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A Vision for Place-Based Learning

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In an ideal world, education would be linked to where we live. Educators would be tapped into local parks, industry, culture, and museums. They would know where the local streams, forests, and fields are, and have the appropriate contacts, resources, and support to bring those experiences into the school day. In so doing, learning would be immersed in the community, both the built and the natural. By the time students graduate, they would feel a deep connection to the place that enriched their lives and laid the groundwork for a future of inspired citizenship, deeply rooted stewardship values, and in more ways than can be explained with words, a strong connection to home. Place-based learning is what we want for Suffield students, and we are building the platform to make it happen.

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Color Run Seeking Local Business Sponsors

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On October 4, 2025 the Suffield Elementary PTO (parent-teacher organization), a registered nonprofit organization, will host its first Color Run fundraising event for elementary school families Students will run the course and get “color blasted” with cornstarch-based dust (non-toxic, biodegradable). Photo provided by Meadow Farms Fundraising: Color-A-Thon promotional packet

Students have spent the last few weeks fundraising on their individual online pages to help the PTO provide students with enrichment activities throughout the school year and to provide school staff with much deserved appreciation. It’s not too late for local businesses to jump in and sponsor our event! We have four sponsorship levels to choose from, but welcome donations of any amount:The H2O VIP ($100 donation): Help us keep our participants hydrated throughout the course! Your company gets an Island Ad and link on our Event Website.

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Suffield High School Athletics

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The 2025 Fall athletic season is now under way! The athletes have been working since late August in preparation for this year’s season. The days leading up to these anticipated competitions have been filled with hard work, laughter, team bonding, and plenty of Suffield spirit. The season is in full swing, with the teams competing against the surrounding towns. Many teams were successful with their first games of the season.

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SHS UNICEF Club Raises Funds

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SHS’s UNICEF Club raised $835 and collected 57 bags of food on a weekend in June to benefit UNICEF. One of their collection locations was in front of Suffield Village Market. From left to right, Anna-Maria Nastase (president), Ariella Cuevas, Madisyn Beyers, Hannah Avila (treasurer), Olivia Nicora (VP) collect donations in front of Suffield Village Market. Mya Johnson (historian) and Saanvi Nalla (secretary) were also part of the project.

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Building Momentum This Fall

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The new school year is well underway, and the energy in our schools is a reflection of the excitement that comes with fall. Our team members and students are diving into learning, exploring new connections, and taking advantage of all that Suffield Publi Schools has to offer.National Bullying Prevention MonthOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month, a reminder for all of us to focus on creating schools where every student feels safe and valued. In Suffield, this commitment shows up through the Kindness Matters movement, created in memory of Meghan Voisine. The program gives students the chance to lead projects that spread compassion and inclusion in everyday ways. This year, the district incorporated a Kindness Statement into each school’s handbook to reinforce our commitment to a learning environment where hurtful behavior, words or actions of any kind are not welcome.

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Teachers’ Coach Earns Teacher of the Year

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For Suffield Teacher of the Year, Heather Goldstein, it was a combination of job devotion, perseverance and the enduring influence of a former awardee that helped make her achievement possible. “I love, absolutely love working here in Suffield. It’s like my second home,” she said. Photo by Tony Peterson Teacher of the Year, Heather Goldstein (center), with Suffield Superintendent of Schools Matt Dunbar and former Assistant Superintendent Zawawi. This year marked her fifth nomination for Teacher of the Year and her third selection as a building finalist, one step away from earning the award.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

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What’s happening at SCA this Month? Photo by Mary Curtin Thank you to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) for the backpack and supplies for our Return to School Backpack Drive. Pictured left to right: Lorianne Nutini, Jackie Guzie and Doug McIntos from SVAA. In-Person Bereavement Support Group Starts Oct. 10:Masonicare is partnering with Suffield Community Aid to offer a 6-week, in-person support group for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

History

Correction

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There was an error in the September Observer on the page of historic house photos. The caption for the Gay Mansion states that it is now the home of the Suffield Academy headmasters. That is incorrect. They live at the Gay Manse. We apologize for the error.

History

Suffield Trivia

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At the time of the American Revolutionary War, the militia in Connecticut consisted of small companies of men from a particular Connecticut town who occasionally mustered on the local Common. True or false.Is there a difference between a militia and minutemen? Yes or no.Anthony Austin (1632-1708), a first proprietor (settler) in Suffield was also the first, though purportedly reluctant, teacher in the town. He played a part in the founding of our country. What was it?a.

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A Moment in Time

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Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

Photo provided by Art Sikes from the KML Archives Inside the Hill Street School Last month we featured the Hill Street school from the outside. Here is what it looked like on the inside. It looks like it is set up for about 35 students, with lots of blackboard space and a stove to keep everyone warm in the wintertime.