News from the Nest

Monday, 1/29 (Day 4)

-Art Goes to School Week

-Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Souderton Area High School Auditorium

Tuesday, 1/30 (Day 1)

-Group Picture Day

Wednesday, 1/31 (Day 2)

-Math 24 Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM M005

Thursday, 2/1 (Day 3)

-Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Souderton Area High School Auditorium
Friday, 2/2 (Day 4)

-Thrifty Thirds Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Third grade pod

-Vernfield Spirit Day: Wear Spirit Wear or Blue/Gold

Do you have a signature chili you would like to share? Or up for a little friendly competition? We are so excited to crown one of you the winner of our very first Great Chili Cook Off!!! Here's how it works!

*Sign up to make and share your favorite chili recipe

*VF teachers and staff will taste test all chili on Friday, February 2nd

*A PRIZE will be awarded to the fan favorite!

Not a cook? There are other items that are also needed to make this event a success!

Sign up below. As always, we thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EA9AF23A0FA7-47355120-thegreat?fbclid=IwAR2LQv5gU7y7_lJz5lV8aOpFtNtkV419IUE2dOs7V_989XXjkSHSGgRueg0#/

Vernfield Elementary families!

We are excited to kick off one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, our Vernfield Spirit's Dance-a-THON, powered by Booster. The Dance Fit program is a 2 week fundraising campaign that promotes fitness, teamwork, and character building while helping our school raise some much-needed funds! This will be a fun experience for ALL students, regardless of financial participation.

Our goal is to raise $30,000 for school events and supplies including reduced cost field trips, playground maintenance, and classroom upgrades.

Monday, 1/29, we will be asking you to register your student(s) on MyBooster.com. Getting registered is FREE & EASY and every student that registers will earn a free prize.

Once registered, you can share your students' donation page with friends and family to get donations toward every minute they complete at the Vernfield Spirit's Dance-a-THON .

Campaign Dates to Remember:

-REGISTRATION OPENS - 1/29

Register on MYBOOSTER.COM

-Kick Off Day - 2/12

-Event Day - 2/23

Between our Kickoff and Event Day, students will experience Booster’s character program - "World Changer Workshop". Students will learn the steps to make a difference from real kids, while following along with a fun story about how small actions can make a big impact.

We are grateful for our Vernfield Elementary community! Thank you for your support this year.

Be on the lookout for more details on what to expect in the coming weeks!

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their Lip Sync forms for the event on Friday, March 15th.

Here are a couple reminders:

-Please review song lyrics on azlyrics.com before submitting your song choices. Kids Bop is a great option when lyrics are not suitable. Final song approval is at the discretion of the committee.

-Permission slips are needed from EVERY group member before the song approval process can begin.

-Wait until you receive a confirmation email with the approved song before you start practicing.

-We need at least one parent volunteer for each act.

If you need additional information or forms, please reach out to Kristin Emmons at kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com

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.

The Vernfield HSA Board is seeking a President for the 2024-2026 school years. Key responsibilities include:

-Lead monthly HSA meetings, including agenda development

-Serve as primary point of contact from school administrators for HSA event questions

-Schedule and lead HSA board meetings, including yearly budget finalization and calendar planning

The new President would have an opportunity to onboard with the current board president.

In addition to President, the board is also accepting nominations for:

-Co-Treasurer

-Secretary

-VP of Fundraising

Voting will be held during an HSA meeting this Spring, so that there is enough time for the transition from current board members.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about running for a HSA board position should reach out to Kristin Emmons for more information. kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com.

The Souderton Area High School girls basketball team will be hosting a Basketball Clinic at the High School on Monday, February 19th from 10am - 12pm.

More information can be found in the accompanying flyer.

Please register via the below link:

https://forms.gle/z1MTAkfXC1ifzm3YA

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.
  

Monday, 2/5

-Elementary Honors Orchestra Rehearsal 5:00 - 6:30 PM Souderton Area High School Auditorium

-Elementary Honors Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM Souderton Area High School Auditorium

Tuesday, 2/6
-Pod Parents 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
-Pod Parents 1:00 PM -3:00 PM

Wednesday, 2/7
-Pod Parents 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
-Pod Parents 1:00 PM -3:00 PM

Thursday, 2/8
-Reading Olympics 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Library

Friday, 2/9

-Vernfield Spirit Day: NFL Super Bowl

Monday, 2/12

-Home and School Meeting 7:00 PM -8:00 PM Library

-Boosterthon Kickoff

Wednesday, 2/14

-Valentine Social 2:00 PM -3:00 PM

Thursday, 2/15
-Service Hawks 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Third grade pod

Friday, 2/16
-No School for Students and Teachers

Monday, 2/19
-President's Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed

If you have any questions about HSA activities, or are interested in becoming more involved at Vernfield, please feel free to reach out to any of our board members below:

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

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• Visit the Home & School Website
• Send Home & School Email
  

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