The Patton Post
Friday, April 24th
On Tuesday, the students who participated in this year's PTA Reflections program were honored at the AHSD25 Board meeting. I am so proud of the time and effort they put into their submissions for this program and was delighted to see them honored. Next year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me," so feel free to start thinking of ideas for next year. We hope to celebrate even more panthers next year.
We have one more week of MAP testing ahead of us! Thank you to everyone for continuing to show up ready and well rested!
If you can believe it, we have only 27 school days left to go before we head off on summer break! Let's make these last 27 days the best days ever!
We are excited to announce our 19th Annual Patton Elementary School Walkathon, benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois! This special event will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 4:00–5:15 PM and is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, have fun, and support an incredible cause.
We are reaching out to ask for your help in making this event a success by connecting us with business sponsors and/or donated items.
Business Sponsorships
If you own a business or know of a local business that may be interested in supporting our Walkathon, we would love to partner with them! Sponsorships help us maximize the impact of our fundraiser and bring us closer to granting wishes for children in need.
Donations for the Event
We are also looking for donations to make the event extra special for our students. Some ideas include:
- Bounce houses
- Bubbles
- Small prizes or giveaways
- Snacks or refreshments
- Any fun, family-friendly activity items
If you are able to contribute, know a business that would like to sponsor, or have items to donate, please reach out to us. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference!
Please contact:
Stephanie Koenig: skoenig@sd25.org
Amanda Vincent: avincent@sd25.org
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we can help make wishes come true for children through Make-A-Wish Illinois.
Warm regards,
Patton Walkathon Committee
This contest was so successful last year, our PTA has decided to run it again! Let's have our Panthers show their creative AND school spirit by submitting designs for next year's spirit wear! If your child/ren would like to take part, they should use the form attached below and hand it into the front office by Wednesday, May 13th.
All submissions will be voted on and there will be 2 winners! I can't wait to see the amazing designs our Panthers come up with!
MAP testing has begun! Students in grades K-5 will test in both reading and math.
Classroom teachers will share their testing schedules with you. We ask that you try to schedule any appointments or other outside activities around the assigned testing days and times.
Your support in making sure your child gets a good night of sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on testing day is appreciated.
We received notification from a parent and a neighbor recently about some incorrectly parked cars and some hazardous driving at the intersections of Maude and Harvard. Please adhere to the parking signage on the streets surrounding Patton and please remember that parking is not allowed on Maude and Harvard between 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-4:00 pm on school days.
Please also ensure that you are following the speed limit and be aware of pedestrians in the cross walk on Maude. We have been informed of a couple of close calls recently.
As the weather warms up we anticipate an increase in walkers, and more students using bikes and scooters so we appreciate everyone's cooperation and commitment to keeping our community safe. For those biking and scootering, we appreciate everyone remembering to wait to ride them until they are off school property.
Please contact Mrs. Hamilton or Mrs. Dunning in the office if you have any questions. Thank you so much!
Support a great cause and show your Panther pride! We are selling special Make-A-Wish Walkathon T-shirts, and all proceeds will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.We’d love to see as many walkers as possible wearing these shirts on Walkathon Day: Thursday, May 14th.
Get one for the whole family — even if you're not walking, you can still purchase a shirt and support the cause!
🛍️ T-Shirts are $15.00 each
($18 for XXL, $19 for XXXL)
đź“… Order Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
(We need time to print and deliver shirts before the big event!)
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.
PATTON ELEMENTARY
Main Line: (847) 398-4288
Fax #: (847) 394-6681
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Twitter: @AHSD25Patton