Patton PTA Pulse Newsletter

THANK YOU to Kelly Schneider and Annie Heger for running our winter spirit wear sale! So appreciate the time and effort you put in to making it successful and offering so many great options!

THANK YOU to Tony Trester for being our traffic team co-chair the past two year! We have appreciated all your dedication and time in keeping our kids safe as they get to and from school. Tony’s last day as co-chair and being a permanent name on the schedule was this past Friday. The parents and students at Patton appreciate you!

We would LOVE to shout out your name in our next newsletter! Can’t wait for YOU to get involved!

Mark your calendars to attend our PTA meetings this school year. They take place at 7:30 PM in the Patton Commons.

• January 15th
• March 12th
• May 14th

All parents are invited and encouraged to attend - we'd love to see you there! Even if you've never attended before, please consider attending! Your participation and presence makes a difference! Come see all that we do and learn more about where our budget goes, upcoming activities, hear from Mrs. Chin, and more. We promise we won’t make you volunteer for anything unless you want to! After the meeting, join us for a meetup somewhere fun to be social and meet some new people. Hope to see many of your faces there!

Just a reminder there is no supervision until 8:50am so please do not drop your child off before then. The traffic team is not responsible for supervising your child.

Come join us at Ivy Hill on January 20, 2025, for The Magic of Science, where chemistry, magnetism, optical illusions, physics, and mathematics will be demonstrated in an energetic performance perfect for children. Everything performed has a scientific principle behind it; however, each of these topics will appear to the audience as a challenging and astonishing magic trick. You might even learn to do a trick at home!

There will be two 45-minute shows. Space is limited, so please only sign up for one time showing. Each child must sign up individually. This event is free for members and $10 for non-members.

WHEN: Saturday, February 1 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 (sign up now!)

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 costumes. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky

**Once you register for the event, please email your team member list and sports movie theme you have picked so we do not have duplicates to Elie at tobiaseloise@hotmail.com and Brittney at brittneylazarz@gmail.com

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”

Patton Panthers, get ready to turn the page to an exciting adventure! Our Patton Elementary School Book Fair is just around the corner. This is your chance to stock up on incredible stories and to fuel young minds with the magic of reading!

Date: February 11-14, 2025

Location: Patton Elementary School

Times: TBA

Stay tuned for more exciting information on the Book Fair sponsored by Anderson's Books. Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair with their class to create a wish list and purchase books. Parents/guardians will also have the opportunity to purchase books during that week as well. An online component for book ordering will also be available.

And finally, please help us Spread the Love to our teachers throughout our Book Fair. Teachers will create a wish list and you will have the ability to purchase off a teacher's wish list.

More information to come!

Help Patton earn a $2,500.00 grant by becoming an ABC/25 Foundation member today! We only need 3 more members to reach our goal!

Join for $40. Each membership is applied towards all AHSD25 schools your children attend. Membership must be renewed annually.

Your membership and any additional donations will help fund grants applied for by teachers and administrative staff. Plus, you'll get free or discounted entry into our events with a membership!

Year books are available for purchase. Two free customizable pages are included. If you have any problems please contact yearbookpatton@gmail.com

You can order online here.

Final day to purchase for school delivery: April 30, 2025

Personalized pages due: April 8, 2025

If there are any financial issues please contact: Barb Donahue bdonahue@sd25.org

Please contact the following email addresses INSTEAD of asking Patton School:

• General inquiries: ptapatton@gmail.com
• Traffic / Juvenile Safety: pattontrafficteam@gmail.com
• Room Reps / Class Parties: pattonroomrep@gmail.com
• Membership: ahpattonptamembership@gmail.com
• Yearbook: yearbookpatton@gmail.com
• Budget / Money: ahpattonptatreasurer@gmail.com

Email: ptapatton@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/pattonpta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptapatton