News from the Nest
September 20, 2024
The Weeks Ahead
Monday, 9/23 (Day 2)
-Spirit's Fun Run sign-ups open
Tuesday, 9/24 (Day 3)
Wednesday, 9/25 (Day 4)
Thursday, 9/26 (Day 1)
Friday, 9/27 (Day 2)
-VF Spirit Day - Wear VF Spirit Wear or Blue/Gold
Saturday, 9/28
-HSA Bulb Planting Event - 9 - 11am in front of the school
Monday 9/30 (Day 3)
Tuesday, 10/1 (Day 4)
-VF Safety Week Letter Goes Home
Wednesday, 10/2 (Day 1)
-National Custodian Appreciation Day
Thursday, 10/3
-Rosh Hashanah – No School for Students and Teachers
Friday, 10/4 (Day 2)
-VF Spirit Day - Phillies Day
SAVE THE DATES for Vernfield Spirit's Fun Run!
Our Vernfield Spirit's Fun Run fundraiser will be kicking off in just a few weeks! We are on a quest to raise $18,000 for school events and supplies including reduced-cost field trips, playground maintenance, and classroom upgrades.
Join us for 2 weeks of fundraising and fun! The Fun Run campaign, powered by Booster, promotes fitness, teamwork, and character-building while also helping our school raise some much-needed funds! More information can be found in the accompanying flyer.
Mark your calendar:
SIGN UP OPENS - 9/23
This creates a personalized donation page that you can share with friends & family to maximize your fundraising efforts!
Kick Off Day - 10/7
All students will embark on a character education series called “Castle Quest” while getting daily opportunities to earn fundraising challenges and rewards.
Event Day - 10/17
Let’s celebrate our success with our Fun Run! All students will participate regardless of financial participation.
We are grateful for our Vernfield Elementary community! Thank you for your support this year. Look out for more details on what to expect in the coming weeks!
Vernfield HSA Directory
The Vernfield HSA is now collecting responses for inclusion in the 2024/2025 HSA Directory!
Please fill out the form below if you wish to have your family's contact information included. As a friendly reminder, you will only receive a School Directory if you choose to be listed in the directory. You only need to complete ONE form per family.
If you have more than 4 children that you'd like included in the directory, please contact Vanessa Plumley at vrf24@hotmail.com. Please complete this form no later than October 4th. Thank you so much!
2024-2025 Vernfield’s HSA School Directory
The school directory is created by the Home and School Association to assist with contact between parents and families for things such as planning play dates between children, birthday parties, etc. The school directory is not used by the school or school district for purposes of official school communication. Updating or changing your information in the school directory does not update or change the information that the school uses for purposes of official school communication. Vernfield Elementary School does not provide any information for use in the school directory. Information included in the school directory is provided solely and voluntarily at the discretion of the parents/guardians.
*The school directory may not be used for purposes of soliciting business or any other non-school-related activities.
More recipes needed for the Vernfield Cookbook
Have you ever attended a gathering and wished you could have the secret family recipe of your favorite dish? Do you have a tried and true recipe that everyone asks for?
Well, the Vernfield Home and School Association has the solution!
We are pleased to announce the creation of a first annual Vernfield Cookbook, "Cooking with Spirit"!
We are asking all Vernfield families to support our students by submitting a recipe online for inclusion! Bring your best recipes to share, it takes only a few minutes to enter them online for printing.
Please submit recipes via the following link:
http://www.typensave.com/get-started/
Username - VernfieldHSA
Password - Contribute2024
The below categories still have room to grow:
- Apps and Beverages
- Soups & Salads
- Vegetables & Side Dishes
- Main Dishes
- Breads & Rolls
- Desserts
- Cookies & Candy
- This & That
If you are looking for great recipes to try, the cookbook is available for preorder as well, via the below link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOKuRlTLjR6xg9eepIAjiDZ9vTRpuq9iThi8HloLQrD-R5oA/viewform
More information can be found in the accompanying flyer for details!
Questions? Contact Laura DiNardo at laura.j.dinardo@gmail.com.
HSA Bulb Fundraiser
There are still a few bulbs left to purchase for the Vernfield Beautification Bulb fundraiser!
The HSA is selling bulbs to all students & families who are interested in participating in a planting event on Saturday, September 28th, anytime between 9am - 11am in the front of the school.
If you'd like to purchase a bulb for a $5 donation to the HSA, plant it (volunteers will be available to support planting) on 9/28, and watch it grow in early Spring, please sign up at the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ACA722AA8-51157457-vernfield
All sign-ups must be accompanied by a $5 donation to the HSA venmo account: @VernfieldHome_School upon sign-up. Bulbs will not be considered reserved until the donation is made.
A maximum of 50 bulbs are for sale, so order early!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mandy Merrill at amhansen@gmail.com.
Vernfield students display their support for 9/11 heroes!
A big Hospitality 'Thank You'!
Thank you to everyone who made our annual Welcome Back Waffle Bar a success once again this year! We were able to serve a tasty breakfast to our wonderful staff, plus also stock the faculty room with snacks and drinks to help make the transition back to school a little easier!
Stay tuned for the Fall Thank You Event info coming soon!
HSA Executive Board Members
President:Sarah Osiol; sarah.osiol118@gmail.com
VP Fundraising: Danielle Rostick; pharmgirl19130@gmail.com
VP Communications: Mandy Merrill; amhansen@gmail.com
Secretary: Kendra Luther; itpmentor209@yahoo.com
Co-Treasurer: Kristen Viscardi; keviscardi@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Stephanie VanHeyst; lasinss16@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