Smithfield Elementary

March is a month of transition. We are shaking off the winter chill, celebrating the "luck" of our hardworking students, and diving deep into our most intensive learning period of the year.

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.

March

3/2 No School/ Prof. Development Day

3/3-3/6 Spirit Week

3/8 Daylight Savings time change 1 hr ahead

3/12 Glow Dance

3/30- 4/3 Spring Recess - No School

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. March 10th, 6:30-8pm

March is going to be a fantastic month filled with fun activities to celebrate National Reading Month! We have many fun events happening this month including a Book Tasting, Spirit Week to celebrate Read Across America, and guest readers. We are excited to have students from both High School North and South joining us as well as many student athletes from ESU to help us celebrate all month long!

Please see the for Spirit Week flyer from March 3-6, 2026.

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.