News from the Nest
October 25, 2024
The Weeks Ahead
Monday, 10/28 (Day 1)
-VF Decorated Pumpkin Drop-off
Tuesday, 10/29 (Day 2)
Wednesday, 10/30 (Day 3)
Thursday, 10/31 (Day 4)
-VF Fall Parade - 1:45pm - 2:15pm on the playground behind the school
-Fall Classroom Socials - 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Friday, 11/1 (Day 1)
-Veterans Day Program Information Due
-Service Hawks Thanksgiving Food Drive
-Decorated Pumpkin Pick-up
Monday, 11/4 (Day 2)
-Service Hawks Thanksgiving Food Drive
-Human Growth and Development - 5th Grade
Tuesday, 11/5
-No School for Students - Election Day
Wednesday, 11/6 (Day 3)
-Service Hawks Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thursday, 11/7 (Day 4)
-Picture Retake Day
-Service Hawks Thanksgiving Food Drive
Friday, 11/8 (Day 1)
-Spirit Day - Wear red/white/blue
-Veterans Day Reception - 9:00 - 9:30am
-Veterans Day Program - 9:30-10:30am
Order your Cooking with Spirit Cookbook by November 4th!
Thank you to all families who contributed recipes to Vernfield's "Cooking with Spirit" cookbook!
It's not too late to order a cookbook via the below link. Ordering will be open until November 4th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOKuRlTLjR6xg9eepIAjiDZ9vTRpuq9iThi8HloLQrD-R5oA/viewform
Questions? Contact Laura DiNardo at laura.j.dinardo@gmail.com.
Vernfield's Annual Pumpkin Display
Every year, families decorate, carve, or paint pumpkins for display on the front property during the last full week of October. Please remember that pumpkins should be decorated appropriately for all elementary school students to enjoy.
Undecorated or uncarved pumpkins are also welcome!
Where should pumpkins be placed?
-On the black granite sitting wall along the front of the school
-In any mulched beds
-In front of the Vernfield Elementary School sign on the front of the building
-At the foot of any trees along the driveway
-Along the curbing
-Along the bus loop
When can pumpkins be dropped off?
-Sunday, October 27th between 9am and 6pm
-Monday, October 28th between 9am and 3pm
When should pumpkins be picked up?
-Friday, November 1st between 9am and 3pm
-Any pumpkins left at Vernfield after 3pm on Friday, November 1st will be disposed of
Fall Costume Parade and Socials
On Thursday, October 31st, Vernfield will hosting its Fall Costume Parade and Socials. Students are welcome to bring their costumes to school in a bag labeled with their name.
From 1:45pm - 2:15pm, students will dress in their costumes for a small parade outside. Weather permitting, parents and guests are allowed to report to the playground to watch the parade.
After the parade, the students will return to their classrooms for a social.
Thank you to all family members who have volunteered to help organize the classroom socials. Please note that in order to volunteer in the school, you must provide a completed Volunteer Registration and Disclosure form on the districts website AND have your license scanned by the front office. You can save time on the day of the social if you come to the school on a prior day to complete these items.
Register Today for Senior Hawks!
Calling all Vernfield 3rd - 5th Graders!
Please join the Vernfield HSA for the Sr. Hawks Enchanted Event, on Friday, November 15th from 6pm-7:30pm in the school gym.
Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczIFKHWmW9-UbRG2S_CuaTOdXkikrOg9WLqWD43uFGcp5UnA/viewform?pli=1
Magician Kevin Shelly will be performing a magic show and snacks will be provided. More information can be found in the accompanying flyer.
*Please note that no siblings are permitted and that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is not a drop off event.*
If you are available to volunteer during the event, please sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0B44A8AA2EA7FA7-51768304-volunteers
'Teach Girls Tech' is Back!
Vernfield is so excited to have the Girl's Teach Tech High School Club come and do an activity with our 3-5th Grade Girls on November 14.
Students will be making a parachute! Please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FA9A72BABFB6-51698490-girls
We will be offering another activity on January 15 and a coed activity on March 27.
Vernfield Spirit Store is Open!
Our Back to School Spirit Wear orders have arrived at the school and are on their way home with your children.
The Vernfield Spirit School Store is now open again through Monday 11/11/24. We hope you are as excited about the new design and store items as we are!
https://vernfield-spiritwear-fall-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Orders will be delivered before winter break if you'd like to purchase items for the holidays. Please reach out to Lisa Springart via email LNJ11808@gmail.com or text 267-640-5966 with any questions or feedback. Happy shopping!
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