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"We are Safe, We are Respectful, We are Responsible" |
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10 Coffee w/ the Principal, 9:15AM 13 End of Trimester 2 18 School Spirit Day 20 Grade 5 DARE Graduation, 9:15AM 20 Trimester 2 report cards on Parent Portal 20 Rock your Socks, World Down Syndrome Day 25 Wear Green for CP Day
25 Variety Show at SMS, 6:15PM 30 - April 3 Spring Break April 6-10 Autism Awareness Spirit Week |
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Trimester 2 report cards will be available on the Realtime Parent Portal on March 20th. If you need assistance accessing your student's report card, please reach out to the Main Office at 908-218-4105. |
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The Helen Doherty Science Fair
Click Here to Participate Location & Date: VDV Gymnasium April 16, 2026 Deadline to register is Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
| Attention VDV Junior Scientists: Save the date: April 16, 2026 The Helen Doherty Science Fair Location: VDV Gymnasium
Get ready to be creative and start planning your science fair project. Students will be invited to complete a science project at home and bring it in to display during our science fair on April 16, 2026.
**Parent Scientists: If you work in the science or engineering industry and would like to volunteer on April 16th to speak with our junior scientists, please reach out to Amanda or Nancy at aduckworth@somervilleschools.org or nkishbaugh@somervilleschools.org.
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Join Ms. Frevert & Interim AP, Mrs Gabruk for Coffee & Conversation at VDV, Thursday March 10 at 9:15AM. |
| 2026-2027 Preschool / Kindergarten Registration Opens January 15th Preschool Registration Closes March 13th at 2 PM. |
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Join us on March 20th & wear mismatched socks for World Down Syndrome Day. March 21st was chosen since the genetic cause of Down Syndrome is Trisomy 21, meaning an individual has three copies of the 21st chromosome instead of the typical two. The mismatched socks directly symbolize this difference and the uniqueness of individuals with Down Syndrome. Bright, mismatched socks also encourage conversation about diversity. |
Van Derveer School will be CLOSED for Spring Break starting Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd. Van Derveer School will reopen on Monday, April 6th. |
Join Girls on the Run - Grades 3-5 - SCAN the QR Code above to register. |
Thank you to Author Mr. Ambrose, for coming in and sharing his books with our K-2 students! |
| Join us for the VDV Variety Show, March 25th at 6:15PM in the Somerville Middle School Auditorium. |
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and March 25th is CP Day. Wear Green on March 25th! Cerebral palsy (CP) affects body movement and muscle coordination. Cerebral palsy is caused by changes in the developing brain that disrupt its ability to control movement and maintain posture and balance. |
Join us for a Spirit Week celebrating Autism Awareness! Tuesday, 4/7 Wear comfy clothes Wednesday, 4/8 Wear a Superhero shirt Thursday, 4/9 Wear Red or Blue |
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Just a friendly reminder...
Attention students who ride bikes, scooters, etc. to school...when crossing the street, please get off the bike/scooter and walk it across the street. Please be sure to pay attention to all crossing guard signals. |
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At Van Derveer, we use Bridges in Mathematics in kindergarten and i-Ready Classroom Mathematics in 1st through 5th grade. To help your child grow into a confident mathematician, we encourage you to visit the websites Bridges in Mathematics Family Support and i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Family Center. These resources offer practical tips to support learning at home, including ways to start conversations about math, activities to build deep understanding, and tools to help your child explain their thinking. Thank you for partnering with us and helping your child tackle math challenges with confidence!
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As Mr. Lubisco shared in his November newsletter, we are so excited to announce that the preschool playground is now up and running for our students to use during the school day! Given the continual construction occurring on the grounds, we request that the preschool playground be used exclusively during the school day and only with staff supervision. The playground is currently not open for use outside of these hours. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. |
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| Please keep in mind when visiting Van Derveer or picking up a student for early dismissal...
A valid form of ID will be REQUIRED EVERY TIME you need to enter the building. Visitors are required to wear a visitor's tag at all time while at VDV. NO exceptions will be made. A valid form of ID will also be REQUIRED EVERY TIME a parent/guardian needs to pick up a child early for any reason. NO exceptions will be made. |
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Visit myschoolbucks.com to set up or add money to a lunch account for your student(s).
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| Meet VDV staff members at the pickleball court on Veterans Memorial at 8am every Wednesday (weather permitting) and walk to VDV with other students and staff! |
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Wednesday 3/18 @ 7pm: PTO Meeting
Join us Wednesday 3/18 at 7pm in the VDV media center for our March meeting. Help plan the spring events and learn about open board positions for next year! Virtual option available - see our site at www.somervillenjpto.com for link. |
VDV Spirit Wear On Sale!
Grab some fresh gear for spring and show off your school spirit with VDV Spirit Wear! Online store is open at bit.ly/villepk8spiritwear. |
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The Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) is a parent-led, district-level advisory group that provides input and recommendations to the Somerville Public Schools regarding systemic issues related to special education programs and services.
The SEPAG is open to all parents and caregivers in the Somerville School District, including parents of students with disabilities, parents who have concerns about their child’s learning or development, and parents who wish to learn more about special education and related services from early intervention through high school.
The SEPAG focuses on district-wide practices and programs. In accordance with New Jersey regulations, the SEPAG does not discuss individual student cases or confidential student matters.
The SEPAG works collaboratively with CST and district administration to identify trends, share parent perspectives, and support continuous improvement in special education services across all Somerville schools, including Van Derveer Elementary School, Somerville Middle School, Somerville High School, and out-of-district placements. |
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The Somerville High School Genesis and Interact Club members will be hosting their Spring Family Community Movie Night on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Somerville Middle School Auditorium again. The movie this year is Zootopia 2! |
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Spring 2026 Somerville Recreation Soccer Clinic Online registration is encouraged at https://register.communitypass.net/somerville Forms and checks payable to Somerville Recreation can be mailed to 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 Attn: Recreation |
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| You're invited to a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support the Somerville Rescue Squad Auxiliary, 3/7 at Applebee's in Bridgewater. Call 908-745-1275 for information. |
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Somerville Rescue Squads Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday 3/28. This is a free community event! Email lherbst@54rescue.org for more information. |
Last day to register for the 2026 Spring Baseball & Softball season! Scan the QR Code above to register. |
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