Schools/Sports
January Rotary Student
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Congratulations to Caitlin Kirschbaum who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for January.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Schools/Sports
December Rotary Student
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Congratulations to Claire Collins who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for December.
Schools/Sports
Local Robotics Heats Up
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Thirty FIRST Robotics teams from Connecticut and Massachusetts are registered to attend the Suffield Shakedown scrimmage for the program’s annual competition, being held at Suffield High School on Saturday, February 18.
Schools/Sports
Transition Program Student Tries Out a Job
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Suffield High School students transitioning to adulthood in the special ed program are given the opportunity to build skills in social interactions and vocational activities through “job shadowing,” in which they can observe and sometimes participate in “a day in the life” of a company employee.
Schools/Sports
World Language Student of the Month
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James Casella is the World Languages Student of the Month for December, 2016.
Schools/Sports
Suffield High School Drama Club Presents Cinderella
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Please join us on March 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. as the Suffield High School Drama Club presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella — a romantic and comedic musical perfect for the whole family.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Youth is World’s Youngest Ironman
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On November 27, just 6 days after his 18th birthday, Trevor Sharp, a senior at Suffield High School, completed Ironman Cozumel.
Schools/Sports
SMS Brings Seuss to Town
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Seussical Jr. is playing at Suffield Middle School on Thursday, February 23, Friday, February 24 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 25 at 6:30 pm.
Schools/Sports
Guess Who Won?
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About 15 minutes after the Suffield-Glastonbury 8A Travel Basketball game on December 11, these contestants were gathered for a portrait.
Schools/Sports
Schools and Parents Struggle Over Early Release
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The Suffield Public Schools system has been working toward arranging more time for improved teacher collaboration, and it’s turned out to be a contentious issue, with little consensus.
Schools/Sports
Happy Young Actors
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Spaulding School first graders Jackson Goings, Kianna Tatro, and Brennan Parker smile for the camera after their performance in the annual Grade 1 Gingerbread Kid Caper play.
Government/Town
Sidewalks
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Owners or occupants of
any premises where there
is a public sidewalk MUST
remove snow and ice from
the sidewalk within
12 hours from the end of
the storm. Fines may be
issued for violation
of the ordinance.
Schools/Sports
Famous Author Inspires Spaulding Students
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The author of the popular Horrible Harry books, Suzy Kline, made her annual visit to Spaulding School in December, sharing her love of reading and writing.
Schools/Sports
The Library of Today: The Learning Commons at Spaulding School
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In the past few decades, there has been a technology surge that has created the need for the reevaluation and transformation of the traditional library and the role of the media specialist.
Schools/Sports
Principal Adappoor Shines at Spaulding School!
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Calvin Adappoor, a second grader in Ms. Eberhart’s class at Spaulding School, was the fortunate student whose ticket was randomly chosen as part of the Spaulding Star Principal of the Week fundraiser.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent’s Briefing
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This time of year is filled with Board of Education meetings and conversations about the Superintendent’s proposed 2017-2018 budget.
People/Business
American Life and Polish Pottery
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Bright red knobs govern Elle Englander’s gleaming kitchen stove.
Government/Town
Christmas Doors Compete
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A contest was held this year for the best-decorated Christmas Door of the various departments of the Suffield Town government, each of which was invited to choose one of their inside doors and let their imaginations and design skills loose.
Organizations
Suffield Woman’s Club Welcomes State President
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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) welcomed General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut President Helen Barakauskas and the Women’s Club of Enfield to their general meeting in January.
Library
Stock Market Game Winner
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The first place winner of the library’s fall Stock Market Game was David Fitzgerald, an eighth grader.