News from the Nest
March 5, 2021
The Week Ahead
All Week
-- Read-A-Thon Fundraiser for Home & School
Monday 3/8 (Day 1)
-- Virtual HSA Meeting, 7-8 PM
Tuesday 3/9 (Day 2)
Wednesday 3/10 (Day 3)
Thursday 3/11 (Day 4)
Friday 3/12
-- NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day for Teachers
Home & School Meeting
To join the meeting, please use the link below:
Topic: March HSA Meeting
Time: Mar 8, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98542134990?pwd=SXNqb0duWEloSk5SNmdTMUxiVHJxZz09
Meeting ID: 985 4213 4990
Passcode: 6pDuuy
This is a meeting you don't want to miss! We will have a special guest: Mrs. Lightstone, our school librarian to share book suggestions with us, we will be voting for our HSA officers for next year, and Dr. Graf will share his principal's report. We hope to see you there!
HSA Board Elections
Thank you to the following candidates:
VP of Communications:
- Leanne Sebastian
- Mandy Merrill
Co Treasurer:
- Alisha Reynolds
Read A Thon Fundraiser Update
Thank you to all parents and students who have registered for the Vernfield Read-a-thon. We are only halfway done, and we are pleased to announce that you have helped raise over $15,000 for school activities and have read for a total of 42,000 minutes. Wow!
It's not over yet, so there's still time to register, read and earn rewards. Encourage your children to catch up on minutes this weekend and earn a chance to eat lunch with Dr. Graf! (1,000 minutes). Have them reach out to family and friends to donate on their student page.
The Read-a-thon ends on Friday, March 12th so don't delay. If you need your class code, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you again for your commitment to Vernfield and to reading!
Spirit's Grub Hub: Moe's Southwest Grill Popup on 3/16
Our next Spirit’s Grub Club event is Moe’s Southwest Grill Popup at Vernfield!
Order today and pick your Taco Kit up on Tuesday, March 16! Please see the flyer for Taco Kit info.
Pick up is right at Vernfield, between 5:30 and 6pm. You don’t even get out do your vehicle!
For every kit sold, $5 will be donated to Vernfield Elem. Home & School!
How to Order:
1. Place your order by 10am on Tuesday March 16th. Fill out this form to submit your order: https://form.jotform.com/210415274077148
2. *Be sure to choose "Vernfield Elem Home & School 3/16" when choosing the neighborhood you are picking up from.
3. Please wear a mask and stay in your vehicle when picking up your kit. Your name will be taken and you order will be brought right to you vehicle!
Attention 5th Grade Families!
The yearbook committee would like to pay a special tribute to each 5th grader in the yearbook. Please see this FLYER for details to ensure your child is included in this special memory.
WANTED - Cafeteria/Playground Aides
- Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 1:45
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 to 1:45
This is a great opportunity to get some extra work within the school, and these positions are vital for having outdoor recess for the kids.
Please contact the main office at 215-721-0606 if you are interested in this position! Thank you!
Cleaning Out Your Closets or Basement? Save those Items for Our Fundraiser!
Vernfield HSA is holding a clothing, shoe, and household goods drive with clothingshoedrive.com from 9AM-12PM, March 20, 2021. Families can drive to the Vernfield Elementary School parking lot on March 20, during the hours of the clothing drive, drop off their items, and then a truck will arrive to pick up the donations.
***PLEASE NOTE: MASKS ARE REQUIRED AND WE WILL FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES***
Clothingshoedrive.com will accept adult and children's clothing, shoes, handbags/purses, wallets, backpacks, sandals, shoes, sneakers, boots, jackets, coats, rain gear, belts, ties, pants, shirts, blouses, vests, sweaters, dresses, robes, undergarments, uniforms, jerseys, sheets, pillowcases, towels, linens, tablecloths, hats, scarves, gloves, jewelry, new diapers, pots and pans, utensils, and hard and soft toys, electronics. Items must be in paper or plastic bags, and similar items should be bagged together. Shoes pairs should be tied/fastened together.
