfield Home and School Association Lip Sync Committee is looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday, February 24th at 7pm at Indian Crest Middle School! Non-participating students and parents are encouraged to come cheer on their classmates in the show!


For those who are participating, a few reminders. If you haven't already, please remember to upload your music to the DJ. Your upload should be cut to 90 seconds or less. If you need help cutting the song, reach out to the DJ directly and for a $5 fee, he can help cut your song.


Music upload link:

https://forms.gle/BQB9uWNopk2rmudu6


DJ's information: Dan Phillips - phillipsandsmith@gmail.com


Thank you to all who agreed to volunteer! We will be having a volunteer meeting on 2/22 at 7pm at Indian Crest Middle School. More information will be sent to you soon!

Questions? Please reach out to the Lip Sync Committee:


Kristin Emmons: kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com

Lauren Hendricks: lhendricks06@gmail.com

Kristen Hoover: Klserver@hotmail.com

Vernfield Attendance Reminders


REQUESTS FOR ABSENCES FOR FAMILY TRAVEL/VACATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR


Families will occasionally schedule travel/vacations during the school year. Please send requests for approved absences from school, due to planned family travel/vacations, prior to the planned travel dates. Thank you!


LATE AFTERNOON DISMISSALS FROM SCHOOL


Vernfield Elementary kindly requests that parents/guardians avoid picking up students from school from 3:00 to 3:20. If you need to pick up your child from school, please do so prior to 3:00 or during regular parent pick-up at 3:20. If you feel an exception is necessary or have an emergency, please contact the school office at 215-721-0606.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, 2/14

-Valentine's Day Social 2:00-3:00pm

Wednesday, 2/15
-Harlem Wizards Assembly 2:40-3:00pm

Thursday, 2/16

Reading Olympics 8:00-8:30am Library
Spirit Assembly 2:15-3:00pm

Friday, 2/17

-No School for Students and Teachers

Monday, 2/20

-President's Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, 2/21

-Virtual HSA Meeting 7:00-8:00pm

Easy Ways to Help Fundraise!

Please consider helping to raise funds for Home & School using the following:


  • Box Tops Bonus App: Download the Box Tops Bonus App for your phone or tablet! Find offers, buy products, scan your receipt and earn even MORE box tops for Vernfield!
  • Coca Cola Give: Sign up at https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools/ then just scan your product or enter your product code and watch the funds grow.

HSA Executive Board Members

If you have any questions about HSA activities, or are interested in becoming more involved at Vernfield, please feel free to reach out to any of our board members below:


President: Kristin Emmons; kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com

VP Fundraising: Diane Meyer; szish.diane@yahoo.com

VP Communications: Mandy Merrill; amhansen@gmail.com

Secretary: Kristen Viscardi; keviscardi@gmail.com

Co-Treasurer: Alisha Reynolds; areynolds626@yahoo.com

Co-Treasurer: Wendy Clemmer; wendy.clemmer@gmail.com