Hello Smithfield Families!

Welcome to a new year! We have many exciting things being planned for your children during 2022 and look forward to getting started! With Covid spreading rapidly throughout our community, be assured we are being diligent about proper cleaning procedures and are following the ESASD Health and Safety plan as stated. Our school nurse, Mrs. Cannell has been fantastic about communicating with families when a child's health is concerned. In the announcements below you will find information about proper dress during outdoor recess during the winter months as well as staying up-to-date about inclimate weather. Our guidance and reading departments also included newsletters to keep you informed. As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at (570) 421-2841. Wishing you a safe and healthy winter season...

Sincerely,

Kristin Lord

Jan 3rd- Return to School

Jan 5th - Star Student Celebration

Jan 7th - District Casual for a Cause - Best Scholarship

Jan 11th - PTO virtual meeting

Jan 17th - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Jan 20th - End of 2nd Marking Period

Jan 21st - No School - (Staff In-service day)

Jan 24th - Grade 3-5 Field Hockey Intramurals. More info to come soon!

Jan 28th - Jersey Day for $1 donation (School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program)

Feb 2nd - Report Cards posted to Community Portal

Click Here for ESASD calendar (also found at www.esasd.net)

In the case of snow days, early dismissals, and delayed openings there are many methods you can use to stay informed. The district communicates in the following ways:

• District Website: www.esasd.net
• TV Stations: WBRE; WFMZ; WNEP; WYOU; BRC-13
• Blackboard Connect mass communication system (the system calls the phone numbers listed in your child's Sapphire Community Portal account)

• Students will have outdoor recess if the outside air temperature or wind chill is 15 degrees or warmer.
• We like children to wear warm coats when they go outside during the winter months. If you do not require your child to wear a coat outside please let their teacher know.

Reading Nook Section:

Books to Read over the winter months

Winter Break Reading Challenge

Our guidance counselors are ready to assist!

Photo of Mrs. Rovi and Mrs. Osmun below.

January Newsletter

See the following brochure for the ESASD attendance and truancy procedures. Please call our main office (570) 421-2841 with any questions.

ESASD Attendance and Truancy Brochure

For your convenience, an email address has been created for sending absence notes. Notes may be sent to smi-attendance@esasd.net

Click here for instructions

Until further notice, all classroom birthday celebrations are on hold. Please do not send any items prepackaged (or otherwise) from home to share with others.

The cafeteria is in the process of bringing back their Birthday Basket package that parents/guardians will be able to purchase to celebrate their child's special day. More information and order forms will be released from Food Services soon.

In keeping with health and safety, the ESASD Birthday Basket option will be the only type of birthday celebration permitted at this time.

All grade levels at Smithfield Elementary will be using Class DoJo for communication with families this year. Use the following link to join our building DoJo. https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?s=561eb8f6c46521bf68fdd2aa

Use the following link to report any Chromebook issues: