Patterson Elementary Announcements

Thank you to all of the Patterson students and families who participated in the 2024 Patterson Science Fair on January 31st! It was great to learn about all of the amazing science experiments and to see the creative project displays!

Book fair with Anderson's Bookshop February 2-9. So exciting!

Students and Parents may shop our at-school fair during open hours. If you are sending money with your child, please be sure to communicate your expectation on what they may purchase on their wishlist form . We accept CASH, CHECK, AND CREDIT CARDS. There will be sales tax at the rate of 7.75% added to items purchased.

Hours for the Book Fair:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

**Wednesday 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. AND

OPEN HOUSE HOURS: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

GR 3-5 Bluestem Battle forms have been given out to students this week. I know there is excitement in the air regarding teams! Student have until February 26 to get a team together and turn in their slip.

Best Practices for Chromebooks per our Tech Department:

Please make sure students are turning off their Chromebooks when they are finished (not just shutting the lid). If not completely shut down the following occurs:

• Drains the battery very quickly
• Can be problematic when switching networks from home to school and back.

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Maly

The final count is in. We donated $6,670.00 to the American Heart Association through The Kids Heart Challenge. Congratulations to all participants; we mad a difference!

Are you looking for more resources on Internet Safety with your children/teens? Google has a program called Be Internet Awesome. LMC Directors around the district use parts of this resource when giving Digital Citizenship lessons. The family guide is linked below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kFXUH7HPmxDIaq5rZ9J1MEfuQFrfOL6/view?usp=sharing

February 2-9 -Book Fair in the LMC provided by Anderson's Bookshop!

February 5 - Executive PTA Meeting 107 at 9:30 am- 11:00

February 7 - Open House at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Celebrate the 100th Day of School

February 7 - BOOK FAIR open 6:00 - 8:00 p.m to coincide with Open House.

February 12 - General PTA Meeting at 9:30 am in room 107

February 14 - Friendship Parties 2:30-3:15

February 16 - Yearbook Orders Due

February 19 - Presidents' Day - No School

February 26 - Executive PTA Meeting at 9:15 in room 107

February 27 - 1st Grade Field Trip to WVHS Planetarium

February 29 - Parent/Teacher Conference - No School

March 1 - Institute Day - No School

March 14 -PI Day!

March 17 - Chorus Sings at The Wolves Game

March 19 - E - Learning Due to Election Day - Staff will meet with students in Google Meets!

March 20 - Author Visit Grades 3-5 TBD am

March 22 - Wheel of Wisdom , End of 3Q

March 25 - 29 - Spring Break

April 17 - Patterson Battle of Bluestem 4:00

April 19 - Career Exploration Academy Day

April 24 - Crosstown Battle of Bluestem 5:00 at Builta Elementary

At Open House, check out our Black History Bulletin Board outside the Gym. We are celebrating on the morning announcements on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, and will be reading quotes from famous black Americans in history every Thursday throughout the month. We have several resources for our students and we are encouraging Kindness for ALL. We hope you will celebrate with us all month!

Career Exploration Academy Day (Previously known as Patterson’s STEAM Day) is returning to Patterson on Friday, April 19th, 2024 during the school day! We Can't Wait!

• This day is an exciting in-school opportunity for all K-5 students to learn from Patterson parents, IPSD 204 staff, and local volunteers who are excited to share about their careers in a hands-on, smaller class format. See below for pictures from 2020!

• If you are a parent involved in a field that could correspond with Patterson’s World of Work connection, and are interested in teaching a session to the students during Career Exploration Academy Day, or would like to know more about how the day works, want to help, but need a class idea, etc., we would love to hear from you!

• As a parent instructor, you have the opportunity to teach up to three sessions throughout the day. This makes for great hands-on learning opportunities for each student. There will be one session for students in grades K-1 (45 minutes), one session for students in grades 2-3 (60 minutes), and one session for students in grades 4-5 (60 minutes).

• All Patterson students will be choosing one Career Exploration Academy session to attend, please check back to upcoming s’mores for information regarding session descriptions and sign ups that will be offered for each grade level.

• If you are interested in preparing and teaching a class, but curious about what careers may correspond to the World of Work initiative, check out the graphic below. Of course, careers are not limited to those specifically listed!

• The Career Exploration Academy website will be updated soon. Check back for updates at: https://sites.google.com/ipsd.org/patterson-pta/special-events/career-exploration-day?authuser=0

• Contact Carrie Giacobbe at pattersoncea@gmail.com if you are interested in being a parent instructor or if you would like further information.

🎵 Patterson Chorus

Chicago Wolves

Pop Medley Performance

Who? Patterson Chorus Members (this is an optional performance)

What? Pop Medley Performance at Chicago Wolves Hockey Game

When? Sunday, March 17, at 2:45 PM (arrive by 2:00 PM)

(We will meet at the Allstate Arena, carpooling is recommended)

Where? Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL

Cost? Chorus members attend for free, additional tickets cost $18 per person.

Click on THIS LINK to purchase tickets. You will need to click 'Add to Cart' for every ticket you wish to purchase. Ex. If you need 2 extra tickets, click 'Add to Cart' 2 times.

Payment is due by Monday, February 26.

