Today was our first "Random Act of Kindness" assignment. A third grade student helped explain the meaning as "doing something nice for someone without them asking." The students' assignment is to help make breakfast, snack, or dinner. We discussed some possible ways to help such as, stirring or mixing, setting the table, or measuring. On Friday, the students will share what they did and who received their 'kindness act'. I will be giving the students a kindness assignment every Monday. Be watching for upcoming details. You never know when you will be the recipient of our assignment!

Thank you to all the parents who joined our PTO. We had our Membership drawing this morning, and a 4th grade student was the lucky winner of the Trevor Bayne picture. It is not too late to join the PTO, we accept memberships throughout the school year. We would love for all to participate in our PTO.

I would like to thank Diane Kluchar and her committee for the time they have spent organizing our Tailgate. It is sure to be a success-especially the Paw Yard signs!

YSU football game is tomorrow at 4:00. If you ordered tickets, they were sent home on Tuesday with your child. There is a free 'Kid's Day' before the game at 1:00-4:00 in the Penguin Parking Lot. There will be inflatables, games, clowns and Pete and Penny Penguin!

A reminder went home today with your child about Tailgate tomorrow evening. Please make sure your reservations and money are turned in if you plan on attending. The night starts at 5:30 at Poland High School, closest to the Township Building. The PTO will have pizza, popcorn, and drinks. Please bring a chair or blanket for you and your family to sit on. Our basket raffle winners will be announced during our Tailgate. Friday's forecast is for sunny weather-let's cross our fingers that it stays that way. After the Tailgate, please help cheer on the football team. Go Dogs!

Thank you to all the parents who attended the Parent Orientation last evening. It was so nice to see the gym filled with parents. It is so important to have communication between school and home.
During lunch this week, PTO will be selling tickets for the raffle baskets. There are 2 portable DVD movie baskets, gift certificates, and a Poland themed basket just to name a few. These baskets will be at our tailgate on Friday, where the winners will be announced.

Tonight is Parent Orientation at 6:00pm. This evening is for parents only to meet their child's teacher. The teachers will discuss classroom routines, rules, and other important information. This is a great way to begin the communication between home and school. Our PTO will also be here to continue their Membership drive and begin their basket raffle. I know evening schedules are packed tight, but I would love to see you tonight!

Chick-fil-a sponsors a Core Essentials program to teach character traits. Each month, a different trait will be discussed. For the month of September, the trait is knowledge. During morning announcements, we discussed the meaning of knowledge and that there is no age limit for gaining more of it. Tomorrow the students will be sharing something new that they learned. This can be a new way to tie shoes or throw a ball. Knowledge is a powerful tool!
The students will be bringing home PTO fundraiser packets. Our PTO provides many events and programs through their fundraising efforts. Please take some time to look through the items and if you are able, please support the fundraiser. Please have all your order forms turned in by September 26th.

The first week of school is almost to an end and it has been such a smooth start. The students have adjusted to their daily routines and rules. We enjoy the morning announcements together along with a story before the students go to their homerooms. Please ask your children about the lessons they have learned from the stories. Please remember to complete and return all important papers that came home this week. Have a great weekend. Let's hope the rain holds off if you plan on cheering on the Bulldogs tonight!