Armstrong Cable paid a visit to our school today. They read a book called, Vinnie and Abraham. The story was about a girl who started sculpting at a very young age and created a statue of Abraham Lincoln. One of her sculptures of Abraham Lincoln is still on display in Washington D.C. Quite an amazing story. The third graders then created their own sculptures that they will be bringing home. Thanks again to Armstrong and I will let you know when the episode will air on Channel 20.
Report cards are making their way to your house today. Please sign and return them in their envelope as soon as possible. Thank you.

The JJ Brothers were at our school today for an assembly. The 2 authors talked to the students about the importance of the writing process while incorporating lots of funny acts. The students had many laughs as they were taught about adjectives. Two of our 4th grade students were included in the program to stress the importance of spelling. The students will have an opportunity to purchase a few of their books if they choose. The order forms will be making their way home by tomorrow. Thanks to the PTO for providing this entertaining assembly!

Today, I had the pleasure of reading to all the 1st-4th grade classrooms during their library time. The 1st and 2nd graders enjoyed the story The Wall by Eve Bunting. It tells of a little boy and his father visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. They were looking for the boy's grandfather's name on the wall. After finding it, they did a rubbing of the name and left the boy's picture there in remembrance of the grandfather.
The 3rd and 4th graders heard the story, America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven. The book describes the tradition of setting a white table in honor of all the men and women who have served our country. The table is set with items and the importance of what they symbolize. The salt symbolizes the tears of the families and the empty chair symbolizes the missing soldiers who are not present. Ask your child about these books.
Just a reminder,TGIFridays PTO Fundraiser is today. Please bring the coupon with you so that our organization gets 20% of the total bill. Thanks again.

Last month, our 2nd grade students were treated to a story and craft by Armstrong Cable. This lesson will be airing on Channel 20 now though November 20th. The Kids Corner episode airs at different times and days. The 2nd grade students brought home a schedule of all the days and times. Our 3rd grade students will be having a story and craft lesson this Friday. We thank Armstrong for visiting our school.

Just a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to return your SCRIP gift card order. Please make all checks payable to Poland North PTO. Thanks again for your support.

The kindness assignment for this week is to cheer someone up when you see them in a sad or bad mood. The students will have to be very observant of others to complete this assignment. I gave them some examples to help them understand. One of the examples was giving up the t.v. remote to Dad, if he has had a bad day at work, without him asking for it. Another idea is to ask an older brother/sister to play their favorite game if they need some cheering up. I look forward to hearing the successful stories on Friday.

Tomorrow is 'Election Day'. Please remember to cast your vote.

Today, each student will be coming home with a YSU ticket voucher. This can be redeemed for 2 General Admission Women's regular season basketball home game. The voucher will need to be taken to the YSU Athletic Ticket Office prior to the game day. Thank you to the basketball players who read to our students. It was quite a special treat.
Just a reminder, all SCRIP orders for gift cards are due with payment on Wednesday, November 9th.

Yesterday our 1st through 4th grade classrooms were treated to a story time by the YSU girls' basketball team. Each class enjoyed a few stories, asked questions to the girls, and then were able to check out their library books. The YSU girls will return on Friday to treat our Kindergarten to their story time. We appreciate the time they spent with our North students. We wish the YSU girls luck as they begin their basketball season!

Tonight at 6:30 is our November PTO meeting. Hope you can make it.

Sorry about no blog being posted on Wednesday. There were computer complications with the system.