Suffield Elementary Newsletter
October 27, 2023
A message from the Principal - Mrs. Bookman
Dear Suffield Family,
I hope this message finds you well and still buzzing with the excitement of our Halloween parties and parade today. What a fantastic day it was, filled with smiles, creativity, and a whole lot of spooky fun! I want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your incredible support, enthusiasm, and participation in making this day truly special.
Our Halloween celebrations wouldn't have been as memorable without your help, and I want to express my gratitude for your invaluable contributions. Your efforts, whether it was crafting costumes, donating treats, or volunteering your time, were instrumental in making today's events a huge success.
The Halloween parade, with its colorful costumes and beaming faces, was so much fun! We could not have asked for a more beautiful afternoon! Please know that your involvement and partnership are greatly appreciated. Together, we can continue to create wonderful experiences and opportunities for our children to thrive.
Stay dry this weekend!
Mrs. Bookman
Principal
Suffield Cafeteria's "Spice Girls"
Living in the Suffield Barbie World!
Veteran's Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Suffield Elementary is inviting all Veterans to visit with students on Friday, November 10th. Veterans are invited for coffee and dessert in the cafeteria with other Veterans at 1:15. At 1:30, 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.
Field Local Schools Renewal November 7, 2023
Know The Facts!
Field Schools has placed two issues on the November 7 ballot. The first is a 10.75 mill operating issue and 1 mill for permanent improvements. The second is a 7.3 mill operating issue. These issues were last passed in May of 2019 and are up for renewal. A levy renewal does not include any new millage.
Operating money pays for all aspects of the district. It pays for teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, tutors, computers, textbooks, supplies, fuel, and food. That is not a complete list, but just part of what operating money pays for. The renewal of the operating issues will allow the continuation of district services and programs at current levels.
Permanent Improvement money is used for physical items/improvements with a lifespan of 5 years or more. Funds generated from passage of the Permanent Improvement levy five years ago were used to rebuild the parking lot on the main campus and fund building and grounds repairs and improvements. Going forward, permanent improvement money will be used to maintain and improve existing buildings, grounds and facilities.
Art To Remember order are due!
Picture retakes - Friday, November 3rd
If your child was absent on picture day or you are not satisfied with the pictures that came home, retakes will be on Friday, November 3rd. You should send in the picture package with your child on that day so that Lifetouch can retake your child’s picture.
Families in Need
Planning for the holidays comes earlier and earlier each year! If any assistance is needed for your family this year, you can contact Mrs. Bookman no later than November 1st. Several area organizations often reach out to our school to help families, but if we are not aware of your need, assistance cannot be obtained. Please send a note to the office, or email Mrs. Bookman at shawn.bookman@fieldlocalschools.org if your family is looking for assistance for the holidays.
Message From the PTA - Fall Conference Night Teachers Dinner
Thursday, November 9th is our annual Fall Conference Night Teachers Dinner. We need your donations to purchase dinner and provide desserts for our teachers. Any amount helps! If you would like to donate money to go towards the purchase of the dinner, please use our Venmo business account @SuffieldPTA
If you would like to donate a dessert, please plan to bring it in on Thursday, November 9th before 3:30 pm. You are welcome to drop it off in the car rider line.
Erin Roberts
Vice President, Suffield PTA
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of 3 volunteers to help organize and pass out the fundraiser goodies on November 9th. Below are the times and jobs.
2 volunteers to be Sorters from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. You will organize and bag up fundraising items and get them to the kiddos who can take them home on the bus.
1 volunteer to be a Helper from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. You will pass out items to kids and parents who come to collect their fundraising items. This will be during teacher conferences.
If you are interested, please contact Erin Lohr Roberts @ SuffieldPTA@gmail.com
SCHEDULE YOUR FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE NOW!
You can now schedule your child's fall conference online! You should have received a link from Mrs. Bookman via text message. If you haven't, please notify the office at 330-552-5252.
SUFFIELD TRICK OR TREAT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH FROM 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Halloween Safety Tips
- Make sure your child’s costume is bright and reflective. It should fit well and be short enough to prevent tripping.
- Ensure costumes, wigs, and accessories carry a label indicating they are flame-resistant.
- Consider painting your child’s face instead of using a mask that can block peripheral vision.
- Feed your family a good meal prior to Halloween parties or trick-or-treating to discourage your kids from filling up on candy.
- If your kids are trick-or-treating in an area without sidewalks, walk on the edge of the road facing traffic.
