Suffield Elementary Newsletter
November 8, 2024
A message from the Principal - Mrs. Bookman
Dear Suffield Family,
As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to express how thankful we are for our wonderful school community. The strength of our connections is what makes Suffield School such a special place for students to learn and grow.
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who attended our recent conferences. Your involvement in your child’s education is invaluable, and we appreciate the time you spent with our teachers to support your child’s success. Also, a special thanks to the PTA and A&E Pizzeria in Hartville for generously providing a delicious dinner for our staff on conference night. Your kindness and support truly make a difference.
Thank you for being part of our school community. Together, we continue to make Suffield School a great place to learn, grow, and connect.
Mrs. Bookman
Principal
Families in Need
Planning for the holidays comes earlier and earlier each year! If any assistance is needed for your family this year, you can contact Mrs. Bookman no later than Monday. Several area organizations often reach out to our school to help families, but if we are not aware of your need, assistance cannot be obtained. Please send a note to the office, or email Mrs. Bookman at shawn.bookman@fieldlocalschools.org if your family is looking for assistance for the holidays.
Art to Remember Orders are due today!
Don't forget that Art to Remember orders are due online by today FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th , be sure to get your order in before the order window closes!
The Fundraiser results are in!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our families who participated in our Fall Fundraiser. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated and help make a positive impact on our school!
We're excited to announce the winner of our online drawing for a trip to Kalahari is Allen Medley! Congratulations, Allen – we hope you enjoy your adventure!
A special shout-out also goes to our top seller, Brookelynn Whitford, who went above and beyond in supporting our cause. Thank you, Brookelynn and family, for your hard work!
Your participation and enthusiasm make all the difference. We couldn't have done it without you!
Canned Food Drive
Our annual canned goods drive will begin Monday, November 11th! Each grade level will be tallying the total canned goods collected. The winning grade will get a Pizza Party sponsored by our PTA. Please send in any items until November 22nd. We look forward to continuing to support our local Suffield Randolph Food Shelf. If you would prefer to not send in canned goods and would like to contribute cash, each $1 will equal 2 canned goods. Checks can be made payable to the Randolph Suffield Food Shelf or cash will also be accepted. Be sure to include a grade level on the envelope.
The Suffield PTA would like to thank A&E Pizzeria for their very generous
sponsorship in providing the staff dinner this year during conferences
Membership Drive - Week 1
Miss Kear's class is in the lead!
Suffield PTA Membership Drive
Beginning November 1, 2024, Suffield Elementary PTA will be kicking off the annual membership drive! Classrooms will receive a leaf for each PTA membership. The classroom with the most leaves by November 30, 2024 will receive an ice cream party. Each week the PTA will share a graph charting progress for each class.
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 below.
https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/membership
The Suffield PTA meets monthly. Members are welcome to join regardless of their level of involvement. Meetings will be held via Google Meets.
Meetings for 2024-2025
Wednesday, September 11th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, October 9th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, November 13th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, January 15th @ 3:45 pm
Tuesday, February 11th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, March 12th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, April 9th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, May 14th @ 3:45 pm
Veterans Day - November 11th
In honor of Veterans Day, Suffield Elementary is inviting all Veterans to visit with students on Monday, November 11th. Veterans are invited for coffee and dessert in the cafeteria with other Veterans at 1:15 pm. At 1:30 pm, the student who invited them will come to the cafeteria to escort the Veterans to their special seats in the gym. The student body will be presenting a short program and singing in a patriotic sing-along beginning at 1:45 pm in the gymnasium. At the conclusion of the program, students are welcome to leave with their Veteran if permission is given. A form was sent home with each child, so please fill it out if there will be a Veteran attending.
Schedule Your Fall Parent Teacher Conference Now!
Great news! You can now schedule your child's fall conference online. A link was sent to you via text message and email through Parent Square. If you haven’t received it or are having trouble accessing the scheduling system, please contact the office at 330-552-5252, and we'll be happy to assist you. The teachers look forward to connecting with you soon!
Thanksgiving Dinner At Suffield Elementary
Our wonderful cafeteria staff will be preparing a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner for us on Thursday, November 21st! They will be serving turkey & gravy with a dinner roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a pumpkin square as Choice # 1, or a PBJ sandwich with a nutrition bar and string cheese as Choice # 2. The students and staff always look forward to this day! Let's all thank our cafeteria staff for their hard work preparing this awesome Thanksgiving meal!
Friendly reminder to check the Lost and Found when visiting our school!
We're thrilled to welcome you to our school, whether it's for a parent-teacher conference, a special event, or just to spend some time with your child's class. As you explore our wonderful learning environment, we wanted to take a moment to remind you about an important stop you can make while you're here - our Lost and Found!
Our Lost and Found is a treasure trove of forgotten items, from jackets and lunch boxes to water bottles and notebooks. Sometimes, the smallest and most valuable items end up there, waiting to be reunited with their owners. We encourage you to check the Lost and Found area located near the gym while you're visiting.
We also recommend labeling your child's items with their name and contact information to make it easier for us to return lost items promptly.
2024 Cinderella Ball
All girls in grades K- 6 in the Field Local School District are invited to attend the 24th annual Cinderella Ball with a male escort.
November 16, 2024
Field Middle School
$30.00 per couple
$5.00 extra for each additional girl
Red Carpet Parade: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ball: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Order forms were sent home! Please contact the Field Middle School PTA at ptafieldmiddleschool@gmail.com with any questions.
Leadership Roles for the Month of November
Don't forget School Fees are past due!
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 past due. As always, please contact Mrs. Bookman if you have any questions.
KDGN: $84
1ST: $77
2ND: $67
3RD: $70
4TH: $71
5TH: $61
Follow the Big Red Community for Events and Updates!
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 for Free and Reduced Lunches
Lunch Visitors
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!
What's for Lunch?
Monday, November 11
Waffles & Sausage/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Tater Tots/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, November 12
Toasted Cheese/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Tomato Soup/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, November 13
Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, November 14
Popcorn Chicken/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Potato Wedges/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, November 15
Walking Taco/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Refried Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Also available each day as a lunch item:
Chef Salads
Fruit/Yogurt Parfait
Do You Know What Day It Is?
Student Medications
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.
Counselor's Corner - a note from Miss Livers
Substitutes Needed
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.
Birthday Treats
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
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.
Shop Using Amazonsmile
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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ACME Receipt Time
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.
Continue to Save Box Tops!
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!
Dates to Remember:
Student Handbook
Phone Numbers for Field Local School District
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
Suffield Elementary
Email: shawn.bookman@fieldlocalschools.org
Website: www.fieldlocalschools.org
Location: 1128 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore
Phone: 330-552-5252
Twitter: @SuffieldE