Suffield Elementary Newsletter
May 13, 2022
A message from the Principal-Mrs. Bookman
To the Suffield Family:
It's been a summer-like week at school, but so much is left to be done! Presently we are in the midst of our MAP testing. Students may tell you about this. Be sure to keep a routine and help your child by getting them to bed early and making sure they have a healthy breakfast each day.
Don't forget that families are invited to participate in the Suffield Arcade by creating an arcade game from cardboard. Games are due on May 24! Check out the details below.
We are kicking off an end-of-the-year donation drive next week. A student leader, John Straub, thought it would be a great way for us to support our community. He dressed up and presented the idea to Miss Livers and me. I'm proud of his thoughtfulness and of all of our students for wanting to support this mission. Please see the article below for details.
Be sure to sign up for Games Day at the link listed below. We are also looking for anyone willing to bring in a grill and cook up some hot dogs for students on that day. The dogs are provided, we just need some grillers! Grillers should probably start cooking around 10 on June 6, so please let us know if you can help out! Just call the school and let us know!
Enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Bookman
Games Day Sign-Up
Principal's Good News Call
2nd grade CogAT Testing May 19th & 20th
We would like to remind you that the 2nd grade will be taking the CogAT test on Thursday, May 19th, and Friday, May 20th, please be present on those days. Students generally score higher if they take tests on the regular testing day, so please do not schedule routine doctor or dentist appointments on these days. It is important that your child has a good night’s rest and eats a healthy breakfast on testing day.
Suffield Cares for Others
Our school will be running an end of the year donation drive for The Haven of Portage County, a local homeless shelter in Portage County helping those in need. The dotation drive will run from Monday May 9th through Friday June 3rd. This donation drive was suggested and presented to Mrs. Bookman by one of our second grade students, John Straub!
Students can bring in donation items and drop them in the boxes under the tree by the Library.
“Helping others makes a difference and makes our heart feel good”
John Straub, 2nd grade
Items in need:
Clothing items:
(items for men, women, and children in various sizes)
Flip-Flops/shower shoes
undergarments
Socks
Personal Hygiene items:
(items for men, women, and children)
Shampoo and conditioner
Deodorant
Body wash
Bars of soap
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Shower Caps
Shaving cream
Feminine hygiene products
Chapstick
Lotion
Baby wipers
Hair brushes
Household items:
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Trash bags
Zip-lock bags
Clorox wipes
Blankets
Leadership Roles for the Month of May!
Mail Carrier: Brooke C.
Side Door Helper: Zach B.
Safety Patrol: Ayreana R.
Shuttle Bus Helper: Amelia M.
Car Rider Helper: Madelynn S.
Coat Closet/Lost & Fount Patrol: Zoe K. & Tony D.
Playground Buddy: Katelynn B.
New Student Helper: Rosa H. & Amelia C.
Office Helper: Odessa H. & Nadia F.
Clinic Assistant: Alana H. & Toni R.
Weather Leader: Luka R.
Jokester: John S.
SOAR Card Collector: James M. & Carleigh A.
Hall Monitor: Emma O.
Yearbooks Available
We have ten yearbooks available if you want to purchase one please send in $16 cash or a check made out to Field Local Schools.
Suffield Elementary Recycle Fair
If you are interested in viewing the fair, the Recycle Arcade will be open for K - 2 parents from 9:30 - 10:30 am and for 3 - 5 parents from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. We invite you to stop in and see the creative games our students have constructed.
Parent tips for helping your child build a game for the Recycle Arcade are in the PDF below.
Open Enrollment for 2022 - 2023 school year
Open enrollment applications for grades 1-12 are being accepted now through June 3, 2022. Open enrollment applications for incoming Suffield Kindergarten will be accepted through Friday, August 26, 2022. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline of June 3, 2022. (If mailing your application, please allow time so it is received by June 3, 2022). Open Enrollment will close and no new Open Enrollment applications will be accepted during the school year. Applications for Suffield Kindergarten Open Enrollment will not be accepted after the deadline of August 26, 2022. (If mailing your application, please allow time so it is received by August 26, 2022)
If a renewal open enrollment application is not turned in by June 3, 2022, Field Local Schools will let your home district of residence made aware that you have not applied for open enrollment for the upcoming school year.
Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023 School Year!
Kindergarten registration for the
2022 – 2023 school year will be held at:
Suffield Elementary School
Please call 330-552-5252 to
schedule an appt.
All students registering for the 2022 – 2023 school year must be five years old on or before August 1st, 2022. Items needed at time of registration are:
· Original Birth Certificate
· Student’s Social Security Card
· 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
Counselor's Corner- A Note From Miss Livers
Coping with Change
Life stage transitions or changes are inevitable, and can be hard for many children. Change can bring out different feelings such as excitement mixed with nerves and fear. It is now the time of year where our 5th grade students are preparing to move up from elementary and transition into middle school. Students in all grades may be experiencing changes and transitions in their life too.
Ways to help your child prepare for personal or academic transitions
- Invite them to talk about their feelings. Listen to what they have to say— anger and sadness and confusion. Validate their feelings and let them know that whatever they’re experiencing is ok.
