News from the Nest
May 21st, 2021
The Week Ahead
Monday 5/24 (Day 3)
--3rd Grade ELA PSSA
Tuesday 5/25 (Day 4)
--3rd Grade ELA PSSA
--Spirit's Grub Club: Moe's Pop-Up at Vernfield
Wednesday 5/26 (Day 1)
--3rd Grade ELA PSSA
Thursday 5/27 (Day 2)
--3rd Grade Math PSSA
--Phillies Spirit Day
Friday 5/28 (Day 3)
--3rd Grade Math PSSA
--Human Growth and Development - 5th Grade - 2:30 PM
--VF Spirit Day: Wear VF Spirit or Blue/Gold
Spirit's Grub Club: Moe's Southwest Grill Pop-up at Vernfield
We are hosting a Moe’s Pop-up Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 25th, benefiting the Vernfield Elementary School Home & School Association. This means you can take the night off from cooking while supporting a great organization! These Family Taco Kits are ready to eat when you get home, making your night easier. Plus, for every kit sold, $5 will be donated to the Vernfield HSA!
The Meal Kits feed 4-6 people, come with all the fixings to make up to 12 tacos, and are $36.99(+tax). Choose from chicken, ground beef, ½ chicken and ½ ground beef, or vegetarian.
How to Order:
1. Place your order by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25th. Fill out this form to submit your order. https://form.jotform.com/211153760154144
2. Select Vernfield Home & School 5/25 as the neighborhood you are picking up from
3. Pick up will be at Vernfield between 5:30-6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25th.
When picking up your order, just stay in your vehicle and give us your name. We will bring your order right to your vehicle and you will be on your way.
See you on Tuesday, May 25th!
5th Grade Picnic Information
On Thursday, June 3rd (rain date June 4th), Vernfield's Home and School Association will be hosting a 5th Grade Celebration, for both SAOA and in-person 5th grade students, during the school day from 1:00-3:00 PM at Vernfield Elementary. Students will be served lunch, play games, and spend time celebrating as a class.
SAOA Arrival - SAOA students should arrive at 1:00 PM via car drop off line and will be greeted by Miss Ciccotosto at the gym entrance door.
SAOA Departure - Students must be picked up at 3:00 PM. Parents of SAOA students will use name placards provided by Vernfield Elementary to pick up students via car pick up line at the gym entrance door.
In-person Departure - Students will follow normal dismissal procedures.
Please send your child with a towel, a water bottle, and sunscreen!
**Please note the following:
-This event is for students only
-Face masks must be worn at all times
-Water bottles should be clearly labeled with the student's name
The deadline for registration was May 19th. If you would still like to register your child, please reach out to Julie Yoder at cyjy731@gmail.com
Yearbooks Arriving Soon!
Please email vernfieldyb@gmail.com to be put on the waitlist to purchase a yearbook when they arrive. Payment will need to be made by check or money order, made out to Vernfield HSA for $19. Please do not send payment until you've received confirmation that there is a book available.
Distribution dates for yearbooks will be set soon. The committee aims to have 5th grade yearbooks available in time for the picnic on June 3rd, with distribution to the younger grades soon thereafter.
Committee Chair Openings 2021-2022
Committees that need chairs:
--Lip Sync
Committees that need shadows (Next year you help the current chair and then take over the following year):
--Save Around Books (formally Kidstuff books)
PSSA Update from Dr. Graf - April 7th, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires all public school districts in the Commonwealth to administer the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in English language arts, mathematics, and science.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dates of the testing window for the 2020-2021 school year were expanded by PDE to provide schools with more flexibility regarding when to administer the assessment. All testing, including for SAOA students, must occur in-person and schools are expected to make a good faith effort to test all eligible students within the parameters of local health and safety plans.
For additional information regarding Souderton Area School District and PSSA's please visit: https://www.soudertonsd.org/PSSA-2020-2021
Vernfield Elementary will be conducting PSSA testing on the following dates:
Jonathan R. Graf, Ed. D.
Principal
In Case You Missed It
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**
-- May 31st -- Memorial Day; Schools & offices closed
-- Jun 3rd -- 5th Grade Celebration (1:00 - 3:00 PM), Rain Date -- June 4th
-- Jun 8th -- In-person K & 1st Grade student device collection - VF Library
-- Jun 9th -- In-person 2nd & 3rd Grade student device collection - VF Library
-- Jun 10th -- In-person 4th & 5th Grade student device collection - VF Library
-- Jun 11th -- Early dismissal - 1:45 PM; KAM - 10:45 AM; KPM - 1:45 PM
-- Jun 14th -- Last day of school; early dismissal - 10:45 AM (No Kindergarten classes)
-- Jun 14th -- SAOA K-5th Grade student device collection - VF Library from 1:00 - 2:30 PM
-- Jun 15th -- SAOA K-5th Grade student device collection - VF Library from 8:00 - 9:00 AM
-- Jun 16th -- SAOA K-5th Grade student device collection - VF Library from 1:00 - 2:30 PM
District News
***IVEF Teacher and Staff Appreciation 2021***
To honor our teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication, especially during this very challenging year, we would like to remind everyone that our Teacher & Staff Appreciation campaign is a contactless way for families to honor a special SASD teacher or staff member.
Gifts of any amount are welcome and appreciated. Donations are used to provide additional resources and learning opportunities in the Souderton Area School District public schools. Donations of all sizes are making a tremendous impact in classrooms across the district.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION:
- Go to: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=38a7edb2-fe26-437c-b59f-9d61a519e7fe
- Enter your contact and payment information and you’re set!
*Keep in mind that the IVEF is an approved 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. The IVEF is also eligible for many corporate matching programs so you can double your donation and the impact it has in our schools!
Your teacher will be notified of your donation with a certificate acknowledging your generous gift in their honor. Personal messages can be included. You can even acknowledge multiple teachers in one easy transaction!
Please complete your donation by Friday, June 4th!
***Summer Sports Camps***
Souderton Area School District is proud to announce that registration is underway for the Souderton Area High School Summer Sports Camp Program, which is scheduled to begin the week of June 21st.
For more information, please see the Sports Camps Brochure (PDF).
To register online, visit: https://soudertoncommed.revtrak.net/Sports-Camps/
***SACE Summer Programs 2021***
Be sure to check out the details for camp and other SACE summer activities in the Summer Camp brochure. The full-day camp starts on June 21st and runs through August 20th. Don't miss all the fun and register now. Openings are limited and fill on a first come basis. Hope to see your campers this summer!
See the summer programs brochure and registration details!
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