Smithfield Elementary
May/June 2023
Message from the Principal
Happy Spring!
We hope you find the resources below useful as our very busy school year nears the end.
As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at (570) 421-2841.
Wishing you a safe and healthy month of May.
Eric Kerstetter - Principal
email: eric-kersetter@esasd.net
phone # 570-421-2841
Calendar of Events at Smithfield Elementary
May
1st- 5th Teacher Appreciation week
2nd - Spring Concert
1st- 3rd PSSA exams - Math (grades 3-5)
4th -5th PSSA exams- Science (4th grade only)
9th - PTO Meeting 6-8pm (PTO Elections)
12th - Therapy Dogs
15th-16th Scholastic Book Fair
16th ESL trip
17th 5th grade JTL trip
18th 5th grade trip
19th Field Day @ High School South
24th 4th grade Trip
26-29 Memorial Day (No school)
June
5th Field Day (RAIN DATE)
9th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Updated ESASD calendar
Event Information
PTO Meeting
Look for more details at the start of the new school year.
Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com
Facebook:
When?: Tuesday, May 9th, 6:30-8pm
Weather Issues
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)
Dojo
The Reading Nook
Scholastic Reading Summer Homebase
https://www.scholastic.com/content/site/summer/home.html/
Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading, and reward their students in a digital dashboard. When your child meets their goal, move the slider all the way over to receive their certificate for a Personal Pan Pizza in your email.
Counselor Corner - Newsletter and resources!
ESASD Attendance and Truancy Procedures
Email for Attendance Notes
Birthday Celebrations
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.
Join Smithfield's Class Dojo for Building Updates
https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?s=561eb8f6c46521bf68fdd2aa