The organization does NOT accept thrift store goods, books, games, furniture. It also does not accept other large items such as baby carriages or strollers. Clothingshoedrive.com cannot accept any merchandise that has holes/rips, stains, mold, has an odor, or is wet.
If the items collected are less than 1000 pounds, we earn $.05 per pound; if the collection is greater than 1000 pounds, we earn $.10 per pound.
For more information, contact Julie Gerhart-Rothholz at jmgerhart@prodigy.net or visit clothingshoedrive.com. The Vernfield HSA thanks you for your participation!
In Case You Missed It
YEARBOOK ORDERS:
The 2020-2021 Vernfield yearbook is available for purchase from Jostens through March 28th! Yearbooks are $19. Online orders are preferred, but if you are unable to do so, we will accept checks made out to "Vernfield Elementary Home & School". Please be sure to include your child's name and homeroom on the memo line. Cash will not be accepted. Yearbooks will be distributed in early June. If you have questions, please email vernfieldyb@gmail.com.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED :
SAOA Families: Do you have any photos of the recent Dance Party? Or Self Care Breaks? Please submit photos of your child engaged in school activities from home! **Please remember that photos should be of students only - no selfies with parents or other family members**
Please send any photos (for both In-Person and SAOA students) to Vernfieldyb@gmail.com.
**Please be sure to include your child's name and teacher with the photo, and choose the best photos instead of sending many of the same activity.**
Look for info coming soon about submitting baby photos and messages for 5th Graders!
Thank you!
STUDENT DEVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
For any device issues, please contact studenthelpdesk@soudertonsd.org or fill out a ticket directly via the Student Help Desk Ticket form.
Before submitting a support request, please follow the three (3) steps below:
- Restart your device (power off and power back on).
- Check that your device is not in airplane mode.
- Check that the wireless connection is enabled.
Please see the Instructional Technology Learning Hub for more details and support topics.
Save the Date!
**Looking Ahead**
-- Mar. 16 -- "Spirit's Grub Club": Moe's Pop-Up Event
-- Mar. 19 -- Rock Your Socks Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness
-- Mar. 20 -- Clothing/Household Item Drive
-- Mar. 21 -- Yearbook 5th Grade Tribute deadline
-- Mar. 22 -- Home Access Center Updated - 2nd Trimester Progress Reports, 7:00 PM
-- Mar. 28 -- Yearbook order deadline
-- Mar. 29 -- SAOA K,1,2 Red Bag Exchange, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
-- Mar. 30 -- SAOA 3,4,5 and siblings Red Bag Exchange, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
-- Mar. 31 - Apr. 5 -- NO SCHOOL - Easter/Spring Break
District News
***SACE WINTER CLASSES***
REGISTER NOW for Winter/Spring Evening Classes with Souderton Area Community Education (SACE)! Look through the Winter/Spring 2021 Brochure and register online! Or, watch for a brochure in the mail. Be sure to register early, as many classes fill quickly. Hope we’ll see you in 2021!
Easy Ways to Help Fundraise!
Please consider helping to raise funds for Home & School using the following:
- Amazon Smile: earn money for VF while shopping on Amazon! Go to smile.amazon.com/about for instructions.
- 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!
- Box Tops for Education: clip the 'Box Tops for Education' from participating boxes and labels! Please HOLD ON TO THESE at home until we begin collecting them at school. We will NOT be collecting physical Box Tops at this time.
- ShopRite for My School: earn Box Tops for VF while shopping at ShopRite! Register your PricePlus club card at: https://www.shopriteformyschool.com/en/Register-my-Card.
- 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
- Giant A+ Rewards: ***Unfortunately, the Giant Rewards program has been discontinued.***
Stay in Touch with Vernfield Home & School!
Vernfield Elementary School
Website: https://vernfield.soudertonsd.org/
Location: 960 Long Mill Road, Telford, PA, USA
Phone: (215)721-0606
Twitter: @SASD_Vernfield