Field Day was a Success! Thank you!
Hello Students and Families!
Thank you parents for helping make our Field Day a Success! We could not have run all the stations without your help! Thank you for giving your time to support our students!
Thank you to our PTA who funded many of the materials needed for field day. A big shout out to our PTA board who helped to recruit all of our parent volunteers!
Thank you to Mr. Folley, PE teacher, who planned all the activities for field day! Thank you to Patterson staff that helped ensure the day went smoothly!
Lastly, thank you to our students who really demonstrated what it meant to be a Patterson Champion today! The students had fun, cheered each other on, and helped when others needed it! Because students worked so hard at being safe, respectful, and responsible, every class earned a golden pillar!
I hope to see you at our first PTA meeting on Monday, Sept. 9th at 9:30am. If you can't make it in person, you can join us via Google Meets at: https://meet.google.com/ffy-eheo-yja
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Michelle Hebenstreit, Principal
#630-428-6503
Important Patterson Dates
September 9 - PTA General Meeting at 9:30am at Patterson, Pink Color Day for Kindergarten, iReady Testing Begins
September 10 - Rainbow Color Day for Kindergarten
September 16 - 20th - Anderson's Book Fair at Patterson- See Mrs. Maly's LMC info below!
Week of September 23rd- Safety Week, more info. in next week's smore
October 1- Orange Ruler Fundraiser Kick Off
October 14 - No School - Columbus Day/Indigeneous People's Day
October 16 - Orange Ruler Turn In Day
October 18 - Orange Ruler Fun Run, PTA Bingo Night at 6:30-8:00pm
October 21 - PTA General Meeting at 9:30am in room 107
October 23 - 31 Red Ribbon Week
October 24 - Quarter 1 Ends
October 31 - Fall Party and Costume Parade
LMC News!
Here are a few important notes from the LMC!
- Anderson's Bookfair will be returning! September 13-September 20. Thank you for supporting our bookfair!! Look for a flyer in your child's backpack! Thank you for supporting our book fair. When we host a book fair from Anderson's Bookshop, we benefit with profits that goes right back to the LMC -- AND gives us opportunities to host amazing authors such as Chris Grabenstein who will be visitng our 3-5 graders in November!!
- Here are the dates and times for shopping at the book fair. We do have an EVENING Night on Wednesday, September 18!
Hours for the Book Fair:
September 16, 17, 19 (Mon., Tues., Thurs.) 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 20 Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
**September 18 (Wed) 9:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EVENING NIGHT!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB HONOREES! WOW what a response! Here is the information if you would like to join our Birthday Book Club. Are you looking for a way to honor your child's birthday here at school? Patterson LMC has the answer! You can donate a book to Patterson's LMC to honor your student and help build our library collection. A form was sent home with your student today or click the link to print a copy of the form. Thank you for supporting our library!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or phone: dawn_maly@ipsd.org or 630.428.6500 x 55358.
Happy Reading! Mrs. Maly, LMC Director
Meet Nurse Amanda!
My name is Amanda Grutzius and go by nurse Amanda while at school. I am 39 years old, and I have been a nurse for 8 years. 6 years, in which I have worked in pediatrics. Working with kids is my niche in nursing. I absolutely love what I do and couldn't ask for a more fulfilling job for myself. I am very outgoing, adventurous and definitely have a sense of humor. Who doesn't like a good dad joke? I have 2 amazing kids, Jaxon (7) and Raelyn (5). They keep me young and spry. For 9 weeks over the summer, the kids I spent it at a summer camp in Colorado on a mountain. I was the camp nurse, and the kids lived their best life and grew so much from this experience. We are truly lucky. I have an open-door policy, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or just simply a good dad joke.
What do you call a grandma on speed dial?
Insta- gram 🙂
Reminder regarding Cell Phones and Smartwatches
Per the district parent/student handbook, please remind your child of the rules regarding cell phones and smartwatches.
All electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced and out-of-sight during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student’s lunch period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
We appreciate your support in helping us priortize learning and instruction during the school day. Please note that in elementary school, we do not allow use of electronic devices during lunch.
In order to cultivate an equitable community, it is key that your student and your family feel welcome, appreciated, and respected. We would greatly appreciate if you took time to complete this survey so the school and PTA can work together in creating an inclusive environment.
Please click the link to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/1pc6cLbg5LCjjwPv8
Become a Volunteer Today!
In order to volunteer, you must complete the online process which is required by the district. Please click the link below for directions. This is for any volunteer regardless if you are part of the PTA.
iReady Assessments for all Kindergarten-5th Grade Students
All of our students will be taking the iReady Benchmark Assessments in the coming weeks. The i-Ready assessments evaluate student academic performance and growth in the areas of reading and mathematics.
Please ensure your child comes to school with their chromebook charged and working wired headphones. All of the iReady assessments are done on the chromebook. It is also important to help ensure your child get's a good night's rest and eats a healthy breakfast, lunch, or snack. Encourage your child to do their best!
Please review the testing schedule below and try to make sure your child is in attendance during testing.
Patterson iReady Testing Schedule is as follows:
Monday 9/9-Friday 9/13
Kindergarten: 11:45-12:15
First Grade: 10:10-11:00am
Second Grade: 9:10-10:00am
Third Grade: 9:10-10:00am
Fourth Grade: 12:35-1:30pm
Fifth Grade: 1:35-2:30pm
More information regarding iReady testing can be found by clicking below on the parent letter.
Patterson Chorus Information
Chorus is open to all students in fourth and fifth grade. We are hoping for an excellent turnout this year!! Chorus is the perfect option for any student considering a performance ensemble in middle or high school (band, orchestra, or chorus). Essential skills such as music literacy, ear training, ensemble balance, expression, diction, communication, and creative problem solving are primary focuses. These skills will well prepare your children for future performance experiences.
Chorus will rehearse in the Gym every MONDAY from 8:00-8:50 AM. Our first rehearsal is on MONDAY September 16. Drop-off is at the Front Car Drop-Off and then enter Door 2. Door 2 opens at 7:55, and closes at 8:05. Please do NOT drop off your child prior to this time as there will not be supervision. If your student arrives at 8:05 AM or later and Door #2 is closed, students should come to the front main doors to be buzzed in by office staff. Students are encouraged to carpool to rehearsals.
If your child is interested, please click the link below to sign up. Sign up Closes on Friday, Sept. 13th.
Save the Date: Class Party Sign Ups
Class Party volunteer sign ups will open on Thursday, September 19th at 8pm. This sign up will be for Fall, Winter, and Friendship parties. Look for more information and a sign up link in next week's newsletter.
You must join the PTA before volunteering for this PTA-sponsored activity. All volunteers must also complete the IPSD204 volunteer registration process for the 2024-2025 school year.
Patterson PTA
The PTA provides school and teacher support, programs, events and fundraising throughout the year. Your PTA membership gives you access to attend class parties and other PTA-sponsored activities at Patterson, but you are not required to attend meetings, events or volunteer.
If you plan to attend class parties, your first step is joining the PTA.
By joining the PTA, you are able to know what is happening at Patterson and hear the Principal’s Report directly from Mrs. Hebenstreit at the monthly PTA Meetings.
PTA Meeting
September 9, 2024, at 9:30am
Patterson Elementary, Room 107, or on Google Meet
Join us for our first PTA Meeting of 2024 on Monday, September 9!
Connect with other parents, hear about school activities and initiatives, and learn of new opportunities to volunteer and take an active role in your child’s education.
The meeting will start at 9:30am, and you can join us in Room 107, or on Google Meet.
Lunch/Recess Times
Lunch and Recess Times:
3rd Grade 11:00-11:35
2nd Grade 11:25-12:00
4th Grade 11:50-12:25
5th Grade 12:15-12:50
1st Grade 12:40-1:15
Kindergarten 1:05-1:40
Students can eat breakfast before school or can purchase breakfast. Students may bring a lunch from home or can buy lunch. White milk or chocolate milk are also available for purchase. To purchase breakfast, lunch, or milk, you will need to fund your child's pushcoin wallet. Cash/checks are not accepted. For information on funding wallets through Pushcoin, please click here: https://www.ipsd.org/Page/2623
Menus can be found on the district website or August menus are below.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
The safety of our Patterson students, staff, and families is an upmost priority to our team. During meet and greet, each teacher will have a form for parents/guardians to notify your child's teacher and our office team how your child will be dismissed each day. Please make sure to complete this form when visiting your child's classroom.
Staff will be present at all entrances being used for arrival and dismissal to supervise students.
New this year:
- On the first day of school, your child will receive a backpack tag that is color coded by bus, car rider, walker, biker, or YMCA. Pleaase leave this tag on your child's backpack for the duration of the school year.
- Door 11 will be used for the dismissal of Kindergarten students only. Siblings that wish to "pick up" their kindergarten sibling will meet them outside Door 11.
Arrival Procedures:
- Students may enter the building through Doors 1,2,11 or by the back rike in the back of school at Door 9 and should NOT arrive before 8:50am or 9:05am on late start day.
- Car Riders will pull into the front circle drive. Please remember there are no cell phones while driving on school property. Please do not let your child leave the car until you see a staff member outside.
- Big Bus Riders will be dropped off at the bus pad and a staff member will walk the students inside the building through door 2.
- Small bus riders will be dropped off in the side lot and will be met by a staff member and walked inside.
Dismissal Procedures:
- Dismissal will begin at 3:35pm.
- Kindergarten walkers or car riders will exit the building through Door 11 and will be escorted by a staff member. Students will not be released unless they see an older sibling or parent.
- All other students will be dismissed from Door 1, 2, or out Door 9 by the bike rack.
- Car Riders will all have car numbers which you will receive at Meet and Greet or the first day of school. Please have your car number visible in your window. Car Riders will use the front circle drive. Students will be dismissed to the gym where they will watch for the car number to appear on the screen. Students will exit through Door 1 or 2. Parents/Guardians, please be respectful and patient of staff directing the carline.
- Big bus riders will be dismissed to the gym and will be walked by a staff member to the bus pad out through the gym door.
- Small bus riders will be dimissed through the gym door, Door 4, in the side lot and will be escorted by a staff member to the bus.
***VERY IMPORTANT: If your child is a car rider, please do NOT exit your car in the carline. Students need to be able to open the car door and get in their car independently. Thank you for staying in your car to help move the carline along quickly.
For more detailed information and to view our arrival/dismissal map, please click HERE.
YMCA Safe 'n' Sound Program
Registration is open for YMCA Safe 'n' Sound Program for before and after school care. We are lucky that Patterson is a site for this program. For more information or to register your child click the link: YMCA Safe 'n' Sound