The Patton Post

• Principal's Message
• TRAFFIC TEAM UPDATE (NEW POST!)
• ABC/25 FOUNDATION (NEW POST!)
• 4th & 5th GRADE RUNNING CLUB (NEW POST!)
• 4th & 5th GRADE HOMEWORK CLUB (NEW POST!)
• 1st & 2nd GRADE FAMILY NIGHT (NEW POST!)
• Artsonia Information (2nd Post!)
• Patton Musical Performances (2nd Post!)
• Lost and Found (FINAL POST!)
• PTA Sponsored: 1st-3rd Grade Fitness Club (Ongoing Post!)
• PTA Sponsored Progressive Tailgate - SAVE THE DATE (Ongoing Post!)

This has been a VERY busy week at Patton and we would like to THANK YOU for juggling your calendars and participating in so many of our events! The PTA Sponsored Bike Rodeo was a lot of fun on Tuesday and I am so grateful to our PTA for running this event for us! Students did a great job learning the hand signals for turns and stops as well as navigating obstacles, practicing their control, and braking in a panic situation. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard to plan and run this special event. Thank you also to our Community and School Safety Coordinators from the Arlington Heights Police Department who joined our event.

Picture Day went by in a flash on Wednesday and we always love to see the kids dressed for pictures. Many were proud to be wearing their "fancy clothes" and had their camera ready smiles. It was also wonderful to see so many of you at Curriculum Nigh! I hope you enjoyed seeing your child's classroom, meeting their teacher, and learning more about this school year. Hopefully, you were also able to stop by the commons and meet our specials teachers and specialists.

It was also so great to see so many faces at the Back to School Bash last Friday! The weather was perfect, the pizza delicious, and the bubble guy was poppin'! I must extend a huge thank you to Mr. Van Cura for taking on DJ duties and to all the parents who gave their time to ensure the event was a success! From setting up to selling pizza, manning the water station to cleaning up at the end of the night - all of your help was greatly appreciated and these events would not be possible without you! Thank you to the PTA Back to School Bash committee members Ginny Van Cura, Lisa Roberts, and Kelly Fox for all their efforts in making this event so special.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ellie Chin

Our amazing Traffic Team is still in need of volunteers to help out with both AM and PM traffic duty! If you or someone you know can spare 25 mins at either end of the school day, our traffic team would be incredibly grateful!! If you are interested, please fill out THIS FORM or please email pattontrafficteam@gmail.com.

SAFETY FIRST!

Please ensure that you are using the crosswalk during both drop off and pickup when you are getting to and from the blacktop. We have had a few instances of people not utilizing the crosswalk and it is very dangerous. We have traffic team members available to help you cross so please ensure we are keeping our carline safe and flowing by crossing at the designated crosswalk.

BIKE RODEO

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Bike Rodeo on Tuesday! We had 25 kiddos take part and were so happy to see so many people! We are so grateful to all our parent volunteers and our amazing SROs, Office O'Leary and Officer Regilio, who came out to help teach our Panthers bike and road safety! Thank you for being a part of this amazing and informative event!

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Patton needs just 4 more families to join to meet our goal and receive this grant!

Become a member by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department!

Are you interested in joining a club focused on FUN and FITNESS? If so, join Running Club!

Running club meets on Wednesdays in October (10/1, 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

4th and 5th Grade homework club provides a quiet space for students to complete assignments or read in a relaxing setting. Mr. Morkert will be available to answer questions and provide help when needed.

It is important that you note whether you will pick up your child or if they will walk home. Mr. Morkert will bring the kids to the front doors at 4:25pm. Please be there waiting at this time.

Please reach out if you have questions. (tmorkert@sd25.org)

This club will run most Tuesdays, 3:35-4:30pm.

If your child is interested, please sign up here and be sure to enter your child's name when signing up!

1st and 2nd Grade families, please mark your calendars for our PTA Sponsored Family Night! More information will be coming next week!

A Message from Mrs. Maloney, Patton's Art Teacher

Join Artsonia!

Although the majority of artwork made in art class stays at school until the end of the year, you can still keep up to date with your child's projects as they complete them by connecting with their Artsonia account!

Artsonia is a digital portfolio where 2nd-5th grade students post their finished work (Mrs. Maloney takes care of the posting for Kindergarten and 1st!). Third, fourth, and fifth graders also create artist statements to post along with their artwork.

By connecting with their Artsonia account, you can see their artwork, share it with family and friends, and even add compliments! Simply click on the link below and enter code 3TW4K6RN. You will then be prompted to enter your child's name and your email address. Then, as artwork is posted, it will show up on their profile! Please feel free to email Mrs. Maloney at amaloney@sd25.org with any questions you may have.

https://www.artsonia.com/connect/3TW4K6RN

Thank you!

Mark your calendars for our always amazing grade level musical performances! The students always work so hard to ensure these performances are special and memorable and we are so lucky to have Mr. Whitaker at the helm for each of these shows!

Our Lost and Found items have moved onto a 3rd shelf! Sweatshirts and hoodies galore! Please take a look and see if you recognize anything and have your student(s) come and take a look if you think they have misplaced something!

As we get into colder weather territory, please take some time to label your child/ren's belongings. Mrs. Dunning regularly goes through the Lost and Found and reunites anything that has a name on it with its owner!

Anything not claimed by Friday, September 26th will be donated.

Do you have energy to burn and want to get your body moving? Interested in FUN and FITNESS? If so, join Fitness Club! (Enrollment limited to first 30 fitness fans!)

• Fitness Club will meet on Wednesdays in September (9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24) from 3:35-4:15 pm.

• Parent volunteers are VITAL to the success of this program. Please sign up if you can help.

Please note: The club will not meet if it is raining.

Questions: Jenna Apel (jenna.apel@gmail.com)

This event is 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 PTA.

More information about this event will be provided by the PTA soon but, in the meantime, please save the date!

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.

• Tuesday, September 23rd - NO SCHOOL

• Friday, September 26th - 1st & 2nd Grade Family 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