Successes in the Burrow!
Hello Students and Families!
I cannot believe we are rounding out our first full month in school and October is just around the corner! This week we focused on school safety with our students and staff. I am so proud of how our students responded during each of our drills this week! They were at Level 0 voices (which means no talking), had eyes on the teacher, and were ready to listen to the directions from the adults. We will continue to practice safety drills throughout the year to help build knowledge and skills in the area of school safety.
See some pictures below with happenings in the burrow this week.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Michelle Hebenstreit, Principal
#630-428-6503
Author Visit for our K-2 students.
Students heard how Marianne Richmond comes up with her ideas for books and illustrations. She also talked with students about how they can be a difference maker.
Congratulations to our Patterson Champions this week!
Our students worked hard following Patterson Expectations of Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible! Mrs. Hebenstreit and Mrs. Lee sure enjoy celebrating our students each week!
Congratulations to the students who were nominated on Monday:
Ruby Calvillo Martinez
Julia Diaz de Leon
Aya Brogadir
Bruno Abreu
Hope Gorsky
Sam Cerceo
Rivini Siriwardana
Vinny Fumo
Arko Bhadra
Addie Phillips
Jack Adams
Lily Wagner
Valentina Rodriguez Diaz
Muhammed Tahir
Ellen Wetzel
Michaela Curtis
Val Zada
Maddie Rogus
Eleanor Neukomm
Madelyn Hansen
Logan Carrasco
Important Patterson Dates
October 1- Orange Ruler Fundraiser Kick Off, Student Council Informational Meeting 3:35 - 4:15
October 2- Walk to School Day- see info. from PTA below
October 7 - Executive PTA Meeting at 9:15 in room 107
October 14 - No School - Columbus Day/Indigeneous People's Day
October 15 - First Student Council Meeting 3:35 - 4:15
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 28 - Executive PTA Meeting at 9:15 in room 107
October 31 - Fall Party and Costume Parade
November 4 & 5 - No School
November 6 - Picture Re-Take
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.
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.
Orange Ruler is back for the Fall Fundraiser and will kick off on October 1!
Our big Fall Fundraiser – the Orange Ruler Fun Run – is almost here!
This program will last for approximately two weeks beginning with our kick-off assembly on October 1. The Orange Ruler team has put together a fun-filled experience for Patterson that focuses on teamwork, staying active and believing in yourself.
This important program will help us raise much needed funds that will be used for PTA activities and programs during the year like the Wheel of Wisdom, Science Fair, Bingo for Books Family Fun Night, Kindergarten t-shirts, classroom digital software, LMC books, Patterson Champion rewards, out of the blue prizes, and much more.
Please be on the lookout for the Orange Ruler parent letter and donation envelope which will be coming home with your child on the day of the kick-off assembly.
We look forward to working together to help make this one of the most successful fundraisers our school has ever had!
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself with PTA Reflections
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us to explore the arts and express yourself with PTA Reflections!
This year's theme is Accepting Imperfection.
All PTA Reflections entries are due to the Patterson office by Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Entries not meeting the category specific guidelines upon submission will be disqualified from advancement. Specific submissions guidelines, entry forms and more are available on the Patterson PTA website. Please email the Patterson PTA with questions.
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
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.