Smithfield Elementary
March 2023
Message from the Principal
Hello Smithfield Families!
It seems like March has arrived overnight! We hope you find the calendar and other resources below helpful for staying up to date about happenings this month.
As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at (570) 421-2841. Wishing you a safe and healthy winter season...
Eric Kerstetter - Principal
email: eric-kersetter@esasd.net
phone # 570-421-2841
Calendar of Events at Smithfield Elementary
March
1st: Class Pictures
6th: No School/Parent teacher Conferences
14th: PTO meeting 6-8pm
15th: The Brain Show Assembly & Family Fun Night doors open 6pm
17th: St. Patrick's Day
23th: Books & Bingo Night 5-7:30pm
31st: 2 Hour Delayed Start/Staff Act 80 Day
Event Information
PTO Meeting
Look for more details at the start of the new school year.
Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com
Facebook:
When?: Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30-8pm
Weather Issues
In the case of weather-related cancellations, early dismissal, 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
News Channels WBRE; WFMZ; WNEP; WYOU; BRC-13
Blackboard Connect Ed. (Sapphire Community Portal account)
Dojo
Recess During the Winter Months
- Students will have outdoor recess if the outside air temperature or wind chill is 32 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.
Counselor Corner - Newsletter and resources!
ESASD Attendance and Truancy Procedures
Email for Attendance Notes
Birthday Celebrations
Any items sent from home must be prepackaged to share with others.
Order forms are located on the District web page under Food Services for The Birthday Basket package that parents/guardians will be able to purchase to celebrate their child's special day.
Join Smithfield's Class Dojo for Building Updates
https://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?s=561eb8f6c46521bf68fdd2aa