Suffield Elementary Newsletter
May 12, 2023
A message from the Principal - Mrs. Bookman
To the Suffield Family:
We are excited to report that our school had an incredible week filled with fun events and programs. Firstly, I want to commend Mrs. Estell for putting together an outstanding program for our fourth-grade students who took on the roles of pirates and embarked on a thrilling adventure. The program was outstanding, and the students were thoroughly engaged throughout the performance. I am extremely proud of our fourth graders and grateful to Mrs. Estell for her hard work and dedication to our students.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to our fifth-grade chorus, who delivered a spectacular performance this week. The students' hard work and practice paid off in an exceptional performance that showcased their talents and dedication. The audience was truly moved by their beautiful voices and heartfelt performance as they sang songs about the seasons of life. Well done, fifth graders!
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to all the parents who volunteered to chaperone our field trips this week. Your support and involvement make a significant difference in our students' educational experience. Thank you for your time and effort in helping to make our field trips a success.
Thank you all for your ongoing support and participation in our school community. We are truly grateful to have such a dedicated and engaged group of parents, teachers, and students.
Mrs. Bookman
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Sign up to volunteer at Games Day
'Tis the season for some FUN...Sign-up for GAMES DAY 2023 on Wednesday, June 7th @Suffield Elementary. Volunteers are needed from 11:00-3:15 for set-up/instructions and clean-up. Meet Mrs. Wilson in the gym at 11:00 to hear how the stations rotate (it is different than years prior). Please review the available slots below and click the link to sign up. Please only sign-up if you are available for the entire time. Thank you!
HELP Wanted
Open Enrollment for 2023 - 2024 school year
Open enrollment applications for grades 1-12 are being accepted now through May 26, 2023. Open enrollment applications for incoming Suffield Kindergarten will be accepted through Friday, August 25, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline of May 26, 2023. (If mailing your application, please allow time so it is received by May 26, 2023). 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 25, 2023. (If mailing your application, please allow time so it is received by August 25, 2023)
If a renewal open enrollment application is not turned in by May 26, 2023, Field Local Schools will let your home district of residence know that you have not applied for open enrollment for the upcoming school year.
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024 School Year!
Kindergarten registration for the 2023 – 2024 school year will be held at:
Suffield Elementary School
Every Tuesday & Thursday by appt.
March 28th - May 11th
9:15 am - 2:45 pm
Visit: www.fieldlocalschools.org to sign up.
All students registering for the 2023 – 2024 school year must be five years old on or before August 1st, 2023. 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
Yearbooks from years past
We have extra yearbooks from prior school years available at a discounted amount of $5 each. On a first come first serve basis. Listed below are the school years available:
2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019 - 2020.
Feel free to let friends and family know. If interested in purchasing, please send a note with your child’s name, and the school year you would like to purchase, along with your payment to the office, and we will send the yearbook back home with your child.
Substitutes Needed
Field Local Schools will be hiring for classified substitute positions in the following areas for the second semester of the 2022-23 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.
PTA Meetings
The Suffield PTA has Monthly Meetings for members. Members are welcome to join no matter what their level of involvement. Meetings for the 2022-2023 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 2022-2023:
* Tuesday, May 16th @ 3:45 pm
Volunteers Needed
9:15-9:40-Lawrence's Room
9:50-10:15-Behrens' Room
10:15-10:40-Pavelich's Room
11:10-11:35-Cianchetti's Room
11:35-11:55-Lowden, Pavelich, & Behrens' Room
12:40-1:05-Scotton & Fairchild's Room
1:05-1:30-Kyagaba's Room
1:30-2:00-Pritt & Kear's Room
2:00-2:20-Behrens & Pritt's Room
2:30-2:50-Fairchild, Scotton, & Taylor's Room
2:50-3:05-Stoffer's Room
Please let Mrs. Bookman know if you can help!
Let's Celebrate You!
Students can ask their teacher or the office staff for a red Celebration Slip. Students can share what they have to celebrate by filling out the slip and turning it into the Celebration Box in the office. Mrs. Bookman will choose a few "Celebrations" to share at our Celebration Assemblies that we have quarterly. Examples could be, meeting a goal (inside or outside of school), a sports team or club celebration, helping/volunteering in the community, or learning something new! We want to celebrate you!
Counselor's Corner - A Note From Miss Livers
Anxiety in Children
Anxiety, there are many different things the parents and guardians can do to help their child when they are feeling anxious. Your student is not alone, childhood anxiety has been becoming more common with over 4.4 million children from ages 3-17 being diagnosed with anxiety. Here are some things you can do to support your child when they are feeling anxious:
- Remind your child that their feelings are valid and okay. Give them time and space to share how they feel without judgment.
- Set a time each day/week to talk about their worries.
- Help your child focus on what they can control.
Help your child develop ways to cope with and manage their anxiety, such as:
- Deep breathing
- Talking to you or another adult
- Journaling or drawing
- Focusing on what they can control
- Using positive self-talk
- Exercising
Kid Friendly books that discuss Anxiety:
- A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber
- What to Do When You Worry Too Much; A Kids Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (workbook) by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
· Hey Jack Series: The Worry Monsters- by Sally Rippin
- Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook
· What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Don Huebner & Bonnie Mathews
- The Very Hungry Worry Monster by Rosie Greening
- Find You Calm by Gabi Garcia
** Many of these books have a read aloud available to watch/listen to on YouTube for free!
Registration for Free and Reduced Lunches
Registration is now online by accessing our website at www.fieldlocalschools.org. Go to the PARENT/STUDENT tab and click on the Free and Reduced Application Portal. Each student's ID number will be required at the time of the application. Numbers can be found on your child's previous report card or on final forms. All online applications are processed immediately!
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, May 15
Hamburgers/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Baked Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Tuesday, May 16
Chicken Strips/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Smiley Fries/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Wednesday, May 17
Pepperoni Pizza/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Corn/Carrot Sticks w/Ranch/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Thursday, May 18
Soft Pretzel & Cheese Cup/PBJ Sandwich with String Cheese
Green Beans/Salad/Fruit/Milk
Friday, May 19
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.
Dates to Remember:
Birthday Treats
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently came out with guidelines and a list of healthy foods that schools are being asked to serve in place of cookies, candy, and other less healthy foods. Schools are encouraged to follow these guidelines, not only with food being sold but with any food being brought into the school. You are strongly encouraged to send in healthy snacks for birthday treats and/or holiday parties when requested.
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.
Buy your pencils and notebooks at school
Just a reminder that your child can purchase pencils, gel pens, and notebook pads at school! These are fun designs for the kids! The pencil/pen/notebook machines are located by the recess door.
Prices are:
Pencils - $.25
Gel Pens - $.50
Notebooks - $.75
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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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!
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