

News from the Nest
April 25, 2025
The Weeks Ahead
Monday, 4/28 (Day 4)
-Math PSSA
Tuesday, 4/29 (Day 1)
-Math PSSA
-1st Grade Field Trip
-5th to 6th Grade Town Hall for Parents-only - 6:30-7:30pm - IVMS Auditorium
Wednesday, 4/30 (Day 2)
-Science PSSA
-Final Math Club - 8:00 - 8:30am - 4th Grade Pod
-Kindergarten Field Trip Mrs. Germeroth and Mrs. Harlacher
Thursday, 5/1 (Day 3)
-Science PSSA
-Kindergarten Field Trip Mrs. Fogle and Mrs. Davis
-School Principals Day
Friday, 5/2 (Day 4)
-School Lunch Hero Day
-Earth Day
-Food Truck Festival - 5:00-8:00pm - School playground
Monday, 5/5 (Day 1)
-Rain date only: Earth Day
Tuesday, 5/6 (Day 2)
-National Teacher Appreciation Day
-Pod Parents
-Spring Concert Rehearsal - 2:00-3:00pm - All purpose room
-Spring Concert - 7:00 - 8:30pm - LOCATION CHANGED from Indian Valley to SAHS Auditorium
Wednesday, 5/7 (Day 3)
-Buddy Bowling
-Pod Parents
Thursday, 5/8 (Day 4)
-Special Olympics
-Open House
Friday, 5/9 (Day 1)
-Club Thrift - 7:50 - 8:30am - Third Grade Pod
-5th Grade WEB Visit
-Rain date only: Special Olympics
A few more Earth Day volunteers needed
The Earth Day planning committee is seeking a few more volunteers to help make our Earth Day Celebration on Friday, May 2nd a big, green success!
Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities where kids will dig in the dirt, plant flowers, and learn how to take care of our planet. The more volunteers we have, the more fun (and less messy) it will be for everyone!
Volunteer Options:
-Morning Shift
-Afternoon Shift
-All-Day (for the truly dedicated eco-warriors!)
Let’s work together to make this an unforgettable day for our kids—because saving the planet is way more fun when we do it together!
Click here https://forms.gle/F5GdRRG8Ygssiszr8 to sign up today!
Please reach out to Kelly Bosch at kellymbosch@gmail.com or text 267.261.6512 with any questions!!
Vernfield Food Truck Festival
Vernfield HSA Food Truck Festival will be Friday, May 2nd from 5-8pm. This is a fundraising event where several invited food trucks will be available for vending to our Vernfield families and will give back a portion of their proceeds to the Vernfield HSA.
This is an amazing outdoor event with great eats, DJ music, and playground fun!
Food trucks include Wrap n' Roll, The Meat Wagon, Pizzeria La Familia, Waffle Cabin, and Kona Ice.
Please RSVP if you and your family are attending, so the food trucks know how many people to plan for: https://forms.gle/ajLXXUQjLaDmFfmV6
Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Field Day Volunteers requested
Our annual Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, with a rain date scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025.
Field Day will continue to be an all-day event. Kindergarten through Fifth Grade will be participating in various activities from 9:10 until 3:10.
Here is the link to sign up as a volunteer – thank you for your consideration!
"Cooking with Spirit" Spring Cookbook Sale!
IF you missed out on our sale of "Cooking with Spirit", now is your chance! We have only 80 books left from our 200 book sale this fall. This is YOUR LAST CHANCE to get your hands on these recipes!
Cookbooks are $10 each and will be delivered to the school for pickup. You will be notified when your cookbook is ready via email.
Sale will end once all 80 books have been purchased.
Hospitality Update
We are currently planning for Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5th-9th and would LOVE your support!
Ways to help:
Sponsor a Teacher Lunch from Main Street Salad: This is PERFECT for families who want to contribute, but lack the time to bake or shop for donations! Just click here: https://www.mainstreetsalad.com/store/ and head to the bottom where it says "Teacher Appreciation Week" (you will see a pic of VF!!).
You can choose what you give! (FYI - If you want to cover a whole lunch, it will be $12 per person. TY!!). Also - click on the pencil icon to leave a note for your child’s teacher(s).
Raffle Day Donations: The STAFF FAVORITE DAY is back again! Sign up for a basket or item here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D44ACAC2AA0FF2-56143803-theofficeial#/
May Pod Parents requested
The Vernfield Home & School Association is seeking parent volunteers to participate in the final Pod Parents program of the year, available on:
-Tuesday, May 6th
-Wednesday, May 7th
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/10C0F4EADA72FA1FFC16-54749460-podparents
When you arrive at the school, please:
- 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.
- 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.
- Please do not enter the classrooms or otherwise disturb classroom learning. Further, younger siblings may not accompany the adults while volunteering at school.
- 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.
- Kindly check with Mrs. Smerecki (Main Office) and Mrs. Porco (Library) to see if they need assistance.
- 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.
- 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
Community News
Souderton Summer Camp registration information
Souderton Summer Camp will be running from June 16th - August 15th, 2025, and is now open for registration. More information can be found in the accompanying flyer.
The SASD Summer Camp offers children a chance to engage in recreational activities and have fun in a structured environment. Our programs include Art, Gym, Science, Swimming, and field trips, as well as events, special guest, sports, and games.
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