Welcome Back!

For the first day back, everything went very well! It was nice to see so many smiling faces. It is hard to believe our school year is just about halfway over. Before you know it, it will be baseball season!

Don't forget about ordering your Mahoning Valley Phantom tickets for this Saturday night. I received quite a few orders today. Wednesday will be "Quarter Day!" We have not had one of these days for quite some time. Send in those quarters for our Make-A-Wish efforts. Things are going well! Our Radio Disney event is just about 1 month away.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Enjoy!

We made it! There were some very excited children who walked through our doors this morning. During our morning announcements, we talked about family, friends and this very special time of year. Be sure to ask your kids about the book we finished reading, too. The book's main character, Fudge, managed to make them laugh.

I'd like to thank today's PTO volunteers for helping with the holiday treats. For those who may not have heard, Poland North Elementary School's PTO will be honored at the upcoming "Heroes of the Mahoning Vally Banquet" on Saturday. February 6th. The PTO's devotion to our students and contributions to the community impressed this year's judges from the American Red Cross.

Happy Holidays,

Mr. Masucci

1 More Day!

Tomorrow is it! Our students are more than ready for the holidays and some time away from school. To be honest, so am I. We were treated to a visit from Sadecky's Puppets this afternoon. Be sure to ask your children about the performance. Thank you PTO for providing the necessary funds to have them visit.

Information is heading home today about Poland North Elementary School's Phantom Night at the Covelli Center on January 9th. Tickets for this upcoming hockey game are $7.50. $3.00 from each ticket sold will go the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's also "Super Hero Night" on the 9th. Students and adults are encouraged to wear the costumes of their favorite heroes. The evening should be a lot of fun. Please let me know if you'd like tickets.

I was notified yesterday that Poland North Elementary School will once again be recognized at this year's "Heroes of the Mahoning Valley Banquet". Earlier in the year, I nominated our school's PTO for their impact on our students, school and community. The judges at the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross were impressed with this amazing group of parents and will honor them in February. More information will be coming home after the holidays. Congratulations! This marks the 5th time in 7 years that our school has been honored at this annual event.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Enjoy the Weekend!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well.......come Wednesday it will be. Visions of sugarplums are certainly in the heads of many of our students. Despite a bit more excitement than usual, this is a great place to be this time of year. Your children are ready for the holiday and a nice break from school. Please continue to remind them that the rules at school have not changed. Making good choices is important all year round, but there is no better week to make them than December 21st!

To date, our school has collected 675 pounds of aluminum. Keep those empty cans coming! You can drop them off over the holiday break, too.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

One of Those Days!

It's been one of those days when time just flies by. I guess that goes with mid-December. Our 2nd graders enjoyed their trip to Powers Auditorium today. While they were gone, the Seminary Singers dazzled our students with a little holiday cheer.

There are just 2 more days to purchase tickets for our holiday plates. Winning tickets will be drawn Monday morning.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

And Then There Were Five!

There are five more school days until our break! In other words, they are all yours come December 24th! Tomorrow will be an exciting day. The Seminary Singers will be visiting. These talented kids will be singing some holiday favorites.

Tickets for our holiday plates will continue to be on sale until Monday. Be sure to send in an extra dollar for a chance to win. All proceeds will go to our PTO!

Check out the new Radio Disney pictures!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Fa-La-La-La-La

The 1st and 2nd graders will dazzle everyone tonight. They sound absolutely wonderful. Today's Dress Rehearsal was all the proof I need. I am exceptionally proud of how they have worked. Their efforts have really paid off. I look forward to seeing many of you tonight. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Bring a few extra dollars for our holiday plate raffle.

I received an e-mail from our Radio Disney friends. They were very happy to be here Friday afternoon and impressed with our kids' dance moves. If your kids enjoyed Friday's party, wait until they get a load of what Radio Disney has in store for us in February. I will let no secrets out!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci