News from the Nest
February 7, 2020
The Week Ahead
Monday 2/10 (Day 3)
Tuesday 2/11 (Day 4)
-- 4th Grade Visiting Author - Andy Myer, 9 am.
-- Home & School Meeting, 7-8 pm. Library.
Wednesday 2/12 (Day 1)
Thursday 2/13 (Day 2)
Friday 2/14 (Day 3)
-- Regular School Day due to Dec. 2 Snow Day
-- Valentine's Day Socials, 2-3 pm
Prime Time Reading! Grades K-2 - TONIGHT!
Please bring a flashlight and favorite book. Students can wear pajamas, but there will be a gym activity, so be sure to wear appropriate clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle. Please plan to arrive between 5:45-6:00 p.m. to sign in and arrive at your grade level pods. Flashlight reading starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.
All students must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian for the entire event.
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Meyer – szish.diane@yahoo.com).
HSA Meeting Tuesday Night
- Nominees for our March elections will be announced.
- We will discuss ideas for next year's Family Fun Night.
- Gail Ryan will be joining us to provide information about the Bean Bag Food Program.
- Dr. Graf will share information affecting Vernfield, its staff, students and families
Join us to learn more about Vernfield and the HSA, meet other Vernfield parents, eat yummy snacks and get a chance to take home a sweet Valentine treat!
Babysitting will be provided!
There's a Place for YOU on the HSA Board
RESCHEDULED - March HSA Meeting Moved to Tuesday, March 10
PSSA Schedule - Grades 3, 4, 5
PSSA ELA (Grades 3, 4, 5) - April 21, 22, 23
PSSA Math (Grades 3, 4, 5) - April 29, 30
PSSA Science (Grade 4) - May 4, 5
** Please note that Educational/family trips will not be excused when PSSA testing is scheduled for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. **
Preparations Are Underway for Our Beach Party Designer Bag Bingo Event
Need a Registration Form? Click below.
Want to help with the event preparations? Sign up HERE .
Have questions? Contact Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com.
TB Testing Clinic for Parent Volunteers
Thank you!
Save the Date
**Week of 2/17**
Monday 2/17
-- NO SCHOOL - President's Day Holiday
-- Spring Spirit Wear Sale Begins (ends 2/28)
Tuesday 2/18
-- ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm
Thursday 2/20
-- Student Council, 8-8:30 am. 3rd Grade Pod
-- Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm
-- Math Olympics, 3:30-4:30 pm
Friday 2/21
-- Reading Olympics, 8-8:30 am. Library
**Week of 2/24**
Tuesday 2/25
-- PSSA Encouragement Cards DUE, Grades 3,4,5
-- ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm
Wednesday 2/26
-- STARS Lunch, 11:45-12:15 pm
Thursday 2/27
-- Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm
Friday 2/28
-- Spring Spirit Wear Sale Ends
-- Forward Motion BMX Assembly, 2-3 pm
-- Student Council Spirit Day - 80's Day
In Case You Missed It...
READING FIGHTIN PHILS TICKET BOOK FUNDRAISER:
All orders must be received by April 9, 2020. A book of 6 tickets costs only $39 (regularly priced $60), and Home & School receives $14 profit per book sold. Tickets may be purchased online or via paper order form (instructions were attached to the order form sent home to students).
Online sales: baseballtown.org/fundraiser. Be sure to enter "Vernfield HSA" as the Organization and your child as the seller.
Any questions, please contact Nicholas Helber at NHelber@fightins.com or Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com.
SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA/RECESS AIDES NEEDED:
Vernfield Elementary School is looking for parents who are available to serve as substitute recess and cafeteria aides. Substitute aides are called to serve during a situation where a daily recess or cafeteria aide calls out. Substitute aides are paid for serving in this position. Please contact Mrs. Smerecki at nsmerecki@soudertonsd.org, if you are interested in being added to Vernfield's substitute recess and cafeteria aide list.
District News
SOUDERTON AREA SPORTS CAMPS - SUMMER 2020:
Registration for Souderton's summer sports camps is now open. Check out the online brochure, which lists the schedule and link to online registration.
FBLA VALENTINE'S BABYSITTING EVENT:
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Souderton High School Cafeteria (625 Lower Road, Souderton, PA, 18964)
Cost: $30 per child, $15 for each additional child per family (All children must bring a packed dinner.)
Registration: Registration Form (PDF) - Deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7th
Details: See the Valentine's Babysitting Flyer (PDF)
HARLEM WIZARDS:
The Harlem Wizards are coming back to Souderton Area School District on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Souderton Area High School! Doors open at 6:00PM; Tip-off is at 7:00PM. Tickets are on sale now and sales benefit the Indian Valley Education Foundation! To purchase your tickets:
1. Please visit www.harlemwizards.com
2. Click on Scheduling and Tickets
3. Click on the date of our event, March 27, 2020
We are looking forward to seeing you at this very exciting event!!!
Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Please join us for a free screening of the film on Thursday, February 13th.
This film is a follow up to the original Screenagers and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world.
Click here to watch the trailer.
Parents of adolescents are encouraged to attend. The film is intended for adults and children age 10 or older.
What: Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER film screening
When: Thursday, February 13, 2020; 6:15 pm
Where: Indian Valley Middle School Auditorium
Tickets: none - this is a free event
Sponsored by: the Indian Valley Character Counts! Coalition; the Penn Foundation; Abington-Jefferson Health; and Shoprite
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
Can be found online here: http://www.soudertonsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_94298/File/District/Calendar/SASD_Calendar20-21.pdf
2020 WINTER/SPRING SACE EVENING CLASSES - The Winter-Spring semester begins later this month with more than 100 interesting classes for all ages. Beat the winter doldrums and learn something new. Bring a friend to join in the fun! Look through the Winter/Spring 2020 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 2020!
Easy Fundraising Reminders
- Collect and send in Box Tops from products
- Download the Box Tops app and scan receipts for additional Box Tops! (This will be eventually replacing all physical Box Tops)
- Register your ShopRite PricePlus card to earn even more Box Tops for VF: https://www.shopriteformyschool.com/en/Register-my-Card
- Set up your Giant Bonus Card to benefit Vernfield: https://giantfoodstores.com/, ID: 23581
- Buy Amazon products using Amazon Smile to benefit Vernfield: smile.amazon.com
- Sign up for Coca Cola Give https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools/ then scan products and earn money for VF
- Giant Reusable Shopping Bags - bags, located by the check out at the Harleysville Giant, can be purchased for $2.50. Each contains a tag with a code number that will earn Vernfield HSA $1 for each code entered. Go to the MyGMCause.com website within 7 days of your purchase, enter the code located under the scratch off portion of the tag and choose Vernfield HSA as your non-profit (we are located on the third page of the list).
Employee Volunteer Incentive Programs - If your employer provides a volunteer incentive program (Merck, Janssen, Verizon, for example), please get in touch with Julie Gerhart-Rothholz at jmgerhart@prodigy.net. You may also get additional volunteer time off from work, so be sure to check your employer's volunteer policies!
Vernfield's Shutterfly Storefront - Use our link to shop the extensive Shutterfly collection of photo books, gifts, etc. and for every purchase made, Shutterfly will donate 8% to our HSA.
It’s easy to support us:
Visit our Shutterfly Storefront at: VernfieldHSA.ShutterflyStorefront.com
Click through to start shopping!
Stay in Touch with Vernfield Home & School!
Vernfield Elementary School
Website: vernfield.soudertonsd.org
Location: 960 Long Mill Road, Telford, PA, United States
Phone: 215-721-0606
Twitter: @SASD_Vernfield