UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back frequently for an updated list!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Staff Appreciation Week!
May 4-8
During the week of May 4-8, the PTO will be treating the teachers and staff at both VDV and SMS with goodies each day, including a lunch and a dessert bar.
Help buy your teacher lunch with a donation at
https://teacher-appreciation-smsvdv-donations-2026.cheddarup.com
- be sure to leave a note with your donation that will be passed on for all the staff to read!
Or, if you have some baking skills, sign up to make a sweet treat at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ADAA2BA6FEC43-61827384-homemade#/
Thank You!
Somerville NJ Pre-K to 8
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm
*Virtual option:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://bit.ly/VillePS8PTOMtg
Or dial: (US) +1 386-603-3491 PIN: 621 732 221#
See full Event list here!
Sign up for a Committee to help!
The meeting minutes and agenda can be found on our website
(where you can also pay your dues!)
Please review the Minutes and bring questions to the meeting.
(Las actas y agendas también están disponibles en español aquí.)
Paper forms to join the Somerville NJ PreK-8 PTO are available at the school office,
and you can join at this link:
https://bit.ly/pto2025somerville
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
*If joining the Google Meet, please see Ground Rules.
Field Day
Friday, May 22
8:00am - 12:55pm
VDV Field Day will be held on Friday 5/22 8:00am - 12:55pm
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor event with games, ice pops, and plenty of smiles.Volunteer and enjoy the day while cheering on your child.
We need parent help to make it a success—sign up now at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEgcwZ0jsxrExWs3roMLSrexjkyMuRGBFsFJVMfiDmQm2qWg/viewform
Comfort Closet
The school nurses and counselors are asking for help to stock the VDV & SMS Comfort Closets with new or gently used clothing and snack items.
The full donation list can be found at:
VDV & SMS Spirit Wear On Sale
Shop is open year round!
Refresh your VDV and SMS gear!
Spirit Wear is on sale year round and can be purchased through:
PTO General Meetings - 2025-2026
3rd Wednesday of every other month, 7pm
September 19th
November 19th
January 21st
March 18th
May 20th
2025-2026 Plans
Help us plan our goals!
September
● First Day of School
● PreK Popsicles
● Ice Cream Social
● Back to School Night - VDV
● Back to School Night - SMS
● Spiritwear
October
● Trunk-or-Treat
November
● Gertude Hawk Fundraiser
December
● Holiday Shop
● Holidays
January
● Day of Service
February
● Pencil Grams
March
● Book Fair
● Read Across America
● Literacy Night
April
● Hershey Park Fundraiser
May
● Science Fair
● Teacher Appreciation
● Health Fair
● Field Day
● Graduations
● Executive Board Elections