News from the Nest
January 26, 2018
The Week Ahead
Saturday 1/27
- Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal, 9-11:30 am. Location: SAHS.
- Phantoms Game, 7:05pm, Location: PPL Center, Allentown.
Monday 1/29
- 4th Grade DVD Literacy-please send in your child's favorite book!
Tuesday 1/30
- 4th Grade DVD Literacy
- ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Wednesday 1/31
- 4th Grade DVD Literacy
- Power of One Assembly - Grades K, 1, 2, 3: 9:30-10:10 am.
- Power of One Assembly - Grades 4, 5: 10:30-11:10 am.
Thursday 2/1
- 4th Grade DVD Literacy
- Dominos Pizza Day at lunch
- Yearbook Group Picture Day (rescheduled from 1/17)
- Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Friday 2/2
- 4th Grade DVD Literacy
- VF Spirit Day (Wear your favorite Eagles jersey!)
- Reading Olympics, 8-8:40 am.
Friday 2/2-Friday 2/9- Warm Clothing Drive
Saturday 2/3
- Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal, 9 am-2 pm. Location: SAHS.
- Elementary Honors Orchestra Concert, 2 pm. Location: SAHS.
* Note: 3rd Grade DVD Literacy Tapings will take place the week of 2/5. Please remind your child to bring in their favorite book on Monday 2/5.
* Note: Kindergarten Health Screenings will continue on 1/31, and 2/1.
DVD Literacy
The committee has worked hard this past week to tape the 5th grade students. Thank you so much to all of the volunteers that helped with the recordings this week!
If you have not yet signed a permission form for your child (it only needs to be done once), a copy will be sent home in your child's communicator or you can find it online here (see also permission letter).
The DVD Literacy committee needs volunteers to help record the students during the school day. No experience necessary! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Amy Thompson at amybeth_g@yahoo.com.
Power of One Assembly
Warm Clothing Drive
Attention Parents and Students:
Vernfield’s Student Council is hosting a WARM CLOTHING Drive from Feb. 2nd to Feb. 9th.
All items will be donated to The Mitzvah Circle Foundation. info@mitzvahcircle.org
Items being collected are new or gently used.
Acceptable items: coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, ear muffs
*Additional needed items include: toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant
(Toiletries need to be unopened.)
Donations can be dropped off in the main lobby. Thank you!!!
Lip Sync
Last call for forms for our annual Lip Sync event, which will be held on Friday, March 9th at Indian Crest Middle School. Permission forms, volunteer forms, and 5th grade Cover Contest forms were sent home this week in your child's Communicator.
*Permission slips for the 5th grade act were sent home in this week's communicator and are due by Wednesday, January 31st!
**Please note that the Lip Sync committee is asking that each act provide at least one parent volunteer the night of the event.*
2018 SASD All-District Elementary Honors Orchestra
Election 2018
Save the Date!
Monday 2/5-Friday 2/9- Warm Clothing Drive
Monday 2/5 - Snow Date: Elementary Honors Orchestra Concert, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Tuesday 2/6
- ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
- Prime Time Reading (K-2) Sign up deadline
Thursday 2/8
- Math Olympiads, 3:30-4:30 pm.
- Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Friday 2/9
- Student Council, 8-8:30 am.
- Prime Time Reading (K-2), 6-8 pm.
Saturday 2/10
- Elementary Honors Chorus Concert, 2 pm. Location: Indian Crest Middle School.
Monday 2/12
- Home and School meeting 7:00PM in the Library
Wednesday 2/14
- Valentine's Day Socials 2:00PM-3:00PM
Thursday 2/15
- Reading Olympics 8:00AM-8:40AM
Friday 2/16
- School IN SESSION (due to 1/4 Snow Day)
- Student Council Spirit Day-Colors of Joy
Prime Time Reading (Grades K-2)
Please register online.
If you have any questions, contact Katie Ross at kqaross@yahoo.com.
Yearbook
The Yearbook committee is also in need of more pictures! If you have pictures from classroom socials or from any school events, please contact Sandra Esposito sandra_esposito05@yahoo.com for instructions on how to upload them to our Yearbook website. Thank you!
Name the Cafeteria Challenge
Announcements
A very warm welcome to the following teachers and staff members:
-Ms. Elder who will be substituting for Mrs. Goidas!
-Ms. Lalonge, our new ESL Instructional Assistant!