- For evening trick-or-treating, add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. All kids or their parents should have a flashlight. Glow sticks are also great.
- After trick-or-treating, sort and check your kids’ goodies. Though tampering is rare, closely examine all treats – and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped, or suspicious items.
Help students Stay warm and toasty at recess
As the temperature drops and winter approaches, we want to ensure our students have a comfortable and enjoyable recess experience. That's why we're launching our 'Warm Hands, Happy Hearts' campaign. We're asking for donations of gloves or mittens to help keep all our students toasty and warm during recess.
With these gloves, our students can stay active, play games, and make the most of their outdoor time without worrying about chilly fingers. It's all part of our commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment for everyone.
Join us in spreading the warmth and joy! Let's make this winter season unforgettable for our students! Together, we can ensure that our students have a fantastic recess season.
Leadership Roles for October
Cinderella Ball Dress
2023 CINDERELLA BALL
All girls in grades K- 6 in the Field Local School District are invited to attend the 23rd annual Cinderella Ball with a male escort.
November 11, 2023
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.
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP TO BE A PTA MEMBER
Membership for the Suffield Elementary PTA is $10 per member per year. Every person who joins a local PTA automatically becomes a member of both the state's PTA and National PTA. To become a member of the Suffield PTA, please go to our website’s membership page, https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/membership to fill out the enrollment information.
The Suffield Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in our school. Suffield Elementary PTA is part of the National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA). The National PTA is the largest and oldest volunteer organization working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. The Suffield PTA provides monetary support as well as fills volunteer opportunities for needs at our school. Examples are Assemblies, Games Day, LEAD Groups, Science Supply Kits, Class Celebrations/Parties, Technology Funding, Teachers’ Supplies, Scholarship Contributions and Student-Needs, to name a few.
The Suffield PTA has Monthly Meetings for members. Members are welcome to join no matter what their level of involvement. Meetings for the 2023-2024 school year will be held virtually via Zoom. Links for the current meeting will be listed on Suffield Elementary PTA's Facebook page and be sent out via One Call Now text by Mrs. Bookman on the day of the meeting. Meeting Minutes for our past meetings will also be available on our website.
Meetings for 2023-2024:
* Wednesday, November 8th @ 3:45 pm
* Wednesday, January 10th @ 3:45 pm
* Tuesday, February 13th @ 3:45 pm
* Wednesday, March 13th @ 3:45 pm
* Wednesday, April 10th @ 3:45 pm
* Wednesday, May 8th @ 3:45 pm
Check out the SUFFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
Don't forget School Fees are 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) were due to the office before October 6, 2023. As always, please contact Mrs. Bookman if you have any questions.
KDGN: $78
1ST: $68
2ND: $86
3RD: $96
4TH: $113
5TH: $113
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.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation and look forward to seeing you in the building!
Kindergarten Lunch Visitor Sign Up Link
1st Grade Lunch Visitor Sign Up Link
2nd Grade Lunch Visitor Sign Up Link
3rd Grade Lunch Visitor Sign Up Link
4th Grade Lunch Visitor Sign Up Link
What's for Lunch?
Monday, October 30
Hamburger/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Baked Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, October 31
Chicken Strips/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Smiley Fries/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, November 1
Domino's Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, November 2
Soft Pretzel & Cheese Cup/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Green Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, November 3
Mini Pancakes & Sausage/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Tater Tots/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Also available each day as a lunch item:
Chef Salads
Fruit/Yogurt Parfait
Do You Know What Day It Is.
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.
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
Field Local Schools will be hiring for classified substitute positions in the following areas for the 2023-24 school year: Playground Monitor, Educational Aide, Cafeteria Worker, Secretarial, Custodial, Bus Aide, and Bus Drivers. A current BCI & FBI background check is needed before applying for a subbing position. An application can be found at www.fieldlocalschools.org, departments, employment, forms (at bottom of page). You may print off the application ahead of time and bring with you to apply in the Superintendent’s Office located at Field High School, door #5. Please email Bev Bable at beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org for an appointment to apply.
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.
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ACME Receipt Time
It’s time to start saving Acme receipts! Send in receipts dated August 1, 2023 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!
Crayola Colorcycle Program
Crayola and schools across North America have banded together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. Suffield Elementary will now take part in recycling markers that no longer work. It’s a super easy project to help our environment! You can send in any brand of markers, sharpies, dry erase, and highlighters. Once we collect the markers, they will be shipped to a facility that repurposes them so that they are kept out of the landfills.
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