News from the Nest

Monday, 1/13 (Day 2)

-HSA Meeting - VF Library 7pm

Tuesday, 1/14 (Day 3)

Wednesday, 1/15 (Day 4)

Thursday, 1/16 (Day 1)

-Group Picture Day - 9:00-10:00am

-Reading Olympics - 3:30-4:10pm

Friday, 1/17 (Day 2)

-Spirit Day: K-Yellow, 1st-Blue, 2nd-Green, 3rd-Red, 4th-Pink, 5th-Purple

-Jr Hawks Event: 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, 1/20

-No School for Students - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, 1/21 (Day 3)

Wednesday, 1/22 (Day 4)

-5th Grade Pathways Visit

Thursday, 1/23 (Day 1)

-Service Hawks: 8:00-8:30am

Friday, 1/24 (Day 2)

-5th Grade Tributes Due

-Spirit Day: NBA/76ers

-Spirit Assembly

It's not too late to join us tomorrow, 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.*

Please join us on Monday, January 13th at 7pm in the Library for the first Home and School Meeting of 2025! Learn more about the exciting events that are being planned for students this year, including Jr Hawks, Lip Sync and more.

Babysitting will be provided in the 2nd Grade Pod.

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

The Vernfield Elementary School Yearbook Committee is putting together 5th grade tributes for the 2024/2025 yearbook and we need your help to ensure that your student(s) has a special tribute to treasure for years to come.

Please click on the link below to complete the Google form response portion of the tribute for your student(s).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu4g6QYmurO6D95IB_imOYAtsu4yoKQtkwWK5UNLKtyNIQXQ/viewform

Please email two (see below photo requirements) photos to vernfieldyb@gmail.com no later than Friday, January 24, 2025.

-Subject line format: Students name (first and last), grade, teacher, 5th grade tribute. (EX: John Smith 5th grade Healey 5th grade tribute)

*Please include 1 photo of your 5th grader when they were younger. (preferably when they were under a year old if possible)

*Please include 1 photo of your 5th grader from this past school year. The photo can be from the first day of school, a school spirit day or any other fun day from the year.

If there are any questions please send an email to, vernfieldyb@gmail.com

Vernfield Home & School Association will be hosting our 3rd annual Spirit’s Skate Party on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

The event is held at Inline 309 in Hatfield and will be from 1:00-2:30pm. Tickets are $15/per skater and are purchased that day at the door.

This event is open to all, so your children may bring a friend! Family, friends or siblings not skating, do not require a ticket.

Our 5th grade class will be hosting a bake sale at the event, so bring cash to support them!

Any 5th grade students and families can sign up to volunteer at the bake sale below. All bake sale monies will go towards the 5th grade picnic.

https://bit.ly/4fL0Uug

Questions? Reach out to Diane Meyer - Szish.diane@yahoo.com.

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)

-Junior Hawks Night Out

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

SAVE THE DATE!

The Vernfield Home and School Association will be hosting Lip Sync 2025 ~ March 14, 2025 at 7pm (Snow Date March 15, 2025) at Indian Crest Middle School.

Talk to your friends and think about some song choices!

More information and permission slips will be sent home in a few weeks.

*Please note that each act is required to provide a parent volunteer the night of the event.

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