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
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
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
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