-Ms. Kulesza, Ms. Kissell's substitute!
Welcome back to Mrs. Maine, our ESL teacher!
Thank you!
Help Wanted!
Help is needed for the following programs and events. Please consider getting involved so that these programs can be run this year and continue in the future! Thank you!
DVD Literacy Taping (Now! 2018)
Volunteers are needed to help record the students during the school day. No experience necessary! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Amy Thompson at amybeth_g@yahoo.com.
The DVD Literacy Committee is also looking for a new co-chair for next year to help with more of the paperwork and organization part of this committee. If you are interested and able to help, please contact Amy Thompson amy_g@yahoo.com or Meg Dick meg213@gmail.com.
Race for Education (Spring 2018)
Help is needed for various jobs to run the Race for Education. Please contact Jenn and Kevin Lister at VFhomeschool@soudertonsd.org if you are able to help with either planning or on the day of the Race. Thanks!
Yearbook (Spring 2018 and future)
The Yearbook Committee is looking for help with the Spring 2018 Yearbook as well as someone to begin learning how to put together the yearbook when the current staff 'graduates'. The students love receiving a yearbook, and it is a great way to preserve memories from year to year. If you are interested, please contact Sandra Esposito at sandra_esposito05@yahoo.com.
Pod Parents (Summer 2018)
Our Pod Parent committee needs a new chair for the 2018-2019 school year. Pod parents are volunteers that help teachers with many 'start up' tasks during the first week of school, which include copying, cutting, labeling, sorting, etc. The main role of the chair of this committee is create a Sign-up genius to send to interested parents. Please contact either Sheila Hercek at sheilajlhercek@hotmail.com or Meg Dick at meg213@gmail.com if you are interested!
Clearances:
Reminder: all volunteers must fill out the Registration and Disclosure Statement and return it to the office. There are also copies available in the Vernfield office.
Information about additional clearances needed can be found here.
District News
Sound of Music Jr. (Feb 1-3)
Indian Crest Middle School is pleased to present their school musical, The Sound of Music (Jr).
Dates/Times:
- Thursday, February 1st at 1:00PM (daytime performance for senior citizens only)
- Thursday, February 1st at 7:00PM
- Friday, February 2nd at 7:00PM
- Saturday, February 3rd at 7:00PM
Tickets:
- $8 for adults; $5 for students
- Purchase tickets online (sales begin Jan. 12 at 8:00a.m.)
More information: Visit the Musical Web site
Free Family Program (Wednesdays, Feb 7 - Mar 21)
The Indian Valley Character Counts Coalition (IVCCC) is offering a free "Family Night Out" program for parents and youth ages 10 - 14 at Indian Crest Middle School. The program, dinner, child care for younger siblings, raffles and prizes are all provided free of charge. You and your children will learn skills to help your family succeed during the teen years. Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:00 PM for seven weeks beginning February 7th. Registration is required by contacting Donna Lea Pyrz at donnap@northpennymca.org or 215-723-3569, ext. 116. Details can be found in the online flyer for the Family Night Out program.
FBLA Valentine's Babysitting Event (Feb 10th)
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018
Time: 5:30PM-9:00PM
Location: Souderton High School Cafeteria (625 Lower Rd, Souderton, PA 18964)
Cost: $25 per child, $12 each additional child per family (All children must bring a packed dinner)
Registration: Registration Form
Details: Valentine's Babysitting Flyer
This event gives you the opportunity to have a few hours of uninterrupted time for Valentine's Day. We will offer fun games, activities, crafts, and a movie for your children. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the event. Our event will be supervised by student members of Future Business Leaders of America and high school staff. Space is limited, so sign up early! For additional information, please contact Mrs. Halteman at mhalteman@soudertonsd.org.
**Available for all children grades K-5. Children must be potty trained in order to participate.**
Souderton Area Community Education (SACE) (Winter/Spring)
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! Contact Brenda Oelschlager, SACE Coordinator, with questions: boelschlager@soudertonsd.org.
Look through the Winter/Spring 2018 Brochure and register online! Be sure to register early, as many classes fill quickly.
Stay in Touch with Vernfield Home & School!
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7:00p.m. in the school library.
Vernfield Elementary School
Website: vernfield.soudertonsd.org
Location: 960 Long Mill Road, Telford, PA, United States
Phone: 215-721-0606
Twitter: @SASD_Vernfield