The Patton Post
Friday, March 13th
Thank you to those of you that completed the 5 Essentials Survey! We met the 20% response rate threshold so a report will be generated! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We appreciate your partnership.
IAR testing for our 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders finished this week and it went very well! I was so proud of how they approached their tests. Our 5th Grade students will take the ISA next week. Some of our fourth grade students made inspirational signs that were posted around the hallways. Try your best! You can do this! One sign turned IAR into I Am Ready! We know they worked hard and we are proud of their effort.
Our 1st Graders made our hearts crumble on Thursday with their amazing performance of "Cookies! The Musical"! They whisked the crowd into a frenzy with their sweet singing and dancing and were the most delightful jar of cookies I have ever encountered! Thank you to Mr. Whitaker and the 1st Grade teaching team for baking this batch with love!
Please remember that school will NOT be in session on Tuesday, March 17th. We hope to see you all at our Multicultural Night on Wednesday, March 18th.
Don't forget about our Student Council sponsored Spirit Day on Friday, March 20th! Let's "spring" into Spring Break in style!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ellie Chin
Please read the message below from Diane Kaffka, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
You may have noticed in the staff news that was erroneously sent to families this morning, a message regarding the restructuring of our K-5 Instructional Program which includes a reference to Patton Elementary School. Our intention was to first present this information at the upcoming Board of Education meeting and then provide an opportunity to meet with the Patton community to share details and answer questions.
The K-5 Instructional Program is a district-wide program currently located at Windsor Elementary School and we determined the need to restructure to a dual-site model which includes opening two classrooms at Patton Elementary School to welcome students who require that level of support and live in the north-side elementary schools (Thomas Middle School feeder schools). This approach will allow students to begin developing foundational relationships with peers who will attend the same middle school, fostering long-term social stability. It will also help families in that area build a stronger sense of belonging and connection to a school closer to home.
We are presenting a phased plan beginning in the 2026-27 school year welcoming kindergarten through second grade and gradually expanding to all grades by the 2029–30 school year. This phased plan will allow us to thoughtfully integrate the program while maintaining the high standards of support and care that define our school and district programs. We will be offering an informational meeting with the Patton community in the future. More information to come!
4th and 5th Grade Spring Running Club
Are you interested in joining a club focused on FUN and FITNESS? If so, join Running Club!
Running club meets on Mondays in April (4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27) from 3:35-4:30pm. Each session will begin with a warm-up, 30 minutes of running at your own pace, and finish with a cool-down. Mrs. Goumas is the club sponsor and Carolyn McCarty is the PTA volunteer.
Parent volunteers are VITAL to the success as they provide a safe running path. Please sign up to volunteer for at least one session if possible.
Please note: The club will not meet if it is raining.
Once you sign up, more information about the club will be sent your way.
Thank You!
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