UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back frequently for an updated list!
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
Holiday Shop
Volunteers & Bakers Needed
Saturday, December 6
9am-12pm
(9-9:30am Sensory Friendly Time)
The VDV Holiday Shop will be held on Saturday 12/6 but we need volunteers to make the event a success!
Sign up for the bake sale or help with setup on Friday night or as an elf on Saturday.
Details and sign up at
Shop the VDV/SMS PTO
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser!
Week of October 13th: Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser kicks off!
Brochures will be sent home with your student and orders are due Monday November 3rd! For more details on how to order, see the flyer at https://bit.ly/2025-gertrudehawk. This Fundraiser is our biggest of the year and will help us continue events like Trunk or Treat, Holiday Shop, Book Fairs, Field Day treats, graduation celebrations and much more!
Order forms due Monday 11/3
fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com
Organization ID: 122109
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:
Somerville NJ Pre-K to 8
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 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.
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