News from the Nest
February 2, 2018
The Week Ahead
Saturday 2/3
- Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal, 9 am-2 pm. Location: SAHS.
- Elementary Honors Orchestra Concert, 2 pm. Location: SAHS.
Monday 2/5 (Day 1)
- Warm Clothing Drive
- 3rd Grade DVD Literacy - please send in your child's favorite book!
- Snow Date: Elementary Honors Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm. Location: SAHS.
Tuesday 2/6 (Day 2)
- Warm Clothing Drive
- 3rd Grade DVD Literacy
- ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
- PSSA Encouragement Cards go home in Communicators (Grades 3,4,5)
- Prime Time Reading (K-2) online sign up deadline
Wednesday 2/7 (Day 3)
- Warm Clothing Drive
- 3rd Grade DVD Literacy
- STARS Lunch, 11:45 am.
Thursday 2/8 (Day 4)
- Warm Clothing Drive
- 3rd Grade DVD Literacy
- Math Olympiads, 3:30-4:30 pm.
- Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Friday 2/9 (Day 1)
- Warm Clothing Drive
- VF Spirit Day - wear blue & gold or VF spirit wear!
- Student Council, 8-8:30 am.
- 3rd Grade DVD Literacy
- Spirit Assembly, 2-2:30 pm.
- LAST DAY to view/download 1st trimester progress reports (until 2nd trimester are available on 3/19)
- Prime Time Reading (K-2), 6-8 pm.
Saturday 2/10
- Elementary Honors Chorus Concert, 2 pm. Location: Indian Crest Middle School.
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!!!
Prime Time Reading (Grades K-2)
Prime Time Reading Night is coming up on Friday, February 9th from 6-8PM for our K-2 students. The theme this year is "Reading Makes Dreams Come True", and students (along with a parent) will enjoy fairy-tale themed activities and skits performed by their very own teachers! Please register online by Monday, February 6 so that we have an accurate count for supplies.
Students are invited to wear their pajamas, but will need appropriate footwear and clothing for a Gym activity. You will also want to bring a favorite book, a flashlight and a blanket.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Ross at kqaross@yahoo.com.
2018 SASD All-District Elementary Honors Orchestra
The Vernfield Elementary Marci Yoder Scholarship Fund
If any families are interested in donating to the Vernfield Elementary Marci Yoder Scholarship Fund, please send a check made out to Vernfield Home and School with Marci Yoder Scholarship Fund specified on the memo area of your check. Thank you!
Save the Date!
Monday 2/12 - Home and School meeting 7 pm in the Library
Wednesday 2/14 - Valentine's Day Socials, 2-3 pm.
Thursday 2/15 - Reading Olympics, 8-8:40 am.
Friday 2/16
- School IN SESSION (due to 1/4 Snow Day)
- Student Council Spirit Day-Colors of Joy
Saturday 2/17
- Snow Date: Elementary Honors Chorus Concert, 2:00 pm. Location: Indian Crest Middle School.
Monday 2/19
- NO SCHOOL - President's Day Holiday
Tuesday 2/20 - Friday 2/23 - Art Goes to School, Grades 3,4,5
Tuesday 2/20 - ELA SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Thursday 2/22 - Math SPARK, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Friday 2/23 - Snow Date: Prime Time Reading, 6-8 pm.
Saturday 2/24 - Elementary Honors Band Rehearsal, 9-11:30 am. Location: Indian Crest Middle School
* Note: 2nd Grade DVD Literacy Tapings will take place the week of 2/26. Please remind your child to bring in their favorite book on Monday 2/26.
DVD Literacy
Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped record our 4th Grade students! We were able to finish in record time!!!
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.
Kidstuff Books
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!
Announcement!
Congratulations to Mrs. Goidas and her family, who welcomed Jackson Brian Goidas
on January 17! Jackson was 7lbs, 2oz and 18in.
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 our K-3 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, February 12, 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