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