News from the Nest
February 5, 2021
The Week Ahead
Monday 2/8 (Day 3)
-- Virtual HSA Meeting, 7-8 PM
Tuesday 2/9 (Day 4)
Wednesday 2/10 (Day 1)
Thursday 2/11 (Day 2)
Friday 2/12 (Day 3)
-- School is *in session* due to snow day on Dec. 17
-- Vernfield Spirit Day! Wear Blue/Gold or Vernfield Spirit Wear
February HSA meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99634936596?pwd=WnQyZTJISkZ0U0UxeHVyaFRaT2FvZz09
Meeting ID: 996 3493 6596
Passcode: fC3zVE
We look forward to 'seeing' you there!
2020-2021 Yearbook
Attention 5th Grade Families!
The yearbook committee would like to pay a special tribute to each 5th grader in the yearbook. Please see this FLYER for details to ensure your child is included in this special memory.
STILL NEEDED! OPEN BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2021-2022
-President
Responsibilities include:
- planning and overseeing monthly HSA meetings,
- helping to plan and develop a yearly calendar and budget
- coordinating the efforts of the HSA committees
-VP of Communications
Responsibilities include:
- updating the Home and School website
- facilitating communications between home and school (flyers, email blasts, etc.)
- maintaining a shared Google Drive for committee chair use
-Co-Treasurer
Responsibilities include:
- receiving, verifying and making deposits of HSA monies as needed.
- writing and mailing checks to make payments as needed.
If you are interested in running or have any questions about any of these positions, please email Meg Dick at meg213@gmail.com. Elections will be held during our March meeting. Thank you for your consideration!
WANTED - Cafeteria/Playground Aides
- Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 1:45
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 to 1:45
This is a great opportunity to get some extra work within the school, and these positions are vital for having outdoor recess for the kids.
Please contact the main office at 215-721-0606 if you are interested in this position! Thank you!
In Case You Missed It
YEARBOOK PHOTOS NEEDED :
SAOA Families: Do you have any photos of the recent Dance Party? Or Self Care Breaks? Please submit photos of your child engaged in school activities from home! **Please remember that photos should be of students only - no selfies with parents or other family members**
Please send any photos (for both In-Person and SAOA students) to Vernfieldyb@gmail.com.
**Please be sure to include your child's name and teacher with the photo, and choose the best photos instead of sending many of the same activity.**
Look for info coming soon about submitting baby photos and messages for 5th Graders!
Thank you!
STUDENT DEVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
For any device issues, please contact studenthelpdesk@soudertonsd.org or fill out a ticket directly via the Student Help Desk Ticket form.
Before submitting a support request, please follow the three (3) steps below:
- Restart your device (power off and power back on).
- Check that your device is not in airplane mode.
- Check that the wireless connection is enabled.
Please see the Instructional Technology Learning Hub for more details and support topics.
Save the Date!
**Looking Ahead**
-- Feb. 15 -- NO SCHOOL - President's Day Holiday
-- Feb. 23 -- SAOA K,1,2 and siblings Red Bag Exchange, 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
-- Feb. 24 -- SAOA 3,4,5 Red Bag Exchange, 1:00 PM -2:30 PM
-- Feb. 24 -- Basta Pasta Mid-Week Break Fundraiser
-- Feb. 26 -- Retake Picture Day
-- Mar. 1-5 -- Read Across America Week
-- Mar. 8 -- Virtual HSA Meeting, 7-8 PM
-- Mar. 12 -- NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day for Teachers
-- Mar. 20 -- SAVE THE DATE: Clothing/Household Item Drive - Stay tuned for details!
-- Mar. 28 -- Yearbook order deadline
District News
***SACE WINTER CLASSES***
REGISTER NOW for Winter/Spring Evening Classes with Souderton Area Community Education (SACE)! Look through the Winter/Spring 2021 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 2021!
A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Supporting Overwhelmed Teens with Love, Laughter and the Science of Resilience
On Thursday, February 18th at 7:00PM via Zoom, the Indian Valley Education Foundation is hosting an evening with Dr. Michael Bradley, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience with adolescents, to present information about depression and anxiety affecting our youth and what we can do to help. For more information, please view this FLYER. This event is FREE, but registration is required.
**Please note: Parents are asked to attend without their children. This will spare adolescents the discomfort of the sometimes-graphic content and provide a forum where parents can freely ask specific questions regarding their kids’ behaviors.
This is a presentation you don't want to miss!!!
Easy Ways to Help Fundraise!
Please consider helping to raise funds for Home & School using the following:
- Amazon Smile: earn money for VF while shopping on Amazon! Go to smile.amazon.com/about for instructions.
- Box Tops Bonus App: Download the Box Tops Bonus App for your phone or tablet! Find offers, buy products, scan your receipt and earn even MORE box tops for Vernfield!
- Box Tops for Education: clip the 'Box Tops for Education' from participating boxes and labels! Please HOLD ON TO THESE at home until we begin collecting them at school. We will NOT be collecting physical Box Tops at this time.
- ShopRite for My School: earn Box Tops for VF while shopping at ShopRite! Register your PricePlus club card at: https://www.shopriteformyschool.com/en/Register-my-Card.
- Coca Cola Give: Sign up at https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools/ then just scan your product or enter your product code and watch the funds grow
- Giant A+ Rewards: ***Unfortunately, the Giant Rewards program has been discontinued.***
Stay in Touch with Vernfield Home & School!
Vernfield Elementary School
Website: https://vernfield.soudertonsd.org/
Location: 960 Long Mill Road, Telford, PA, USA
Phone: (215)721-0606
Twitter: @SASD_Vernfield