Smithfield Elementary

As the autumn leave settle and the turns crisp, we enter a wonderful season focused on gratitude and community. November is a time to pause and appreciate the many successes happening within our school walls. I am incredibly thankful for our dedicated staff, our enthusiastic students, and most importantly, for you, our supportive parents, who are true partners in your child's education.

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.

November

4 No School Prof. Dev. Day/Election Day

5-14 Food Pantry Collections

13 STEM Night

11 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm/ Veterans Day

24-25 Parent teacher conference (no school K-8)

26-28 Holiday break District closed

ESASD: Food Pantry Resources : PC_Food_Resources.pdf , Food_Pantry_List_%281%29.pdf

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.November 11th, 6:30-8pm

📚 Celebrate National Family Literacy Month! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

November is National Family Literacy Month! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the importance of literacy and reading together as a family.

Literacy is the foundation for success in school and life, and when families read together, they create a supportive environment for learning, build stronger bonds, and develop a lifelong love of books.

How Can Your Family Celebrate?

• Set aside a special time each day for reading, even if it's just for 15 minutes.

• Visit your local library! Get library cards and explore the wealth of resources available.

• Read everything: books, magazines, recipes, signs—show your child that words are everywhere!

• Tell stories! Share family anecdotes or make up new adventures together.

• Keep books visible and accessible in your home.

Let's make a commitment this month to read, learn, and grow together! Happy Reading!

See the National Center for Families Learning for more information.

STEM Night

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5:00-7:15 pm, we will be hosting our STEM Night. After the presentations on the new Math and Science programs, we will travel to different STEM stations. We will provide a spaghetti dinner courtesy of The Minisink. Please complete this Google form, use the QR code below, OR send in the form provided to your child at school by Friday, November 7th to sign up.

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.