Dear Suffield Family,
This week at school, we focused on Habit 6: Synergize in exciting and meaningful ways. As a school community, we worked together to collect cereal boxes for our local food shelf while also using them for fun activities to celebrate the 100th day of school. Thanks to everyone's teamwork and effort, we collected an incredible 199 boxes! Your commitment to working together toward a common goal truly showed the power of synergy—thank you for making a difference!
This weekend, take some time to practice Habit 6: Synergize with your family by focusing on teamwork, appreciation, and recognizing each other’s strengths. Synergy happens when we value one another and celebrate what makes each person unique. A fun and meaningful way to do this is by sharing positive thoughts with each family member. Try finishing sentences like, “What I admire most about you is…” or “One of my proudest memories of you is…” and see how your words bring a smile to their face! You may even learn something new about the people you love.
Another great way to synergize as a family is by identifying each other’s strengths. Write down two or three strengths for each family member, including yourself, and then share them together. Do you see yourself the same way others see you? Do you recognize new strengths in your loved ones? By valuing and encouraging one another, you’ll strengthen your family bond and experience the true power of synergy. Take this challenge together and make this weekend one to remember!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Bookman
Principal
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the 100 Cereal Box Challenge! Thanks to your generosity, we didn’t just meet our goal—we crushed it with a total of 199 boxes collected! These will be donated to those in need, helping to make a real difference in our community. We truly appreciate your support!
All staff and students are encouraged to wear ORANGE on Monday, March 3rd, to demonstrate their support for disability inclusion. Inclusion means sharing experiences and embracing each other's differences. Let’s show our support by wearing orange and making our school a welcoming place for everyone. Thank you for being part of this important day and for being so supportive in promoting an inclusive environment.
History of the Event
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month's origins date back to 1987, when President Ronald Reagan officially declared the observance. Since then, organizations, advocates, and communities have come together annually to promote understanding, inclusion, and the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, aiming for a more inclusive society.
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
Kindergarten registration for the 2025 – 2026 school year will be held at:
Suffield Elementary School
Every Tuesday & Thursday by appt.
April 1st - May 15th
9:45 am - 2:45 pm
Visit: www.fieldlocalschools.org to sign up.
All students registering for the 2025 – 2026 school year must be five years old on or before August 1st, 2025. Items needed at time of registration are:
· Original Birth Certificate
· Immunization Records
· 2 Proofs of Residency (1 proof of residency must be a lease or mortgage statement)
· Driver’s License of Parent or Legal Custodian Registering Student
· Custody Documents, if applicable
· Copies of IEP/ETR, if applicable
Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off at Suffield! Help us support friends with special hearts! If your student raises $50 or more they get to pie Mrs. Wilson AND Miss Livers in the face!! This fundraiser will last the month of February. Please use the link to register and sign-up to support this amazing cause.
http://www2.heart.org/goto/SuffieldElementarySchool
The Fifth-grade students at Brimfield Elementary and Suffield Elementary will have the opportunity to attend camp at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio from May 21 – May 23, 2025. The cost of the 2025 outdoor education program is approximately $185 per student. Parents and students should begin planning on this expense at this time.
To reserve your child’s spot at camp, a deposit of $55.00 will be due before March 1st. Two additional payments of $65 are due before April 1st and May 1st.
We are very excited to start our first season of Youth Track and Field here at Field! We will send out more details on the season start dates (early April thru middle of May) once it's finalized.
We will likely practice 2-3 days per week at Field High School and plan to participate in 2-4 local meets (Tallmadge, Streetsboro, Kent, Field).
You do not need to be a resident of Field Local Schools (Brimfield/Suffield) to participate. We will accept registrations from other local communities.
Mark your calendars...the mobile dentist will be here on April 10th! Registration forms went home with your student this week. If you need an additional form, please contact the office. You can also register online by clicking here.
Please take advantage of this opportunity to have your child's dental health assessed by a professional right here at school. We believe that by promoting good dental hygiene habits early on, we can set our children up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
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.
Temperatures are starting to drop and we would like to pass along some details about recess, so you can plan accordingly. We will go out to recess if the temperature is above 20 degrees. We would like to remind parents that there are certain areas on the playground where snow boots are required and other areas where snow pants and boots are required during the winter months. If they do not wear the proper attire for these areas, they will have to stay on the blacktop area. Thank you in advance for your help.
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
Monday, February 24
Hamburger/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Baked Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, February 25
Chicken Stripes/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Smiley Fries/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, February 26
Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, February 27
Cheese Quesadilla/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Refried Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, February 28
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 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.
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.
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.
Suffield Elementary
Email: shawn.bookman@fieldlocalschools.org
Website: www.fieldlocalschools.org
Location: 1128 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore
Phone: 330-552-5252
Twitter: @SuffieldE