2/28/11

Our day was successful with all the changes to the building. We welcomed Mrs. Gesacion to 4th grade and Mrs. Hoover to our Kindergarten. We ended the day with a final celebration for Mr. Masucci. He will be missed terribly and we wish him well as he starts his new adventure at Union.

Recipes and Cookbook orders for our Relay for Life fundraiser has been extended until Friday, March 4th. Please continue to send in your favorite recipes!

Third time is a charm. Spring Portraits are re-scheduled for Friday, March 4th.

I want to thank the PTO, students, and staff for giving me such a warm welcome on my first day as Principal. It is a honor to be able to continue the traditions of North.

Farewell!

Although I love a good snow day, today is different. I wish I had this day to say good-bye. For the past seventeen years, I have come to work with a smile on my face. Some days have been better than others, but I have always been grateful to call this building home. I cannot thank those associated with Poland North Elementary School enough, for their kindness, support and friendship. I wish you all nothing but the best. Thank you Poland North Elementary School!

Sincerely,

Mr. Masucci

North's News!

My last week here is quickly coming to an end. I've packed up just about everything there is to pack up and my office looks rather empty. I shared some wonderful news with our students and staff this morning. I am proud to announce that Mrs. Tracy Kaschak will become Poland North Elementary School's new principal. She is very excited and sure to do a wonderful job. Taking over for her in the 4th grade will be another familiar face. I am as equally proud to announce that Mrs. Renee Gesacion will become Poland North's new 4th grade teacher. Like Mrs. Kaschak, she will do a great job. Mrs. Gesacion's replacement will be announced soon.

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check This Out!

As I was flipping through channels the other night, I came across "Inside Pirates Baseball" on FSN. If you have Armstrong Cable, that would be channel 33. I was pleased to see a good portion of the show focusing on the Winter Caravan's recent visit to our school. The same show is scheduled to be shown again this Friday at 12:30 p.m. You may want to check it out.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Another Short Day!

Enough with the snow! I think we have had our fill for the winter. The biggest news of the day is the fact that our Spring Pictures have been rescheduled for Friday, February 25th. I apologize for any inconvenience.

This year's Book Fair was a huge success. I'd like to thank all who participated. In all, our school received close to $1,500 in free books that will enhance both our library and classrooms.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

4 Days!

Who doesn't look forward to a 4-day weekend? I hope you enjoy what looks to be a warm weekend forecast. I intend to fire up my pizza oven. Last summer I built this oven in our backyard and enjoyed every minute of it. My wife just had to have one. I really didn't want it, but I would do anything for her. (If you believe the last two sentences, I have really have you fooled.)

Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 22nd. Please keep in mind that Tuesday will also be Spring Picture Day.

Next week will be my last as Principal of Poland North Elementary School. That was much harder to type than you realize. I look forward to a nice week.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

A Finished Book!

I was able to finish up the book I have been reading during morning announcements. Ask your children what they liked most about the book. I'd also suggest asking them about the setting, characters, problem and solution. It seems as though the book was a hit with most! I plan on reading one more book before I leave.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 22nd. Spring Pictures will be taken. That's the day we return to school from a 4-day weekend.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci