Gettin' Ready!

Today's Kindergarten and New Student Orientations went very well. It was very nice to meet so many students and parents. Thank you to those who already joined PTO. Your support is appreciated.


If you are heading out to the Canfield Fair, be sure to stop by the Education Building to see the displayed art work from our school.

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

Vindicator Article

Today's Vindicator listed the 2007-2008 State Report Cards for all school districts in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. The Poland Schools received an "Excellent" rating. In addition to the district-level information, the report card for each individual building within the tri-county area was listed.

Poland North Elementary is 1 of only 3 schools in Mahoning County to be designated "Excellent with Distinction". There are 69 schools in Mahoning County and approximately 168 in the tri-county area. Only 6 were designated "Excellent with Distinction" which is the State's highest mark. It recognizes schools that are "making significant progress even though they are already among the top tier of schools."

I am exceptionally proud of our students and staff. This is a wonderful accomplishment and one that should shared with everyone associated with our building. Congratulations!

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

A Busy Week!

This will certainly be a busy week as final preparations are made for the start of the school year. On Wednesday, August 27th, there will be a "Kindergarten Orientation" at 9:00 a.m. All kindergarten students and parents are encouraged to attend. At 9:45 a.m., all new students in grades 1-4 are invited to attend "New Student Orientation".

Class lists will be posted at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29th.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Did You Know.......?

Did I mention that Poland North Elementary School was designated "Excellent with Distinction"?

Just checkin'! Have a nice weekend.

By the way, I still have great news to share.

Mr. Masucci

State Report Card

Poland North Elementary School has been designated "Excellent with Distinction" by the Ohio Department of Education. This is based on the results of the 2007-2008 3rd and 4th Grade Achievement Tests. Our students and staff are to be congratulated. The Excellent with Distinction designation is new to the 2007-2008 Local Report Card. It is earned when a school has been designated Excellent and also exceeds value-added goals for two consecutive years.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

2 Weeks Away!

The first day of school is only 2 weeks away! Our teaching staff returns to work on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week in order to attend our annual beginning of the year meetings. We'll be meeting out at the high school and gearing up for what should be another wonderful school year. Poland's first football game is Thursday, August 21st at PSHS. Hope to see you at the game.

GO POLAND!

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Cantastic!

Thank you to everyone who saved and dropped off empty aluminum cans here at school over the summer. As many of you know, we will once again participate in the "Cans for Cash" contest. Poland North Elementary School was a national winner last year! Spread the word to your friends and families. All empty cans can be dropped off near the boiler room door at any time. More information will come home with your children soon.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci