November!

As each month rolls in, a new character trait is shared through Chick-fil-A's Core Essentials program. Ask your children about this month's word: gratitude! This morning I shared a story about a hippopotamus. See what they remember.

Fundraiser items can be picked up on Friday from 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the gym.

As many of you know, our students have been hard at work writing letters of appreciation to Marines stationed in Johnstown, PA. As usual, they are extremely humbled to receive the letters. To show their gratitude,......See how I tied that in?......several Marines will be flying a helicopter to our school this Friday at approximately 1:00 pm. At that time, they will pick up the letters and thank our students for their efforts. Afterwards, our students will have the opportunity to explore the helicopter. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather remains nice.

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is always an exciting day for our students. I'd like to thank all of our PTO volunteers for helping out in the classrooms today. The weather has cooperated and should make for a very enjoyable evening.

Well........Today was the day that the finalists for the einstruction video contest were selected. Unfortunately, Mrs. Saculla and her students did not make the list. However, they should remain exceptionally proud of themselves. This has been a wonderful learning experience and one that I hope they remember for a long time.

I would like to thank the following individuals who were part of the video's creative team: Chip Atkins of Accent Media, Cheryl and Gary Kekel of Mainsail Music and Audio, Jill Jenkins, Tom Dowlin and Lori Gawdyda. Thank you for your kindness, time and support. I also want to thank Denise Dick from the Youngstown Vindicator and our friends at WKBN and WYTV for supporting our efforts. Most importantly, I would like to thank and congratulate Mrs. Saculla and her students for a job well done. While it is always nice to win, it is gratifying to be able to say, "We may not have won, but tried our very best."

Here is one of my favorite quotes: "Behold the turtle---he makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

Attention!

Veterans Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th. Over the past 6 years, our students have written over 1,200 letters to Veterans living all around the world. Far too many have said that they had never been thanked before for their service. This year Poland North Elementary School's students are writing letters to Marines stationed in Johnstown, PA. On Friday, November 7th, several of the Marines will drop by to pick the letters up and thank our students for their kind act.

PTO Fundraiser merchandise will be delivered to school on Friday, November 7th. Information will be sent home soon regarding pick up times.

Mrs. Saculla's classroom video: http://eimakeover.shycast.com/contestant/523

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

Snow?

It is a bit early to be wishing for a snow day! Let's continue to hope for good weather on Friday. Our recent newsletter had some wonderful safety tips about trick or treating. Please review them with your children before Friday.


There was a wonderful article in today's Vindicator about our recycling efforts. Our school is very fortunate to have such outstanding support from our local media. Knoll Run Golf Course has also been supportive. The nice folks there have been collecting cans for our school. Today....Mr. Sofranec headed there to play a few holes and pick up quite a few bags of cans. FORE!


Mrs. Saculla's classroom video: http://eimakeover.shycast.com/contestant/523

Thank you,
Mr. Masucci

A Boo-tiful Day!

It certainly was difficult to get out of bed on a day like today. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Friday's weather will be better. The Halloween Parade will begin at 1:15 p.m. and take place outside unless it is raining. Before heading outdoors, the students will make their way through each classroom in order for their peers to see their costumes. By the time they make it out, it may be closer to 1:30 p.m.

If you intend to take your child home or have someone else take your child home, you must send a note to school. An orange sheet of paper explaining this was sent home last week. At approximately 2:10, students will be dismissed by grade level through the gym doors on the side of the building.

Here's the link to see Mrs. Saculla's classroom video: http://eimakeover.shycast.com/contestant/523

Don't forget to leave a comment. It is quickly approaching 2,000 hits!

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

P.S. Tomorrow is Red Day!

Let's Go Bulldogs!

The Poland Bulldogs have made the playoffs! Poland will host Granville on Saturday, November 1st. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. at PSHS. Please take a moment to read the blue sheet of paper coming home today. It provides information about tickets. Because this is a state playoff game, ticket sales will be quite different than regular season games. Go DOGS!

Please be sure to view Mrs. Saculla's classroom video. It has been watched over 1,000 times since Friday. If you have time, post a comment. The students enjoy reading them. Here is the link to the video: http://eimakeover.shycast.com/contestant/523

Thank you,

Mr. Masucci

The Video is Finished!

Mrs. Saculla’s class has completed their music video for the Interactive Classroom Makeover Contest, sponsored by eInstruction and Interwrite Learning an eInstruction Company. The video has been submitted and accepted. You can watch the video at http://eimakeover.shycast.com/contestant/523. You can also get to the video by going to http://www.eimakeover.com/ and following the instructions.

Be sure to check it out.

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Masucci