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November

11/1- Student and Staff Holiday (No School)

11/1-11/30- Native American Heritage Month

11/4-11/8- School Psychologist Appreciation Week

11/5- Staff Professional Development / Election Day (No School)

11/8- Veterans Day Assembly (information below)

11/11- Safety Drill (evacuation)

11/12- Individual Picture Retakes

11/13- Bike Bus (information below)

POSTPONED New Date TBD 2nd Grade Performance "Hot Air Balloon"

11/14-11/20- Patton Book Fair

11/17- PTA Gardening Day @ 8am

11/21- Thanksgiving Luncheon (preorder and RSVP below)

11/25-11/29- Fall Break (No School)

December

12/5- Safety Drill

12/5- PTA Event: Cookies & Cocoa @ 5:30 pm

12/12- CAC @ 5:30 and PTA @ 6:00

12/18- 4th Grade Show: "Nutcracker"

12/26-1/6- Winter Break (No School)

1/7- Students return to school

As of this afternoon we have raised $32,196! That means we are only $2,804 away from our GOAL! There is still time to donate this weekend!

A reminder that students will not attend classes on November 1, 2024 for the observance of Diwali. Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a Hindu observance celebrated throughout the world. Festivities include the illumination of lights, candles, firecrackers, and diya (clay lamps) to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light over spiritual darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating life, and committing to making the right decisions in life.

If you would like to learn more about this important holiday, please review these resources:

• 5 Things to Know About Diwali- This resource from the Hindu American Foundation provides key information about this important holiday.

• This video from PBS Learning Media shows a reenactment of the event that most Hindus observe as the inspiration for Diwali: Lord Rama’s return from exile.

November 5th is staff development for teachers- no school for students!

Students who were absent on picture day will have pictures taken Tuesday, November 12.

If you would like your student to retake their picture, you must bring the picture proofs back to school on Tuesday, November 12 and inform the classroom teacher.

Without the original picture proofs, your student will not be able to retake their picture!

If you have signed up above to join us for Thanksgiving lunch on 11/21, please click the link below to continue to the purchase site. Each adult joining will need to reserve their meal by ordering ahead. Payment and RSVP is due by 11/15.

https://patton.myschoolcentral.com

This session will explain how our district identifies and supports students who may need special education services. We will cover the steps from referral to evaluation, and how we determine eligibility for special education services.

October 16, 23, or 30

Click here for a list of all the scheduled "Power Hours"

We are learning about Habit 4: Think Win-Win

We are learning to consider other people's wins as well as your own!

After school clubs will be dropped off at the club classroom location during dismissal by a grade-level teacher. Parent pick up will be at the front circle drive when the club is finished. Please be sure to communicate with your child(s) teacher about any clubs you have signed up for so they are prepared to get them to the correct after school location on those days.

Click below for information from our AISD Middle Schools!