News from the Nest
November 16, 2018
The Week Ahead
Monday 11/19 - Wednesday 11/21
-- NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences (please refer to your individual appointment time)
-- Parent Book Fair. Library.
-- Holiday Giving Program - choose paper Angel/tree (details below)
-- Gently Used Spirit Wear Collection
Thursday 11/22 - Friday 11/23
-- NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
Parent Book Fair
Parent Book Fair during conferences. Please visit the library during conference week to enter raffles, and buy new books and holiday gifts. Raffles do not require a purchase. With a $50.00 purchase, you will receive (while supplies last), a signed copy of I Survived The Hindenburg Disaster, 1937. Gift Wrapping station available.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Meryl Lightstone
Holiday Giving Program
Gently Used Spirit Wear Collection
Thank you!
Yearbook Cover Contest
5th Grade - please use an entire sheet of paper for your design and follow the directions sent home on Tuesday! Please remember to put your name ON THE BACK, but so that it doesn't bleed through! (Form is attached below)
All other grades - Please follow the instructions sent home on Tuesday. Make sure to keep your drawing within the box provided. (Form is attached below)
Submissions are DUE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7! Any questions? Email Sandra Esposito at sandra_esposito05@yahoo.com.
Holiday Shoppe
Please look for budget envelopes to come home on Tuesday, November 27th. Help your child create a list of people and budget, and send it to school on the day specified at the top of the envelope. You can send cash OR purchase a gift certificate for the shop at https://holidayshop.org/gift-certificates/.
The shop is set up and run by parents. If you are interested in volunteering or have any other questions, please contact Diane Gerhart at dm_gerhart@yahoo.com.
Character Counts Books Presentation
September's selection, Wishtree, was the inspiration for this year's school theme. Vernfield . . . a school where kindness and acceptance grow. A list of the books for the rest of the year appears below.
GARDEN PARTY
Veteran's Day - Hospitality Committee
Science Rocks!
Save the Date!
Wednesday, 11/28 -- Student Council, 8-8:30 am.
Monday 12/3 - Thursday 12/6 -- Holiday Shoppe (see envelope home on 11/27 for specific date)
Thursday 12/6
-- 2nd Grade Field Trip
-- 4th and 5th Grade Challenge Trip
Friday 12/7 -- Reading Olympics, 8-8:30 am.
Monday 12/10 -- Winter Concert (VF assembly: 2 pm. SAHS: 7 pm).
Tuesday 12/11 -- Poetry Alive - M003 (Edgar). 10-10:45 am.
Wednesday 12/12 -- Poetry Alive - M004 (Feighan). 10-10:45 am.
Thursday 12/13 -- Poetry Alive - M005 (Steffy). 10-10:45 am.
Friday 12/14 -- Poetry Alive - M002 (Mamzic). 10-10:45 am.
Health Screenings:
-- 2nd Grade: Nov. 26-29
-- 1st Grade: Dec 10-14
DISTRICT NEWS
Wednesday, 11/28 - District Safety and Security Night, 6:30-8:00 pm. Board Room.
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