Patton PTA Pulse Newsletter
April 14, 2025
Patton Fun Fair - Volunteers Needed!
April 25th @ 6:30pm
Traffic Help Needed!
Urgent need for traffic helpers in the afternoons.
Email pattontrafficteam@gmail.com to volunteer!
Read 400 Minutes for a Bundt!
Read 400 Minutes For A Free Bundt!
Important Dates:
- 4/25/25: Fun Fair at Patton, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Patton
05/04/25: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week *Chalk the Walk* (more details to come)
05/14/25: PTA Meeting at 7:30 in the Patton Commons
Open Committee Positions for 2025-26 School Year
- Traffic Team Coordinator
Bingo Night Chairs (2)
4th/ 5th Grade Running Club
5th Grade Committee (4)
Family Mentor Co-Chair
Spirit Wear Co-Chair
Yearbook Co-Chair
Field Day Co-Chair
Newsletter Co-Chair
ABC/25 Co-Chairs (2)
email ptapatton@gmail.com with questions or to indicate your interest!
SHOUT OUTS To our Awesome Volunteers!
THANK YOU to the new volunteers we had that stepped into committee chair roles for next year already! Joel Gratcyk is stepping in as Website Chair, Sarah Femali-Weck is stepping in as Family Mentor Co-Chair, and Suzanne Fasolo is stepping in as one of the Co-Chairs on Fifth Grade Committee. We have many more open positions to fill and would love to add your name! Please reach out to ptapatton@gmail.com.
We would LOVE to shout out your name in our next newsletter! Can’t wait for YOU to get involved!
Reading Enrichment in April
Your goal is to read 400 minutes throughout the month of April. Fill out the form sent home with your child and bring it to Nothing Bundt Cakes in Mt. Prospect to get a FREE bundlet! (There are gluten free and vegan options available.) Reach out to Danielle Witkowski at danielle.witkowski@gmail.com with any questions. Happy Reading!
here is the form if you need an extra to print at home
Yearbook Orders
Year books are available for purchase. If you have any problems please contact yearbookpatton@gmail.com
Final day to purchase for school delivery: April 30, 2025
If there are any financial issues please contact: Barb Donahue bdonahue@sd25.org
Join Us for the Patton Fun Fair – Volunteers Needed!
Bring the whole family for a night of underwater adventure at the Patton Fun Fair on Friday, April 25, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Patton Gym and Commons!
RSVP is required for this exciting event that will be packed with games, hands-on activities, crafts, face painting, music, dancing, and delicious snacks—all designed to bring families together for an unforgettable evening.
We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you can assist with activities or donate baked goods for the "Sweets for Swim" game, your help is greatly appreciated. Sign up to volunteer or RSVP/donate using the links below!
Last Patton PTA Meeting is May 14th
Mark your calendars to attend our last PTA meeting of this school year on May 14th at 7:30 PM in the Patton Commons.
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend - we'd love to see you there! Even if you've never attended before, please consider attending! Your participation and presence makes a difference! Come see all that we do and learn more about where our budget goes, upcoming activities, hear from Mrs. Chin, and more. We promise we won’t make you volunteer for anything unless you want to! After the meeting, join us for a meetup somewhere fun to be social and meet some new people. Hope to see many of your faces there!
Join The Patton PTA!
If you haven’t joined the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year, please consider! Annual PTA membership is only $12 and can easily be completed through the School District 25 Online store! Click here to Join the Patton PTA
As a Patton PTA member, you will be able to access the Patton Student DirectorySpot App, which is useful for planning birthday parties, carpools, and playdates.
Your PTA membership gives you discounts at different retailers (see www.pta.org/benefits for details). You are also a member of the National PTA, which advocates for the safety, education, and well-being of our children.
Questions? Please e-mail ahpattonptamembership@gmail.com
Have questions about a PTA-sponsored event or activity?
Please contact the following email addresses INSTEAD of asking Patton School:
- General inquiries: ptapatton@gmail.com
- Traffic / Juvenile Safety: pattontrafficteam@gmail.com
- Room Reps / Class Parties: pattonroomrep@gmail.com
- Membership: ahpattonptamembership@gmail.com
- Yearbook: yearbookpatton@gmail.com
- Budget / Money: ahpattonptatreasurer@gmail.com