Smithfield Elementary

Happy New Year Smithfield Families!

I hope you all had a restful and joyful winter break. There is something uniquely energetic about returning to school in January. It's a time for "fresh starts" not just in our calendars, but in our classrooms. This month, we are focusing on perseverance. As the winter months settle in, we'll be encouraging our students to stick with those "hard things," whether it's a tricky math fraction or a new friendship skill. Thank you for being our partners in your child's journey.

Let's make the second half of the year even better than the first!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the front office if you ever have any questions or concerns (570) 421-2841.

Eric Kerstetter - Principal

email: eric-kerstetter@esasd.net

570-421-2841

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 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.

January

1/1-1/2 District Closed

1/13 PTO Meeting

1-16-23 Scholastic Book fair

1/19 District Closed Martin Luther King Jr Day

1/26 No School For Students K-12 Professional Development

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.

Click here to view our newsletter.

Our Guidance Counselors are ready to assist! Photo of Mrs. Rovi and Mrs. Osmun

Look for more on the PTO in the welcome packet

Email: smithfieldpto@gmail.com

Facebook: "Smithfield Elementary PTO"

When? Tuesday. January 13th, 6:30-8pm

The Reading Department will be sending home a Winter Reading Challenge on Monday, January 5, 2026. The students will have until Friday, January 30, 2026 to complete all of the squares on the challenge and turn in the paper. If a student completes the challenge and turns it in, the student will get a token to get a free book from the Book Vending Machine.

Happy New Year!

Mrs, Agolino, Mrs, Falbo, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Castillo, and Mrs. Sanita

With the weather being so unpredictable students are forgetting jackets and sweaters at school...please remind your child(ren) to bring home there items.

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.

New UPDATES from Dr. Vitale referencing instructions for inclement weather Families & Flyer.