Patton PTA Pulse Newsletter

Please join us at the next PTA Meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 7:30pm. Our School Resource Officer will be presenting to parents on the topics of stranger danger and situational awareness. Parents of students of all ages are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Thank you Tina Shah for organizing and submitting Patton’s entries for this year’s PTA Reflections program. Patton had 25 submissions!

We would LOVE to shout out your name in our next newsletter! Can’t wait for YOU to get involved!

Patton Community, PTA is helping Mrs. Klancnik, Patton School Nurse, get some supplies for the nurse’s office. If you are willing to contribute, please check out the Amazon wish list we asked Mrs. Klancnik to put together!

Arlington Heights Council of PTAs is organizing a series of 3 mixers for incoming Middle School students (our current 5th graders) to get them more comfortable with the larger student body and to try to make friends early.

The first one will be Jan 4th (AT SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL!) Deadline to register is Dec 19th.

I can't believe how much snow we've already seen this early in the season!

When you're dropping your kids off at Patton, please make sure they're packed up and ready to get out of your car. The car line has been backed up this week and we'd love to see it running smoother for everyone, and help get all of our kids in their seats by 9:05 every morning!

Some additional traffic line tips:

• Our traffic volunteers will open the door and help get everyone out in the mornings, but we also know that some kids don't need the help anymore! Kids are welcome to get out by themselves in the drop-off zone, if you feel safe (and the car line is stopped!)

• If the pick-up line is backed up, make sure you're not blocking crosswalks, driveways or intersections. Be extra careful not to block the entrance to Patton before the car line starts moving!

• Keep an eye out for "No Parking" signs on Patton Ave and Maude, and respect those to keep the pickup and drop-off running smoothly!

• Our volunteers are doing their best, and we know caregivers are too, so please be kind.

• We can use more help! Some of our members are working morning and afternoon shifts multiple days per week to keep things going! Email pattontrafficteam@gmail.com if you, grandma, grandpa, or any other adult caregiver could be a substitute or take on a shift or two each week.

Thanks, from your traffic team chairs Chris Fries and Tracy Boyd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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

Check out the flyer below for a special Patton PTA deal!

Big thanks to Card My Yard for supporting Patton PTA—check out their flyer for a special Patton deal!

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
• Newsletter: newsletterpattonpta@gmail.com

Email: ptapatton@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/pattonpta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptapatton