Weekly Waddle
Pattengill Elementary School
February 16, 2024
Principal's Message
Pattengill Community,
As we approach the much-anticipated Mid-Winter Break, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt wishes for joy, relaxation, and quality family time during this well-deserved break. These past few months have been filled with incredible achievements, growth, and memorable moments for our students, and it's essential that both our young learners and their families take this time to recharge and rejuvenate. Whether you are embarking on exciting adventures, or enjoying quiet moments at home, I hope this break brings joy, happiness, and cherished memories to each and every one of our Pattengill families.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back with renewed energy for the remainder of the school year.
Wishing you a restful and happy Mid-Winter Break!
Proud to be your principal,
Shamika
Women’s History Month Women in the Workforce Career Showcase
It's Time to Fill Out an Intent to Return Form
It is time to let us know if your children will be returning to the Berkley School District next year.
The District has created a simple form for all families with students in grades TK-11 to fill out inside of the MISTAR Parent Portal. Your responses will help us create our classroom communities and courses for next year. Follow the steps below to complete the form, once per child. Form entries are due Friday, February 16 at the end of the day.
How to fill out the form:
- Log into MISTAR Parent Portal
- In the top right corner click on Intent to Return in bold, red lettering.
- Next to each student, click the Edit button on the right hand side.
- Answer the questions listed, if applicable, and once completed, click the box next to “Click to confirm you have reviewed this section…”
- Click the Submit button at the top.
- Repeat for additional children.
You can also find the Intent to Return form in the MISTAR App. The App can be used to complete the intent to return form as well as track attendance, report absences and view grades.
To download the app, follow these directions:
- In your mobile device app store, download Q ParentConnection.
- Inside the app, select the State, County and District.
- Select Enter ParentConnection.
- In the upper right, select Log In.
- Enter your MISTAR Parent Portal Pin and Password.
- To complete the Intent to Return Form in the App:
- Click the three lines in the upper right corner.
- Click on Re-Enrollment.
- Next to your student's name, click the Edit button.
- Complete the Intent to Return steps.
- Click the submit button.
Please fill out the form by Friday, February 16.
QUESTIONS?
If you are having problems logging in, have questions about completing information online or are experiencing technical difficulties email mistarhelp@berkleyschools.org. Be sure to include your name, the name of your child and a phone number where you can be reached.
Pattengill Weekly Video Announcements
Leader in Me Habit Huddle
Pattengill holds our Leader in Me Habit Huddle each month focusing on one of the 7 Habits. This month's Habit Huddle focused on Habit 8: Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs (the hidden habit). Groups discussed what kindness looks like, what is something kind that someone has done for you, and what kind acts have you done for others. Each student wrote or drew an act of kindness on a snowflake that will hang around the school. Please ask your student about their Habit Huddle and what it means to be kind.
Our penguins were busy this week spreading kindness throughout the community! 4th grade created cards for St. Anne’s Mead Assisted Living facility in Southfield. 5th grade partnered with Meals on Wheels of Oakland County to create happy messages that will be included with each meal delivered. And TK and 3rd grade created bookmarks to share at the Berkley Public Library. Stop by the library and check it out! Be well! joan.lynch@berkleyschools.org
Pattengill Elementary School Support Staff
Meet Ms. Baker, Pattengill Learning Specialist
Hi! My name is Karsyn Baker and I'm the Learning Specialist here at Pattengill. Berkley is very special to me because it is where I was born and raised as well as where I went to school. I am a proud Pattengill Pengiun myself and absolutely love the fact that I get to teach in the same community that I grew up in. I had such an amazing learning experience throughout Berkley Schools and am so grateful to get the opportunity to give that same love of education back to my young students. The students I support are usually needing some extra support with their reading and/or math skills. We help them strengthen their skills so that they can feel more confident in the classroom and give them the resources they need to be successful. This position has taught me a lot about the differences in student learning styles and I will continue to better myself as an educator so that I can support our penguins in the best way possible.
2023-24 Meals Information
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students for the 2023-24 school year. We encourage everyone to participate. You are still welcome to send your child with a lunch from home if you would prefer. 1% Milk, white or chocolate, may be purchased for home lunches for 75¢.
