Daily Announcements

The Connecticut Association of Schools has designated Suffield Middle School as a middle school with “Exemplary Teaming Practices”
We join six other middle schools in the state for this recognition including Albert D. Griswold Middle School, Canton Middle School, Chippens Hill Middle School, Dodd Middle School, Mansfield Middle School and Mystic Middle School. 
 
To achieve this recognition, the middle school staff undertook an extensive self-assessment regarding their use and implementation of curriculum integration, collaborative decision-making, parent and community involvement and flexible grouping and scheduling.  We were visited by a team from CAS in January who verified and validated our self-assessment.  We now have a three- year “exemplary practices” designation from CAS as a school that utilizes “exemplary teaming practices” and serve as a model for other schools wishing to improve. 

Announcing the Digital Backpack!!!

Click below to access the digital backpack!
 

To download the free Adobe program to read our .pdf documents:
 

Message from the Principal

THIS WE BELIEVE
We have chosen to be middle level educators; for we recognize that the years of early adolescence are pivotal and abound with individual potential and opportunity.  Therefore, we will care for these students personally, listen to their voices, respect their concerns and engage them in meaningful educational experiences that will prepare them for a promising future.

We believe that every young adolescent…

 Ø  Has the capacity to learn, grow and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.
 Ø  Must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer.
 Ø  Must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.
 Ø  Thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.
 Ø  Faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions.
 Ø  Deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.
 
Therefore, we proudly dedicate ourselves to becoming the best middle level educators we can be and active advocates for all young adolescents.
 
 
Main Office Hours           7:15am - 3:30pm
Guidance Office Hours   7:30am - 3:30pm
School Hours:                  7:44am - 2:25pm

DOORS DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 7:15AM

Reminders:
Telephone: 860-668-3820
Clinic:  860-668-3241
Fax:  860-668-3088
 
Remember to check Digital Backpack
 
Principal: John Warrington
Asst. Principal: Ida Hickerson
 
DIRECTIONS (click below)
 
Our Learning Community Values Respect and Responsibility for All.
 
directions-Suffield Middle School.pdf

Upcoming Events

Friday, September 3
KICK OFF
Schoolwide Fundraiser
(packets go home today)
Monday, September 6
NO SCHOOL
Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7
Cross Country Practice
2:30-4:00pm
Field Hockey Practice
2:30-4pm
Wednesday, September 8
Cross Country Practice
2:30-4:00pm
Field Hockey Practice
2:30-4pm
TENNIS - gr 8
Wednesdays
2:30-4pm

Weather

Today, 9/3/2010
High: 82 Low: 66
Rain showers likely
64% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 9/4/2010
High: 75 Low: 55
Partly sunny
11% chance of precipitation.