
Suffield Elementary Newsletter
March 7, 2025
A message from the Principal - Mrs. Bookman
Dear Suffield Family,
Mark your calendars for March 20th and join Suffield Elementary for an enjoyable evening of reading at our "Read Across America" event, generously sponsored by Kent State University Education Association volunteers. Swing by between 5:30-6:30 for a literary treat. Remember to RSVP using the link found below.
And lastly, a friendly reminder to "Spring Ahead" this weekend by adjusting your clocks!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Bookman
Principal
Don't forget to change your clocks!
Time change is this weekend, don't forget to Spring forward one hour!
Math 24
Congratulations to the following Math 24 students. They will be representing Suffield School at the Portage County Math 24 Competition at the YMCA in Garrettsville on March 13th!
Grade 4: Oliver F. and Harrison W.
Grade 5: Isabella C. and Jaxon C.
Principal's Good News Call
Congratulations to Lukas T. for receiving a good news call from Mrs. Bookman! Keep up the good work!
District-wide Hygiene Drive
Hygiene Drive: March 1st - March 21st
Be part of our district-wide hygiene drive to benefit the Falcon Family Closet. From March 1st to March 21st, we will be collecting hygiene products to support families in need. Let's come together to gather these essential items for those who need them most.
Down Syndrome Day-March 21st
The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Advocates for people with Down syndrome celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing colorful mismatched socks. Rock your Socks on Friday, March 21st to celebrate Down Syndrome Day here with us at school.
CORRECTION! District-wide Spirit Week March 17-21
Spirit Week: March 17th - 21st
Join us in a district-wide spirit week to get ready for Spring Break! Each day will feature a fun theme with an added Spring color twist to encourage participation. Let’s show our school spirit and make the week full of fun and pride! Here’s the schedule:
- Monday, March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day – Green and Gold Out
- Tuesday, March 18th: Iconic Duo (Twin Day) or Purple Out
- Wednesday, March 19th: Hats Off to Spring (Hat Day) or Blue Out
- Thursday, March 20th: BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom or Pink Out
- Friday, March 21st: Silly Sock Day
We Rock the Spectrum Stow
Summit DD is teaming up with We Rock the Spectrum Stow for DD Awareness Month 2025! Stop by We Rock the Spectrum Stow during the week of March 9 – 15 for some DD Awareness Month fun. Visitors wearing ORANGE will receive $2.00 off their admission.
Visit We Rock The Spectrum’s website for location, hours, and admission information.
Portage County DD Presents: Silent Disco/Karaoke Night
LOCATION: Independence Of Portage County, Inc. Gym - 575 E. Lake Street, Ravenna
DATE & TIME: Friday, March 21st, from 6:00-8:00 pm
INFO: Come show off your singing talents or dance to your own beat. The event is free and open to the public.
Kindergarten Registration
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
5th Grade Camp Information
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.
Suffield PTA
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, March 12th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, April 9th @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday, May 14th @ 3:45 pm
Dental Outreach will be here
on April 10, 2025
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.
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.
Leadership Roles for the Month of March
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, March 10
Waffles & Sausage/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Tater Tots/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, March 11
Toasted Cheese/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Tomato Soup/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, March 12
Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, March 13
Popcorn Chicken/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Smiley Fries /Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, March 14
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