Smithfield Elementary
November 2023
Message From The Principal
Welcome November!
This is a time of year when we celebrate many things, including Veterans Day, and the start of the holiday season. It is also a time of year when we focus on our students' academic progress and prepare them for the second half of the school year.
Thank you to all of our parents and guardians for your continued support. We could not do this without you. As always, If you have any questions, Please call our office at (570) 421-2841.
Eric Kerstetter - Principal
email: eric-kerstetter@esasd.net
570-421-2841
Attendance
See the following brochure for the ESASD attendance and truancy procedures. Please call our main office (570) 421-2841 with any questions.
Attendance Notes: Please upload all notes on to Sapphire.
Birthday Clebrations
Birthday Basket package are available for purchase to celebrate your child's special day. For information and order forms click ESASD Food Services.
Please note package this purchase must be for an entire class.
In keeping with health and safety, the ESASD Birthday Basket option will be the only type of birthday celebration permitted at this time.
Calendar of Events
November
6-17 Cereal Box Drive
7 No School/ k-12 In Service/Election Day
10 Lifetouch Fall Makeup picture day
14 PTO Meeting @6:30 pm
17 Ceaal Box Domino Run
20-21 Parent Teacher Conferences
22-27 Autumn Recess/ No School
28 Back to school
28-12/11 Holiday Shop
Class Dojo
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.
Counselor Corner -Newsletter and Resources
Click here to view our newsletter.
Our Guidance Counselors are ready to assist! Photo of Mrs. Rovi and Mrs. Osmun
PTO Meeting
Look for more on the PTO in the welcome packet
Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com
Facebook: "Smithfield Elementary PTO"
When? Tuesday . November 14, 6:30-8pm
The Reading Nook
Turning Leaves, Turning Pages: A November Challenge for Kids
Here is a list of Thanksgiving Picture Books to share at home!
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:
Connect Ed., Local News & radio stations, Facebook, District Website/about us/closings.