This week I began reading a chapter book to the students during our morning announcements. The book is called Miss Daisy Is Crazy by Dan Gutman. Miss Daisy is a second grade teacher who does not know a lot, at least that is what she tells the students! She has trouble with arithmetic, spelling, and reading. Her students are always helping and explaining things to her. Mr. Klutz, the principal, even made a visit to her classroom. Ask your child what was special about Mr. Klutz! As we continue reading the book, Miss Daisy will continue to need help from her students and slowly their perception of school will change.

Today we are proudly displaying our pinwheels for International Day of Peace. This project began with 2 Art Teachers from Florida. North students made their own colorful pinwheels last week in art class. This morning the day began with the students giving me their definition of peace and then reading the story, Finding Peace by Amy Ayers. In the book, a young girl asks friends and family what peace means to them. Some said, a walk along the beach, flying a kite, or reading a good book. Our students were encouraged to talk in their classrooms and at home what peace means for each of them. So if you get a chance to drive by the school this afternoon, you will see our pinwheels displayed along with millions of others in the world.

This afternoon we had our annual "Kindergarten Tea". Mrs. Kellgren, our PTO Secretary, hosted the event and had an opportunity to speak with the Kindergarten parents about the role of our PTO. Soon after, our Kindergarten students performed two poems and a song for the parents. We concluded the "tea", by enjoying cookies and a drink. Thank you to all who were able to attend. A special thank you to the parents who volunteered to bake, the goodies were just what the students needed!

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.