The Patton Post

• PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE (NEW POST!)
• PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (NEW POST!)
• GYM SHOES FOR P.E CLASS (NEW POST!)
• PRE-REGISTRATION: 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR - OPEN! (NEW POST!)
• OUTDOOR RECESS (UPDATED POST!)
• MONARCH READING NIGHT (UPDATED POST!)
• CULTURAL ARTS ASSEMBLY (NEW POST!)
• BOOK FAIR - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (NEW POST!)
• A Note from the Nurse (2nd POST!)
• 6th Grade World Language (2nd POST!)
• 2nd Grade Musical Performance (2nd POST!)
• ABC/25 FOUNDATION - Magic of Science Event (2nd POST!)
• PTA Sponsored Event - TRIVIA NIGHT (2nd POST!)
• 4th and 5th Grade Homework Club (Ongoing Post!)
• Tissue Box Craft (Updated and Final Post!)
• Portillo's Dine and Share (Ongoing Post!)
• R2E - Photo Request (Ongoing Post!)
• 2024-2025 Calendar (Ongoing Post)
• Dates to Know (Updated Post!)

MAP testing went well this week and I am so proud of how diligently our students followed instructions and put effort into their tests. Results will be emailed home on Wednesday, January, 29th. If your child/ren missed their MAP tests this week for any reason, there will be makeup tests on Tuesday, Jan. 21st and Wednesday, Jan. 22nd.

Our Panthers had a lot of fun with the snow at recess this week and created some real works of art!

Please remember, there will be no school on Monday, Jan 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Kind regards,

Ellie Chin

February conferences will take place on Friday, February 14th. These conferences will take place over one day and slots will last 10minutes.

This Sunday, January 19th our signup genius link will go live and will be emailed to you at 7:00 pm. Please be on the lookout for the email.

These conferences are always a great way for you to connect with your child(ren)'s teacher, spend some time in the classroom and hear about your child's school life! We appreciate the ongoing partnership and collaboration that is shared in the Patton community. Please note that there is only one conference time slot for each student.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents: The conference times are for meeting with your child's homeroom teacher. If your child has a different teacher for math and you have specific math questions, please email him or her directly.

As the weather gets colder and the sidewalks a bit slushier, we know many of our students come into school wearing their snow boots. Please also remember to pack gym shoes for students to change into, especially if it is a P.E day. If students do not have gym shoes, they will not be able to participate in P.E for safety reasons.

Pre-Registration for families with incoming new and kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!

If you would like to pre-register a new student, please begin the registration process by visiting www.sd25.org/Registration and clicking on the 2025-2026 Pre-Registration drop down.

If you know of any new families to the area or have neighbors with school age children that you think might be interested, please share this information with them!

Please be mindful that students will go out for recess every day as long as the wind chill is above zero, it is not raining, and the blacktop and fields are not too saturated and muddy. Please ensure your Panthers come to school dressed for the weather. If there is snow on the ground, students will not be able to play on the field or the playground unless they are wearing snow pants and boots. They will need to remain on the blacktop only if they do not have appropriate snow gear. Gloves and hats are important when the weather is cold even if students choose not to bring boots and snow pants.

Students are encouraged to bring in a bag of snow gear each day "just in case" - this also helps minimize any classroom disruptions with items being dropped off after school has started. Please ensure all items are labeled clearly so we can reunite any lost gloves/hats/boots with their owners quickly and easily.

It is important to have students bring their snow gear bags home with them every day so clothes can dry, and the over the weekend so they can be washed and "refreshed" for the following week! Snow gear does not fully dry when left in the bag.

We appreciate your partnership and help so that everyone can enjoy their recess time.

We will be highlighting several Monarch award books for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students and their families. They will be paired with fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) lessons. It takes place on Thursday, January 23rd from 6:30-8:00pm. Come join in the literacy fun!

This year we decided to add in a book swap! Please bring in any gently used books you wish to get rid of. At the end of the night you will have the chance to leave with a book of your choice that will be NEW to your family.

Our amazing PTA has organized an exceptional cultural assembly for us next Friday! Author Ada Ari will be visiting us to talk about her books set in Africa. If you would like to purchase a signed copy of her books, please click HERE and enter code PES for free shipping. As you check out, please click the "Add order note" button (see graphic) and enter the following information:

1. Child's Name

2. Child's Teacher

3. Name for dedication

Orders are due by Wednesday, January 22nd.

Patton Panthers, get ready to turn the page to an exciting adventure! Our Patton Elementary School Book Fair is just around the corner.

We are in need of parent volunteers to work our Book Fair. Details below!

Date: February 11-14, 2025

Location: Patton Elementary School

Please sign up for a ~1 hour shift using the Sign Up Genius Link below.

Responsibilities will include:

• Helping students create wish lists to take home as they visit the book fair/keep books organized & orderly (Feb. 11-12 shifts)

• Help students purchase books/keep books organized & orderly (Feb. 13 shifts)

• Help parents/students purchase books/keep books organized & orderly (Feb. 14 shifts)

First shift of the day will help with minimal set-up needed to start the day and the final shift will help shut down the book fair for the day.

Volunteers will be trained on the cash register. (Don’t worry - we’ve been assured it’s simple!)

Spread the word and let’s get these shifts filled. Thank you so much for your support of this awesome opportunity for our students.

Volunteer by clicking here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ADAF28A0FDC16-54356220-patton#/

Important Information on Common Illnesses in School-Age Children

School-age children are susceptible to various common illnesses.

We encourage you to take a moment to review this Information Letter on Common Illnesses for valuable guidance.

To help prevent these illnesses, please remind your child to practice healthy habits, including:

• Washing hands frequently.

• Staying well-hydrated.

• Avoiding the sharing of personal items, food, or drinks.

• Refraining from touching their eyes.

• Covering their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we work together to keep our students healthy and safe.

Last week on January 7th, 5th Grade families received a communication regarding World Language choices in 6th grade! Patton students going to Thomas Middle School will have the opportunity to learn Spanish, French or German.

Please reach out to any of the following people if you would like more information!

• Mrs. Lori Naumowicz, Principal of Thomas Middle School;
• Dr. Becky FitzPatrick, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning;
• Mrs Katie Paulson, Program Director.

Our 2nd Graders are going to be the first Panthers to take the stage this school year and we could not be more delighted!

Families will get to enjoy the ageless and timeless wisdom of Aesop and his fables brought to life by our amazing 2nd grade crew. Mr. Whitaker has worked his magic to ensure the songs are "on point", the dancing is "on fleek" and the morals of the stories are delivered in an entertaining way!

Doors will open at 6.40pm and the show will start promptly at 7:00pm.

We have great news! Patton has met the goal of 25% membership in ABC25! Thank you so much to the 3 families that recently joined the ABC/25 Foundation. We benefit greatly from the grants that are awarded to the school and to individual teachers. It is not too late to join if you are interested. Please click HERE to join.

If you need a little incentive, there is a fun science event taking place on Monday, January 20th at Ivy Hill that is free for ABC/25 Foundation members!

REGISTRATION LINK: https://app.givebacks.gives/2025trivianight

WHEN: Saturday, February 1 from 7:00 - 11:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm, Trivia starts at 8pm. Table decorating can start at 6:00pm!

WHERE: KC Hall, 15 N Hickory Ave

COST: $25 per person

FOOD: Bring your own food, Bar available for cash/charge (wine, beer, spirits, soda, water) NO outside drinks.

TEAMS: Each team will have a table (8 people per table). ADULTS ONLY

WHAT IS TRIVIA NIGHT? Teams of up to 8 people compete against each other by answering trivia questions. The questions are divided into rounds. Correct answers earn points and the team with the most points wins.

WHAT IS MEANT BY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD? Bring everything you need; food, tableware and decorations are up to you! Tablecloths, tables, and chairs are provided. A bar will be available for beverages. Cash or credit cards accepted. OUTSIDE BEVERAGES NOT ALLOWED.

WHO MAKES THE TEAMS? I AM NEW TO PATTON & DO NOT KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE. Trivia Night is a great way to meet others! People can sign up together as a full team or eight, as a partial team, or as individuals. If you don’t have a team and want to participate, please let us know via email you would like to be placed with a table and we will handle the rest!

HOW HARD ARE THE QUESTIONS? Patton Parents just want to have fun! You’ll do great, there is no crying in trivia! Electronic devices are not allowed. Prizes awarded to trivia winners and best costumes. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky

**Once you register for the event, please email your team member list and sports movie theme you have picked so we do not have duplicates to Elie at tobiaseloise@hotmail.com and Brittney at brittneylazarz@gmail.com

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”

Please accept our apologies but the link for Homework Club included in last week's Post did not appear to work! It is working now so we are very sorry to anyone that tried to signup but was unable to!

4th and 5th Grade homework club provides a quiet space for students to complete assignments or read in a relaxing setting. Mr. Morkert will be available to answer questions and provide help when needed.

It is important that you note whether you will pick up your child or if they will walk home. Mr. Morkert will bring the kids to the front doors at 4:25pm. Please be there waiting at this time.

Please reach out if you have questions. (tmorkert@sd25.org)

This club will run on Thursdays, 3:35-4:40pm.

If your child is interested, please sign up here and be sure to enter your child's name when signing up!

THANK YOU to all the students that did such an amazing job decorating tissue boxes for our library! They brighten up everyone's day and are truly works of art!

Please consider ordering dinner in from Portillo's on Wednesday, January 22nd The Patton PTA has decided to donate any proceeds from this Dine and Share to the Wildfire Recovery Fund to help California.

Keeping with our school theme this year - Regulate to Elevate - we are looking to fill our bulletin board in the Commons with photos of staff and students being their best, regulated selves. If you haven't already, please send a photo in with your child. They can be turned in to the Office or to classroom teachers. (Photos will not be able to be returned.)

Should you want to print this calendar as well, please click HERE.

• Monday, January 20th - NO SCHOOL

• Wednesday, January 22nd - 5-8pm - Portillo's Dine and Share Night

• Thursday, January 23rd - 6:30-8pm - Monarch Reading Night - K-3rd Grade

• Thursday, January 30th - 7pm - 2nd Grade Musical Performance

• Saturday, February 1st - Parent Trivia Night (PTA SPONSORED)

• Friday, February 7th - Family Bingo Night (PTA SPONSORED)

Please be sure to click on the Patton PTA website button above for information about other upcoming events

Main Line: (847) 398-4288
Fax #: (847) 394-6681
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Twitter: @AHSD25Patton