To our Suffield Family,

Tonight, we’re thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone: our 100th year at Suffield! We’re excited to welcome back Suffield retirees and alumni during the Field High School football game. Stop by the hospitality tent at the north end of the stadium and say hello!

This morning, every student received a special 100th-anniversary t-shirt, which they proudly wore for a group photo on the front lawn. We formed the number "100" for a fun drone shot, and we can't wait to share it with you next week!

Please ensure your child keeps their t-shirt in a safe place, as we’ll be wearing them throughout the year. A heartfelt thank you to the PTA for providing these shirts. If you’d like to purchase one for yourself, you can do so by clicking the link below.

I hope to see everyone at the football game this evening!

Mrs. Bookman

Classroom Volunteers are utilized for many events and programs at the school. The volunteer program includes Head Classroom Coordinators, Classroom Volunteers, Active and Inactive Classroom Party Volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for one or more of these positions, please fill out the Suffield PTA Class Volunteer Form on our website.

Please note: you will ONLY be considered for any of the In-Classroom Volunteer opportunities if you fill out the Suffield PTA Class Volunteer Form AND are also a member of the Suffield PTA.

To learn more about Class Volunteers and to fill out the form to become a Class Volunteer, go to, https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/class-volunteers

To sign up to become a Suffield Elementary PTA Member, go to, https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/membership

Please Note: The purple Volunteer Form sent home with your packet from school is NOT the same form. If you would like to volunteer in or for your classroom, you must fill out the online form on the Suffield PTA website.

!! In Classroom Volunteers will be chosen soon- don't miss out !!

Happy Fall! Each fall the Suffield PTA decorates the front entrance of the school. Suffield PTA is seeking your help to decorate! Any donations of pumpkins, hay bales, cornstalks, mums etc. to help create a fall feel for the main entrance would be very much appreciated. Please drop off any donations outside of the school doors by 1:00 pm on Friday, October 4th, you are also welcome to stay and help decorate!

Looking for other ways to help? We are also in need of a volunteer for the Mobile Dentist on October 9th . Please email SuffiedPTA@gmail.com if you are able to help.

Membership for Suffield Elementary PTA is $10 per member per year. Monthly meetings are held for members for discussion on what the PTA is working on throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a member, click the link. https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/membership

According to the Missing Child Act, if the custody of a child is awarded or changed, a copy of the legal document must be filed in the school office within fourteen days after the change of custody.

Identification of Children with Disabilities

The Field Local School district is in the process of locating, evaluating, and identifying children from birth to age 21, residing in the district, who may be entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), including special education and related aids and services, pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).

Children eligible for FAPE under the IDEA are those with disabilities such as Autism,
Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Speech or Language Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury or Specific Learning Disability.

Children eligible for FAPE under Section 504 include children who have a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. If you know of a child who may have a disability or a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you would simply like additional information, please contact Megan Longfellow, Director of Special Services at (330) 673-2659 or email her at megan.longfellow@fieldlocalschools.org

Picture order forms will be coming home soon! Pictures will be taken on Friday, September 27th. We will do the group "stand up" pictures this year, if your child is absent on picture day, he/she will not be in the class picture. If you would like to place your order online before picture day, please visit www.mylifetouch.com. Retakes will be November 1st.

The mobile dentist will be here on October 9th. Registration forms went home with your student at open house. If you need an additional form, please contact the office. You can also register online at https://www.myschooldentist.com/SEFLOH_schsrm

If you NEED a Cinderella Ball dress, our “shopping” day will be Saturday October 26th from 11am - 1pm at the Falcon Family Closet.

Are you signed up to be a part of the neighborhood bridges Field Local Community ?

If not, click here to follow the link to learn more and start helping making a difference in the lives of the students at Field Schools !!

Registration is now online by accessing our website at www.fieldlocalschools.org. Go to the PARENT/STUDENT tab and click on the Free and Reduced Application Portal. Each student's ID number will be required at the time of the application. Numbers can be found on your child's previous report card or on final forms. All online applications are processed immediately!

