News from the Nest

Monday, 12/23/24 - Wednesday, 1/1/25

-Winter Break - No School for Students

Thursday, 1/2 (Day 3)

Friday, 1/3 (Day 4)

-Spirit Day: Cozy Day

Monday, 1/6 (Day 1)

Tuesday, 1/7 (Day 2)

-Pod Parents

Wednesday, 1/8 (Day 3)

-Pod Parents

Thursday, 1/9 (Day 4)

Friday, 1/10 (Day 1)

-Spirit Day - VF Spirit Wear or Blue/Gold

Saturday, 1/11

-Spirit Night at Urban Air Royersford - 5:00-7:00pm

Vernfield teachers, administration & staff would like to wish all Vernfield families a happy and healthy holiday season!

We hope everyone enjoys this holiday break and we look forward to seeing all students back in the New Year!

The Vernfield Home & School Association is seeking parent volunteers to participate in the January Pod Parents program which will be available on:

-Tuesday, January 7th
-Wednesday, January 8th

Pod Parents is a volunteer program where parent(s)/guardian(s) assist any participating teachers & staff with projects, tasks, and/or other busy work. Volunteers may float amongst the six (6) pods (K - 5th grades), the Main Office and the Library to complete any work during their designated time slot.

Teachers & Staff are looking for help at the following times:

• 9:00 – 11:00am
• 1:00 – 3:00pm

Please sign up via the below link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADA72FA1FFC16-53612900-podparents

When you arrive at the school, please:

1. Check into the front office for the Pod Parent directions. You will need your driver’s license and the completed volunteer registration form, which can be found on the SASD website.
2. Once checked in, you can proceed to any of the Pods, where there will be instructions that participating teachers have left for the volunteers. Please note that all volunteer work will be completed in the Pod and not in the classrooms.
3. Please do not enter the classrooms or otherwise disturb classroom learning. Further, younger siblings may not accompany the adults while volunteering at school.
4. Please be respectful that pod parent volunteer time is not a time to hold individual conversations with your child's teacher or to visit the classroom of your child.
5. Kindly check with Mrs. Smerecki (Main Office) and Mrs. Porco (Library) to see if they need assistance.
6. If you have completed your work, and you are not able to find any additional work, please be advised that you are not required to stay for the full two (2) hours.
7. Finally, if you are not able to complete the project, please leave the instructions and materials in the pod as you found them for the next group of volunteers to work on.

If you have any questions and/or concerns, you may reach out to Kristin Emmons at kristin.m.emmons@gmail.com

Join us Saturday, January 11th, for Spirit Night from 5-7pm at Urban Air Royersford!

Receive a $5 discount on the Ultimate Access package by mentioning "Spirit Night" when purchasing your tickets at the desk.

This event is not limited to Vernfield Students and all ages are welcome so bring the whole family (and any friends!) for a fun night out to support our students HSA!

Let us know you are coming and sign the waiver in order to expedite your check-in:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5rG419zTAbP5TZLkjFLTH65gCnW7wRcVDrJovFROa9-8K8g/viewform

20% of proceeds of all Spirit Night tickets will go toward our HSA budget to support our Vernfield Students.

*This is not a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.*

The Vernfield HSA is proud to present "A Magical Night" with Magician Kevin Shelly for all currently enrolled K-2 students.

This free event will take place on Friday, January 17th from 6:00-7:30pm in the Vernfield gym.

Please pre-register at tinyurl.com/JrHawks2025

Please remember that each child must be accompanied by an adult and no siblings are permitted.

In order for this event to be a success, the planning committee needs volunteers. Please sign-up to volunteer at the event at tinyurl.com/volunteerJrHawks2025

Vernfield students are using their creativity to build and program Lego Robots. Ms. Alderfer, the Technology Teacher, instructs the students on how to make their robots move, make sounds, and create light.

An excellent example of hands-on learning!

The Vernfield HSA is very thankful for the dedicated parents and family members who lead and support the many HSA-sponsored activities throughout the school year.

HSA Board elections for the 2025-2027 school years will be held in the Spring of 2025 at a monthly HSA meeting. There are two open positions that will be included in the election:

-VP Communications

-Co-Treasurer

We are still looking for a candidate to run for the open Co-Treasurer position and ask any interested parents to reach out to Sarah Osiol, Board President.

In addition, the following HSA Committee Chair positions are also available:

-K/1st Grade Lunchroom Helpers

-HSA Directory

-Hospitality co-chairs (2)

If you are interested in any of these open positions or have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Osiol at sarah.osiol118@gmail.com

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: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

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Website: vernfield.soudertonsd.org
Location: 960 Long Mill Road, Telford, PA, United States
Phone: 215-721-0606
Twitter: @SASD_Vernfield