News from the Nest

Monday, 12/9 (Day 1)

-Holiday Shoppe

Tuesday, 12/10 (Day 2)

-Holiday Shoppe

-Pod Parents

Wednesday, 12/11 (Day 3)

-Math Club - 8:00-8:30am - 4th Grade Pod

-Holiday Shoppe

-Pod Parents

-Printed Progress Reports sent home

-Progress reports available on HAC 4:00pm

Thursday, 12/12 (Day 4)

-Service Hawks - 8:00-8:30am - 2nd Grade Pod

- Holiday Shoppe

Friday, 12/13 (Day 1)

-Spirit Day: VF Spirit Wear or Blue/Gold

-Yearbook Cover entries due

Monday, 12/16 (Day 2)

-5th Grade Snowman Project 1:45-3:00pm - 5th Grade pod

Tuesday, 12/17 (Day 3)

-5th Grade Snowman Project 1:45-3:00pm - 5th Grade pod

Wednesday, 12/18 (Day 4)

-Winter Concert Rehearsal - 2:00-3:00pm - All-purpose room

-Winter Concert - 7:00-8:30pm - IVMS Auditorium

Thursday, 12/19 (Day 1)

-1st Grade Winter Workshop - 12:00-2:30pm

-5th Grade Snowman Project 1:45-3:00pm - 5th Grade pod

Friday, 12/20 (Day 2)

-Winter Sing-a-Long - 1:45-2:15pm - All purpose room

-Winter Socials - 2:15 - 3:00pm - Classrooms

-Spirit Day - Favorite holiday character sweater, shirt or hat

Monday, 12/21/24 - Wednesday, 1/1/25

-Winter Break - No School for Students

The final Pod Parents opportunity for 2024 will be held on:

-Tuesday, December 10th from 9-11am and 1-3pm

-Wednesday, December 11th from 9-11am and 1-3pm

Please sign-up below if you are available to help:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADA72FA1FFC16-53612803-podparents

During Pod Parent times, parent volunteers may float amongst the 6 pods (K-5th), the main office and the library to help where needed. Each participating teacher/staff member will leave instructions in the pod for the parent volunteers regarding what needs to be completed.

The HSA Hospitality Committee is hosting a Merry "Dipmas" staff spirit celebration on Friday, December 13th.

We would love your help to make this event a success! Check out the sign-up genius below and THANK YOU!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAA2DA02-53600713-merry

There are still a few items needed for the Holiday Giving Program at Vernfield.

Please use the below link to sign-up for a gift card option for a Walmart Gift Card or Grocery Store Gift Card.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FA9A72BABFB6-53109320-vernfield#/

If you choose to participate, we ask that all gifts are returned to Vernfield wrapped with the item number assigned to it by Friday, December 13th .

In advance, we thank you all for helping us to brighten the holidays for our own Vernfield Families and wish you a wonderful and joyous holiday season!

If you have any questions please reach out to Nicole Wagner, School Counselor at nwagner@soudertonsd.org or 215-721-0606.

Will your child be a creator of the 2024/2025 Vernfield Elementary School yearbook cover?

We are inviting all students (K-4th) to enter their drawings in our yearbook back cover contest. A cover from each grade level will be selected by a panel and the winners will have their artwork displayed on the back cover of the Vernfield Elementary School’s 2024/2025 yearbook.

All students in Grade 5 are invited to enter a drawing for the yearbook front cover contest.

All submissions are due by Friday, December 13th.

More information can be found in the accompanying flyers.

Please contact Alexandra Ricketts and Juliet Kinch via email (vernfieldyb@gmail.com) with any questions.

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.

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

We are looking for a few volunteers to run for a number of open board and committee chair positions for the upcoming school year, including:

-VP Communications on HSA Board (2025 - 2027)

-Co-Treasurer on HSA Board (2025 - 2027)

-K/1st Grade Lunchroom Helpers committee

-HSA Directory committee

-Hospitality co-chairs (2)

If you are interested in any of these open positions, 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