Patterson Print
February 2024
Dear Patterson Families,
Character education is an essential component of Patterson’s mission to teach the whole child. Each month we celebrate a different character trait as outlined by "The Be Kind People Project" by sharing ways to practice each trait with friends and family. Teachers and staff celebrate along with the students by recognizing students for their positive behaviors with our “Be Kind” tickets.
This month we are celebrating the Be Kind Focus – Be A Friend. We are so proud of our students’ commitment to kindness and friendship. We always look forward to seeing students showing each other positive traits around campus, in the hallways, and on the playground. Our staff looks forward to recognizing students for positive behavior each day. Our students and staff value character education and the belief that having good character is the root of all success. Ask your child about the Be Kind focus of the month and share with each other ways to demonstrate that trait, it will be fun!
In addition, we will look forward to adding "Celebrate Learning Nights" on our parent teacher conferences days in February. Before or after your scheduled conferences, you and your child can walk around the campus to see class displays of writing, art, and projects to celebrate their learning. Enjoy all of the Patterson learning!
Warmly,
Sarah Stephens
Principal
Exciting News for Book Lovers at Patterson Elementary School!
At Patterson, we have a passion for reading and are thrilled to host our very first FEBRUARY Scholastic Book Fair from February 9th to 16th. Check our Scholastic webpage for shopping hours and to sign up as a volunteer: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/charlottepattersonelementary
*Please note that the fair will not be held during conference week but will be open for parent shopping after school from 3:00pm-3:30pm on all days except the last day (Feb. 9-Feb 15).
We have some fun ideas to look forward to as we celebrate Read Across America during the first week of March and through spring break. Be prepared to emphasize reading as a family starting on Saturday, March 2, the official birth date of Dr. Seuss. In the meantime, you can also contact your child's teacher to schedule a visit to the classroom as a guest reader. It's a fun way to share your favorite book with your child's classmates and teachers!
Tax credit donations can be made anytime and can be credited to your child's extra curricular activity fees. The tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar. It also reduces your taxable income to the federal government.
Our school uses tax credit donations for enrichment opportunities such as fieldtrips, assemblies, art masterpiece, clubs and many other activities.
To donate, visit the tax credit donation page on our CUSD website: Click Here or contact Shelley Krason, office manager at Patterson Elementary for more information and/or to donate at the school by cash or check. 480-224-3607; krason.shelley@cusd80.com
Thank you so much for your support of Patterson Elementary Students.
Hi Patterson Families,
The Chandler Education Foundation Winner's Choice Car or Cash Raffle Fundraiser is here! This exciting event provides valuable funding for our school PTO/Boosters and scholarships for promising CUSD students!
Just $20 per ticket for a chance to win either $27,000 off the MSRP of any Toyota vehicle OR $20,000 cash - it's your choice!
PLUS - if you purchase your ticket before 9 am on February 5, you'll be entered into a BONUS drawing for Early Bird Prizes!
Don't wait - get your ticket online now at http://tinyurl.com/bdc77tmb And please help spread the word with your friends, family and colleagues!
National School Counseling Week is February 5th -9th to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
February 5th-9th - National Counselor's Appreciation Week
February 6th-13th - STUCO selling Valentine Grams
February 7th - Spring Pictures
February 7th - PTO Peter Piper Pizza Restaurant Night
February 8th - Horton Hatches an Egg -Kinder and 1st in MPR 9:00am-10:00am
February 9th-16th - Book Fair in Library (will be open after school 3:00pm-3:30pm on Feb 9th-15th/Not open afterschool on Feb 16th)
February 12th-16th - PTO P4P Week
February 13th- Agriculture in Kinder Classrooms 9:00am-10:00am
February 15th- Childsplay 2nd Grade 12:00pm-3:00pm
February 19th- President's Day - No School
February 20th - Choral Festival Field Trip at CCA
February 21st - Site Council Meeting in Library 3:15pm-3:45pm
February 21st - District Night of Recognition at CCA 6:30pm-8:00pm
February 22nd- 3rd Grade Project Exploration Trip 7:45am-4:45pm
February 23rd- 4th Grade Field Trip Sonora Desert Museum 6:30am-2:30pm
February 26th - Pride Picnic (Be a Friend) in MPR 10:30am-1:00pm
February 28th- Parent/Teacher Conferences- Early Release at 11:40am
February 29th- Parent/Teacher Conferences- Early Release at 11:40am
February 28th-29th- Celebrate Learning Night on both Early Release days
Looking ahead to March
March 4th-8th -Read Across America Week/STUCO Spirit Days
March 4th- K-3rd Assembly in MPR 9:15am-10:00am
March 4th - 4th-6th Assembly in MPR 1:30pm-2:30pm
March 5th - 3rd Grade Career Day
March 5th-7th- The Wild Thing Critter Bus
March 6th- District Track Meet at Payne JHS 9:00am-1:00pm
March 7th - 6th Grade Pride Party 1:30pm-2:30pm
March 7th - Choir Concert in MPR 6:30pm-7:30pm
March 8th - Field Day
March 11th-25th- Spring Intersession- No School
March 26th- Students Return
March 26th-Pride Picnic (Be Encouraging) In MPR 10:30am-1:00pm
March 27th- 1st Grade Field Trip to Phoenix Zoo 9:30am-1:30pm
March 27th- PTO Chipotle Restaurant Night
March 29th- Spring Holiday - No School
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