The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• Kindergarten Musical Performance (New Post!)
• K-2nd Grade Author Visit (New Post!)
• Spirit Wear (New Post!)
• 1st - 3rd Grade Fitness Club (New Post!)
• Class Placement Feedback Form (2nd Post!)
• Spring Safety Drills (2nd Post!)
• Gym, Recess and After School Activity Participation Guidelines (2nd Post!)
• 5th Grade - Thomas Middle School Mixer (Final Post)
• AHSD25 Summer U (Updated Post!)
• Pre-Registration 2026-2027 School Year (Ongoing Post!)
• 2026-2027 AHSD25 Calendar (Ongoing POST!)

I hope everyone enjoyed the break last week! It was wonderful to hear all the students' share their spring break stories and to see their faces again!

We were happy to celebrate and say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing teaching assistants on Wednesday for "Paraprofessional Appreciation Day"! Mrs. Kozlik, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Kownick do so much for our students and we are so grateful for them! Some of our teachers generously covered their recess shifts so they could enjoy a lunch break together! We love getting the chance to celebrate our fantastic teaching assistant team!

Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Friday, April 3rd) Please enjoy the long weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Thank you,

Ellie Chin

Come on down to the Patton farmyard and let our Kindergarteners show you that sharing is caring with the story of BINGO, the farmer's dog! Mr. Whitaker and our Kindergarten teaching crew have made sure that the students are not feeling at all sheepish, have got their moo-ves down and are ready to put on an udder-ly amazing show!

Doors will open at 6:40pm and the show will start at 7:00pm. We can't wait to see you there!

Patton is excited to welcome Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator of children's books like Cornbread and Poppy, Caldecott winner Wolf in the Snow, and now his newest picture book 102. He will be visiting Kindergarten -2nd grade on Monday, April 13th. If you are interested in ordering a signed copy of one of his books , please use this order form. The deadline to order is Wednesday, April 9th.

The Spring Spirit Wear Sale is taking place now through April 15th!

This is the last chance to order designs by Patton students Kara K. in 3rd Grade and Hannah N. in 4th Grade!

When: Now through April 15th

Order online! Orders will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom in early May.

Contact patton.spiritwear.pta@gmail.com with questions.

Store link: https://waistupstores.com/patton_elementary/shop/home

1st-3rd Grade Fitness Club

Do you have energy to burn and want to get your body moving? Interested in FUN and FITNESS? If so, join Fitness Club! (Enrollment limited to the first 30 fitness fans!)

• Fitness Club will meet on Wednesdays in April starting April 8 (4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) from 3:35-4:15 pm.
• Parent volunteers are VITAL to the success of this program. Please sign up if you can help.

Please note: The club will not meet if it is raining.

Questions: Jenna Apel (jenna.apel@gmail.com)

This event is solely sponsored by the PTA. School staff might not be present and have no responsibility for the event. Please direct all inquiries or concerns to the sponsoring PTA.

Below you will find a form you can fill out should you like to provide the school with any information you feel would be important as we consider class placement for your child(ren). Please know that the placement process for all Patton students is extensive and well thought out. To that end, it is important to understand that requests for a specific teacher will not be considered, as allowing parents to request teachers puts a significant strain on an already extensive process. Please do not make friend requests for your child as it is not possible to honor all of these requests. All staff members are committed to providing the best education for your children.

This form is to be completed by FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026. Please complete one form for each child. Please do not send separate emails as this google form is intended to consolidate all information in one place. Sending separate emails increases the possibility of your feedback not being included in this process.

Thank you so much for partnering with us on this front. Once we begin our process, it is difficult to give new information equal consideration so we appreciate your understanding that FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 is a hard deadline.

Please be aware that we have 2 Safety Drills taking place in April. Please try to avoid early pickups/late drop offs on these days.

Wednesday, April 8th - Bus Evacuation Drill

Friday, April 10th - Spring Lockdown Drill in partnership with the Arlington Heights Police Department. Please do not be alarmed if you see police presence at Patton.

Excusing Children from PE - Physical Education

Parents may request that their child be excused from Physical Education for one day due to a medical reason. Any absence beyond one day requires a physician’s note.

For elementary students, physician orders must clearly state any restrictions for both Physical Education and Recess. Students who are unable to participate in Physical Education may not participate in school-sponsored sports clubs during that time.

Excusing Children from Outdoor Activities / Recess

Elementary students regularly participate in outdoor activities during Physical Education classes, daily recess, and the lunch period. For the safety of all students, children are expected to go outside during these times unless there is a documented medical reason. If your child needs to remain indoors, a physician’s note is required that specifically states the outdoor restriction.

After School Activities and Events

Students absent from classes on the day of an extracurricular event may not be allowed to participate in that day’s activities or event. Prior planning by parents and school helps eliminate any such conflicts.

Calling all 5th Graders - Our Next Future TMS Mixer is Set!

Join us at Get Air Trampoline Park on FRIDAY, APRIL 10th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm to mix and mingle with other AHSD25 students who will be attending Thomas Middle School next year!

The Arlington Heights Council PTA invites you to our Spring 5th Grade Mixer event! Join us for a low-key, high-fun night designed especially for our incoming middle schoolers! We’re heading to Get Air for cosmic lights, great music, and plenty of time to jump, laugh, and connect with new classmates. There will also be a creative crafting station for anyone who needs a break from bouncing, plus a snack to keep everyone fueled. This is a drop-off event, giving students a chance to build independence while making new friends in a safe and supervised environment. Cost is $20. We want all students to be able to attend. If finances are a concern, please reach out to your school’s social worker.

Sign your child up to be a part of this great event HERE!

Volunteers will guarantee that this event is a success - Sign up Here!

Registration for Summer U has opened! If you would like to register for this program, please click HERE For more information, please click on the image below!

Pre-Registration for families with incoming NEW to District 25 1st-5th and ALL Kindergarten students for next school year, 2026-2027, is OPEN.

Please note, this is for new Kindergarten students and those students who do not currently attend Patton. Registration for our currently enrolled students will open on May 1st.

Please begin the registration process by visiting THIS LINK and clicking on the 2026-2027 Pre-Registration box.

If you know of any families who are new to the area or if you have neighbors with school age children that 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!

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!

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.

• Friday, April 3rd - NO SCHOOL

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

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

• Thursday, May 14th - Walk-a-Thon

• Friday, May 22nd - NO SCHOOL

• Monday, May 25th - NO SCHOOL

• Tuesday, June 2nd - Field Day

• Thursday, June 4th - Last Day of School

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
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Twitter: @AHSD25Patton