Dear Suffield Family,

I wanted to remind you that there will be no school on Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th. Monday will be a day dedicated to parent-teacher conferences and professional development for our staff, allowing us to connect with families and continue to strengthen our teaching practices. On Tuesday, we’ll observe Election Day, as schools across the district will be closed to provide our community members the opportunity to participate in the national election.

Please take advantage of this long weekend to rest, recharge, and perhaps even discuss the importance of civic engagement with your children. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday, November 6th, ready to continue an exciting school year!

Mrs. Bookman

Principal

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

Don't forget that you can pick up your fundraiser orders on November 7th from 2 - 6 pm in the gym!

Don't forget that Art to Remember orders are due online by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th . If you have any questions, email Mrs. Tannert (katy.tannert@fieldlocalschools.org).

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!

Just a friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night, November 2nd, for Daylight Saving Time! Enjoy the extra hour of sleep and don’t forget to check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms while you're at it. Happy Fall!

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.

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.

Suffield Schools is 100 Year Old! If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or sweatshirt, please follow the link below!

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.

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

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, November 4

No School

Tuesday, November 5

No School

Wednesday, November 6

Dominos Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

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

Thursday, November 7

Macaroni & Cheese/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Peas/Salad/Fruit/Milk

Friday, November 8

Cheesy Bread Sticks & Marinara/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese

Green Beans/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.

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

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!

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