News from the Nest
March 15, 2024
The Week Ahead
Monday, 3/18 (Day 4)
-Youth Art Month Exhibit at IVPL Indian Valley Public Library. Exhibit runs every day through March 31
-Ag Literacy Week - 1st Grade 2:30 PM -3:00 PM
-ELA SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
-Progress Reports Available on HAC 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 3/19 (Day 1)
-5th Grade Pathways Presentation 9:00 AM -11:15 AM
Wednesday, 3/20 (Day 2)
-3rd Grade Musical Dress Rehearsal 2:30 PM -3:00 PM All-Purpose Room
-Math SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
-3rd Grade Musical 6:30 PM - All-Purpose Room
Thursday, 3/21 (Day 3)
-Rock Your Socks for National Down Syndrome Awareness Day
-Service Hawks 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Third grade pod
-Reading Olympics at SAHS 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Friday, 3/22 (Day 4)
-Vernfield Spirit Day: Phillies/MLB
-Last Day to Order a Yearbook
-Jr. Hawks Night Out 6:00 PM -7:30 PM - Grades K,1,2
Saturday, 3/23
-Elementary Honors Band Rehearsal no. 4 9:00 AM -11:30 AM Indian Crest Middle School
-Elementary Honors Band Concert 12:00 PM Indian Crest Middle School
Junior Hawks is now 3/22! Please re-register.
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.
Vernfield Yearbook Updates
Yearbook Orders Open Until March 22nd
-Yearbooks are $20/each
-Orders may be placed online by visiting the link included. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01110000
-Order forms may be sent in to school with cash (exact) or check(made payable to Vernfield Elementary School HSA
-All orders MUST be submitted no later than March 22, 2024.
As always if there are any questions please reach out to the Yearbook Committee via email at, vernfieldyb@gmail.com
Yearbook Photos Needed
Dropbox is having some technical issues so going forward please submit ALL photos for the upcoming yearbook to our email. vernfieldyb@gmail.com
Please format your email as specified below in order to ensure pictures are placed correctly. SUBJECT LINE-Students name (first and last), grade, teacher, event (spirit day, class social, band, chorus, orchestra and so on).
Photos needed for the following:
-Class socials
-Spirit days
-Band, Orchestra, Chorus
-Spirit Skate Party
-First day of school
-Back to school bash
-Iron Pigs baseball game
-Decorated Pumpkins
-Chalk the Walk
-Veterans Day event
-Field Trips
-5th Grade Snowman project
-Senior Hawks Electric Evening (grades 3,4,5)
-Halloween parade
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook Committee at vernfieldyb@gmail.com
As always thank you to all the wonderful parents, teachers and staff at Vernfield for all their support to help make our yearbook wonderful for our kiddos!
5th grade tributes
The deadline to submit 5th grade tributes has passed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the yearbook committee at vernfieldyb@gmail.com
Earth Day Volunteers Needed!
Vernfield Earth Day Activities will be held on Friday, April 19th during the day. The rain date will be Friday, April 26th.
We will need a lot of parent support in order to make this day a success. If you are able to come help out for even a portion of the day, please sign up below. All volunteers will need clearances on file with the office.
2024 Vernfield Earth Day Event
Vernfield 3rd-5th graders will be outside in the morning and the K-2nd graders will celebrate Earth Day in the afternoon. We will have numerous outdoor stations that need parent volunteers, including trail maintenance, games, crafts and more!
If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Wascavage, erinwascavage@gmail.com, Kelly Bosch, kellymbosch@gmail.com or Mandy Merrill, amhansen@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
HSA Board Election Results
During the March HSA meeting, attendees voted on four vacant board positions for the 2024-2026 school years.
Results:
-President: Sarah Osiol
-VP Fundraising: Danielle Rostick
-Co-Treasurer: Kristen Viscardi
-Secretary: Kendra Luther
In addition, Steph Van Heyst was elected to a one-year term as Co-Treasurer to fill Sarah Osiol's vacancy.
Board transitions will be occurring over the next few months. Congrats to the new HSA Board Members!
Vernfield News
Second Grade Mathematicians
Vernfield second grade mathematicians are "Measuring with Meters".
Students could be seen actively measuring objects throughout the school to the nearest centimeter and meter using, meter sticks, tape measures and rulers. They carefully lined up the tool, to be sure to measure accurately.
Engaged math activities adds up to students learning and loving math! #VernfieldElementary
Sick Day Guidelines
Vernfield Job Postings
Easy Ways to Help Fundraise!
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.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, 3/25
-Youth Art Month Exhibit at IVPL Indian Valley Public Library - Exhibit runs every day through March 31
-ELA SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/26
-Math 24 Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM M005
-Spirit Assembly 2:15 PM -3:00 PM All-Purpose Room
Wednesday, 3/27 - Monday, 4/1
-Spring Holiday - No School for Students and Teachers
Tuesday, 4/2
-Spirit Day - Wear Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, 4/3
-Math SPARK 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
Friday, 4/5
-Thrifty Thirds Club 8:00 AM -8:30 AM Third grade pod
HSA Executive Board Members
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
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
Instagram: @SoudertonSD with hashtag #VernfieldElementary