Patterson Pages
December 11, 2023
Connect with Us!
Email: patterson@conroeisd.net
Website: http://patterson.conroeisd.net
Location: 670 Beach Airport Road, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-4300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PattersonCISD/
Twitter: @PattersonElementary
Campus Mission
Patterson Elementary is a collaborative community that ensures high student academic achievement.
Campus Vision
Guidelines For Success
At Patterson Elementary, Pumas have PRIDE!
I will be prepared and ready to learn.
I will show respect to myself and others.
I will model integrity by being trustworthy.
I will make smart decisions.
I will have empathy by showing kindness.
Upcoming Events:
December:
- 14th - 4th grade music program 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- 15th - Early Release - 12:05 PM and end of the 2nd grading period
- 31st - Don't forget to purchase a Patterson Yearbook!
Winter Break: December 18th -January 2nd
Students return to school on January 3rd
January:
- 3rd - Student return to school
- 15th - MLK Jr. Day - No school
- 26th - Winter Ball 5:30-7:30 PM
A Note From the Principal
Hello Patterson Families!
Join in for holiday fun with dress up days on our last week before the winter break!
Monday, December 11th - Santa Day! Dress like Santa or wear red
Tuesday, December 12th - Snowball Day! Dress like Frosty. Wear sparkles or white
Wednesday, December 13th - Must be some magic is the air! - Wear a Christmas hat, elf ears, or antlers
Thursday, December 14th - Polar Express Day! - Wear pajamas
Friday, December 15th - Dress festive! Wear red & green
Friday, December 15th is an early release day and the last day of the grading period. Patterson Elementary will begin dismissal at 12:05 PM.
Positive reinforcement is not just for kids! We'd like to reward our hard working Patterson staff by collecting $5 to $10 gift cards (Target, Starbucks, Walmart, Sonic, Chick-fil-A, etc.) as fun incentives. Please drop them off in the front office. This cannot be done without your generous donations.
Please help keep everyone safe by staying in the car rider line if you are bringing your child to school in the morning. Buses unload in the front of our school and walking through the bus zone is not safe.
Our school hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., however our doors are open to students at 7:15 each morning. Breakfast is from 7:15 to 7:55 and students are considered tardy at 8:00 a.m.
Please follow Patterson Elementary and Patterson PTO on Facebook for updates, reminders, pictures, and campus happenings.
I am honored to serve the Puma community. At Patterson Elementary, it is our goal to create a safe, caring, and positive learning experience for all children. I will nurture a school community where parents, teachers, staff, and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social/emotional growth. I look forward to working together to provide an outstanding learning experience for every Patterson Puma!
We are Patterson Pumas and we have PRIDE!
Melissa Ralston,
Principal
CISD Cell Phone Policy Changes
The Conroe ISD Board adopted new guidelines regarding student cell phone use during the October Board meeting. While it is not a substantial guideline change at the elementary level, there are changes in which parents need to be aware. Our Foundations team is working to ensure that these procedures are being implemented on our campus and that we are helping students adapt to these changes. The student handbook is currently being updated to reflect these changes. The new guidelines state the following:
Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/ guardian of a late bus)
Patterson Elementary Field Day Shirts on sale NOW!
Hello Parents,
Field Day is quickly approaching, and t-shirts are on sale. We are trying something different this year where each grade level will have a different color shirt. Please follow the instructions on the flyer on how to order.
All purchases are made online via the link on flyer. The online store will close February 1st. Late orders will not be accepted. Shirts will be distributed to your student during the week of Field Day.
We would love 100% participation from our PUMAS!
New PTO Board Members Needed for the 2023-2024 School Year!
2024-2025 School Calendar
The Conroe ISD District Level Planning and Decision Making Committee is open to receiving calendar scenarios from our community. Please look at the overview on the website below to ensure your submission meets all the requirements. Once your calendar is complete, you can upload your calendar.
Gifted & Talented Nomination Forms
http://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GT-Parent-Survey-for-Grades-K-4-ENGLISH.pdf
http://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GT-Parent-Survey-Grades-K-4-SPANISH.pdf
Save the Date!
Calling Father Figures!
It's okay if you missed the Watch DOGS kick-off in October! We still want our dads, granddads, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at Patterson Elementary as a Watch DOG. Please complete the sign-up sheet below and complete the CISD volunteer background check on the district website.
December Lunch Sign-Up
Please sign-up here if you'd like to be a visitor during your child's lunch time. We'd love to have you!
Patterson PTO Coat Drive
Bartlett Elementary Rezoning
The 2023-2024 Patterson Yearbook is on Sale Now!
Don't Forget to Order a Patterson Yearbook!
Save the Date: YOUniversity, Saturday, March 2, 2024
Kindly mark your calendars and extend this invitation to your staff, students, and parents. This is a family event full of fun and learning. Stay tuned for more details, and follow us on social media for updates. Save the date!
