The Patton Post
Friday, March 6th
We were fortunate to be visited by school board member and Author, Deb Tranter, on Tuesday afternoon! Deb took us on a journey from caterpillar to butterfly with her book "Melissa the Marvelous Monarch" - a story that celebrates transformation, courage and the magic that comes from believing in yourself.
We are so grateful to Deb for giving us her time and for sharing this amazing story with us all. Students were encouraged to believe in themselves and to be brave when trying something new or during times of change.
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!
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will continue taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for English/Language Arts next week. Classroom teachers have shared specific class testing schedules. We appreciate your support in limiting student appointments and outside commitments during this time, as our students do their best when they are present, on time, and ready to test with their teachers and classmates.
We are excited to share that NINE Patton Panthers advanced to the state level for Reflections. All students who advanced to state will be honored at a special event in Hoffman Estates, IL on April 18th. Congrats to the students below on their achievement!
Madelyn Anstandig (Dance)
Walter Dalton (Film)
Olivia Dames (Dance)
Luke Fontana (Photography)
Addie Hendrickson (Dance)
Ayden Kizhake (Literature)
Gianna LaMonica (Film)
Emilia McCarty (Literature)
Ananya Parekh (Literature)
Additionally, THREE students received honorable mention for their work. Congrats to these students as well!
Kaitlyn Peterson (Literature)
Quinn Sudol (Visual Arts)
Olivia Wojtaszec (Visual Arts)
Finally, every student that participated in Reflections this year will be honored at the District 25 meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 7pm.
The statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey is now open through March 13. This survey is an opportunity for parents/guardians, teachers/staff, and 4th through 12th grade students to share thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness, specifically about your/their school.
5Essentials
🚨NEED 20% Parent Participation by March 13! We are so close at 16%, please help us get there!
We are asking our parents to please participate in the 5Essentials Survey.
🚨 Please note: A parent supplement report will only be generated if at least 20 percent of a school’s parents complete the survey. Currently our response rate is at 16%. Please help us reach 20%.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
PATTON ELEMENTARY
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Fax #: (847) 394-6681
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