Breakfast begins at 7:45 each morning in the Media Center. Students who would like breakfast should enter through the Main Entrance. Students are dismissed from the Media Center when the bell rings. TK - 1st Grade students are escorted to class by an aide. Breakfast is milk, juice, cereal or a breakfast bar/muffin.
Volunteer at Pattengill!
Parents must annually complete the Volunteer Release Form to volunteer at Pattengill. Please complete the form found HERE and turn it into the Main Office along with a Driver's License to volunteer in our building. We would love to have you!
Order Your Pattengill Spiritwear!
A portion of our spirit wear sales comes back to the PTA! Happy Shopping!
This week 20% off Glidan TShirts!
You’re Invited to the Berkley Education Foundation’s Off to the Races
Please join us at the Berkley Education Foundation’s Off to the Races fundraiser on March 16, 2024 at 7 pm at The Kingsley Hotel in Bloomfield Hills. The Berkley Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support all students in the Berkley Schools. Their purpose is to maintain and enhance educational opportunities and programs for Berkley Schools students. Every dollar the BEF raises during Off to the Races supports teacher innovation-grants, free enrichment programs, student scholarships and the 8th grade college tour program.
How has the BEF impacted Pattengill?
Enrichment Courses: The BEF has supported Pattengill students who have enrolled in 17 free enrichment courses since 2018, including: Cooking, crocheting, balloon animal making, gardening, Lego, drama, newspaper, art, and kindness club
Teacher Innovation-Grants: The BEF has funded 16 teacher innovation-grants since 2017, including: My house books for literacy, soft seating for reading, student garden, cooking curriculum, Geology Rocks!, a coffee cart, STEM supplies, STEM bins, sensory learning, flexible seating, and Scholastic News
Off to the Races Details
Saturday, March 16, 2024
7-11 pm
The Kingsley Hotel, A DoubleTree Hotel, Bloomfield Hills
$50/ticket
The event includes simulated horse racing, owning & naming horses, a silent auction (powered by mobile bidding), a vacation give-away, and most importantly, funding the #BerkleyDifference.
It is a fun event and I hope to see you there. You can learn more and buy tickets on the Off to the Races website.
Come cheer on our BBB horse: Thunderbolt
- If you can’t make it, consider buying and naming a horse to run in the races for $30. Horses can be purchased on the Buy Horses page of the Off to the Races website and email your horse name to berkleyfoundation@berkleyschools.org.
What is Founders’ Day?
Founders' Day is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the Founders of the PTA movement, and a time to reflect on how this collaboration between parents and teachers has benefitted the lives of children since 1897.
Each year, the Berkley PTSA Council celebrates this occasion by hosting a dinner during which teachers, support staff and PTA members from each school are recognized for their dedication to education and commitment to PTA values.
Join the celebration by attending the Founders’ Day dinner on March 1, 6-9pm, at Club Venetian in Madison Heights. Tickets cost $35 and include dinner. A cash bar will be available. Registration and ticket information can be found here: https://forms.gle/mdmRGE93xJEaUNtY6
Pattengill Student Directory
Pattengill Student Directory is live!
Pattengill PTA Renaissance Committee
Are you passionate about advocacy, diversity, and inclusion? Join our committee!
The Pattengill Renaissance PTA committee is excited to welcome interested PTA members to join our committee as we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school community.
PTA Reflections Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our penguins that have advanced to the state level in the PTA Reflections Art contest! These young artists have embraced self expression and innovation while capturing this years theme “I am hopeful because…”
2nd grader Marlee Eaton showcased her artistic talent with her “Teachers and Friends” drawing.
Chance Eaton, 5th Grade
5th grader Chance Eaton impressed judges with his “Sports are Awesome!” photo collage.
2/19 - 2/23 - Winter Break
2/27 - Election Day, No School
2/29 - Pattengill's African American Read-In, 6:30 PM
3/12 - Spring Conferences (virtual)
3/14 - Women's History Month Career Showcase
3/20 - 1st and 2nd Grade Music Concerts
About Us
Email: shamika.womble@berkleyschools.org
Website: https://www.berkleyschools.org/schools/pattengill/
Location: 3540 Morrison Avenue, Berkley, MI, USA
Phone: 248-837-8700
PTA Facebook: facebook.com/PattengillPTA
Twitter: @PattengillEl