Enjoy!

We made it! There were some very excited children who walked through our doors this morning. During our morning announcements, we talked about family, friends and this very special time of year. Be sure to ask your kids about the book we finished reading, too. The book's main character, Fudge, managed to make them laugh.

I'd like to thank today's PTO volunteers for helping with the holiday treats. For those who may not have heard, Poland North Elementary School's PTO will be honored at the upcoming "Heroes of the Mahoning Vally Banquet" on Saturday. February 6th. The PTO's devotion to our students and contributions to the community impressed this year's judges from the American Red Cross.

Happy Holidays,

Mr. Masucci

1 More Day!

Tomorrow is it! Our students are more than ready for the holidays and some time away from school. To be honest, so am I. We were treated to a visit from Sadecky's Puppets this afternoon. Be sure to ask your children about the performance. Thank you PTO for providing the necessary funds to have them visit.

Information is heading home today about Poland North Elementary School's Phantom Night at the Covelli Center on January 9th. Tickets for this upcoming hockey game are $7.50. $3.00 from each ticket sold will go the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's also "Super Hero Night" on the 9th. Students and adults are encouraged to wear the costumes of their favorite heroes. The evening should be a lot of fun. Please let me know if you'd like tickets.

I was notified yesterday that Poland North Elementary School will once again be recognized at this year's "Heroes of the Mahoning Valley Banquet". Earlier in the year, I nominated our school's PTO for their impact on our students, school and community. The judges at the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross were impressed with this amazing group of parents and will honor them in February. More information will be coming home after the holidays. Congratulations! This marks the 5th time in 7 years that our school has been honored at this annual event.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Enjoy the Weekend!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well.......come Wednesday it will be. Visions of sugarplums are certainly in the heads of many of our students. Despite a bit more excitement than usual, this is a great place to be this time of year. Your children are ready for the holiday and a nice break from school. Please continue to remind them that the rules at school have not changed. Making good choices is important all year round, but there is no better week to make them than December 21st!

To date, our school has collected 675 pounds of aluminum. Keep those empty cans coming! You can drop them off over the holiday break, too.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

One of Those Days!

It's been one of those days when time just flies by. I guess that goes with mid-December. Our 2nd graders enjoyed their trip to Powers Auditorium today. While they were gone, the Seminary Singers dazzled our students with a little holiday cheer.

There are just 2 more days to purchase tickets for our holiday plates. Winning tickets will be drawn Monday morning.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

And Then There Were Five!

There are five more school days until our break! In other words, they are all yours come December 24th! Tomorrow will be an exciting day. The Seminary Singers will be visiting. These talented kids will be singing some holiday favorites.

Tickets for our holiday plates will continue to be on sale until Monday. Be sure to send in an extra dollar for a chance to win. All proceeds will go to our PTO!

Check out the new Radio Disney pictures!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Fa-La-La-La-La

The 1st and 2nd graders will dazzle everyone tonight. They sound absolutely wonderful. Today's Dress Rehearsal was all the proof I need. I am exceptionally proud of how they have worked. Their efforts have really paid off. I look forward to seeing many of you tonight. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Bring a few extra dollars for our holiday plate raffle.

I received an e-mail from our Radio Disney friends. They were very happy to be here Friday afternoon and impressed with our kids' dance moves. If your kids enjoyed Friday's party, wait until they get a load of what Radio Disney has in store for us in February. I will let no secrets out!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Here's the Scoop!

Poland North Elementary School will host tonight's Board of Education Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. I'd like to thank Mrs. Kaschak and Ms. Vasko for taking the time to participate. Several of their students will be contributing, too. Thank you Amelia, John, Nick and Katie. You are appreciated, too.

Look for great Radio Disney Dance Party pictures to be posted tomorrow. Our Holiday Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. I hope to see you there. Ho..Ho..Ho!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check This Out!

Yesterday's Radio Disney Dance Party was covered by our friends at WKBN and WYTV. Simply CLICK to watch the story.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank You Radio DIsney!

I managed to keep today's Radio Disney Dance Party a surprise all the way up until the end. Poland North Elementary School was 1 of 20 schools in the state of Ohio to win Radio Disney's "Move It! School Challenge. Our students and staff were entertained by Radio Disney Personalities all afternoon. Look for news coverage to be on WKBN and WYTV at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. tonight! Be sure to ask your children about today's fun! Look for a TON of pictures to be posted soon. I have to catch my breath first! CONGRATULATIONS POLAND NORTH!


Here are pictures of our holiday plates. Tickets will begin being sold on Monday. Thanks Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Smith for all of your help.


Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thanks PTO!

We had a great turnout for today's PTO meeting. I'd like to thank PTO President Tammy Sabrin and our Officers for their continued support. Thanks for lunch, too. Everything was appreciated and delicious.

Plans are coming together nicely for our Radio Disney event. Lori Casey reported on the many baskets we'll be raffling off during the February 5th event. If anyone has any suggestions, please let one of us know. In addition, information will soon be coming home about the Labels for Education program. Like the Box Tops Contest, it can generate a lot of "easy money" for our school.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Brrrrrr!

Winter weather is heading our way. Let's hope our area isn't hit too hard. If you have to travel, please be careful.

There is a very nice article in today's Vindicator about our 4th grader's recycling efforts. Check it out if you have a moment. The article is on the front page of the local section.

PTO's monthly meeting will take place tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Please plan on attending. It's a very busy time of year with quite a bit to discuss. February's Radio Disney event will be a hot topic!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

A Busy Day!

I'd like to thank family, friends and neighbors for making it to our 4th graders' "Recycling Program" this afternoon. Ms. Vasko and Mrs. Kaschak did a wonderful job guiding their students. I'd also like to thank the Green Team's Peg Fylnn for participating. Information was shared about recycling and saving our Earth. Like our 4th graders say, "There is no Planet B!"

Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Smith will be here tomorrow to finish up our holiday plates. Tickets for the finished products can be purchased for $1.00 beginning Monday, December 14th.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

It's Monday!

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. The temperature certainly is a reminder that winter is here to stay. Please be sure your children are wearing warm coats to school. Students will go out for recess unless the temperature drops below 20 degrees. On chilly days, we may have students go out for a short period of time in order to release a little energy. Your support is appreciated.

There is a new addition to our school's lobby. Be sure you ask your children about it tomorrow.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Enjoy the Weekend!

I hope everyone enjoys the weekend. The weather may allow me to get a few more million leaves out of my yard before I toss up the Christmas lights.

Please plan on attending Thursday's PTO luncheon. I know it is a busy time of year, but there will be a lot to discuss. There will be something very special going on next week. I'm pretty good at keeping secrets, so keep your eyes on this site.

There may be a few dancing elves showing up on the site soon. Stay tuned!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

It's Almost Friday!

The weekend is almost here! Thank goodness. It's been a very busy week. I guess that tends to happen in December.

My family is having two 4th graders, Monica and Katelyn, over for dinner tonight. They participated in a recent contest and had their names drawn to eat with the Masucci family...even Riley. They'll quickly find that our house is pretty boring. Four more students will be joining us in the weeks to come.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Busy Day!

Wow! Today was exceptionally busy. I finally am getting to today's message. Dinner is almost ready, so it's going to be short. I'm hungry.

As you know, our PTO is amazing. I'd like to thank all of the devoted mothers who helped out with Santa's Workshop today. They worked hard all day long and showed an incredible amount of patience. If any students forgot to thank you, allow me to do it again. THANKS!

Mrs. Garcia and Mrs. Orr showed their true colors today! (Don't worry...no Cyndi Lauper song) Thanks to them, and a little help from Mrs. Thompson, our annual holiday plates are taking shape. These little works of art will be raffled off soon. I'll post pictures in a day or two.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Get Busy!

There is an assignment tonight for those daring enough to complete it. Below is a list of 10 things you may not know about me. I'd love to have students make their own lists and share them with me. Students who create their own list with 5 or more things will be rewarded on Wednesday! Be sure names are on the papers and placed in the mailbox outside my office by 8:30 a.m. BE NEAT!

"10 Things You May Not Know About Mr. Masucci"

1. I love to make homemade ravioli.

2. Both my parents were elementary school teachers.

3. My favorite restaurant is Tutti Italia in EPCOT Center.

4. I love to cut the grass!

5. My grandmother is 94 years old and still calls me Mikey.

6. I love the color red.

7. My birthday is on Valentine's Day.

8. I have a sister who lives in Medina, Ohio.

9. My favorite ice cream is Baskin Robbin's Pink Bubblegum.

10. I have a black lab named Riley.