Smithfield Elementary

What a great start to the new school year we've had!

Hopefully your child shared with you details about some of the fun activities we've had including SWPBS competition between students which was connected to a review of positive behaviors.

Thank you to our PTO for the back to school decorations by the entrances on the first day of school!

The purpose of these monthly newsletters is to keep you informed about upcoming events and connect you with school resources. I hope you find this newsletter helpful with staying informed and involved with your child's learning. As always, if you have any questions, Please call our office at (570) 421-2841.

Erick Kerstetter - Principal

email: eric-kersetter@esasd.net

phone # 570-421-2841

October

3-18: PTO 5th grade Krispy Kreme Donut sales

7: District Casual for a Cause - Big Brothers/Big Sisters

10: Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL for students

11: PTO Meeting 6-8pm

11-14: Mobile Dentist

21: PTO Trunk or Treat/Carnival 5-8pm

27-31: PTO Pencil sales

28: Storybook Character Day (Parade 10-10:20 am)

31: SWPBS Pumpkin Day

PTO Meeting

Look for more details at the start of the new school year.

Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com

Facebook:

When?: Tuesday, October 11, 6-8pm

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

News Channels

Connect Ed.

Facebook

Dojo

Title I Family Meeting:

On Wednesday, October 11th we invite all families for our annual Title I Family Meeting from 10:00-10:45. Please see the attached flyer to RSVP.

22-23 Title I Meeting Flyer

Storybook Character Day:

Please see the attached flyer for information in regards to our 5th Annual Storybook Character Day Parade scheduled for Friday, October 28th!

Smithfield's Storybook Character Day

Read-A-Thon

October brings our Read-A-Thon event. Here is an image on the importance of reading at home each day!

https://www.learninglinks.org.au/why-children-must-read-20-minutes-each-day/

Your Smithfield Reading Specialists,
Mrs. Agolino & Mrs. Brescancine

Our guidance counselors are ready to assist!

October Newsletter

Photo of Mrs. Rovi and Mrs. Osmun

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 absences notes. Notes may be sent to:

smi-attendance@esasd.net

Click here for instructions

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://home.classdojo.com/#/classInvite/?s=561eb8f6c46521bf68fdd2aa

Use the following link to report any Chromebook issues: