Letter from the Principal
Dear Smithfield Families,
As we enter the month of February, and our children are seeing images in the news that make them afraid, I think of the following quote from Fred Rogers:
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother
would tell me to look for the helpers, you will always find people who
are helping."
My wish is for us to not only remember to look for the positive, but to be the positive (the helpers) during a time that can be VERY scary for our children.
Sincerely,
Kristin Lord
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Calendar of Events
January
22nd: No School (K-12 Teacher Inservice Day)
February
3rd - Picture Re-takes. Please call the main office to schedule an appointment.
15th - Presidents’ Holiday - No School
17th - Pajama Day
18th - Super Hero T-Shirt Day
19th - Favorite Sports Team T-Shirt Day
22nd -Tie or Tye Dye T-Shirt Day
School Board meeting @ 7pm (visit esasd.net for the meeting link)
23rd - Wear Your School Colors Day
March
1st - Progress reports made available to families on Sapphire or sent home
1st - 5th - Dr. Seuss Read Across America Week.
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Counselor Corner
Our guidance counselors are ready to assist!
Laura Osmun: laura-osmun@esasd.net (Grades K-1)
Lauren Rovi: lauren-rovi@esasd.net (Grades 2-5)
Resources For Families (Finance and Insurance)
Pennsylvanians who have lost health coverage or are currently uninsured and need coverage for themselves or their children may qualify for coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Medicaid and CHIP provide coverage for routine and emergency health services, tests and screenings, and prescriptions. COVID-19 testing and treatment are also covered by both Medicaid and CHIP.
Medicaid and CHIP enroll individuals throughout the year and do not have a limited or special enrollment time, so people needing health coverage can apply for these programs at any time. There are income limits for Medicaid, but all children qualify for coverage through CHIP regardless of family income. Families can apply for Medicaid or CHIP at www.compass.state.pa.us.Opens In A New Window
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
The Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has improved the nutrition and health of families in Pennsylvania since 1974 by providing nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care and social service referrals, and healthy foods. Through WIC, pregnant women, mothers, and caregivers of infants and young children learn about good nutrition to keep themselves and their families healthy.
WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding women for up to one year postpartum, women up to six months postpartum who are not breastfeeding, and infants and children under 5 years old. Furthermore, these individuals must also meet WIC income guidelinesOpens In A New Window and a medical or nutritional risk, which is determined at the WIC certification appointment. To apply for WIC, call the toll-free WIC Hotline 1-800-WIC-WINSOpens In A New Window to be connected to WIC office staff who will answer your questions and schedule your appointment, or get started online.Opens In A New Window
ChildLine 1-800-932-0313
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