Cans for Cash!

The results are in! Poland North Elementary School collected a little under 1,400 pounds of aluminum during the "Cans for Cash" contest. This is quite an accomplishment! Our friends to the west collected close to 2,400 pounds. When you consider the fact that Canfield Middle School has 5 times the number of students as Poland North Elementary, it is easy to see how they could have collected more. I am extremely proud of our students, families and community members who helped. Thank you. The teacher at CMS who was responsible for Canfield's participation in the contest called me a few days ago to congratulate our school. While there is certainly a healthy rivalry between the the two communities, it is nice to know that we shared a common goal and ultimatley had our students working together to make the world a better place.

Several days ago I completed the final report and officialy entered our school in the contest. While we certainly are not eligible to receive $5,000 for collecting the most aluminum, we are in the running for a $5,000 prize for being the most creative in our collection efforts and having outstanding media coverage. I will keep you posted. I would like to extend a special thank you to Jill Jenkins for all of her help. She was instrumental in making the event such a success.

Hope to see you at Barnes & Noble tonight! The storytime will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.

Attention....Attention....Attention

I am looking forward to yet another nice week here at school. While the week should be a bit calmer, it will still be busy!

Please do not forget about Principal's Storytime at Barnes & Noble tomorrow evening. I will be reading from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and look forward to seeing many of our students and thier families. Over the years, the staff at Barnes & Noble has been impressed with the number of families that have taken the time to attend in the past. Please plan on atending or at least dropping by for a while. Many of our staff members will be reading, too. Thank you for your support!

Yes......I will be reading favorite book!

Parent Visistation will be held on Thursday, November 15th. I certainly hope that you are able to attend.

The times are as follows: Kindergarten-A.M. 9:00 -10:00

Kindergarten-P.M. 12:00-1:00

Grades 1 & 2 10:00-11:00

Grades 3 & 4 11:00-12:00

Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, November 16th. Please be sure to sign and return them to school as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Great Week

A busy week has come to an end. I hope your children took some time and shared a little bit about what went on this week. We had a wonderful visit yesterday from three representatives from the Vienna Airbase. With our students cheering, a military hummer pulled into the school's driveway. Our new friends greeted your kids with high fives and smiles. A box containing several hundred letters of appreciation was presented by students from each grade-level. Each guest said a few words and let the students know just how much their kind words meant to the brave men and women serving our country.

Family Music Night was a huge success! Thanks to all those who made it possible. It seemed like everyone had a good time. I look forward to having more evenings like this one since we are so fortunate to have such outstanding parental support.

Have a great weekend.

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

Late Again!

Well it happened again today. Before I knew it, the day was over and I did not get to the computer. Here I am once again doing this at home.

Hopefully you had a chance to take a look at the letter regarding our recent partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Please talk about it with your children and help any way you can. The first donation was confirmed today. $200.00 down.........$5,800.00 to go! If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Participation is strictly voluntary.

Tomorrow our students will be treated to a magic show. Our wonderful PTO provided the funds. Prior to the show, our students will hand over several hundred letters of appreciation to representatives from the Vienna Airbase.

Thanks to the very kind PTO moms who were willing to make pepperoni rolls for tomorrow's Family Music Night. You are appreciated!

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

Better Late Than Never

It took a bit longer to post a message today. It was just one of those days! With Election Day behind us, I look forward to the rest of the week. Family Music Night is just 2 days away! Our 4th graders seemed to really enjoy their trip to Hale Farm. Some of the students sure looked tired when they returned to school. Thanks to all the parents that were able to join Ms. Vasko and Mrs. Kaschak.

I would also like to thank those who were able to attend last night's PTO Meeting. Quite a bit information was shared about upcoming events. Be sure to look for information regarding the Make-A-Wish Foundation and our school. A letter will be coming home this week.

Our 3rd graders sold quite a bit of popcorn today. Thank you to the moms who were able to help make it! The money raised will go toward their filed trip to Pittsburgh later this school year. Ask around.....it really is an awesome trip.

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

A Busy Week

November is always an extremely busy month here at school. Please remember to vote tomorrow. Students have been encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Thursday will be exceptionally busy. In the early afternoon, we will have a small Veterans Day program with a very special surprise. Following the program, all students will be treated to a magic show. Family Music Night will wrap up a very busy Thursday. Almost all of our 3rd and 4th graders plan on attending. Thank you parents!

Please mark Tuesday, November 13th on your calendar. I will be reading at Barnes & Noble beginning at 6:30 p.m. The storytime will end at 8:00 p.m. Many of our staff members plan on reading, too. More information will be coming home this week.

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

A New Month

November is going to be a very busy month. Be sure to check your child's backpack each day for important information about upcoming events and other school-related news. Tuesday, November 6th is Election Day. Students will be asked to wear red, white and blue! Family Music Night, Veterans Day activities and Conferences will all take place during the month.

Please do not forget about Monday's PTO Meeting! It will be held in the library at 6:30 p.m. Check out this month's menu! It is the little things in life that truly make me happy!

I'll be sending home information soon about the results of the "Cans for Cash " contest.

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci