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Dear Patterson Families,

It is that time of year for students to shine with proficiency levels and individual growth. Coming up this month we have our computer-based AASA/AZSci state testing for grades 3rd-6th. Testing will be from April 3rd-April 22nd. Please look for information from your child’s teacher on their specific testing days and times.

It is important to have students in attendance, on time, and ready for their day. If at all possible, please schedule any appointments after school, especially during this testing timeframe. Families can help students prepare for the tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy, full breakfast in order to have enough “brain fuel”.

Test Taking Tips for Students

Doing your best on a test takes a little planning. Here are a couple of tips to help you be ready for test days.

1. The night before the test, go to bed on time - or even early so that you get enough rest.

2. Wake up on time. Give yourself plenty of time for a stress-free morning.

3. Eat a good, healthy breakfast. Make sure to have some protein for brainpower.

4. Arrive to school on time, ready to learn and succeed.

5. Try your best, think positive - you will do great!

Thank you for your continued support, our students have achieved so much already this year and I have no doubt that they will continue to rise to their full potential. On behalf of our staff, thank you parents for making Patterson amazing!

Warmly,

Sarah Stephens

Principal

If you are enrolling a kindergartener for the 24-25 school year, please use the link below to register:

Elementary Education / Kindergarten Information (cusd80.com)

We would like you to register as soon as possible as we are making sure that we have enough teachers on staff.

Thank you.

Hi New Kindergarten Families,

Please use the link below to sign up to bring your kindergartener for the 20-minute KIST assessment with one of our kindergarten teachers.

There are several time slots available on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd between 3:40pm - 6:00pm to choose from. Please contact our school office if you have any questions. 480-224-3600.

KIST sign up

Thank you to all families who participated in Read Across America BINGO over spring break. I hope you had the opportunity to try a variety of reading experiences together.

In library news, we're excited to announce the final Birthday Book Club of this school year, happening on April 19th. This unique celebration is open to students with birthdays in April, May, and June. Look out for invitations coming home with your child by April 1st – and remember, the deadline to turn these in is April 16th. Missed a previous opportunity to sign up? No worries! You can easily print a donation form and join in the fun. Here's a fun fact! I recently discovered a nameplate with my 22-year-old son's name from many years past! Birthday Book Club is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Patterson, all while enriching our library's collection.

Excitingly, we will welcome author Kailei Pew back to Patterson on April 30th. Addressing our 5th and 6th graders, she will share insights into her newest book, "Kid-Ventors", which is already receiving glowing reviews. Stay tuned for details on how you can secure a signed copy of her latest work.

Thank you for your continued support of our library events. Here's to fostering a love for reading that lasts a lifetime!

If your child likes to do crafts with cutting and gluing and coloring, this club is for you! In Kindness Club, Mrs. Landon chooses a book such as, “How Full is Your Bucket?” and we do a corresponding craft. For that story, we created a real kindness bucket with a plastic cup, pipe cleaners, stickers, and markers. Even though our “bucket” is imaginary, we could focus on being kind and filling people’s buckets throughout each day. Each week we have a different story and craft to promote kindness and to have some fun, creative time together. Students will bring home the projects each time we meet.

For 4th quarter we are inviting 1st grade students to attend. Register through Community Education. We will meet Tuesday mornings at 7:45am. Mrs. Landon dismisses the students to go directly to their classrooms at 8:30. This last quarter has an extra day included! Here is the link to our club: Patterson Kindness Club Q4 - CUSD Community Education (eleyo.com)

Tax Credit donations help students become involved in fun, meaningful and life-enhancing activities like extra-curricular enrichment programs, athletics, or field trips. Eligible contributions are donated directly to schools, not to the state or the school district and are a full refund, not a deduction. Arizona law enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household. By making a tax credit donation, you are saying how you want your tax dollars spent. To donate or to learn more, visit our website: Parent Resources / Tax Credit and Student Fee Payment Menu (cusd80.com)

Thank you so much for your support of Patterson Elementary Students.

April 1st- Cap and Gown Kinder Pictures in MPR 7:45am-10:30am

April 1st - District Championship Track Meet

April 3rd- Battle of the Books (5th/6th gr.) in Library 11:40am-1:00pm

April 5th - PTO Sock Hop 5:00pm-8:00pm

April 10th - Agriculture in Kinder Classrooms 9:00am-10:00am

April 15th - 19th - Kinder Career Week

April 15th - PTO General Meeting 3:30pm-4:30pm

April 16th - Donuts w/Grownups in MPR 8:00am-8:35am

April 17th - Donuts w/Grownups in MPR 8:00am-8:35am

April 17th - Battle of the Books District Semi-Finals 9:30am-12noon

April 17th- Site Council Meeting in Library 3:15pm-3:45pm

April 19th - K-3 Vehicle Career Day/K-6th Food Truck Lunch option

April 19th - Birthday Book Club (4th Qtr) in Library 2:15pm-2:50pm

April 22nd-April 26th - 5th Grade Career Week

April 24th - Science Camp Chaperone Meeting in Library 6:00pm-7:00pm

April 26th - Kinder Crayola Field Trip 9:30am-1:30pm

April 26th - PTO Sweet Treats -Cotton Candy

April 29th - May 3rd - 4th Grade Career Week

April 29th - May 3rd - Teacher Appreciation Week

April 29th - STUCO - Wear a hat day

April 29th - Pride Picnic (Be Honest) in MPR 10:30am-1:00pm

April 30th- Author Visit for 5th/6th grades in MPR 9:00am-10:00am

April 30th - Kinder KIST Testing in classrooms 3:40pm-6:00pm

April 30th - Band Concert in MPR 6:00pm-7:30pm

Looking ahead to May

May 1st - May 2nd - Kinder KIST Testing in classrooms 3:40pm-6:00pm

May 2nd - Orchestra Concert in MPR 6:00pm-7:00pm

May 3rd - 4th Grade Field Trip to Skateland 9:30am-1:30pm

May 3rd - 6th Grade Pool Party at Hamilton Aquatic Center 9:30am-1:30pm

May 6th - May 10th - 2nd Grade Career Week

May 6th - PTO General Meeting in C12 3:30pm-4:30pm

May 7th - 2nd and 3rd Grade AZ Opera in MPR 9:15am-10:15am

May 7th - 3rd Grade Wax Museum in MPR 1:15pm-2:45pm

May 8th- May 10- 6th Grade Science Camp Field Trip

May 10th - PTO Sweet Treat- Ice Cream truck

May 13th - May 17th - 6th Grade Career Week

May 20th -Pride Picnic (Be Helpful) in MPR 10:30am-1:00pm

May 21st - 6th Grade Pride Party in MPR 1:30pm-3:00pm

May 22nd - K-3rd grade Assembly in MPR 9:15am-10:00am

May 22nd - 4th -6th Assembly in MPR 1:30pm-2:30pm

May 23rd - Last Day of School/Early Release at 11:40am

May 23rd - Kindergarten Celebration in MPR 9:30am-10:45am

May 23rd- 6th Grade Clap out schoolwide 11:30am-12:00pm

Patterson Elementary School

Office Phone: 480-224-3600

Attendance Line: 480-224-3603

Fax: 480-224-9404

Click Here for the Patterson Website

School Hours:

8:15 am - Students may arrive to campus

8:35 am - First Bell

8:40 am - Instruction Begins (students are tardy after 8:40)

3:10 pm - Dismissal