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Making Connections

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It is hard to believe that October is already here and our school year is well underway for our students and staff. As with each new school year, our new beginning is yet another chance for our students to learn, explore, and enjoy the many opportunities the community of Suffield provides in its schools. We thank you for your continued support of the Suffield Public Schools, and we look forward to embracing, in partnership, all that there is to take pride in. With “Making Connections” as our theme for the year, we hope that you will consider setting aside some time to reach out to us, attend our many school events, and find ways to support the community organizations who dedicate countless hours to fulfill our promise of an excellent educational experience for our students. Prior to the start of the school year, our Board of Education adopted several goals that will serve to guide our district as we strive for excellence in the months ahead.

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Suffield’s New Superintendent Charting the Course

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The new Suffield Public Schools Superintendent, Timothy Van Tasel, has been a Connecticut educator for over 20 years. He brings extensive leadership experience and a student-focused philosophy to our district, and he’s hit the ground running. He has already posted his “Theory of Action” on the Suffield Public Schools website at https://www.suffield.org/page.cfm?p=505. Aside from the expected references to the district, school, and students, the most common keywords he uses are “community,” “action,” “goals” and “leadership.” He very clearly states his “core beliefs are based on the key premise that all students can be successful.”

In addition, the Board of Education (BoE) and Superintendent Van Tasel have mapped and shared a set of goals for the district. A common, coherent set of goals provides a clear vision for all parties.

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Irish Athletes Visit

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For a week in early August, Suffield was the focus of a substantial party of international tourists. Fr. Mark Jette of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph advised the Observer that he had arranged for a team of young athletes from the town of Wicklow, in County Wicklow, Ireland, to come and visit.

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Suffield Public Schools Lunch and Breakfast Program

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The Suffield Public Schools has announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).

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Congratulations Graduates! 205 Move on from SHS

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  Suffield High School’s 80th commencement exercise was a happy experience, with proud families and friends applauding on a perfect June 15 morning on Ted Beneski Field. Class President Anna Casinghino spoke briefly about the extraordinary skills of her classmates and urged them to keep their skills growing. John Richter of the Board of Education commented that the class had had a lot of help along the way so far, and he said “The power in you is limitless, but it’s up to you now to find that power.”

  Salutatorian Rabi Zulfiquar, a top debater in the Connecticut Valley Debate League, quoted Kierkegaard as he asked, “How can we find meaning in Life?” and answered, “Live authentically!” Valedictorian Ziad Hassan, a fellow top debater, told his classmates “It’s been an honor to be here with you,” but he felt he really couldn’t give them advice, and that’s where he ended his talk.   Principal James Blain thanked the two class advisors for the Class of ’19, Christena Reiser and Kyle Kibby, and thanked Paula Anderson for organizing the commencement. He thanked all the school staff and teachers for their help in this, his first year at SHS.

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SHS Senior Walk

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Class advisor Tena Reiser leads the SHS graduating seniors on the annual senior walk through the corridors at Spaulding School, with high fives and greetings from faculty and students alike.