*All forms must be turned in by Monday, February 26. We will all be seated together in one section at the event. Chorus members will be performing from their designated area in the stands. Their parents, family and friends will be seated behind them.

Questions? Contact kari_rothmeyer@ipsd.org

Not in Chorus but interested in going to the Chicago Wolves Game on March 17th? Join us for Spring Family Fun Night! Come support the Patterson chorus and hang out with your Patterson friends. Information and link to order tickets below. Order tickets by noon March 8th.

*Parental supervision required.

Reading Club Start Date: January 28th

Reading Club End Date: April 3rd

Reading Club Forms Due: April 3rd

Game Date: Friday, May 17th at 6:30pm

Patterson will be participating in the Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive program sponsored by the Kane County Cougars baseball team. Your child will have the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a ticket to a Cougars game, a free hot dog and drink to enjoy during the game and participating in a parade on the field before the game. Additional tickets will be available for purchase via an order form to be sent home in April at the conclusion of the reading program.

Due to our ticket order deadline, reading logs will NOT be accepted after April 10.

*Please note that the Patterson Chorus will NOT be performing at the Cougars game this year, and is instead performing at the Chicago Wolves game on March 17.

Information and Reading Logs will be sent home soon. You can also print a copy of the Reading Log at the attached link.

1) A vote was held at the PTA General Meeting on Monday, January 22nd to determine the use of the extra PTA Fundraising funds. Package 1 received the majority votes and it was determined that the funds will be spent as outlined below:

Package 1: Total: $10,250

• $3,500 Patterson Front Entrance Sign

• $3,500 Classrooms ($550 to each grade with 3 sections (Kindergarten,1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th), $750 to grades with 4 sections (2nd))

• $1,200 Indoor Recess Equipment/Game Carts

• $800 Special and Supportive Education ($200 to each of the 4 Groups)

• $600 Author Visit for Students (Mr. Schuh 12/2023)

• $650 School Wide Student Celebration

2) A copy of the proposed 2024-2026 PTA Bylaws have been posted to the PTA website https://sites.google.com/ipsd.org/patterson-pta/home A vote regarding the 2024-2026 PTA Bylaws will be held during the General PTA Meeting on Monday, March 4th at 9:30am.

Shop for Patterson Spirit Wear at the link below!

Do you have Spirit Wear at home that your children have outgrown and you no longer need? Donate your outgrown Spirit Wear (clean, in good condition) to the Patterson office.

There is an exciting volunteer opportunity at Patterson called PRAIRIE DOG PARTNERS. The goal of the volunteer program is to increase parent involvement during the unstructured times during the school day. This year, Prairie Dog Partners Volunteers will be supporting the school staff and helping to facilitate games and activities during lunch recess, 11am-1:20pm. If you are unable to volunteer for the full 11am-1:20pm slot, you may still volunteer for a portion of the time. Although the program focuses on positive male role models, everyone is welcome to join Prairie Dog Partners.

If you are new to Prairie Dog Partners (have not volunteered for PDP in the past) but are interested in learning more about the Prairie Dog Partners program, please fill out the Interest Form in the link below for more information about the program and training opportunities to become a Prairie Dog Partners Volunteer.

Prairie Dog Partner Volunteers who previously volunteered during the 2022-23 school year OR if you have attended the Prairie Dog Partners Training, you are welcome to sign up for a volunteer slot in the link below now. If you have not filled out a Volunteer Form for the 2023-24 school year yet, please make sure you have turned in a completed form to the office before your first volunteer day.

* Please note all Prairie Dog Partners Volunteers must be PTA Members.

Please contact PTA: thepattersonpta@gmail.com with questions.

Support Patterson by becoming a PTA member or renewing your membership for the 2023-2024 school year! PTA members are able to volunteer for school PTA activities, such as Class Parties and Field Day! Click on the membership link below!

Follow the Patterson PTA on Facebook! If you wish to join the Patterson PTA Facebook page, please make sure you answer both questions so a moderator can add you to the group!

The Patterson PTA Executive Board and PTA Committees help support exciting enrichment activities for the Patterson students, staff and community. There are great volunteer opportunities available through the Patterson PTA during the 2023-2024 school year! If you are interested in learning more about the PTA volunteer opportunities, please contact the Patterson PTA! Email: thepattersonpta@gmail.com

Click Here to Nominate a Staff Member

Nomination Criteria

• We welcome nominations from parents, alumni and community members, and strongly encourage students to submit nominations as well. A+ Award Nominations must include an essay (of 50-500 words) describing how this staff member has positively impacted students. District 204 staff members are not eligible to submit nominations.
• Nominations are rolling. All nominations submitted will be kept for consideration until the end of the current school year.
• Nominees must be currently employed by District 204.
• Nominations will be shared with those you nominate.

Inspire Awards are a way to recognize individuals and organizations that make a meaningful and lasting impact on the students of Indian Prairie School District. We are once again taking nominations for the annual Inspire Awards. LINK

There are four categories in which nominations may be submitted:

• Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period of time.
• Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.
• Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.
• Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.

Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members; must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual/organization has made on the Indian Prairie community, and will be shared with those you nominate. Submit an Inspire Award Nomination here.

Questions or Suggestions? Email thepattersonpta@gmail.com

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