Smithfield Elementary
August/September 2025
Principal Welcome Back!
Welcome back to all our returning families and a warm welcome to all our new ones!
I hope you had a fantastic summer filled with fun, relaxation, and memory-making. The staff and I are so excited to see our students' smiling faces fill the hallways again.
As we kick off this school year, our focus remains on creating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and challenged to grow.
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for your child's success. Please make sure to read our Monthly newsletters and check our school website and Dojo for important updates and announcements.
We also encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher or the front office if you ever have any questions or concerns (570) 421-2841.
Here's to a wonderful and successful school year together!
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
August/September
8/25: First Student Day
8/29-9/1: Labor Day Weekend
8-12: PTO Fall Scholastic Book Fair
10: Open House 6-7pm / Book Fair
11: PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
25: Lifetouch Picture Day
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. Welcome letter.
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 . September, 11th, 6:30-8pm
The Reading Nook
Your Smithfield Reading Department hopes you had a fantastic summer!! See our Summer Reading for Reading letter, logs and Resources.
Summer Reading Logs due back September 5th.
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.