Facebook: CISD Guidance and Counseling Facebook
Instagram: CISD Guidance & Counseling (@cisdcounseling) | Instagram profile
Twitter (X): CISD Guidance & Counseling (@CISDCounselors) / X (twitter.com)
CISD Automated Library Notifications
News from the Nurse
Just a few reminders from the clinic:
Please keep your child at home (and contact the school of your child’s absence) if they demonstrate any of the following:
1. Fever of 100 degrees or more
(Student should be fever- free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school).
2. Suspected contagious disease
3. Vomiting or Diarrhea
4. Severe stomachache, headache or earache
Pre-k, Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade vision and hearing screening is underway. If you receive a referral please return the doctor-completed form to the clinic. If you need financial assistance please reach out to me in the clinic, we do have resources we can provide.
Please send any updated immunization records to the clinic with your student, drop off in the front office or email them directly to the clinic (mcobler@conroeisd.net).
Reminder…
If your child needs medication, prescription or over-the-counter, during the school day, per CISD policy, a parent/guardian must bring it in and sign a permission form in the clinic in order to administer it to your child. If you have any questions please call or stop by the clinic, I'll be happy to speak with you.
Thank you for helping me help your children stay healthy and safe at school!
Happy Holiday Season to you and your family!
Myla Cobler, RN
Patterson Elementary
School Nurse
936-709-4312 (Clinic number)
936-709-4399 (School fax)
Counselors' Corner
Hello parents. We are excited to be a part of the Patterson Puma family. We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as the new counselors for the 23-24 school year.
Nikki Kelley - (Counselor for Pre-K, 1st, and 3rd grades)
I am coming with 15 years experience as a counselor and educator in Klein and Aldine ISD. I am a graduate of Sam Houston (Go Bearkats), I love to sing and dance, and am a published author. I look forward to meeting the Patterson families and working with you and your students.
Dana Zuercher - (Counselor for K, 2nd, and 4th)
I have 25 years experience as a school counselor, most recently from the Kingwood area and previously, in Aldine ISD. I am a native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston. I love visiting the lake and any beach! It is my pleasure to work with the Patterson community this year.
Please use the link posted here to complete a Needs Assessment so that we can contact you if you are in need of assistance.
We look forward to an exciting and successful year as Patterson Pumas!
Hola padres. Estamos emocionados de ser parte de la familia Patterson Puma. Queríamos aprovechar esta oportunidad para presentarnos como los nuevos consejeros para el año escolar 23-24.
Nikki Kelley - (Consejera para Pre-K, 1er y 3er grado)
Vengo con 15 años de experiencia como consejero y educador en Klein y Aldine ISD. Tengo dos hijos, soy un graduado de Sam Houston (Go Bearkats) y un autor publicado. Espero conocer a las familias de Patterson y trabajar con ustedes y sus estudiantes.
Dana Zuercher - (Consejera para K, 2do y 4to)
Tengo 25 años de experiencia como consejera escolar, más recientemente en el área de Kingwood y anteriormente en Aldine ISD. Soy nativo de Houston y me gradué de la Universidad de Houston. ¡Me encanta visitar el lago y cualquier playa! Es un placer trabajar con la comunidad de Patterson este año.
Utilice el enlace publicado aquí para completar una Evaluación de necesidades para que podamos comunicarnos con usted si necesita ayuda.
¡Esperamos un año emocionante y exitoso como Patterson Pumas!
Parent Access Login
To access your child’s information online you must register for an account.
Please go to the following link and follow the directions below:
Click the “Student/Parent” tab
Click on “Parent Access Center”
Click “Register”
Breakfast
Eat Breakfast at School!
Breakfast is served at school! School breakfast will give your child a healthy start to the day. A nutritious breakfast helps students be more alert so they can learn more in class. Breakfast has vitamins and nutrients for a strong and healthy body. If you qualify for free and reduced price meals, you also qualify for the breakfast program, with no additional paperwork. You can’t find a healthy breakfast at such a low cost anywhere else. Help your child start the day right with school breakfast!
Desayuno en la Escuela
¡Los niños pueden desayunar en la escuela! Sus niños pueden comenzar el día saludablemente al comer el desayuno en la escuela. Un desayuno saludable ayuda a los estudiantes estar más alertos, y así aprender más. El desayuno tiene vitaminas y nutrientes para un cuerpo fuerte. Si ya calificas para comidas gratis o comidas a precio reducido, también calificas para el Programa de Desayunos Escolares, y no tienes que llenar más formularios. ¡Ayuda a tu niño a comenzar el día bien con desayunos escolares!
Prioritizing Safety
School Information
- Our doors open at 7:15 for all students.
- Students are counted "tardy" after 8:00. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 and we want our students present and ready to learn!
- Breakfast is served from 7:30-7:55.
- Transportation changes need to be made by 2:15. Emergency transportation changes can be made no later than 2:30.
- Students will not be checked out after 2:15.
- Dismissal begins at 3:10.
- Please display your car sign when picking your students up each day. This is for the safety for all students and to help our staff and substitutes on duty.
- Thank you for your continued support. We are Puma proud!
Get Connected!
Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app!
Download the app on your mobile device today and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
Key Features:
- Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
- Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
- News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!
PTO News
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The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.