Smithfield Elementary

Hello Smithfield Families!

Welcome to a new year! We have many exciting things being planned for your children during 2023 and look forward to getting started!

In the announcements below you will find information about proper dress during outdoor recess during the winter months as well as staying up-to-date about inclimate weather.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at (570) 421-2841. Wishing you a safe and healthy winter season...

Eric Kerstetter - Principal

email: eric-kersetter@esasd.net

phone # 570-421-2841

January

1/3: Back to school

1/10: PTO meeting 6-8pm

1/16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

1/19: Cookies & Canvas 6-8pm

1/20: Teacher In-Service - No School

1/23-1/27: Winter Scholastic Book Fair

PTO Meeting

Look for more details at the start of the new school year.

Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com

Facebook:

When?: Tuesday, January 10, 6-8pm

Please be aware that the weather is now getting colder and students should dress accordingly.

In the case of weather-related cancellations, early dismissal, and delayed openings there are many methods you can use to stay informed. The district communicates in the following ways:

District Website www.esasd.net

News Channels WBRE; WFMZ; WNEP; WYOU; BRC-13

Blackboard Connect Ed. (Sapphire Community Portal account)

Facebook

Dojo

• Students will have outdoor recess if the outside air temperature or wind chill is 32 degrees or warmer.
• We like children to wear warm coats when they go outside during the winter months. If you do not require your child to wear a coat outside please let their teacher know.

January Reading Challenge for Kids

How to Help Kids Explore Their Emotions

https://www.readbrightly.com/books-help-kids-emotions-feelings/

Emojis

Our guidance counselors are ready to assist!

January Newsletter

Photo of Mrs. Rovi and Mrs. Osmun

See the following brochure for the ESASD attendance and truancy procedures. Please call our main office (570) 421-2841 with any questions.

ESASD Attendance and Truancy Brochure

For your convenience, an email address has been created for sending absences notes. Notes may be sent to:

smi-attendance@esasd.net

Click here for instructions

Any items sent from home must be prepackaged to share with others.

Order forms are located on the District web page under Food Services for The Birthday Basket package that parents/guardians will be able to purchase to celebrate their child's special day.

All grade levels at Smithfield Elementary will be using Class DoJo for communication with families this year. Use the following link to join our building DoJo.

https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?s=561eb8f6c46521bf68fdd2aa

Use the following link to report any Chromebook issues: