Merry Christmas!

From all of us here at Poland North Elementary School, I'd like to wish our students, staff and families a very Merry Christmas! It was a wonderful day. Our students were filled with holiday cheer. In other words, they never stopped talking!

Thanks to our wonderful PTO, hot chocolate and candy canes were passed out to all. Despite a very busy schedule, Santa Claus made it to many of our classrooms. He was greeted with smiles from ear to ear.

Happy Holidays!

Mr. Masucci

Busy.. Busy...Busy!

Today was busy. there is simply no other way to put it. We started the day with a visit from PSHS's Seminary Singers. As usual, they did an amazing job. This year's group is an extremely talented one. Afterwards, our 1st and 2nd graders performed. With the help of Dr. Szabo, they put the final touches on this evening program. It will be gin at 6:00 pm. sharp. Students are to remain with their families until instructed to head to their classrooms.

After lunch, our students were treated to a puppet show by Sadecky's Puppets. Thank you PTO for providing the funds necessary for the visit.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

A Short Week!

This week will certainly be an exciting one. With so many special events taking place, I know our students are excited. I know everyone is looking forward to tomorrow's visit from PSHS's Seminary Singers. They always do an amazing job and manage to spread a little holiday cheer.

Our 1st and 2nd graders are getting ready for their performance tomorrow evening. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. Students are to remain with their families until instructed to go to their classrooms.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Busy Week!

Next week certainly will be busy and exciting for our students and staff. While it may be a bit noisier the next few days, I consider it a blessing to be able to be around your children this time of year. (I consider the upcoming days off a blessing, too.)

Ticket sales are going well for this year's Holiday Plates. Because of the day off this week, winning tickets will be drawn during Wednesday's morning announcements. Winners will be notified with a telephone call.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Winding Down!

Our week is already winding down. The 2nd grade classes are looking forward to tomorrow's trip to Powers Auditorium. I'm sure it will be a nice one. Tomorrow also marks the midway point of the second grading period.

Next week will be very busy. PSHS's Seminary Singers will visit on Tuesday morning and the PTO will treat our students to a puppet show in the afternoon. Wednesday will bring with it a visit fron Santa!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Back to School!

We are back at it here at Poland North! I hope everyone managed to enjoy the day off yesterday. I know I did. Keep in mind we have now used one of our three calamity days and winter has not even officially started yet. It may be a very long winter.

Tickets continue to be sold for this year's holiday plates. All proceeds go to our school's PTO.

The Holiday Program featuring 1st and 2nd graders has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 21st. The performance will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Information is going home today with 3rd and 4th graders about the upcoming "Family Night" scheduled for Wednesday, January 12th. Try to keep that date open on your calendars.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Snow Day!

I hope everyone enjoys the day off. Be safe and stay warm. Don't forget about our Holiday Performance featuring our 1st and 2nd graders. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 21st @ 6:00 p.m.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Brrrrrrr!

The Winter Storm Warning for our area is still in effect. For now, we seem to have avoided the worst of the storm. Tonight may be a different story.

In the event school is delayed tomorrow, we will still have our Holiday Performance for grades 1 and 2. If school is cancelled, the performance will be rescheduled for Tuesday, December 21st at 6:00 p.m. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Enjoy the Weekend!

Enjoy the weekend. If the forecast is correct, we can expect a lot of snow to fall. I checked our school's pond to make sure the goldfish were still doing well. They had no real complaints, but were hopeful for a heater this holiday season. Their wish has been granted! Representatives from PondScape will stop by today to winterize the pond and drop off a new heater.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check Out the Plates!

Here are this year's Holiday Plates! Thanks to those who were able to help create these works of art. Tickets will be sold beginning tomorrow during lunch. All tickets will be $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. The plate winners will be notified on Tuesday, December 21st. Good luck!


Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Santa's Workshop!

Santa's Workshop is off to a great start. I'd like to thank the many PTO volunteers who were able to help out today. Your time is greatly appreciated. All students will have the opportunity to shop tomorrow, too.

This year's holiday plates are finished! Thanks to everyone who helped out. They look wonderful. I'll post pictures tomorrow and send information regarding ticket sales home tomorrow.

There appears to be a "monster" storm heading our way.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Holiday Plates!

A guy could certainly get used to this kind of schedule. I'd like to thank all of our parents for a smooth beginning to the week. Delays are not easy to deal with for many families. Your cooperation is appreciated.

I'd like to thank Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Klase and Mrs. Anness for their help with our holiday plates. Tickets for the plates will be on sale beginning Monday for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. This year's batch is one to remember. Be sure to stop by the school and check them out.

Santa's Workshop begins tomorrow. Items will be sold for $5.00 or less. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Mrs. Partika, Mrs. DeMarco and Mrs. Kellgren spent quite a bit of time setting things up for us. Thank you ladies!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Short Day!

With today's late start, our day went by very quickly. The rest of the week may bring with it a lot of snow. Please stay tuned to local television and radio stations each morning to find out if our schools are closed or operating under a 2 hour delay.

The final touches are being put on this year's Santa's Workshop. This Wednesday and Thursday all students will have the chance to do a little holiday shopping of their own. Information regarding this was sent home several days ago. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

The Upcoming Week!

The upcoming week is going to be very busy. Santa's Workshop is one of the bigger events of the school year. Information regarding it was sent home several days ago. If you have any questions, please feel free to give the school a call. Santa's Workshop provides our students with several opportunities to do their own holiday shopping. I'd like to thank Mrs. Partika for taking care of this year's event.

Dr. Szabo will be putting the final touches on the upcoming holiday program. 1st and 2nd graders will be performing holiday classics on Tuesday, December 14th. There will be a dress-rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. and an evening performance at 6:00 p.m.

Be sure to ask your children about Poland's Intramural Basketball League. It's a wonderful program for students in grades 1-8. I encouraged all of our students in grades 1-4 to get involved. It's a great opportunity to learn about the game of basketball. More importantly, it is a wonderful way to establish and develop new friendships with students from all around Poland. If you happen to have any questions regarding the program, please contact Mr. David Wolfe at polandbasketball@zoominternet.net.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Thank You PTO!

Our monthly PTO meeting went very well. I'd like to thank those who were able to attend. The luncheon was greatly appreciated by our staff, too. December is such a busy time of year. We discussed the Santa's Workshop, our holiday plates and this year's holiday treat.

I also shared a very touching letter from a Marine stationed in Iraq. He and his battalion received one of the trees donated by Pioneer Trails Tree Farm and ornaments created by our students. He thanked our students and staff for their many contributions to our troops over the years. He also wrote, "I haven't cried over much in my life, but this tree and ornaments brought tears to my eyes." I'll be sharing the letter with our students tomorrow.

Mission Accomplished!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

It's December!

December has arrived with snow on the ground! Be sure to check the school's calendar for information about upcoming events. This is such an exciting time to year to be around children. Their is a lot of excitement inside our building.

I'd like to thank the Green Team's Peg Flynn and our PTO volunteers for their help with yesterday's "recycled ornament project". There is a great article in today's Vindicator. Be sure to check it out by clicking here.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of our school, I'd like to wish our students, staff and families a Happy Thanksgiving. This is such a special time of year. Enjoy the next few days off.

I am exceptionally proud of our students for bringing in so many canned goods for the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. In all, over 200 cans were sent in to help those in need. Miss Ryder did an amazing job planning this activity and encouraging her students to participate. Our students and families are always willing to lend a helping hand.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Gobble...Gobble!

It will certainly be a short week. Please do not forget that conferences will be held tomorrow evening. This is a very good time of year to check on your child's school supplies, too. Please check with your son or daughter to see if they need anything.

I'd like to thank our wonderful PTO in advance for providing our staff with dinner tomorrow night. We certainly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

It's Friday!

It's Friday and the sun is shining. Let's hope the sunshine hangs around for the weekend. I could use at least one more nice day to remove the 73 million leaves in my front yard. Many of you probably feel the same.

On behalf of all our students and staff, I'd like to thank the Gulling and Carbon families for their generosity today. Both families were kind enough to donate bottles of water to the school. I know our students and staff appreciated the gesture.

It will be a short week coming up. We'll have picture retakes on Monday and a visit from the J.J. Brothers on Tuesday. Thank you PTO for the funds needed to have this exciting assembly.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Visitation Day!

Wow! It speaks volumes for our community, school and families to see so many parents and grandparents attend today's scheduled visits. I'd like to thank our teachers for their hard work. A day like this is anything but ordinary. They do an amazing job and deserve to be thanked.

Our holiday plates are "under construction". I've provided a sneak peek of Mrs. Hay's plate. Thanks to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Anness for their help yesterday. Before long, all classrooms will their plates on display in the front showcase. I'll also post pictures on our site. As usual, our PTO will sell raffle tickets for them.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check This Out!

I found these pictures on the Internet this morning. I thought they were rather interesting. The pictures were taken from the International Space Station. The first picture shows Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson inside the International Space Station. The second picture shows the lights of Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt on the Mediterranean. In the third, you can see the lights of Italy and the island of Sicily. The last picture shows two astronauts on a space walk outside the space station. Now that's a field trip!


Don't forget. Tomorrow is Parent Visitation! I hope to see you at school.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Drip..Drip!

Today turned out to be a rainy day. We cannot complain given the fact that the weather has been so nice. I'm still grateful last week's helicopter visit worked out so well. If you haven't checked out the movie, click on the link to the left.

Plans are being finalized for the upcoming "limo lunch". Eight students were randomly selected to participate in this unique experience. More information will be shared soon. If your fundraiser merchandise was damaged in any way or your order was packed incorrectly, please contact Mrs. Kellgren at 330-707-1614.

Don't forget about Visitation Day on Thursday.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check Out the Movie!

Be sure to take a look at the short movie of our recent helicopter visit. The link is to the left of this message. Here is a little assignment for those interested.

Within the movie, Captain Speakman makes a comment about a possible return to our school. When does Captain Speakman and the Marines want to return?

Students, not parents, are to write the answer on a piece of paper and include a picture of a helicopter. All papers must have a name and room number on them. Rewards will be given to those who place their papers in the yellow box outside my office tomorrow morning. Good luck!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Report Cards!

Report Cards were sent home today. It's hard to believe the school year is going by so quickly. Please review your child's grade with him or her, sign the report card and return it to school as soon as possible. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Today's Bake Sale went exceptionally well. I'd like to thank Mrs. Resch and our staff for all of their hard work. As expected, the goodies were wiped out! I'd like to thank Mrs. Klase, Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Sienkiewicz for their help with the sale, too.

A short movie about Wednesday's helicopter visit will be on the site soon. Be sure to check it out.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Take a Look!

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to this morning's PTO meeting. It is deeply appreciated. I am extremely fortunate to work with so many devoted parents and grandparents. More importantly, our students are fortunate to have such a supportive group in their corner.

With the holidays coming up, it is a good time to share information from GFS Marketplace about a program that has the potential to generate "free money" for the PTO and provide shoppers with great coupons. Information will go home on Monday about a program that rewards our PTO whenever you choose to shop at GFS. Please be sure to take a look. In order for the program to work, you must be signed up as a member. You can do so by completing the postcard that will be sent home on Monday. (The postage has already been paid.) You could also sign up at the store itself. GFS is located on South Avenue across the street from the Youngstown Sports Grill. Click here for more information about GFS's Fun Funds Program.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Helicopter Visit!

Today's visit from Lt. Col. Murray and Captain Speakman was absolutely wonderful. I think our students really enjoyed the experience and hope they remember it for many years to come. Captain Speakman thanked our students, staff and families for the letters of appreciation. He said he and his fellow Marines are looking forward to reading them and enjoy the visits to our school as much as we do. We also managed to wish the USMC a "Happy 235th Birthday"!



Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank You!

Our school's blood drive was very successful. I'd like to thank those who were willing and able to donate. In all, 23 units of blood were collected. That translates to to 69 lives saved. The American Red Cross is very thankful.

Tomorrow is red, white and blue day. I received confirmation today that the helicopters will arrive at 13:00. (That's military time for you rookies!) Major Tifft, who has visited with us before, is looking forward to a beautiful day and delivering all of the letters to his fellow Marines.

I am hard at work planning North's next Family Night. This one will be for 3rd and 4th grade students and their parents. I have scheduled the event for Wednesday, January 12th. Please mark your calendars. I have a few surprises in store!

Remember to pick up your fundraiser merchandise in the gym this Thursday between 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Busy Week!

I have great news to share! One of our 4th graders who participated in the Juvenile Court Advisory Board's "Stay in School" Poster Contest has earned 1st place honors in all of Mahoning County. Congratulations Lauren! Lauren and family will attend a breakfast ceremony next week where she will be honored. She will be presented with a $150 savings bond. In addition, she will join 4 others who participated in the contest and eat dinner at my house on Friday. With any luck, I can have them work with my own kids and clean the basement!

Please plan on attending Thursday's PTO meeting. It will be held at 9:00 a.m. in Room 102. Have a wonderful week!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Family Disney Night!

Last evening's Family Disney Night was a HUGE success. I was thrilled to see so many happy faces. There is a very nice article about the event in today's Vindicator. Be sure to check it out.
There were many individuals who worked together to ensure everyone had a good time. Thank you all very much. You are appreciated. Enjoy the pictures. Look for a link to another Disney photo album soon.


Best of luck to all of our Bulldog teams this weekend! Go DOGS!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Just A Few Reminders!

With so many events coming up, I thought I would offer a few reminders to you. Tomorrow is Family Disney Night for our K-2 students and their parents. If you have sent in your reservation form, please plan on arriving around 5:45 p.m. It is going to be a "magical" evening.

ALL Marine thank you letters are due by Monday, November 8th. Please make sure your family's letter is turned in. If you have misplaced the blank page provided, feel free to write your letter on something else. The kind of paper used is not what is important.

Please plan on attending next Thursday's PTO meeting. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be held in room 102. I hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Election Day!

I'd like to thank Mrs. Carcelli and Mrs. Ellis for taking the time to show their support of the Poland Schools. They volunteered to work the polls today and encouraged voters to support our schools. Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Szolek, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Weimer also helped by making hundreds of phone class the past few weeks. Thank you all very much.

Tomorrow is the last day to turn in order forms for Poland North Elementary School t-shirts. If you have misplaced your order form, feel free to stop by the school. Orders will be in before the holidays.

Our PTO fundraiser products will be arriving on November 11th. Information about picking up your order will be going home soon.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

November!

It's November! The month is filled with special events and activities, so be sure to check out the calendar page. The month will be highlighted by next week's visit from our Marine friends stationed in Johnstown, PA. They plan on arriving at 1:00 p.m. next Wednesday afternoon. I hope you can make it. It's something you do not want to miss.

Please consider signing up to donate blood on Monday, November 8th. It would be greatly appreciated.

Don't forget to get out and vote tomorrow!

The Voki at the top of the page is still not working. I hope it is fixed soon.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Thank You!

Our Halloween Parade went exceptionally well. We were very fortunate to have decent weather. Our students and staff looked great...or frightening.......or beautiful......Just depends on how you look at things! Thanks to the PTO volunteers who helped in our classrooms.

Today's dismissal went well, too. Thanks for your patience. It is never easy to disrupt a school's routine. Every child got home safe and sound today. Look for pictures from today on our site soon.

It's hard to believe it will be November when we return to school on Monday. Check out the calendar for the month. There are a lot of special events taking place. Please remember to get out and vote on Tuesday!

Go Poland! Beat the Cardinals.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Halloween!

Tomorrow is going to be a very exciting day. Halloween and Valentine's Day are two of the more "interesting" days to be in an elementary school. I'm looking forward to a great day. Remember to send your children to school with their costumes. They are not to wear them. PTO volunteers assigned to help out in the classrooms will be sure to get those ties tied and snaps snapped. Only assigned PTO members will be permitted in the classrooms.

Since the weather is going to cooperate, our students and staff will hold a parade outside. They will exit the east side of the building around 1:15 and make several laps around the school's driveway before heading back inside. Once inside, PTO will provide a treat to all.

Those who will be taking their children home after the parade will be asked to wait near the gym's side doors. Children will be dismissed before the buses arrive. Only students who have turned in the appropriate form indicating they will be picked up will be dismissed early. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Box Tops!

The deadline to turn in Box Tops is quickly approaching. Please make sure they are turned in on Friday, October 29th. I'd like to thank Mrs. Fec for all of her hard work. With a few more days left, clip away! Thank you for your help. Please continue to collect them for future efforts here at school. Just think how many you could collect over the next few months.

The Voki on the top of the page is not working today. You'll have to look at me in the Santa Claus outfit until the problem is corrected. Ho..Ho..Ho!

Tomorrow is "Blue and White" day!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Red Ribbon Week Continues!

I'm proud to report that our students and staff were decked in red today. Wearing red symbolized our awareness of staying drug-free and leading healthy lifestyles. Tomorrow is COLOR Day! Mrs. Dalesandro has done a great job decorating our school's lobby with the students' "drug free" pledges. Stop by to check them out.

Be sure you read the information coming home today about our Veterans' Day celebration scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th. Your support will be deeply appreciated.

Be prepared for strong winds and have a great night.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Red Ribbon Week!

Today begins Red Ribbon Week. As usual, Mrs. Dalendandro has done a wonderful job planning this year's week. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to celebrating the life of Enrique Camarena, who was a DEA agent who died in the fight against drugs. Over the years, Special Agent Camarena's tragic death has been turned into a week long celebration of making positive choices and leading healthy. drug-free lifestyles. The last week of October became formalized as Red Ribbon Week in 1988 by a proclamation of the U.S. Congress.

Activities are planned for each day this week that will have our students activiely engaged. Be sure to ask your children about this important topic. Remember to wear red tomorrow!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

North's News!

It's always nice to be able to report that today was a very quiet day. Our students were hard at work throughout the day. The one real break came this afternoon when our students listened to a representative from the American Red Cross.

As many of you know, our school has been holding blood drives for many years. Information about this year's drive will be heading home soon. Mark your calendars fro Monday, November 8th. Our students learned that 1 donor saves 3 lives. Please consider donating.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Attention!

I am happy to report that our Marine friends from Johnstown, PA will once again be visiting our building. On Wednesday, November 10th, several Marines will be flying two helicopters to our school to pick up special tributes made by our students and staff in honor of Veterans' Day. This marks the fourth time they have done so. Information about this special day will be sent home very soon. All are welcome to attend. It's an event our students will remember for many years to come. Click here to visit the USMC website that confirms our event.

Our 1st graders had a beautiful day to visit White House Fruit Farm. This is a great time of year to visit. Thanks to our PTO chaperones for helping out. I'd like to thank Mrs. Metzger and Mrs. Resch for making sure some glazed doughnuts found their way back to school!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Strega Nona!

Our 3rd graders enjoyed their trip to Westminster College today to see a performance of Strega Nona. This story by Tomie dePaola is a classic. If you have never read it, make it point it a point to do so.

Plans are really coming together for our upcoming Family Disney Night. Make sure those invitations are returned by October 29th! I have a few surprises planned.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Back to School!

Let's get right down to business! Tonight is Game 3 and the Yankees need a win! I will be enjoying either a bowl of buttery popcorn or perhaps a pizza as I watch the game.


As far as school goes, we're back. Coming back after a long weekend is never easy. I hope everyone enjoyed the days off. It will be November before we know it.


I cannot tell you how nice it is has been this year to see so many fathers helping out in the cafeteria. That's not to say I do not appreciate all of the moms who help, but having fathers here is great. Mr. Smith and Mr. Ozenghar have been regulars and today Mr. Thompson helped. Thank you guys!


Miss Gura worked hard over the weekend rolling....and rolling...and rolling coins. I am proud to report that our students brought in $530.00 for this summer's Relay for Life. Great job!


Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Three Days Off!

I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. If you like sports, this is your kind of weekend. I know I'll be watching baseball starting tomorrow. Go Yankees! We will return to school on Monday, October 18th.

Invitations to our Family Disney Night are heading home with K-2 students today. Please return them ASAP and don't forget to write down your favorite Disney character. All invitations are due by October 29th.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Another Beautiful Day!

Today is another beautiful day. We kicked off our walking program this afternoon to the delight of many. In all, our students and staff walked a little under two miles. As long as the weather is on our side, we will continue to have days like this. Enjoy the pictures!

Our students and families certainly are generous! Our coin collection is going exceptionally well. We'll wrap things up tomorrow with Quarter Day. Thanks to all who are supporting Team North's Relay for Life efforts! You are appreciated.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Let's Go for a Walk!

Since tomorrow is going to be another beautiful day, we'll take a walk around the school's property. For four years now, Poland North Elementary School has had a walking program that supports the district's Wellness Policy. Be sure your children wear comfortable shoes.

Tomorrow is "Dime Day". Our students seem very excited and have collected quite a bit of money for the American Cancer Society. I'll be sure to share the total one day next week.

Plans are coming together nicely for our upcoming K-2 Family Disney Night. Invitations for this evening event will head home Thursday.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Family Disney Night

Information is heading home today regarding our upcoming "Family Disney Night" for all K-2 students and their parents. This "magical" event will take place on Thursday, November 4th from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional information will be sent home in a few days. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.

For those new to our building, we typically hold at least two family nights throughout the course of the school year. We have held everything from Family Math Night to Family Technology Night.

Our first batch of aluminum cans will be picked up tomorrow. Keep 'em coming.

3rd and 4th graders who chose to participate in this year's "Juvenile Court Advisory Board's Stay in School Poster Contest" must have their posters to school by tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

P.S. Don't forget. Tomorrow in "Nickel Day!"

It's Friday!

Today was an absolutely beautiful day! Let's hope this weekend is just as nice. Our Poland Bulldogs take on Howland tonight at PSHS. If you are heading to the game, go early. I'm sure it is going to be crowded. Go DOGS!

Don't forget that Monday will be "Penny Day". Please encourage your children to bring in a few cents. Clean out the cars and check the couch cushions for those sneaky pennies.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Sunshine!

It's hard to believe that the sun is shining. This is what happens when the Yankees win! Keep your fingers crossed for a nice weekend.

Information is heading home today on a yellow sheet of paper about our PTO's plans to participate in this summer's Relay for Life. Please encourage your children to participate in our upcoming "coin days". The amount you are able to send in is not what's important. Participation is strictly voluntary.

Thanks to our wonderful Fire Department for stopping by some of our classrooms today. I know our students enjoyed it.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Wednesday!

Our website has a new link to the General Mills BoxTops for Education site. You'll find it to the left of today's message. We are off to a fantastic start this year. Keep those BoxTops coming! Close to 50 sheets made their way to school today. Please spread the word to your neighbors and family members. A special thank you goes to Mrs. Fec for organizing this year's campaign.

The first grading period is just about halfway over. Be sure you continue to check assignment books and backpacks for important papers. It's never too late to start a routine for practicing spelling words or flashcards. Spending just 5 minutes a night can make a huge difference.

My beloved New York Yankees play tonight. I hope I come to school smiling tomorrow!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

PTO Meeting

Our 3rd graders let out a sigh of relief earlier today when they finished their Reading Achievement Assessments. Results will be sent back to school by mid-November.

I hope 3rd and 4th graders are working on their "Stay in School" poster entries. This annual contest is a great one. All entries are due back to school by Tuesday, October 12th.

Our monthly PTO Meeting will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the library. I hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A New Week!

It's Monday! Can you feel the excitement here at Poland North Elementary School? Today's weather is a bit soggy, but the rest of the week looks pretty good. By Friday, we are expecting temperatures in the 70's.

October 12th is our first "Aluminum Can Pick Up Day". As you know, we are collecting empty aluminum cans throughout the school year. The Cash for Cans program is a wonderful way for our school to earn cash. More importantly, our participation teaches our students the importance of recycling and protecting our planet. Keep those cans coming! We are off to a great start.

Please plan on attending tomorrow evening's PTO Meeting. It will begin at 6:30 p.m.

See you there.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A New Month!

October brings with it a new character trait from our Core Essentials Program. This month's trait is "Initiative". Click here to learn more about the program. Ask your children what they remember about today's story. At the beginning of each month, I share a story about an animal that demonstrates that month's trait. Today's story was about a beaver.

Our first "Walk Home from School Day" was a huge success. A big thank you to the parents and grandparents who volunteered to walk. Days like this are possible because of you. Enjoy the pictures.


Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

Box Tops!

Information about our school's Box Tops program is heading home today. Please make an attempt to collect as many as possible. It truly can make an enormous difference for our building. Students and classrooms that collect the most will definitely be rewarded. Click here to play a game that can land our school a ton of bonus points!

Click here to watch Mrs. Saculla receive the Giant Eagle Class Act Award.

Please plan on attending Tuesday evening's PTO Meeting. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. Hope you can make it.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Box Tops!

Information will be making its way home soon about collecting Box Tops! This is an easy way for our school to earn extra money. Many of the products you already have in your homes participate in this unique program. Click here to find out more. Until the information gets to you, simply save as many box tops as you possibly can. Spread the word to family and friends, too.

Quite a few students completed last night's "virtual assignment". Thanks! There will be many more throughout the course of the school year.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Summer Fun!

Summer is always a lot of fun for me. This summer was no exception. Here is a list of 5 things I did over the summer. After reading it, create your own list. Write 5 things you did over the summer on a piece of paper. Make sure your name and room number are on it. Put it in the yellow box outside of the office tomorrow morning and I'll reward you. Be neat! If needed, parents can help students in kindergarten and 1st grade with the writing.

"5 Things I Did Over the Summer"

1. My family went to Ocean City, Maryland.

2. I saw the New York Yankees play baseball.

3. I built a pizza oven in my backyard. Mmmmm!

4. I probably hurt my knee building the oven.

5. My family and I visited friends in Deep Creek, Maryland.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Rainy Day!

Today certainly has been a soggy day. As the week rolls along, the weather will get better. Friday's Walk Home from School Day should be an absolute perfect day. I'll be getting in touch with our volunteers by Wednesday.

Thank you to those who returned their PTO fundraiser packets. Mrs. Orr was here today to collect them, but will gladly accept forms that didn't make it in today. Your support is appreciated.

Have a great week!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci