The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• A Note From The Nurse (NEW POST!)
• Thank You PTA (NEW POST!)
• LMC Coding Week (NEW POST!)
• PTA Sponsored - Trivia Night (NEW POST!)

THANK YOU to all the Patton families who braved the cold weather on Saturday and dropped off donations to the Healy Family's "Toys for Tots" drive! They collected 4 boxes of toys for a great cause! Thank you to the Healy family for hosting this wonderful event and for sharing the information with us so we could contribute as well!

We had a wonderful final week of school before winter break! On Monday morning our Panthers were treated to a concert by a few of our talented Music for Youth students as they entered the building! It was a lovely start to the week with classical and holiday music! Thank you to all the students that performed.

We finished out the week in our PJs, with some fun winter stories and a fantastic "Drop Everything And Read" (D.E.A.R) event to end our day! Students were able to take a book to a location of their choosing and enjoy reading in a new space!

Before we head off, and on behalf of all the staff here at Patton, I would like to say thank you to the families that dropped of treats and goodies for us this week - from donuts to cookies to candy to bagels, our hearts (and stomachs!) are full! Thank you for thinking of us all at this busy time of the year!

I hope everyone enjoys Winter Break! May you all stay safe and warm and come back ready for an amazing 2026!

I can't wait to see our Panthers on Tuesday, January 6th! Please note there is no student attendance on Monday, January 5th.

Happy Holidays!

Ellie Chin

Winter is the time of year when we notice cases of lice in our school community. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant.

Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Every year our amazing PTA organizes a wonderful Gift Card giveaway for the staff here at Patton! We are all so grateful for your generosity at this time of year! The thought and effort that goes into organizing this is greatly appreciated and we cannot thank everyone who contributes enough! THANK YOU!

The library welcomed all of our amazing Patton Panthers to Coding Week! The young programmers launched their creativity and problem-solving skills to outer space where they successfully navigated spaceships though the Solar System, dodged meteors, and spread kindness all across the universe. Coding is a wonderful skill that teaches students resilience and critical thinking and while our space mission is complete for now, the adventure doesn't have to stop here - visit Code.org and Scratch or Scratch Jr to continue exploring!

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, December 22nd - Monday, January 5th - NO SCHOOL

• Tuesday, January 6th - SCHOOL RESUMES AFTER WINTER BREAK

• Tuesday, January 13th - Pre-Reg for 2026-2027 for NEW K-5th Students Opens

• Monday, January 19th - NO SCHOOL

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