The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• Pre-Registration 2026-2027 School Year (NEW POST!)
• 3rd Grade Musical Performance (NEW POST!)
• Student Council Food Drive (NEW POST!)
• PTA Reflections - Students Advanced to Regional Level (NEW POST!)
• PTA Sponsored Bingo Night (NEW POST!)
• February Parent Teacher Conference Info (2nd POST!)
• A Note from the Nurse (2nd POST!)
• Monarch Reading Night - RSVP Needed (UPDATED POST!)
• 6th Grade World Language (2nd POST!)
• ABC 25 Foundation Event - Mon., January 19th (Final Post!)
• 2026-2027 AHSD25 Calendar (2nd POST!)
• PTA Sponsored - Trivia Night (Ongoing POST!)

To celebrate a snowy second week back, our spectacular second graders stunned us with their stellar musical performance, "On With The Snow!"! It was so wonderful to see them singing and dancing with smiles and enthusiasm! I hope the families that were able to attend the evening performance loved every minute of it! Special thanks to our second grade teachers and our marvelous music teacher, Mr. Whitaker, for being "snow" amazing!

Signup for the February parent teacher conferences be LIVE and emailed to you on Sunday, January 18th at 7:00 pm! If you have any issues accessing the signup or need help signing up for a conference time, please call Mrs. Dunning or Mrs. Hamilton in the office on 847-398-4288 on Tuesday, January 20th.

Please remember that school will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Ellie Chin

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!

Our 3rd Graders are going to take us on a journey to the most magical place on earth on Thursday, January 29th and we cannot wait! Get ready for a "Supercalifragilistic" celebration of 100 years of Disney! Mr. Whitaker and the 3rd Grade crew will encourage us to "Try Everything" as we venture "Under the Sea", to a "Small World" and beyond. The show starts at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:40 pm so bring only the "Bare Necessities" and enjoy the show!

Patton Student Council is collecting non-perishable food items to help support families in our community. Your donations make a big difference!

Collections will take place January 26th - February 6th

Please consider donating any of the following items:

• Canned vegetables

• Canned fruit

• Canned soup or stew

• Pasta & pasta sauce

• Rice

• Peanut butter

• Jelly

• Cereal

• Canned beans

• Canned fish or chicken

Especially Needed Items:

• Microwavable meals

• Ready-to-eat snacks

Please do not send in any fresh or perishable items.

Please do not send in any items in glass jars/containers.

Thank you for your generosity and support in helping our community!

We are proud to announce that 24 Patton Panthers’ PTA Reflections’ projects have advanced to the Regional Level. The students’ creativity and commitment to the arts has been recognized and celebrated!

Aashvi Parekh, Addie Hendrickson, Ananya Parekh, Ayden Kizhake, Claire Schneider, Clare Naughton, Ella Steinbeck, Elle Boylan, Emery Hendrickson, Emila McCarty, Gianna LaMonica, Grayson Zurek, Guinevere Ceniza, Hannah Murray, Kaitlyn Peterson, Lauren Hager, Luke Fontana, Mabel Cooper, Maddie Anstandig, Natalie Sanchez, Olivia Wojtaszek, Quinn Sudol, Sara McCarty, Walter Dalton

Congratulations to these students! We will keep you posted on students who advance to the State Level. Please direct any questions to Tina Shah at tinashah1@gmail.com.

Bingo, Beats & Big Smiles!

Join the Patton PTA for a Family Bingo Game Night filled with fun, music, and awesome prizes! This high-energy evening is perfect for students and their families to play bingo together, enjoy quick dance breaks between rounds, and cheer each other on.

Friday, February 6th

6:30–7:45 PM (Bingo starts at 6:45 PM)

Patton Commons

Please bring your own water bottle and a nut-free snack if you wish.

This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Questions? Contact:
Kelly Ungar – kelly@kellyungar.com
Heather Hellstrom – heather.l.hellstrom@gmail.com

We can’t wait to yell BINGO! with you!

February conferences will take place on Monday, February 16th. These conferences will take place over one day and will be in 10-minute increments.

This Sunday, January 18th our signup genius link will be live and emailed to you at 7:00 pm.

These conferences are always a great way for you to connect with your child(ren)'s teacher, spend some time in the classroom and hear about your child's school life! We appreciate the ongoing partnership and collaboration that is shared in the Patton community. Please note that there is only one conference time slot for each student.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents: The conference times are for meeting with your child's homeroom teacher. If your child has a different teacher for math and you have specific math questions, please email him or her directly.

School-age children are susceptible to various common illnesses.

We encourage you to take a moment to review this Information Letter on Common Illnesses for valuable guidance.

To help prevent these illnesses, please remind your child to practice healthy habits, including:

• Washing hands frequently.

• Staying well-hydrated.

• Avoiding the sharing of personal items, food, or drinks.

• Refraining from touching their eyes.

• Covering their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we work together to keep our students healthy and safe.

We will be highlighting several Monarch award nominated books for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students and their families. You will rotate to three different stations throughout the night and we will end with a Book Swap ( bring a book, take a book). Bring in any gently used books you wish to get rid of. At the end of the night you will have a chance to leave with some books that will be NEW to your family.

You will hear a teacher read a story and it will be paired with a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music) lesson.

It takes place on Thursday, January 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm. Come join in on the literacy fun!

Please RSVP using this link so we can plan accordingly!

Earlier this week, 5th Grade families received a communication regarding World Language choices in 6th grade! Patton students going to Thomas Middle School will have the opportunity to learn Spanish, French or German.

Please reach out to any of the following people if you would like more information!

• Mrs. Lori Naumowicz, Principal of Thomas Middle School;
• Dr. Becky FitzPatrick, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning;
• Mrs. Katie Paulson, Program Director.

The ABC 25 Foundation is excited to announce that this year, it will be hosting a district-wide Anti-Bullying Campaign. This event will be held at Thomas Middle School on Monday, January 19th, 2026, a non-attendance day.

As this is a district-wide campaign, everybody in the district will get in free! Members will have the opportunity to sign up first as space will be limited and spots will go fast!

There will be 3 shows adapted for lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school age groups. If you have a 2nd and 4th grader, for example, you can choose just one show for both to go to. This is just a guideline.
Grades K-2: 10:00-10:45
Grades 3-5: 11:30-12:15
Grades 6-8: 1:00-1:45

This is an age-appropriate, theatrical, interactive event. Box Out Bullying will use an interactive live theater, multimedia visuals, colorful characters, audience participation, and evidence-based bullying prevention techniques to capture attention, empower students, and highlight the district’s anti-bullying practices.

Learn more here!

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!

Registration is now OPEN for the PTA Sponsored Adults Only Trivia Night!

WHEN: Saturday, January 31 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

THEME: Streaming Wars! Pick your favorite show, from your favorite streaming network & dress up as a table! Prizes awarded to trivia winners and best dressed.

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 dressed.

**Once you register for the event, please email your team member list and your theme, so we do not have duplicates, to Brittney at brittneylazarz@gmail.com & Heather at heatherhendi@gmail.com

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.

• Monday, January 19th - NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, January 22nd - Monarch Reading Night

• Thursday, January 29th - 3rd Grade Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

• Saturday, January 31st - PTA Sponsored Adults Only Trivia Night

• Monday, February 16th - Parent Teacher Conferences (NON-ATTENDANCE DAY FOR STUDENTS)

• Thursday, March 12th - 1st Grade Musical Performance - 7:00 pm

• Tuesday, March 17th - NO SCHOOL

• Wednesday, March 18th - Multicultural Night - 6:30 pm

• Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27th - SPRING BREAK

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

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

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
Absence Procedure
Twitter: @AHSD25Patton