News from the Nest
February 23, 2024
The Week Ahead
Monday, 2/26 (Day 2)
Tuesday, 2/27 (Day 3)
-Math 24 Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM M005
Wednesday, 2/28 (Day 4)
Thursday, 2/29 (Day 1)
-HSA Board candidate submissions due
Friday, 3/1 (Day 2)
-Youth Art Month Exhibit at IVPL Indian Valley Public Library
Exhibit runs every day through March 31
-Thrifty Thirds Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Third grade pod
-Vernfield Spirit Day - Wear Spirit Wear or Blue/Gold
Read Across America
Read Across America is coming to Vernfield from March 4 - 8th, 2024.
Please see the accompanying flyer for more information.
Lip Sync Update
This is a friendly reminder that the due date to upload your music to the DJ is Friday, March 1st.
Below is the upload link:
This link should be used to upload songs that have already been edited down to 90 seconds and are ready to play.
If you need help editing your song, please contact the DJ, Dan Phillips, directly and he will edit your song for a fee of $5. Email him to arrange editing and payment. phillipsandsmith@gmail.com
Please contact Kristin Emmons kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com with any questions!
HSA Board Elections in March
The Vernfield Home and School Association will be voting on new Board members during the upcoming March HSA meeting. This meeting will be held in the Vernfield Library on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm.
Please note that all interested candidates need to submit their name for the ballot no later than Thursday, February 29th to Kristin Emmons, kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com.
As a reminder, the HSA board has the following positions available for the 2024-2026 school years:
-President
-VP Fundraising
-Secretary
-Co-Treasurer
Junior Hawks: New Date! Please re-register.
Jr. Hawks Night Out
New Date - New Registration
Join us for a FREE evening out with your (currently enrolled) Vernfield K, 1st, or 2nd grader. This years theme is “A Night at the Theatre”, as we host the Walnut Street Theatre.
Please see the accompanying flyer for more information.
We are looking forward to an enjoyable evening!
Event Details:
*New Date*
Friday, 3/22/2024 at Vernfield Elementary
- Check-in starts at 5:45pm
- Craft in the pods 5:45 - 6:30pm
- Show starts promptly at 6:30pm
-Registration required:
Tinyurl.com/JrHawksSNOWDATE2024
(please register, even if you registered for the old date)
Important Event Information:
This event will be a busy night and we are expecting a large crowd. Please read and follow below expectations:
-Please stay with your child during the entire event.
-After check in please take your child to their grade pod, and retrieve a craft. Parents are expected to do the craft with their child.
-Children should only leave their pod to go to the restroom with their parent or when their pod is called to go to the gym for the show.
-Please help your child retrieve their one snack tray before the show from our volunteers.
-Snacks will be provided at specified time - one per child.
-Parents are expected to supervise the behavior of their children during the event.
-Parents are expected to sit with their child during the play to help them stay focused on the performance.
-Unlike a movie, the actors are performing in front of you. They can see everything that you do, making noise during the performance distracts the actors and others around you.
-If you arrive late, please enter the show quietly and sit in the back of the group. Do not allow your child to try and find their friends.
-Don’t bring electronics to the performance. The use of cell phones, cameras, computers, tablets, and video game devices are not allowed.
-Stay in your seat during the performance. Make sure you go to the bathroom before the show starts.
-Please help your child throw their trash away from their snack.
-Do not allow your child to wonder into closed areas of the building.
-Do not allow your child to leave the building without you during the event.
Vernfield Yearbook Updates
Yearbook Photos Needed
Dropbox is having some technical issues so going forward please submit ALL photos for the upcoming yearbook to our email. vernfieldyb@gmail.com
Please format your email as specified below in order to ensure pictures are placed correctly. SUBJECT LINE-Students name (first and last), grade, teacher, event (spirit day, class social, band, chorus, orchestra and so on).
Photos needed for the following:
-Class socials
-Spirit days
-Band, Orchestra, Chorus
-Spirit Skate Party
-First day of school
-Back to school bash
-Iron Pigs baseball game
-Decorated Pumpkins
-Chalk the Walk
-Veterans Day event
-Field Trips
-5th Grade Snowman project
-Senior Hawks Electric Evening (grades 3,4,5)
-Halloween parade
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook Committee at vernfieldyb@gmail.com
As always thank you to all the wonderful parents, teachers and staff at Vernfield for all their support to help make our yearbook wonderful for our kiddos!
Yearbook Order Forms
-Yearbooks are $20/each
-Orders may be placed online by visiting the link included. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01110000
-Order forms may be sent in to school with cash (exact) or check(made payable to Vernfield Elementary School HSA
-All orders MUST be submitted no later than March 22, 2024.
As always if there are any questions please reach out to the Yearbook Committee via email at, vernfieldyb@gmail.com
5th grade tributes
The deadline to submit 5th grade tributes has passed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the yearbook committee at vernfieldyb@gmail.com
Save the Date - Earth Day
Vernfield Earth Day Activities will be held on Friday, April 19th during the day.
The Earth Day Planning Committee is requesting a lot of parent volunteers to run our 7 outdoor Earth Day stations, including trail maintenance, games and crafts.
If you are able to help for a portion of the day, or the full day, please mark your calendar! More information will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding volunteer opportunities.
Thank you!
Vernfield Job Postings
Easy Ways to Help Fundraise!
Please consider helping to raise funds for Home & School using the following:
- 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!
- 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.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, 3/4
-Youth Art Month Exhibit at IVPL Indian Valley Public Library
Exhibit runs every day through March 31
-ELA SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
-Read Across America
Tuesday, 3/5
-Home and School Meeting 7:00 PM -8:00 PM Library
-Read Across America
Wednesday, 3/06
-Math SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
-Read Across America
Thursday, 3/07
-Reading Olympics 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Library
-Human Growth and Development - 5th Grade 2:15 PM -3:00 PM
-Read Across America
Friday, 3/08
No School for Students - Act 80 Day for Teachers
Monday, 3/11
-Youth Art Month Exhibit at IVPL Indian Valley Public Library
Exhibit runs every day through March 31
-ELA SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/12
-Pod Parents 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
-Pod Parents 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/13
-Math SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
Thursday, 3/14
-Reading Olympics 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Library
-Pod Parents 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
-Pod Parents 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
-Youth Art Month Artists’ Reception at IVPL 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Indian Valley Public Library
Friday, 3/15
-Vernfield Spirit Day - Celebrate Music
HSA Executive Board Members
President: Kristin Emmons; kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com
VP Fundraising: Diane Meyer; szish.diane@yahoo.com
VP Communications: Mandy Merrill; amhansen@gmail.com
Secretary: Vanessa Plumley; vrf24@hotmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Sarah Osiol; sarah.osiol118@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Kristen Viscardi; keviscardi@gmail.com
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
Instagram: @SoudertonSD with hashtag #VernfieldElementary