A Busy Day!

Last time I looked at the clock it was 10:30 a.m. The day certainly flew by for me. It will be Friday before we know it.

Please continue to send in your PTO membership forms. I am proud to report that our numbers remain high. Thank you. Our students and staff are fortunate to have such strong support.

Plans are coming together nicely for our upcoming Family Disney Night for 1st graders and their parents. Reservation forms will be heading home soon. Students and parents will be rotating to a variety of stations set up throughout the building. Each one will carry a "Disney" theme.

Enjoy the evening.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Just a Reminder!

Please continue to support our PTO's fundraiser. All order forms and money are due on Monday, September 26th. Your support is deeply appreciated.

If your child is in the 3rd or 4th grade, please continue to encourage him/her to participate in this year's Juvenile Court Advisory Board's Poster Contest. All entries are due by Thursday, September 29th.

Be sure to ask your children what is happening in the book I am reading during morning announcements. A new character was introduced today. See what they remember about Sheila Tubman.

Thanks,

Mr. Masucci

Check this out!

On Friday, a group of students walked to Cocca's Pizza to plant flowers in front of the store's sign. This has become a nice tradition at Poland Union and one we will continue in the spring and fall for many years to come. Steve Cocca was there to lend a helping hand and made sure all of his youngest workers were well fed. Enjoy the pictures.



Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

The Weekend has Arrived!

Have a great weekend! Our first full week of school went very well. I am very proud of how well our students are behaving. As parents, you should be proud.

Let's hope the Bulldogs can get back to their winning ways tonight! If you are going to the game, I may see you there. Don't forget about Saturday's YSU game. Enjoy what should be a great event.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Fire Drill!

I am proud to report that our first fire drill of the school year was very successful. All of our students moved quickly and quietly as they were guided outside by their classroom teachers. During morning announcements, I informed our students why they need to remain quiet and pay attention to all of our staff members. I am very proud of them.

Please be sure to return your PTO membership forms to school as soon as possible. Michelle Masucci, PTO's Membership Chair, will be providing me with a list of those who have already joined. (She responds to pressure well.!) My goal is to have at least one parent of every student become a member this year. Your support is deeply appreciated.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

Thank you!

I'd like to thank those were able to make it to today's PTO meeting. In all, there were over 30 members who attended. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to have the chance to meet so many new ones. It is always nice to have dads attend, too. Thanks Mr. Mainhardt and Mr. Sicafuse! The PTO's budget for the 2011-2012 school year was voted on and approved. In addition, details about many upcoming events were shared. Minutes from the meeting will be posted on the PTO's homepage soon. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

We will have our first fire drill of the year tomorrow. I'll be sure to share this information with our students tomorrow morning. I like to let them know that a drill is nothing to worry about while emphasizing why it is so important. As the year goes by, I may catch a few by surprise with one. However, they will know what to do and realize there is not reason to panic.

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci

It's Contest Time!

All of our 3rd and 4th graders have an opportunity to participate it an excellent contest sponsored by the Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board. This annual contest's theme will be "Dive into Your Education Beneath the Sea". Much more information will be sent home today. Please encourage your children to participate. Those who choose to participate and follow the contest's guidelines will be entered into a drawing. At the conclusion of the contest, I will randomly pick two 3rd graders and two 4th graders to eat dinner at my home. They will be joined by any students who receive honors in the contest itself. Good luck. All entries are due by Thursday, September 29th.

I am looking forward to tonight's Parent Orientation. In addition to meeting your child's teacher and learning about the school day, you will have the opportunity to join our PTO if you have not already done so. Our PTO is incredibly strong and works hard to provide wonderful experiences for all of our students. Check the calendar page for times. T

Thanks,
Mr. Masucci