News from the Nest
October 5, 2018
The Week Ahead
Friday 10/5
-- Printed Directory Sign Up Deadline (directory sign up)
Monday 10/8 (Day 2)
-- Mrs. Caranfa's Class Field Trip
Tuesday 10/9 (Day 3)
-- KidStuff Sample Book Return OR Payment deadline
-- Parent/Teacher Conference forms sent home
-- Hospitality Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm. Library.
-- Home & School Meeting, 7pm. Library.
-- Parents Only Fundraiser Planning Meeting, 8pm. Library.
Wednesday 10/10 (Day 4)
Thursday 10/11 (Day 1)
-- Parent/Teacher Conference forms DUE!
-- Laser Science Assembly, 9:15-10:15am
Friday 10/12
-- NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day for Teachers
In This Issue...
- Last Call - Vernfield Printed Directory (deadline 10/5)
- TB Testing for Field Trip Chaperones (contact the School Nurse ASAP, if getting tested at school)
- Last Call - KidStuff Books (deadline 10/9) - return your book or payment! If the whole class has everything turned in, they get a pretzel party!
- Home & School Meeting (on 10/9)
- Parents Only Fundraiser Planning Committee (meeting on 10/9)
- Last Call - Applebee's Fundraiser (sign up deadline 10/11)
- 'Save the Date' - Upcoming Important Dates
- Clearances Needed for Upcoming Fall Social
- District News
Last Call - Vernfield Printed Directory - Deadline 10/5
Please complete the online form by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018. Only one form per family is required.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Kuhlen at mikeandbrooke@comcast.net or Lauren Hendricks at lhendricks06@gmail.com. Thank you!
TB Testing for Field Trip Chaperones
Thank you!
KidStuff Books - Book/Payment Deadline 10/9
Vernfield is selling the super valuable KidStuff Coupon Book, which includes a 12 month membership to the New KidStuff App! The app has local and national coupons for savings on the go…even across the country! It's a win-win! You save money and time AND you are helping us raise money for our school!
Books are $25 and we earn 50% profit! This is normally a very good fundraiser for us.
If your child's class has 100% participation (which means they have either returned the book or bought/sold the book) by the sale end date of October 9th, they will earn a Philly Pretzel Party! Also new this year is free shirts. Sell 3 books = t-shirt. Sell 5 books = long-sleeve shirt. Sell 10 books = hoodie.
You will enjoy fabulous savings from: Applebee’s, Dick’s, Legoland, Macy’s, Ritas, Barnes & Noble, etc.
First thing’s First! Go to https://mykscb.com/myschool and create your account using our School Code: VER235715
POST! TWEET! EMAIL! TEXT! Share your Seller Link (which you create from the link above) with family, friends & coworkers to purchase books online...You get credit for your sales! You can pay online for your book sent home too!
Take KidStuff to work, games and family events...KidStuff also makes the BEST gift EVER! Check out all 20 valuable editions listed on the inside front cover of your book or visit http://mykscb.com/kidstuff-coupon-book-editions/! Please make checks payable to Vernfield Home and School Association. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Betsy Powlus at betsye4@gmail.com or 570-660-1755.
Home & School Meeting
Parents Only Fundraiser Planning Committee
Guys, if you don't want this to turn into a Ladies Night Out, now is your chance to be heard!
If you can't attend the meeting but would like to be involved, please contact Lisa Hovind at lisa.vfhsa@gmail.com
Applebee's Fundraiser - Sign Up/Payment by 10/11
Cost is $7.00/adult and $5.00/child.
A form was sent home to your child this past Tuesday and can also be found online here. Please fill out the bottom portion and return it to your child's teacher with either cash or a check made out to Vernfield HSA by Thursday, October 11th. If you have any questions, please contact Meg Dick at meg213@gmail.com. We hope that you can make it for this fun morning!
Save the Date!
Monday 10/15 - Wednesday 10/17 - Parent Volunteer TB Testing. Call Mrs. Fox to make an appointment by 10/5.
Friday 10/19 - Fifth Grade Field Trip
Saturday 10/20 - Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, 8-10am. Lansdale location.
Week of 10/22 - Character Counts Week - wear colors:
- Monday - PURPLE for Citizenship
- Tuesday - GREEN for Responsibility
- Wednesday - GOLD for Respect
- Thursday - BLUE for Honesty
- Friday - RED for Caring **AND** Hats On for Character Counts! (students can wear hats for $.50 donation)
Tuesday 10/23 - Student Council, 8-8:30am. Third Grade Pod.
Wednesday 10/24 - Dr. Recess Assembly
Friday 10/26 - Third Grade Field Trip
Clearances Needed for Upcoming Fall Social
If you are volunteering MORE THAN 10 hours or chaperoning a field trip, you are required to get additional clearances. Please review the details on the SASD Volunteer website and fill out the required forms. Program volunteers (over 10 hours) must also take a PPD skin test for tuberculosis (which can be done privately or by the school nurse).
Please note, Program Volunteers (over 10 hours) are required to renew these clearances every 60 months. If you would like to check your clearance status, please contact the Vernfield main office, 215-721-0606.
District News
**Clearning the Air About Vaping (Oct 9, 6:30pm)**
An informational event is scheduled at IVMS for parents about vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes or other electronic devices which simulate smoking. Click here to register (recommended, but not required). See the event flyer for more information.
**Protecting Your Children from Substance Abuse (Oct 17, 6:30pm)**
A community town hall event on at ICMS focusing on community efforts to protect our children from the risks of substance abuse. See the event flyer for more information.
**Souderton Area Community Education (SACE) Fall**
REGISTER NOW for Fall Evening Classes with Souderton Area Community Education (SACE)! More than 100 classes offered for community members of all ages, including: Arts, Dance, Cooking, Healthful Living, Sports, Life Planning, Languages, Aquatics, Trips and more. Look through the Fall 2018 Brochure and register online!
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