UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back frequently for an updated list!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Dine to Donate Night
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
11:00am - 12:00am
Open early for Lunch! Grab Dinner before the PTO Meeting, and join us for Drinks after!!
Please support the Somerville PreK-8 PTO by
ordering take out by phone
or dining in the restaurant
at the 970 US-22 Bridgewater location!
MAKE SURE TO MENTION SOMERVILLE PTO WITH YOUR ORDER!
SHARE WITH FRIENDS!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A VDV/SMS FAMILY TO HELP THE PTO!
PTO General Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00pm
VDV Media Center
51 Union Ave, Somerville
*Virtual option:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://bit.ly/VillePS8PTOMtg
Or dial: (US) +1 615-787-8634 PIN: 192 110 066#
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 las agendas también están disponibles en español.)
PTO will provide Right At School child care at the school so all can attend!
SEE YOU THERE!
*If joining the Google Meet, please see Ground Rules.
Trunk - Or - Treat
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:00-6:00pm
SAVE THE DATE!
*4:00pm - 4:30pm will be a special needs, sensory-friendly environment!
4:30pm to 6:00pm - general admission
Van Derveer Elementary School
Gym Playground
CANDY, COSTUMES, GAMES and PRIZES!
VDV and SMS families are invited to decorate their cars with fun, family-friendly themes and to provide a safe and fun environment for our kids to get “tricked and treated!” Prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated trunks!
The event is open to Van Derveer and Somerville Middle School students and their families.
We are looking for Volunteers!
(Service hours are available for teen volunteers.)
If you want to Decorate Your Trunk, fill out the form at the link below!
We need families to decorate their trunks! Please reserve your parking space early – spaces are limited.
WE NEED TRUNKS TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL!!!!!!!
Trunks will be judged in competion in a couple categories - And Win Prizes!
Join the Commitee to volunteer to judge the trunks, run games, and collect/distribute candy.
Candy will be provided to the decorated trunks to give out to children.
Candy donations are appreciated and will be collected at drop boxes at the entrances of VDV and SMS throughout the month of October.
You can also Donate funds to use towards non-candy treats:
https://bit.ly/2024vdv-trunkortreat
If you plan to attend, donate candy, or decorate a trunk, Sign Up! at the Button Below!
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser
Now Until Friday, November 1st
Shop the VDV/SMS PTO
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser!
Order forms due Friday 11/1
Online, ship to school due Monday 11/11
Ship to home due Sunday 12/8
fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com
Organization ID: 122109
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 - 2024-2025
3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
January 15th
February 19th
March 19th
April 23rd
May 21st
2024-2025 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
● Fall fundraiser
● SMS Book Fair
December
● Holiday Shop
● Holidays
January
● Day of Service
February
● Pencil Grams
March
● Book Fair
● Read Across America
April
● Spring Fundraiser
May
● Science Fair
● Teacher Appreciation
● Health Fair
● Field Day
● Graduations
● Executive Board Elections