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!

Congratulations to Gianna S. for making it to the second round of the Spelling Bee.

Thanks to all for the Penny Wars contributions, We raised $720 for SWPBS.

Congratulations to Kindergarten for having the most points they will receive an Ice Cream party, All grades were extremely close in points!

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

February

10th: 2 Hour delay

13th: PTO meeting 6-8pm

13-27th: PTO Believe Kids Fundraiser - Online

17th: SWPBS Fundraiser - Red Carpet Photos $1

20th: Presidents Day - No School

28th: South Inst. Music Concert

PTO Meeting

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

Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com

Facebook:

When?: Tuesday, February 13, 6:30-8pm

Below are links to fun activities:

For Everyone-Chip Skylark, My Shiny Teeth & Me

K-Love a Healthy Smile by Dee Dee the Dinosaur

1st Gr.-Gina's Tremendous Tooth Adventure.

2nd Gr-Billy Blue Hair-Why Do I Have to go to the Dentist?

3rd Gr. Dr. Rabbit's World Tour

4th Gr. The Legend of Tooth Kingdom

5th Gr.-Meet the Bright Smiles Tooth Defenders

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.

Favorite February Read Alouds

Celebrating the Month in Stories: A February Reading Challenge for Kids

Our guidance counselors are ready to assist!

February Newsletter

Kindness Calendar

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: