The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• IAR Test Reports (NEW POST!)
• 4th and 5th Grade Homework Club (NEW POST!)
• PTA Sponsored: Bike Rodeo - Tues., September 15th (NEW POST!)
• MAP Testing (2nd Post!)
• Important Information from the Health Office (2nd Post!)
• Before and After School Safety (2nd Post!)
• Curriculum Night (Final Post!)
• "Paw" a Book at Curriculum Night (Final Post!)
• 4th and 5th Grade Running Club (2nd Post!)
• Fun Fluency (2nd Post!)
• D25 Chromebook - Overnight Limited Internet Access (Final Post!)
• Cell Phones and Electronic Devices (From AHSD25 - Final Post)
• Picture Day - Thursday, September 10th (Final Post)
• Heritage Fest: D25 Looking for Booth Hosts (Final Post)
• Patton Traffic Team - Volunteers Needed (2nd Post)
• Back to School Guide (Ongoing Post)
• Food Service Information
• School Calendar
• Let's Celebrate
• Upcoming Events/Important Dates

MAP testing went incredibly well and I was so impressed with how the students did. Thank you parents and caregivers for ensuring students came into school well rested, nourished and for limiting disruptions/appointments. It is greatly appreciated! MAP testing will continue next week.

Please don't forget that curriculum night will take place next Thursday, September 10th. More information about times can be found in this newsletter.

I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! Remember, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday in honor of Labor Day! See you all on Tuesday, and we look forward to seeing everyone dressed for Picture Day on Thursday, September 10th.

Enjoy the weekend,

Ellie Chin

Set your kids up for biking success by attending the 2026 Bike Rodeo! Our course will help them gain confidence in balance, steering and braking, while also introducing hand signals and the rules of the road.

Date: Tuesday, September 15

Time: 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Patton Blacktop

Who can come: Patton Students who can ride a 2-wheel bike

* Please Click Here to register students and parent volunteers.

Contact the Patton Traffic Team for any questions: pattontrafficteam@gmail.com

NWEA MAP testing will continue next week. 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 appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.

It is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education as the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th.

Our school nurses will be reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.

Physical/Immunization Record:

• Required for all kindergarten and new students

• The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 20, 2025

• Parents must complete and sign the health history section

• Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration

• Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school

Vision Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois

• The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required

• Due date of October 15, 2026

Dental Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten, second grade and six grade students

• The exam must be completed by a licensed dentist and dated after November 15, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Dental Examination form is required

• This is due by May 15th, 2027

Mrs Chin and Mrs Campos are looking forward to seeing our Patton parents at Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 10th.

Curriculum Night is an opportunity for parents to meet their child/ren's teacher, learn more about their child/ren's classroom and the curriculum they will be learning during the school year.

Please note that this event is specifically for parents and guardians ONLY. Parking is very limited for this event. If you can walk, we encourage you to do so.

Please view the schedule below and plan to come to Patton at the appropriate time to visit your child's classroom. The main entrance will be unlocked at 5.50pm. Staff will begin their presentations promptly at their assigned times.

We hope many of you will be able to join us on Thursday, September 10th.

On curriculum night come checkout the new books that have been added to the Patton library this year. This includes picture books, early chapter books, fiction books, and nonfiction titles. Mrs Hemmer, our LMC Director, will have a table located just inside the building so come stop by and see her.

If you would like to "sponsor a book" please bring $10 cash and "Paw a Book" that your child would enjoy. We will fill out a sticker nameplate with your child's name on it and they will be the first to check out that book. If you're unsure what book they would like, you could give the $10 and we will call your child down to the library so they can pick. How exciting!

When they are done reading the book they will return it to the library for others to enjoy. Your generosity will make it possible for our Patton Library to purchase even more books for this school year. If you have any questions please email me shemmer@sd25.org

Attention 4th and 5th graders!

Are you interested in joining a club focused on FUN and FITNESS? If so, join the Running Club!

Running club meets on Mondays in October (October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) 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 Ginny Van Cura and Lisa Roberts are the PTA volunteers.

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.

4th and 5th Grade Running Club Sign Up Link

Thank You!

Mary Goumas (mgoumas@sd25.org) & Ginny Van Cura (gbartz313@yahoo.com) and Lisa Roberts (lmriske@yahoo.com)

These events are solely sponsored by the PTA. School staff might not be present and have no responsibility for the event. Please direct all inquiries or concerns to the sponsoring P

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind families of our expectations regarding cell phones and other electronic devices at school, including wearables. These expectations are designed to help students stay focused on learning, minimize distractions, and support a positive school environment.

• Middle school students are expected to turn off electronics and store devices in their middle school locker during the school day.

• Elementary students are expected to leave electronics in the “off” position and in their backpacks throughout the school day.

• A supervising teacher may grant permission for them to be used or if needed during an emergency.

• They may not be used in any manner that will cause disruption to the educational environment or will otherwise violate student conduct rules.

The District will provide access to students who do not own a mobile learning device in circumstances when its use is required for instructional purposes during the day. Electronic devices may be used during the school day if:

• Use of the device is provided in the student’s IEP, or

• Permission is received from the student’s teacher with administrator approval

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students be present, engaged, and ready to learn each day. Please take a moment to review the flyer to the right, along with the full policy in the Parent/Student Handbook.

Make appointments for hair cuts and get those outfits ready because picture day will be here before we know it! Picture day will take place on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.

You do not need to pre-order, every student will have their photo taken! More information about ordering will be shared soon!

Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Heritage Fest is looking for families to host booths celebrating their culture, traditions, and heritage. If your family has participated in a D25 Multicultural Fair, this could be a great opportunity to share your culture with the broader Arlington Heights community.

Sign up to host a booth

Heritage Fest is presented by the Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Village of Arlington Heights.

Welcome back Patton Families! We on the traffic team are looking forward to seeing everyone next week!

We are so lucky to have wonderful parent, grandparent and caregiver volunteers come to help ensure these times of the day run smoothly and safely. This year, we are in need of some extra help! Do you (or a caregiver or a grandparent...) have a bit of spare time before or after school? Do you want to be one of the first friendly faces our Patton Panthers see when they arrive at school or the last high five they get at the end of the school day? If so, we would love for you to consider volunteering to help us get our Panthers in and out of cars! We welcome people who are able to give any amount of time - morning only, afternoon only, one day a week, or even just once-in-a-while as a substitute! We would be so grateful for your help!

Being part of the traffic team is a great way to feel like part of the amazing Patton community and is also a great way to meet other parents!

If you are considering volunteering, but aren't quite ready to make a commitment, you can shadow a traffic volunteer one day and see what it's like. We have wonderful kids who smile at you, say thank you, and are excited to tell you about their day. (Great job, parents!)

If you're ready to help, complete this google form to express your interest. Thank you!

Reach out with any questions to pattontrafficteam@gmail.com and we can help.

Thanks,

Chris and Tracy

Our Back to School Guide for the 2026-2027 school year can be found HERE. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information.

2026-2027 School Meals Informatio

The first day of school is right around the corner, and our Food & Nutrition Services Department would like to welcome you all back as well as provide updated information for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please click HERE for the Food & Nutrition Services Welcome Back flyer, which includes information on how to access the menu, how to order lunch, meal pricing, and more!

Paying for school meals is EASY. Create a My Mealtime online account through the website or app using your student's name and ID number to view your student's meal account and/or deposit money. If you need assistance with locating your student's ID number, contact the Food & Nutrition Services office (847-398-4883 or FoodService@sd25.org) or your school office.

Eligibility for Free/Reduced Price Meals

The District participates in the USDA funded National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Those families who have students that are directly certified for free or reduced meals have been notified via email. If you are not directly certified through participation in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid, and feel you may qualify for free or reduced meals based upon your household income, please complete an application online. If you are unable to complete an application online, please visit our website for a paper application.

• 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

You can find a printable version of the 26-27 Calendar HERE.

• Monday, September 7th - NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, September 10th - PICTURE DAY!

• Thursday, September 10th - Curriculum Night

• Tuesday, September 15th - Bike Rodeo

• Wednesday, September 16th - PTA Meeting

• Monday, September 21st - NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, September 24th - Kindergarten Family Night

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
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Twitter: @AHSD25Patton