We will allow a limited number of parents to join students for lunch each day. Below you will find a link to sign up for a time slot. There will be 5 slots available per grade level, per school day. Due to limited seating, only one person per student may sign up. To be fair to other parents, please do not sign up for more than one slot. Please remember that due to safety reasons, only adults may visit during lunch.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation and look forward to seeing you in the building!

Monday, September 23

Hamburger/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Baked Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Tuesday, September 24

Chicken Strips/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Smiley Fries/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Wednesday, September 25

Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Thursday, September 26

Soft Pretzel & Cheese Cup/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Green Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Friday, September 27

Mini Pancakes & Sausage/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Tater Tots/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Also available each day as a lunch item:

Chef Salads

Fruit/Yogurt Parfait

We continue to use a block schedule where specials will rotate every four days. This means there is no specific day for music, art, Computer Lab, or P.E. Each class will have an assigned time and will participate in these specials in a rotating sequence. One huge benefit will be that no special will regularly be missed because of school holidays. Your child’s teacher will let you know your child’s exact schedule. Be sure to check the breakfast menu to see what “day” we are on!

If you have medications that you need to have at school for your child, DO NOT send them to school with your child on the bus. Please bring them to school. The office is open from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Please call the school if you have questions.

We are now hiring classified substitute workers for various roles, including Playground Monitors, Educational Aides, Cafeteria Workers, Secretarial Staff, Custodial Staff, Bus Aides, and Bus Drivers. A current BCI & FBI background check is required before applying for any substitute position. Some positions may also require an aide permit, which the Administration Office can help you obtain. You have the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, and you'll be on call to cover for regular employees. For more details or assistance with the application process, please contact Bev Bable at the Administration Office beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently came out with guidelines and a list of healthy foods that schools are being asked to serve in place of cookies, candy, and other less healthy foods. Schools are encouraged to follow these guidelines, not only with food being sold but with any food being brought into the school. You are strongly encouraged to send in healthy snacks for birthday treats and/or holiday parties when requested. Please avoid CUPCAKES as they are very messy!

At this time, we will allow Birthday Treats to be brought to school. We are required to inform you of the Healthy Eating Guidelines (see below) and suggest that you use this when selecting a treat. Whatever you choose, please note that all treats brought to school for the purpose of sharing with others, need to be prepackaged so we are able to know and see the ingredients list. There are many students who have a variety of food allergies and having the ingredients listed helps the school nurse determine if a student with allergies can eat a particular treat.

Suffield CARES helps provide “short-term emergency needs” to families in Suffield. If you are in danger of having your electric or heat terminated, being evicted or have other emergency needs, call Mrs. Bookman at school or Chief Rasnick at (330)628-9240.

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice, You can choose Suffield PTA.

You shop. Amazon gives.

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. All you have to do is select Suffield Elementary PTA and 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases will be donated to the PTA.

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Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com

It’s time to start saving Acme receipts! Send in receipts dated August 1, 2024 or after to your child’s teacher. Acme will accept receipts from now until February 15, 2024! Invite your friends and family to save receipts! Let’s see if we can collect more than last year! Click here to see what brands earn 5% community cashback.

Remember to save, save, save those Box Tops! Our school earns many wonderful things, simply by turning in Box Tops. Below you will find directions on how to use the Box Top app and you can earn 20 Bonus Box Tops by referring friends!

Listed below are the fees for each grade level. This money helps to pay for a portion of the workbooks, paper, and other consumable supplies. Please send this amount as soon as possible. Checks are to be made payable to FIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS. You can also pay your school fees online at Pay School Central by clicking here. All school fees (current and past due) are due to the office before October 4, 2024. As always, please contact Mrs. Bookman if you have any questions.

KDGN: $84

1ST: $77

2ND: $67

3RD: $70

4TH: $71

5TH: $61

Superintendent's Office: 673-2659

Field High School: 673-9591

Field Middle School: 673-4176

Brimfield Elementary: 673-8581

Suffield Elementary: 552-5252

Special Services: 673-2659

Bus Garage 673-0618

Email: shawn.bookman@fieldlocalschools.org
Website: www.fieldlocalschools.org
Location: 1128 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore
Phone: 330-552-5252
Twitter: @SuffieldE