News from the Nest
October 4, 2019
The Week Ahead
Monday 10/7 (Day 3)
-- KidStuff Book Sale begins
-- Home & School Meeting, 7 pm. Library.
Tuesday 10/8 (Day 4)
-- Parent/Teacher Conference Forms go home
-- Yom Kippur begins at Sundown
Wednesday 10/9
-- NO SCHOOL: Yom Kippur
Thursday 10/10 (Day 1)
Friday 10/11 (Day 2)
-- Parent/Teacher Conference Forms DUE
Sunday 10/13
-- Charity Vendor Bingo at Tylersport Fire Hall, Doors open: 12 pm; Games begin: 1 pm
Home & School Meeting - Monday 10/7
In addition to the usual Home and School business, Dr. Graf will introduce parents to a multi year initiative being launched this year - Vernfield: Classrooms for 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Please come and join us for the presentation of this dynamic opportunity for the Vernfield students and staff.
J&A Charity Vendor Bingo - Raffle Sneak Peek
Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for the J&A Charity Vendor Bingo event at the Tylersport Fire Station on Sunday October 13! In addition to the 20 different vendors supplying Bingo prizes, the HSA will be raffling off many fun, valuable and MUST have prizes! Check out a preview below of just some of the items up for grabs.
More information about the event can be found on the J&A Facebook page. Contact Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com with any questions.
American Girl Doll - Melody Ellison
Vera Bradley Weekender in Havana Rose
2 Sharper Image RC Stunt Cars
2 Passes to Adventure Aquarium
Vouchers for 2 tickets to a Wings Lacrosse home game during the 2019-2020 season
2 Vouchers for the Field of Screams Triple Combo
TB Testing
There will be a TB testing clinic for parent volunteers on:
October 14,15,16
Parents should call 215.721.0606, prompt 3, to schedule an appointment. TB tests are required for Program Volunteers, which includes field trip chaperones.
*NOTE: A TB test only needs to be done once in a volunteer's career at SASD, it does not expire.
Tastings of the Valley - Benefitting IVEF
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email Meg Dick at meg213@gmail.com. Thank you!
In Case You Missed It...
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY AT GIANT:
Giant is selling reusable shopping bags which contain a tag with a code number that will earn Vernfield HSA $1 for each code entered. The bags are located by the check out at the Harleysville Giant. Purchase a bag for $2.50. Go to the MyGMCause.com website within 7 days of your purchase, enter the code located under the scratch off portion of the tag and choose Vernfield HSA as your non-profit (we are located on the third page of the list).
ATHLETIC SHOE DRIVE:
The HSA has partnered with Got Sneakers for an Athletic Shoe Drive to raise funds and to help keep the shoes out of landfills. New or used sneakers in wearable condition will earn more for us but we will be accepting sneakers and cleats in any condition. Sneakers with rips, holes, separated soles will be recycled. Shoe donations will be accepted until the Thanksgiving break.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES:
ALL VOLUNTEERS need to fill out the Registration and Disclosure Statement EACH YEAR. There are two categories of volunteers:
- Casual Volunteers (less than 10 hours per school year and works in the presence of a teacher/administrator with students).
- Program Volunteers (10 or more hours and may have unsupervised contact with students). This includes field trip chaperones.
Details regarding what forms must be filled out can be found on the SASD Volunteer website. NOTE: PPD skin test for tuberculosis can be done privately or through the school nurse by making an appointment on 10/14, 10/15, or 10/16. Please note, Program Volunteers are required to renew these clearances every 60 months. If you would like to check your clearance status or have any questions, please contact the Vernfield main office, 215-721-0606.
Easy Fundraising Reminders
- Collect and send in Box Tops from products
- Download the Box Tops app and scan receipts for additional Box Tops! (This will be eventually replacing all physical Box Tops)
- Register your ShopRite PricePlus card to earn even more Box Tops for VF: https://www.shopriteformyschool.com/en/Register-my-Card
- Set up your Giant Bonus Card to benefit Vernfield: https://giantfoodstores.com/, ID: 23581
- Buy Amazon products using Amazon Smile to benefit Vernfield: smile.amazon.com
- Sign up for Coca Cola Give https://us.coca-cola.com/give/schools/ then scan products and earn money for VF
Save the Date!
**Week of 10/14**
Monday 10/14
-- Volunteer TB Testing - call 215.721.0606, opt 3 to schedule.
Tuesday 10/15
-- Volunteer TB Testing - call 215.721.0606, opt 3 to schedule.
Wednesday 10/16
-- Volunteer TB Testing - call 215.721.0606, opt 3 to schedule.
Thursday 10/17
-- Student Council, 8-8:30 am. 3rd Grade Pod.
Friday 10/18
-- 5th Grade Field Trip
**Week of 10/21**
Monday 10/21
-- Character Counts! Week - Wear Purple for Citizenship
Tuesday 10/22
-- Character Counts! Week - Wear Green for Responsibility
Wednesday 10/23
-- NO SCHOOL: Act 80 Day for Teachers
Thursday 10/24
-- Character Counts! Week - Wear Blue for Honesty
Friday 10/25
-- Character Counts! Week - Wear Red for Caring
-- Hats On Day: $.50 to participate; Benefits the Indian Valley Character Counts Coalition
District News
SPANISH CLUB - will begin on Monday, October 7! Instructional Cost for the entire 24 week program (includes a snack and a drink that will be provided for each child every class):
- BEGINNER-(30 minute class) $200 /child or $180/child (for the 2 nd or more sibling)
- ADVANCED-(45 minute class) $225/child or $205/child (for the 2 nd or more sibling)
2019 FALL SACE EVENING CLASSES - Registration is open for the Fall semester. More than 100 classes, trips and activities for all ages. Join us and bring a friend to try something new this Fall!
BROCHURE | REGISTER
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