A New Week!

Welcome to the month of May. I'd like to thank our incredible PTO for an amazing beginning to Staff Appreciation Week. I know the staff is looking forward to a week's worth of surprises.

Time ran out on me today before I was able to complete a letter asking each child to bring in 50 cents tomorrow. Each class will use the money to purchase a fish for our new pond.

Don't forget about the PTO Luncheon on Thursday, May 6th. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday will be "Walk Home from School Day". Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Great News!

I am very proud to report that for the 2nd time in 4 years Poland North Elementary School has received the Core Essentials Award. Through our partnership with Chick-fil-A, our students learn about a different character trait each month. Throughout the course of the year, our students, staff, PTO and families have worked hard to build upon those traits. A special thank you goes out to our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Dalesandro, who is instrumental in making this program such a success.

In 2007, our school was one of only 10 schools in the country to have won. The same holds true today. Judging is not done locally, but in the great state of Georgia. I'll be sharing more details soon. Congratulations everyone! Be proud.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Progress!

Take a moment to check out these pictures from our courtyard. The school's new pond is coming along nicely. Be on the lookout for a note coming home that will explain how each classroom can adopt a fish. On May 6th, our school will be declared a WILD School Site by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. At that time, our classroom will "release" their fish into the wild!


Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Drip...Drip!

Despite a rainy day, construction on our school's new pond began early this morning. The PondScape crew dodged the raindrops and made quite a bit of progress. I'll have pictures posted soon.

Please do not forget about Thursday's BOGO Scholastic Book Fair. It will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Elementary Art Show takes place Friday at Poland Union Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If anyone is able to help hang pictures, stop by Union Thursday morning around 9:00 a.m. I know extra hands will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

It's Friday!

Our Achievement Tests wrap up today and will be delivered to our District Office this afternoon. I am very proud of how hard our 3rd and 4th graders worked during this difficult week. I'd like to thank the parents for making sure their children were well rested and prepared. I hope you enjoy the weekend.

On Thursday, April 29th, our PTO will be hosting a BOGO Scholastic Book Fair in the school's gym from 3:00-6:00. I hope you are able to make it. All proceeds from this annual event will go toward updating our school and classroom libraries.

If the weather cooperates, construction on the school's new pond will begin Monday morning. I'll be sure to keep you posted.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

1 More Day!

4th graders can take a collective sigh of relief now that their Achievement Tests are finished. Our 3rd graders will do the same tomorrow. I am happy to report the all tests will be boxed up and ready to be shipped out tomorrow!

I have information about a black dog that was recently discovered near Peachtree Ct. If you know anything about a missing pooch, please let me know.

Thanks to our friends at Kohl's all of our students were able to spend a portion of Earth Day outside planting flowers and vegetables. It was an amazing team of volunteers that brightened up our day. Thank you!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

2 Down.......1 to Go!

Another day of Achievement Testing has come to an end! Our 3rd graders worked very hard this morning. I am very proud of them. By this time tomorrow, 4th graders will be completely finished with their tests. Please make sure your little test-takers get to bed early and have a good breakfast.

Don't forget about tonight's 4th Grade Recognition Meeting at the Poland Library. Mrs. Kluchar has some wonderful ideas about this year's event.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci