Here We Go Steelers!

I'm getting ready for the big game tonight. My buttery bowl of popcorn is just about ready! Do you want to know what's next to the bowl? ..............My Terrible Towel! Go Steelers!

Mr. Masucci and Mr. Roethlisberger

Be on the Lookout!

Many of our students brought home a green paper yesterday with information about Giant Eagle's "Apples for Students" program. A letter should have been attached providing you with much more information. I forget about the letter. I do apologize. Within the next few days, the letter will be sent home. If you shop at Giant Eagle, please consider participating in the program. It has the potential to really help our school.

Our Kindergarten Tea will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. We are looking forward to having our kindergarten students perform. The event should be over shortly before 2:00 p.m., so Kindergarten students can be dismissed a few minutes early if their parents would like to take them home. If interested, please send a note to school informing our staff that you will be taking your child home.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Mark Your Calendars!

Family Nights have become wonderful traditions at Poland North Elementary School. Over the past few years, students and families have participated in Family Math Night, Family Science Night and Family Literacy Night just to name a few. The responses to these evening events have been extremely positive.

This year we will be hosting.........insert drumroll......."Family Technology Night"! On Thursday, November 6th, 3rd and 4th grade students and parents will be invited back to school. On Thursday, February 5th, we'll host a similar evening for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students and parents.

During both events, students and parents will travel to different stations setup throughout the building. The activities at these stations will all be related to technology. These are fun, educational evenings where you are actively engaged. Please plan on attending!

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Patriot Day!

Tomorrow will mark the 7 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America. During my morning announcements, I will not go into details about that tragic day. However, I will explain the reason why our school's American flag will be displayed at half-staff. Please take a few moments to talk about this historic day with your children.

In recognition of Patriot Day, all students are encouraged to wear red, white and blue tomorrow!

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Today's News

We held our first "Fire Drill" of the year yesterday. For the very first one, I was very pleased. Our students and staff made their way out of the building in a little over 1 minute. Each month, we will look to improve our time. Please take a few moments at home to review your family's safety plan.

Information went home several days ago about YSU Family Fun Day. Each student in our building is entitled to 4 free YSU tickets to the September 27th game. All ticket requests must be returned to school by Wednesday, September 17th. Hope to see you there.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Parent Orientation !

Our annual Parent Orientation will be held tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. Orientation is for parents/guardians only. Please make plans to have a family member or friend watch your child. Orientation will provide you with the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and learn about classroom procedures, curriculum, and discipline/homework policies. Please keep in mind that this will not be the time for personal conferences. It would be too difficult for our teachers to provide a clear picture of a student’s performance after only a few days of school. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in November.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

It's FRIDAY!

I don't know about all of you, but I sure could use a vacation!

All kidding aside, it has been a great first week of school! I am very proud of our students. They have been extremely well behaved and excited to be here. Of course, there are always exceptions. As I walked by one of our kindergarten classrooms this morning at 9:15 a.m., I overheard one little guy say, "Is it time for the bus yet?"

Monday is Picture Day! Be sure to send in the envelope with your child's information in it. Our photographers will be here early.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Masucci