News from the Nest
May 10, 2019
The Week Ahead
All Week
-- Book Fair
-- DVD Literacy Make-Ups
Monday 5/13 (Day 2)
Tuesday 5/14 (Day 3)
-- Open House, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Wednesday 5/15 (Day 4)
Thursday 5/16 (Day 1)
-- 2nd Grade Field Trip
Friday 5/17 (Day 2)
-- EARTH DAY Celebration (rescheduled from Friday, 5/10)
Saturday 5/18 -- Philadelphia Union Soccer Game
EARTH DAY - POSTPONED
Due to today's weather forecast, Earth Day has been postponed to next Friday, May 17th.
The Earth Day committee is in need of additional volunteers to help the day run smoothly. If you are interested in helping during the morning session (KAM, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades from 8:30-11:15), the afternoon session (KPM, 1st and 2nd grades from 12:30-3:00), or both, please contact Meg Dick at meg213@gmail.com.
Any help is much appreciated! Thank you!
~The Earth Day Committee
Open House - Tuesday 5/14
Please remember to sign in on sheet in your child's classroom. Our goal is to have every student attend Open House with at least one adult.
Thank you for your continued support!
Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
The book fair is Buy One Get One Free, and Mrs. Lightstone always makes sure students get the best deals! Sign up to volunteer today!
Field Day - Volunteers Needed
Happy Friday Vernfield Families,
In two weeks on Friday, May 24, we will hold our 16th Field Day. This day is always a fun day for the students and faculty. It's success has everything to do with those who help run the activities for the day. If you would like to be a part of this, please complete the online form provided at the link the below.
Thank you for considering and enjoy the weekend,
Mr. Gross
Philadelphia Union Game Fundraiser
TICKETS ARE STILL ON SALE for the game on May 18th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets may be purchased at https://groupmatics.events/group/VernfieldElementary19, and a small portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Home & School.
Questions? Contact Lisa Mallon at lisa@mallonhome.com.
Playground/Cafeteria Aide Position
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Thank you so much to Allison Healy and Celeste Heim, who are stepping down as chairpersons after this year. You have done an amazing job running this committee for many years!! Thank you also to the entire hospitality committee for all of your contributions.
If you are interested in being a part of this committee next year, please look for the 'Hands Across the District' volunteer opportunity form in the fall.
Lunch Catered From Panera
Delicious Sides Prepared by our Hospitality Committee
Dessert from Sublime Cupcakes
In Case You Missed It...
Coca Cola GIVE - Rewards - Coca Cola wants to help Vernfield HSA raise funds through its GIVE rewards program. Use this link to sign up then just scan your product or enter your product code and watch the funds grow! Find out what your favorite Coca Cola product is worth to the HSA here.
Committee Chair Openings - A few are still looking for Chairs or Co-chairs for next year: Literacy DVD (needs a co-chair for grades K through 2), Earth Day (could still use 1 person to co-chair), Holiday Shoppe (could still use 1 more person to co-chair). Anyone who needs more information or wants to volunteer for a position, please contact Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com
IVEF - Teacher & Staff Appreciation 2019
Looking for a way to honor that special teacher or staff member?
Now Open: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Campaign
Your donation in honor of a special SASD teacher or staff member means so much! Donations are used to provide additional resources and learning opportunities in the Souderton Area School District. Donations of all sizes are making a tremendous impact in our classrooms.
Again this year, if we are able to raise $2,500 through this campaign, we will have those funds matched by an anonymous donor! Keep in mind that the IVEF is an approved 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION:
- Go to: http://tinyurl.com/2019TeacherAppreciation
- Enter your contact and payment information and you’re set!
Your teacher will be notified of your donation with a certificate acknowledging your generous gift in their honor. You can even include a personal message. And, you can acknowledge more than one teacher in one easy transaction!
Please complete your donation by Friday, June 7th, for delivery to recipients before the end of the school year.
Many thanks for your support,
The Indian Valley Education Foundation
Save the Date!
Monday 5/20
-- Special Olympics, SAHS (Rain Date: 5/24)
-- OSSP: Mrs. Mandia: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Mrs. Donovan: 1:30-3:00 pm.
-- Kindergarten Orientation - New Families: 6-7:30 pm. All-Purpose Room
Tuesday 5/21 -- NO SCHOOL - Election Day/Teacher In-Service
Wednesday 5/22 -- Instrument Demo/Sign Ups
Thursday 5/23 -- IVMS Jazz Band Visit, 1:30 pm.
Friday 5/24
-- Field Day (Rain Date: 5/31)
-- Last Day of EDK
Monday 5/27 -- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday 5/28
-- Student Council - Last Meeting, 8-8:30 am. 3rd Grade Pod.
-- OSSP: Mrs. Gresh: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Mrs. Gehman: 1:30-3:00 pm.
-- Strings Demonstration, 3rd and 4th Grade, 10 am.
Wednesday 5/29
-- 3rd Grade Field Trip
-- Volunteer Tea, 8-8:30 am.
-- Mrs. Derro's Buddy Picnic, 11:30 am -12:30 pm.
Thursday 5/30
-- Living History Museum - 4th Grade, 10:15-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:00 pm. 4th Grade Pod.
Monday 6/3
-- Mrs. Caranfa's Class Field Trip, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.
-- 5th Grade vs. Faculty Relays, 2:30-3:00 pm.
Tuesday 6/4
-- 5th Grade Picnic (Rain Date: 6/5)
-- Kindergarten ABC Parade: AM: 10-11:30 am, PM: 2-3 pm. All-Purpose Room.
Wednesday 6/5
-- Yearbook Distribution
Friday 6/7 -- Movie Reward: K, 1, 2, 3: 9:15-11 am, K, 4, 5: 1:15-3:00 pm.
Monday 6/10
-- End of Year Awards Assembly, 9:30 am.
-- EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:45 pm. (AM K: 8:45-10:45 am, PM K: 11:45-1:45 pm)
-- Last Day of Kindergarten
Tuesday 6/11
-- EARLY DISMISSAL
-- Last Day of School and End of 3rd Trimester
-- 3rd Trimester Progress Reports Available on HAC at 7 pm.
DISTRICT NEWS
SASD Spring Concerts start this week! Check the schedule for details.
The Souderton Area School District Board of School Directors will hold Board Committee Meetings on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 PM in the Tinner Board Room at the District Administrative Office Building, 760 Lower Road, Souderton, PA.
Elementary School Improvement Survey for Parents of Students Currently in Grades K-5: To continuously improve our elementary schools, we need data regarding students’, teachers’ and parents’ perceptions of the school year coming to a close. The information gained from the survey will help our elementary schools set goals to improve the educational experience for the students. Survey: http://www2.soudertonsd.org/SIPsurvey/elem/parent/
Please complete your survey by Friday, May 31st, 2019.
Summer Lunch: IVEF is running a summer lunch program (Big Red Picnic Program) and is currently seeking donations. They need to raise $36,000 to meet their goal and fully fund the program. Check out their Summer Lunch Flyer for details and how to donate.
SACE Summer Program Registration is Now Open! Summer Adventure Day Camp offers full day camp with before/after care and day trips. Summer Workshops in a variety of topics and interests are offered for campers interested in 1-week programs. See the online brochure for details. Register online here.
Registration for Souderton Area High School Summer Sports Camp Program is now open! For more information, please see the Sports Camps Brochure (PDF).
Openings are now available for the SATV Summer Camp. The Introduction to Television Production Camp is open to students entering 5th grade in the Fall. You can find further information and a link to the online registration here
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