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

Happy Valentine's Day!

I have posted a few pictures from Friday's parties. Ice cream sundaes are always a hit with our students. This week will be yet another short one. Because of Parent-Teacher Conferences, there will be no school on Friday, February 18th. We'll also be off on Presidents' Day. Although we have this 4 day weekend loomong, my wife is still not convinced that we should go to DisneyWorld to get some sun. I'll keep trying.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank You PTO!

Today's Valentine's Day parties went very well. I'd like to thank the many PTO volunteers who were able to help with our ice cream sundaes. I know our students enjoyed them.

Next week will be a four day week. There will be no school of Friday, February 18th. In addition, there will be no school on Monday, February 21st. Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 22nd. Please mark your calendars.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Brrrrrrr!......Part 2

I thought it was cold yesterday. I went to let our dog out this morning and she looked at me as if she wanted to say, "No thanks!" Please stay warm and bundled up. The good news is the temperatures are supposed to climb over the next few days. March is only 19 days way. Think Spring.

All of our students had the chance to do a little shopping at our annual Book Fair. I'd like to thank our PTO for organizing this year's event. You are appreciated.

Tomorrow will be an exciting day. Although Valentine's Day isn't until Monday, we'll be celebrating it tomorrow afternoon. Thanks to our PTO, students will be able to make their own ice cream sundaes, too.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Brrrrrrr!

Some of our students didn't want to get off of their warm buses this morning. The temperature will drop even lower today and tomorrow. Because the extreme cold, the Poland Schools will operate under a 2 hour delay tomorrow, February 10th.

Today's Book Fair got off to a great start. I'd like to thank Melinda Miller for her enthusiasm and time. In addition, Liz Klase and her committee were nice enough to brave the cold temperatures to make sure our students had help shopping for books. As always, their time and smiling faces were appreciated. 3rd and 4th graders will shop tomorrow.

Our 3rd and 4th graders enjoyed their field trip to the Covelli Center. I'm sure the Mahoning Valley Phantoms put on a great show.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci