The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• MAP Testing (New Post!)
• Important Information from the Health Office (New Post!)
• Before and After School Safety (New Post!)
• Food Use in Curriculum (New Post!)
• Curriculum Night (New Post!)
• "Paw" a Book at Curriculum Night (New Post!)
• 4th and 5th Grade Running Club (New Post!)
• Fun Fluency (New Post!)
• D25 Chromebook - Overnight Limited Internet Access (New Post!)
• Picture Day - Thursday, September 10th (2nd Post)
• Cell Phones and Electronic Devices (2nd Post)
• Welcome Mrs. Campos and Mrs. Berthlein (2nd Post)
• Heritage Fest: D25 Looking for Booth Hosts (2nd 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

I would also like to take a moment to welcome the 16 new members of staff that have joined us as part of our Instructional Program this year! We are so happy they are here and would love for you take a minute to familiarize yourself with some of the new faces you will see around Patton by clicking the button below!

I hope to see many of you at the Back to School Bash this evening! The weather looks amazing, and I know the PTA have planned many fun things for all to enjoy!

Thank you,

Ellie Chin

NWEA MAP testing will begin 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

This week we conducted our safety drills to teach our panthers how to be safe during the school day in the event of an emergency. We also wanted to take a moment to discuss safety for students before and after school.

Be Safe at Dismissal Time

The school day ends at 3:35 and there is no supervision for students after school. As stated in the District 25 Parent Student Handbook on page 9, "There is no formal after-school supervision. Students should leave school grounds as soon as they are dismissed at the end of the school day."

When the weather is nice, we know that many families want to enjoy the weather and visit the playground. Students should only stay if their parent is present to provide supervision. Otherwise, students do need to leave school grounds at the end of the day. At 4:00, the playground is reserved for students participating in the Arlington Heights Park District CAP program. Please make sure to leave the school grounds by 4:00.

When we discuss safety with students during dismissal, we tell them to ask a teacher for help if they are outside and don't see their parent. Students should always come to the front office if they do not see their parent. Please reinforce this message with your children.

Students who are being picked up by car should wait by the car line so we can help them find their ride, or contact their parent if no one arrives to pick them up.

If anyone sees an unaccompanied child, the office is prepared to contact their parents to ensure they get home safely.

Be Safe at Arrival Time

At arrival, we have parent traffic team volunteers assisting students out of cars and directing them to the blacktop to enter at Door 7 or 8. Student safety patrol members and staff are at the doors as students enter to greet them until 9:00. A traffic team volunteer will let us know that they have stopped cars and are letting students enter through the main entrance at this point. There is a final scan for any students approaching the building and we hold doors until there are none in sight. Students arriving by car at 9:00 or later should enter through the main entrance. If students are walking or biking and arrive on the blacktop and they do not see anyone there, they should walk around to the main entrance and ring the doorbell to enter. Please discuss this with your child/ren if they are walking/biking/scootering to school so that they understand what to do if they arrive late and everyone is already inside the building.

Be Safe While Walking to and from School

Please review the flyer below for some hints and tips!

As part of our commitment to student health, wellness, and safety, District 25 is notifying families that some science lessons this school year may involve the use of food or food-related products as instructional tools. Please click on the letter below that corresponds with your child’s grade level for more information about the specific items that may be used.

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

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

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!

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.

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.

• Friday, August 28th - PTA Sponsored BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

• Monday, September 7th - NO SCHOOL

• Thursday, September 10th - PICTURE DAY!

• Thursday, September 10th - Curriculum 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