The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• Pre-Registration 2026-2027 School Year (NEW POST!)
• February Parent Teacher Conference Info (NEW POST!)
• A Note from the Nurse (NEW POST!)
• 2nd Grade Musical Performance (NEW POST!)
• Monarch Reading Night (NEW POST!)
• 6th Grade World Language (NEW POST!)
• ABC 25 Foundation Event - Mon., January 19th (NEW POST!)
• Patton Spreads Joy - THANK YOU (NEW POST!)
• 2026-2027 AHSD25 Calendar (NEW POST!)
• PTA Sponsored - Trivia Night (2nd POST!)

Happy New Year Panthers!

I hope everyone had a wonderful break and enjoyed the time off! Winter Break is always a great time to reflect and reset for the remainder of the year. I hope you all managed to get some rest and relaxation in and are ready to dive right in to 2026!!

It has been fun to hear all the stories from winter break - the adventures, the time spent with family and friends, the games played, movies watched, delicious food consumed, and all the creative things that happened over the past two weeks!

You should have/should be receiving your child/ren's MAP scores today. These will be sent directly from Head Office and are sent out in waves so please don't worry if you have not received yours yet. If you have not received them by Sunday, January 11th, please reach out to Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Dunning in the office.

We have a lot of information to share in this week's Patton Post so please take some time to read through and familiarize yourself with everything. It is a busy month filled with fun events!

Have a great weekend!

Ellie Chin

Pre-Registration for families with incoming NEW 1st-5th and Kindergarten students for next school year, 2026-2027, will open on Tuesday, January 13th.

Once pre-registration opens, please begin the registration process by visiting THIS LINK and clicking on the 2026-2027 Pre-Registration box.

If you know of any new families to the area/have any neighbors with school age children that you think might be interested, please feel free to share this information with them!

If you have an incoming kindergartener, please do not delay in registering them. Knowing our student enrollment assists us in planning for next year. Please encourage any neighbors who are sending their oldest child to kindergarten to register early. We appreciate your help!

February conferences will take place on Monday, February 16th. These conferences will take place over one day and will be in 10-minute increments.

On Sunday, January 18th our signup genius link will be live and emailed to you at 7:00 pm.

These conferences are always a great way for you to connect with your child(ren)'s teacher, spend some time in the classroom and hear about your child's school life! We appreciate the ongoing partnership and collaboration that is shared in the Patton community. Please note that there is only one conference time slot for each student.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents: The conference times are for meeting with your child's homeroom teacher. If your child has a different teacher for math and you have specific math questions, please email him or her directly.

School-age children are susceptible to various common illnesses.

We encourage you to take a moment to review this Information Letter on Common Illnesses for valuable guidance.

To help prevent these illnesses, please remind your child to practice healthy habits, including:

• Washing hands frequently.

• Staying well-hydrated.

• Avoiding the sharing of personal items, food, or drinks.

• Refraining from touching their eyes.

• Covering their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we work together to keep our students healthy and safe.

Our 2nd Graders cannot wait to show you there's really "snow" place like the Patton stage on THURS., JANUARY 15th for the first musical performance of 2026, "ON WITH THE SNOW"!

This heart warming show will chase any of your winter blues away with its fun songs, high kicking dance moves and wonderful characters! Learn how real warmth starts from within and can spread just like a blizzard when shared with a song!

Doors will open at 6:40pm and the show will start promptly at 7pm.

We will be highlighting several Monarch award nominated books for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students and their families. You will rotate to three different stations throughout the night and we will end with a Book Swap ( bring a book, take a book).

You will hear a teacher read the story and it will be paired with a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music) lesson.

It takes place on Thursday, January 22nd from 6:30-8:00. Come join in the literacy fun!

Earlier this week, 5th Grade families received a communication regarding World Language choices in 6th grade! Patton students going to Thomas Middle School will have the opportunity to learn Spanish, French or German.

Please reach out to any of the following people if you would like more information!

• Mrs. Lori Naumowicz, Principal of Thomas Middle School;
• Dr. Becky FitzPatrick, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning;
• Mrs Katie Paulson, Program Director.

The ABC 25 Foundation is excited to announce that this year, it will be hosting a district-wide Anti-Bullying Campaign. This event will be held at Thomas Middle School on Monday, January 19th, 2026, a non-attendance day.

As this is a district-wide campaign, everybody in the district will get in free! Members will have the opportunity to sign up first as space will be limited and spots will go fast!

There will be 3 shows adapted for lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school age groups. If you have a 2nd and 4th grader, for example, you can choose just one show for both to go to. This is just a guideline.
Grades K-2: 10:00-10:45
Grades 3-5: 11:30-12:15
Grades 6-8: 1:00-1:45

This is an age-appropriate, theatrical, interactive event. Box Out Bullying will use an interactive live theater, multimedia visuals, colorful characters, audience participation, and evidence-based bullying prevention techniques to capture attention, empower students, and highlight the district’s anti-bullying practices.

Learn more here!

For those of you who like to plan ahead, the AHSD25 Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year can be found below and be clicking HERE!

Registration is now OPEN for the PTA Sponsored Adults Only Trivia Night!

WHEN: Saturday, January 31 from 7-11:30pm. Doors open at 7pm, Trivia starts at 8pm. Table decorating can start at 6pm!

WHERE: KC Hall, 15 N Hickory Ave

COST: $25 per person

THEME: Streaming Wars! Pick your favorite show, from your favorite streaming network & dress up as a table! Prizes awarded to trivia winners and best dressed.

FOOD: Bring your own food, Bar available for cash/charge (wine, beer, spirits, soda, water) NO outside drinks.

TEAMS: Each team will have a table (8 people per table). ADULTS ONLY

WHAT IS TRIVIA NIGHT? Teams of up to 8 people compete against each other by answering trivia questions. The questions are divided into rounds. Correct answers earn points and the team with the most points wins.

WHAT IS MEANT BY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD? Bring everything you need; food, tableware and decorations are up to you! Tablecloths, tables, and chairs are provided. A bar will be available for beverages. Cash or credit cards accepted. OUTSIDE BEVERAGES NOT ALLOWED.

WHO MAKES THE TEAMS? I AM NEW TO PATTON & DO NOT KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE. Trivia Night is a great way to meet others! People can sign up together as a full team or eight, as a partial team, or as individuals. If you don’t have a team and want to participate, please let us know via email you would like to be placed with a table and we will handle the rest!

HOW HARD ARE THE QUESTIONS? Patton Parents just want to have fun! You’ll do great, there is no crying in trivia! Electronic devices are not allowed. Prizes awarded to trivia winners and best dressed.

**Once you register for the event, please email your team member list and your theme, so we do not have duplicates, to Brittney at brittneylazarz@gmail.com & Heather at heatherhendi@gmail.com

If you are dreading the mere thought of packing lunches every day, then have no fear, because our Food Services department has finalized the August lunch menu and it can be found right HERE.

More information about the lunch process can be found below. Our food services department will be sending out a communication soon that will include your child(ren)'s ID number. You will need this number if you are setting up a new MyMealTime account.

• Where can I view the school lunch menu? Click Here
• How does my student order a school lunch? Click Here
• How do I pay for my child’s meals? Click Here
  
• How do I apply for free & reduced meals? Click Here

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Dunning in the office if you need assistance with this process.

Should you want to print this calendar, please click HERE.

• Tuesday, January 13th - Pre-Registration for 2026-2027 for NEW K-5th Students Opens

• Thursday, January 15th - 2nd Grade Musical Performance 7:00 pm

• Monday, January 19th - NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, January 22nd - Monarch Reading Night

• Thursday, January 29th - 3rd Grade Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

• Saturday, January 31st - PTA Sponsored Adults Only Trivia Night

• Monday, February 16th - Parent Teacher Conferences (NON-ATTENDANCE DAY FOR STUDENTS)

• Thursday, March 12th - 1st Grade Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

• Tuesday, March 17th - NO SCHOOL

• Wednesday, March 18th - Multicultural Night - 6:30pm

• Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27th - SPRING BREAK

• Thursday, April 9th - Kindergarten Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

• Thursday, April 16th - 4th Grade Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

Please be sure to click on the Patton PTA website button above for information about other upcoming events

Main Line: (847) 398-4288
Fax #: (847) 394-6681
Absence Procedure
Twitter: @AHSD25Patton