- Help them see the elements of stability in their life and school. List all the things at school or home that will remain the same.
- Direct children to see what they are in control of. Unwelcome change makes people feel like they don’t have control over their lives. Ask your students or children, “What are you free to choose right now?” and they’ll be reminded of their own power.
- Guide children to focus on a positive future and what might be possible a year from now. Help them imagine making new friends, forming strong connections with other adults, and finding joy, community, and fulfillment. If there’s anything they can do to make these things happen (such as making new friends) guide them to do those things.
- Set aside a brief time for worry. Especially if you have a child who worries all the time, suggest a 15-minute time during the day when they allow themselves to worry. When they start worrying at other times, remind them that it isn’t their designated worry time.
- Ask children: What really matters here? Help them see the big picture, gain perspective, and keep the change in proportion.
- Help them connect with their own resilience, coping mechanisms, and energy. They have dealt with change and challenge before. Help them access those resources and remind them that they will get through this latest challenge.
- Help them see their own resources for making changes that they desire. Help them think about how to be proactive about creating the kind of experience they want, even in the face of unwelcome change.
*adapted from Supporting Kids Through Times of Change , Edutopia
Additional Resources for coping with change
- 7 tips for dealing with change
- Helping children deal with change and stress
- 15 tips to help you and your student cope with change
Please dont hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Ms. Livers
Clinic Clothing
If your child has borrowed clothes from the clinic, please have them washed and returned as soon as possible. We are running low on extra clothes and would also appreciate any donations at this time. We are very low on pants for all sizes.
Community Project
Now Hiring for the 2022-2023 school year
Field Local Schools will be hiring for substitute positions in the following areas for the 2022-23 school year: Playground Monitor, Educational Aide, Cafeteria Worker, Secretarial, Custodial, Bus Aide, Bus Drivers. A current BCI & FBI background check is needed before applying for a subbing position and order forms will be handed out at the time of the interview. If you are interested, open interviews will be held Wednesday, July 13, and July 20 from 9:00-12:00 only. Please come to the Administration Office located at Field High School, door #5. Applications can be found at www.fieldlocalschools.org, departments, employment. You can print off the non-teaching classified application under FORMS on the right side of the page to bring with you. Applications can also be completed in our office at the time of the interview. For more information, please email Bev Bable at beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org.
Suffield PTA has a website!
Check out the Suffield PTA’s new website! https://sites.google.com/view/suffieldpta/home
Be sure to join your Suffield PTA by filling out the membership form and paying your $5 membership fee (you can now easily pay online via Venmo). Members can join our meetings and be kept in the know of all things going on with the Suffield PTA. Members are not required to volunteer their time- only if you can or would like!
Chromebook Care
Birthday Treats-MUST be prepackaged, ONLY
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.
Buy Your Gel Pens, Pencils & Notebooks Here!
Just a reminder that your child can purchase pencils, gel pens, and notebook filler pads at school! There are fun designs for the kids!
Purchase prices are:
· Pencils - $.25
· Gel Pens - $.50
· Neon Gel Pens - $.75
· Notebook Filler Pads - $.75
Ohio's Parent Mentor Program
We would like to introduce you to Christina Hemberger, the Parent Mentor for Field and Southeast Local Schools. She is available to our families as a resource and advocate for those students with disabilities. Below is the Parent Mentor brochure. Feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions are interested in learning more about her services. Cell (330)-298-8130
Lunch Visitor Update
As we near the end of the school year and things seem to remain stable with all things COVID related, we are going to attempt to resume more “normalcy” for our students. Beginning the week after Spring Break, we will allow a limited number of parents to join students for lunch. 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.
Once we have a chance to evaluate the seating with the additional parents, we will consider increasing the number of parents permitted to come in each day. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation and look forward to seeing you in the building soon!
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, May 16
Mini Corn Dogs/PB&J Sandwich with Nutrition Bar & String Cheese
Baked Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, May 17
Chicken Nuggets/PB&J Sandwich with Nutrition Bar & String Cheese
Smiley Fries/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, May 18
Dominos Pepperoni Pizza/PB&J Sandwich with Nutrition Bar & String Cheese
Corn/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, May 19
Macaroni & Cheese/PB&J Sandwich with Nutrition Bar & String Cheese
Peas/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, May 20
Cheesy Bread Bites & Marinara/PB&J Sandwich with Nutrition Bar & String Cheese
Green Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Also available each day as a lunch item:
Chef Salads
Fruit/Yogurt Parfait
Do you know what day it is?
We continue to use a block schedule where specials will rotate every four days. This means there is no specific day for music, art, Computer Lab, or P.E. Each class will have an assigned time and will participate in these specials in a rotating sequence. One huge benefit will be that no special will regularly be missed because of school holidays. Your child’s teacher will let you know your child’s exact schedule. Be sure to check the breakfast menu to see what “day” we are on!
Transportation and Bus Rules
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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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.
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.
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! Please send in your box tops!
Student Handbook
Dates to Remember:
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