January?

It's hard to believe it is January 31st. With temperatures in the mid-50's, it felt like an early spring day. I sure hope we don't pay for days like this in April or May.

Please be sure you stop in to get your Radio Disney tickets. Beginning February 6th, I begin advertising the event to the general public. For the past few weeks, tickets have only been given to Poland Union families.

February is a very busy month. I updated the calendar page this afternoon. Be sure to check it out.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Levy Committee Meeting!

There will be a "Levy Committee Meeting" for anyone interesting in volunteering their time to help pass March's levy. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at PSHS.

It's hard to believe January has come to an end. We'll certainly be busy in the month of February. Be sure to keep an eye on the calendar page for updates.

Send those pepperoni roll orders in. Although you can order all the way up until February 8th, those who turn in orders by Friday will receive their cards for the weekend. Pepperoni rolls and the Super Bowl....what can be better?

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank you!

I would like to thank our 4th graders and their families for making last night's Family Health Night such a huge success. I think everything went very well. I would also like to thank Ms. Landers, Mrs. Johnstone. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Kasper for taking the time to attend. It is appreciated. The evening would not have been possible without the help of Sirna and Sons Produce, Turning Technologies, Mrs. Barb Dorbish, Chris Mielo and Chaz Kellem.

All of our students really enjoyed their visit with Chaz Kellem and Chris Mielo yesterday afternoon, too. I would like to thank the PTO for providing the funds necessary for them to attend. The men had very powerful and important messages for the students. In the weeks to come, you will receive information about the free Pirate tickets Chaz promised all of our students. Think Spring!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Oops!

I sent home information today about a partnership between our school and Cocca's Pizza. This partnership could easily generate a lot of money for our Make-A-Wish efforts. be sure to check it out. However, I made a mistake when creating it. If you are interested in participating in the program, please be sure you include your name on the order form. I seem to have left part off. Good job Mr. Principal!

Tomorrow is Family Health Night for our 4th graders and their parents. Please plan on arriving around 5:45 p.m. and gathering in the gym. I am proud to report that close to 90% of our 4th graders plan on attending.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

A Little Late!

The day got away from me today. I apologize for getting today's message up so late. Our 2nd graders enjoyed a visit from our friends from Mill Creek Park. Be sure to ask about the visit.

I want to let you all know how happy we are to welcome Mrs. Janet Kirns to our building. She replaces Mrs. Confer who is off enjoying her retirement. Mrs. Kirns has taught at Poland Middle School for many years. We are lucky to have her.

Have a great night. I hope to be in tomorrow. I have been dealing with Jury Duty this week and last.

Mr. Masucci

Warmer Days Ahead!

Despite the warmer than usual temperatures, please make sure your children are heading to school prepared to head outdoors for recess. If the temperature is above 20 degrees, we will head outside. Thank you.

To date, Poland Union has collected close to $2,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Let's keep up the great pace. Look for information on how Cocca's Pizza will help our efforts. A yellow sheet of paper is heading home today which shares information about our March 2nd radio Disney Dance Party. It will be here before you know it.

Don't forget about tonight's Board of Education meeting at the Township Building. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Brrrr!

It was definitely cold today! Let's hope for warmer temperatures before the weekend. It will be February before we know it.

Plans are coming together nicely for 4th grade's Family Health Night. This event will take place on Thursday, January 26th. I look forward to a great evening and know our 4th graders and parents will enjoy the evening's activities. If you have any questions about it, please feel free to give me a call.

1st graders will be selling popcorn on Friday to coincide with our "Movie Day". Popcorn will be sold for 25 cents and all of the proceeds will be donated to our Make-A-Wish efforts. Mr. Mike was kind enough to volunteer to run the popcorn machine. By Friday, we may end up being very close to having $3,000! Thank you!

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Back to Work!

It's hard to believe that January is quickly coming to an end. I have had quite a few phone calls regarding our upcoming Radio Disney Dance Party and event with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As soon as I receive the tickets for these events, I will pass along infomration to all of our families here at Union. For a various reasons, I am not permitted to print the tickets for these events myself. Therefore, I have to wait.....and I am not the waiting type!

Please continue to support our Make-A-Wish efforts. We are well on our way to reaching our goal.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Another Winner!

Today was another one of those days that makes you forget it's winter. I find it hard to believe that our students our making it outside for recess each day. Keep your fingers crossed that this nice weather lasts a bit longer.

Information was sent home last week regarding free tickets to a YSU basketball event at the Beeghly Center. Ticket requests are due by Monday, January 23rd. Once I receive the tickets from YSU, I will distribute them to our students. Consider attending and cheering the Penguins on to another victory.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Wow!

It certainly was a beautiful day for January. It's hard to believe that in two short months it will be March 9th and we will all be thinking about Spring!
I am proud to report that our school has already collected close to $1,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We are off to a great start! Next up is "Dime Day"on Friday, January 13th. Several families have made very generous contributions. Thank you!

I have some great news to share on Wednesday! Stay tuned.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Way to Go!

The Bulldog Bakery was open for business yesterday! I'd say they were a hit in the building. Thanks to our 4th graders and Mrs. Johnstone's clever thinking our students raised over $115.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. That's not too bad for your first day of business. I'd like to thank all of the 4th grade families who sent cookies in to school this week. It was very nice to see our 4th graders take such an active role in the activity and show so much pride in what they were doing.

Please do not forget about next week's PTO Meeting. it will take place at 9:00 a.m. and be held in Room 34. Believe it or not it is time to begin thinking about next school year.

Have a great weekend.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Brrr!

It was another cold start to the day. I was happy to see so many of our students bundled up as they entered the building. Since cold weather will be around for the next few months, please make sure you label all of your child's clothing. You'd be surprised what we find on the floor.

Our Make-A-Wish efforts are going very well. Close to $70 made its way into the building today. Many of our students took a great sense of pride in dropping their coins into our Make-A-Wish jug. Friday will be quarter day! Please consider sending in a few.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! I hope all of our students and families enjoyed the holidays and spending time with family and friends. We all have so much to be grateful for. Today's delay was unexpected, but made coming back from the break a bit easier to handle.

Our Make-A-Wish efforts are officially under way. A letter is heading home today about how donations can be made. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Participation is voluntary.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci