Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Zoo paid a visit to North thanks to our PTO. They brought 3 zoo animals, opossum, turtle, and a bird of prey, to show the students. Nine students were selected from the audience to participate in trivia questions. Their presentation was focused on conservation of water and taking care of the environment. This was a nice introduction for our upcoming Spring Fest.

Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, April 15th due to training for the Poland staff. Thank you.

North was treated to a special visit today from Jackson and his mother, Mrs. Diaz. We were introduced to him and heard about his rare disease called Apert Syndrome. Mrs. Diaz read two books to the children about being different. The visit was ended with the students asking questions to Mrs. Diaz. We are starting a Pepperoni Roll fundraiser this Friday. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Jackson and his family to help with medical costs. Please be watching for the order forms later this week. Thank you for your support.

Poland North Elementary is participating in a Phone Book Recycling contest. We will be collecting used phone books from April 1st-April 30th. We are competing against 3 other schools in the area. Our school has a chance to win $500. Please ask your family, friends and place of work for their old telephone books to recycle. We want to be winners - for the Earth and North! 

I would like to extend a big "Thank you" to Dr. Logan. He came for a dental visit today with our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades. He talked about the importance of brushing the correct way and the importance of choosing healthy snacks. The students were treated to a video about taking care of your teeth. All of the students left with samples and information from Dr. Logan.

Attention all North Girls! The reservation and money for Father/Daughter Night is due on Wednesday. This special event will be at North Elementary on Thursday night from 5:30-8:00. Please wear your dancing shoes for a fun-filled night of line-dancing and games. Dinner and pictures will begin at 5:30. Hope to see you there!

The PTO will be selling raffle tickets during lunch Tuesday-Thursday and also during the Father/Daughter Night. Each class, made a customized chip-n-dip with their fingerprint. Each fingerprint was turned into a sports ball of the student's choice. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 5 for $6. The winners will be drawn on Friday.

The 4th Grade Recognition meeting will be this evening. It will be held at 6:30 at the Poland Library.

Tonight at 6:30 is our March PTO Meeting. Our agenda will be to elect new Officers, finalize the Father/Daughter Night, and talk about the Spring Treat. We will also have samples of our April Pepperoni Roll Fundraiser. Hope you can make it!