The Patton Post
Friday, October 3rd
IAR results for our current 4th and 5th Grade students came home via backpack mail today! Please ask your child/ren to share them with you if they have not already.
I am looking forward to "Walk to School" day next Wednesday, October 8th! Hopefully this sunny weather sticks around so as many people as possible can enjoy walking, biking or rolling to school! Our traffic team have organized some "special guests" to come and welcome our students! Please prepare your children that they will see AHPD officers and many Hersey athletes who will be eager to high five our students and wish them a great start to their school day. This is also a good day to remind everyone how to walk/bike/or roll to school safely so help our traffic team celebrate by wearing bright, high-visibility (neon) colors!
The sign up genius link for Parent Teacher Conferences in October is open so please do sign up if you have not signed up yet! There is more information about this below! We hope many of you can attend!
On Tuesday, October 7th we will have our final Fire Drill of the year. The Arlington Heights Fire Department will be in attendance for this drill so please do not be alarmed if you see fire engines outside the school on this day!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ellie Chin
I know we are only 3 days into October but Halloween will be here before we know it! I thought it would be helpful, especially to our new families, to share about how Halloween is celebrated here at Patton!
The morning proceeds as a typical day, but the afternoon looks a little different.
On Friday, October 31st students can either go home for lunch to change into their costumes or stay at school and change into their costumes after they have eaten (more information about this process will be shared soon). Students that go home for lunch should return by 1:10 pm to ensure they are in their classrooms by the time the bell rings.
At around 1:45 pm we will begin our annual Halloween parade around the neighborhood (see image to see our route). Parents are welcome to come and stand along the parade route to watch the students go by! Please know that the parade will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
Classroom parties will then take place following the parade.
This is always such a fun day and we are already looking forward to it!
Author, illustrator and Academy Award-winning writer and director Alan Barillaro will be visiting 3rd through 5th grade students at Patton on Thursday, October 16th to share his illustrated novel, Bunns Rabbit. Bunns Rabbit is a deeply moving tale of a brave rabbit who sets out on a quest to save her home and family—no matter what it takes. The book is full of rich storytelling and stunning artwork, offering a heartfelt journey that resonates with children and adults alike.
Alan will share the story of Bunns Rabbit with students and provide a glimpse into his experience writing and illustrating books and working on animated films. Alan won an Academy Award for his role as writer and director of the animated short film Piper and has been supervising animator on many other popular theatrical releases, including The Incredibles, Incredibles 2, WALL-E, and Brave.
The book order forms came home this week and are due Thursday, October 9th. The suggested reading age is 8-12 years.
We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.
However, some submissions are still missing or contain incomplete information. As we approach the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th, it is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education.
Our school nurses have been 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.
Required for all kindergarten and new students
The physical must be dated on or after August 21, 2024
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
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, 2024
The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required
Attention families who attend the CAP before and after school program! On Wednesday, October 8th the Arlington Heights Police Department will be coming to CAP to go through safety drills with staff and students. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency response vehicles outside Patton on this date.
Are you interested in joining a club focused on FUN and FITNESS? If so, join Running Club!
Running club meets on Wednesdays in October (10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29) 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 Carolyn McCarty is the PTA volunteer.
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
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