Guidance

Our Learning Community Values Respect and Responsibility for All
Guidance Hours: 7:25 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Guidance Department Members

Tracy Scatolini
Guidance Counselor for all students whose last name begins with A-L

Thomas Kadamus
Guidance Counselor for all students whose last name begins with M-Z

Pam Sheridan, Secretary

Brittany Easter, School Psychologist

Thomas Kieselback, School Resource Officer

Resources

Please feel free to contact the SMS guidance office at any time by phone at 860-668-3823 or via email.

The basis of the Suffield Middle School guidance program is modeled after the developmental guidance philosophy and the five functions of a school counselor. SMS school counselors provide these services during an academic school year. They are as follows: Personal Counseling, Educational and Career Counseling, Appraisal, Referral, and Consultation. Developmental guidance is an approach that facilitates effective change and fosters the total development of each individual student. It is the philosophy of Suffield Middle School to provide the services of personal counseling, educational and career counseling, appraisal, referral and consultation for all students. Helping students to develop their ability to make personal, social, career and educational decisions that foster effective positive change is vital for their success, growth and maturity.

Community Health Services

Suffield Public Schools is proud to continue our collaborative partnership with Community Health Resources (CHR) for the 2018-2019 school year. CHR is a comprehensive mental health provider in our region offering a range of services including individual and family therapy.

CHR will be offering clinical services at Suffield Middle School throughout the school year. Please see click here for details.

Click here for information on how to contact Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for Youth ~ 2-1-1.

Naviance

Click here to visit the Naviance Family Connection site for Suffield Middle School.

COVID-19 School Closing

Click here to read Superintendent Timothy M. Van Tasel's communications regarding COVID-19.

Click here to read communication regarding Interim Learning Opportunities.

Click here to read the Q&A document compiled from the March 20th Parent/Guardian Conference Calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Question: How long are the Interim Learning Plans in place?

A: The Interim Learning Plans will be utilized by the students from March 16- March 27th. Beginning Monday, March 30th, teachers will be communicating the Continuous Learning Plan ( students daily lesson plans) through SeeSaw for Spaulding students and Google Classroom at McAlister, SMS, and SHS.

Q: Do students need to complete or turn in any work included in the Distance Learning plan?
A: The Interim Learning Opportunities, formerly known as Distance Learning Plans, are supplemental learning activities designed to keep students engaged in learning. Students are not required or expected to submit any work at this time.

Q: My child received assignments from his/her teacher prior to the school closing. Is this work expected to be completed?
A: At this time, teachers will not be providing feedback on learning due to the school closure. Assignments given either through Google classroom or when school was last in session are on hold and are not expected to be completed.

Q: Where do I find the Interim Learning Opportunities ?
A: Learning plans are located https://www.suffield.org/parents

Q: How can I register my child for the current school year?
A: Online registration will be set up this week. Our registrar will be in touch via email to follow up with any new registrations. Questions about registration can be emailed to jneilson@suffield.org.

Q: Will breakfast and lunch be provided to students while schools are closed?
A: Yes, please click here for details.