A Great Trip!

Our 4th Grade class had a beautiful day to explore the Mahoning Landfill. They had the opportunity to learn about the landfill's role in the community, to see different machines used to move, compact and level trash and to see man-made wetlands that turn polluted water into purified water. Enjoy the pictures.



Our school will be recycling telephone books next week. If you have any around the house that are not being used, send them to school! Thanks!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank You!

Thank you bowlers! During our "Bowling for Dollars" days, our school raised a little over $400 .00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Thanks to Mr. Wesolowsky and Camelot Lanes for their time and efforts, too. Our very own Poland Bulldog made a surprise visit this morning and even took a moment to bowl in front of an excited crowd. It's hard to fit paws into a bowling ball! Our staff were wonderful sports, too. The Poland North Elementary School Staff Bowling Team would be hard to beat!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

P.S. Be sure to ask about "Mix It Up" Day!

Veterans Day!

Today is a very special day! I spent a considerable amount of time during morning announcements sharing facts about Veterans. There is much to learn. Click here to explore a website that provides quite a bit of valuable information. Our students are wrapping up their letter writing this week. Our helicopter visit is only 9 days away. I hope you can make it, too.

All fundraiser items should be picked up tomorrow between 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. All orders must be picked up and cannot be left here overnight. Please make the appropriate arrangements.

If anyone is interested in helping out at Monday's Blood Drive, I would appreciate it. I need just a few volunteers for an hour or two. Please let me know.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Important News!

Our school's upcoming Blood Drive will be Monday, November 16th. To date, there are still quite a few slots open from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Please consider donating. All students who recruit a potential donor could win tickets to an upcoming Cleveland Cavalier game. Give me a call for more information.


Our local Fire Departments need our help. Over the course of the school year, our fire department provides all of our buildings with many services. Consequently, I am asking for your support. The link below will take you to a site sponsored by Liberty Mutual. The Western Reserve Fire District (Poland's Fire Department) is applying for a $10,000 grant. We can help by completing a 10-question quiz. The completed quiz will be credited to our local fire department and increase the chances of winning. Click here to help!


Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

It's Monday!

Welcome back to a new week! Let's hope the nice weather hangs around long enough for our helicopter visit on the 20th. Our students are getting excited.

Please continue to encourage your children to write poems for the MiniPage! It's nice to have so many "published" poets.

Congratulations to our three 4th graders who will be receiving honors in this year's Juvenile Court Advisory Poster Contest. Poland North Elementary School's students snatched up 1st place, 2nd place and Honorable Mention. Great job!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Busy Day!

Several of our 4th grade students woke up very early today and were part of WKBN's Morning Show. In conjunction with Disney's Planet Challenge, six students joined their teachers and the Green Team's Peg Flynn at Dunkin' Donuts from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. While there, they handed out free 100 coffee mugs to customers in an attempt to encourage them to reuse, reduce and recycle. Thank you Mrs. Thompson for helping us! You are appreciated!

Over the course of the next few months, our 4th grade class will be completing a wide-variety of activities focusing on raising the environmental awareness of others. Their goal is to reduce the ecological footprints of others.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Today's News

I'd like to thank those who were able to make it to today's PTO Meeting. Mrs. Fedor presented information regarding the H1N1 virus and informed parents of the school district's plan of action. In addition, Denise Brindle stopped by to share news about our upcoming Blood Drive.

Our "Bowling for Dollars" campaign has raised close to $200 in just 2 days. Great job! During today's morning announcements, Mrs. Hernon, Mrs. Dalesandro and Mrs. Gunn took a turn and did not let down the crowd. I think a staff bowling team may be in our future! Four more students also had the chance to try their luck. Enjoy the pictures. More will be added soon.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

P.S. I wore my Yankee tie today!