Our Preschool Winter Concert will be held on Friday, January 17th at 9:15AM. We hope you can join us!

VDV will be closed, Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Show your School Spirit and wear your black and gold gear, Wednesday, January 29th!!

The 24-25 Yearbook is already in production and can now be purchased! Use the QR Code below to place an order.

Help our social workers stock a Comfort Closet for students. Donations of new and/or gently used clothing items are greatly appreciated - sizes, drop off details and more can be found on our sign-up at https://bit.ly/vdvcomfortcloset 

Dear Van Derveer Families,

At the beginning of the school year, VDV students took the i-Ready diagnostic assessments in both Mathematics and Reading. The mathematics and reading mid-year assessments will take place the week of January 6th and the week of January 13th. Students will also take an end-of-year i-Ready diagnostic to monitor their progress. Your child’s diagnostic reports will be sent home after testing is complete.  In order to be prepared for the assessments, students should have headphones at school to use and their Chromebooks fully charged daily.

Please ensure your child gets a good night's sleep, arrives at school on time, and eats a healthy breakfast to be well prepared and do their best on the diagnostic

Below is the assessment schedule, information about the program, and instructions on how we will use it in the classroom.

January 6-10, 2025 Grades 1-5, Math i-Ready Diagnostic #2

January 13-17, 2025, Grades *K-5, Reading i-Ready Diagnostic #2

*Kindergarten takes i-Ready Reading Diagnostic Only

FAQ

What is i-Ready?

i-Ready is an on-line program with a diagnostic component and an instructional component.  The diagnostic component helps us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth.  This information is used to construct a personalized learning path for your child.  Students will spend time completing their individualized lesson path in Mathematics and English Language Arts classes.

What is the i-Ready diagnostic?

The i-Ready diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your child’s needs.  Each item a student received is based on their answer to the previous question.  For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly harder questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier ones.

What if my student is performing below grade level?

Information about your child’s learning can help you, your student, and their teachers have the conversations and implement the strategies to accelerate your child’s learning.  i-Ready diagnostic data is just one tool that we use to understand your student’s unique needs and progress.  

Your child can engage in i-Ready reading and math lessons at home, and this is a good way to learn new skills and practice skills already learned.

Can I access more resources?

Yes. You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.

You can also reach out to your child’’s teacher.  

We appreciate your continued support and for being instrumental in your student’s learning.

Sincerely, Ms. Frevert

Registration for PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! See our website for details. 2025-2026 Registration

Wednesday 1/15: PTO Meeting @ 7pm in the VDV Media Center 

Join the PTO for their January meeting on Wednesday 1/15 @ 7pm in the VDV Media Center or a virtual option is available. For more details, go to https://www.somervillenjpto.com/events-meetings  

Wednesday 1/22: PTO Dine to Donate at Panera from 4-8pm

Dine in or take-out for your dinner at Panera in Raritan. Download the flyer at https://bit.ly/pto-panera or use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App or at the kiosk in the café. Online orders placed all day will count!

Spirit Wear For Sale

Shop gear for your student year-round at the Spirit Wear shop: http://bit.ly/villepk8spiritwear  

Double parking anywhere on VDV property is not allowed. Please do not double park at any time during arrival and dismissal. It causes a major backup with other cars and getting the students into school safely and on time.

Join VDV Staff every Wednesday and walk to school together! Meet at the pickleball court on Veterans Memorial at 8am!

Visit myschoolbucks.com to set up or add money on to a lunch account for your student(s).

Please keep in mind when visiting Van Derveer or picking up a student for early dismissal...

Happy Holidays from Cub Scout Pack 80! As we wrap up the year, here’s a look at what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead.

December Pack Meeting: We had a wonderful time at our meeting, and Santa himself made a special appearance to spread holiday cheer!

Caroling at the Somerville Senior Center: Our scouts brought holiday spirit to the senior center with festive songs for the residents.

Looking Ahead:

Pinewood Derby Prep: It’s almost time for one of our favorite Cub Scout traditions!

Pit Day: January 18th 1:00-3:00 PM Bring your car kits to work on designs, test them on the track, and get them ready for race day.

Pinewood Derby: Join us the following Saturday for the big race! January 25th registration begins at 12:00 with races starting at 1:00PM

Thank you for a fantastic year of scouting fun, service, and adventure. Wishing all of our scouts and families a joyful holiday season!

We can’t wait to see you in the new year! If you’re interested in learning more about the excitement of Cub Scouts and the location of the Pinewood Derby contact CubScoutPack80@gmail.com!

Save the Date for the SEF's Annual Handbag Bingo Night & Basket Raffle!

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Details and registration information coming soon!