The Panther Press

Dear Patrick Families:

I am grateful to each and every one of you for sharing your child/student with us. Each day is a blessing filled with educational activities & moments that create wonderful memories for all of us.

This month, we are focusing on Gratitude! Please look for the family connection flyer in your child's next Tuesday folder.

Warmly,

Michelle Cook

October 31st-End of 1st Quarter

November 1st-Inservice/No school

November 11th-Veteran's Day/No School

November 12th-Picture Re-Takes (Must bring original photo package to re-takes)

November 25th & 26th-Fall Conferences

November 27th-29th-Thanksgiving Break/No School

Watch your students Tuesday folder and Parent Square messages for more information on these activities.

The following students were selected for their tremendous effort & dedication to showing RESPONSIBILITY!

Hunter Anderson-Mr. Bjorge

Remi Tocher-Ms. Cascarina

Isabella Ramirez-Mrs. Finney

Kashton Miranda-Mrs.Field

Elias Okon-Mrs. Hunter

JR Ellis-Mrs. Laeger

Jimmy Farney-Mrs. Miracle

Lucas Warner-Mrs. Petetit

Rackston Lee-Ms. Wiley

Each month a class is chosen for behavior & attitude that goes above and beyond expectations. This month we are honoring the following classes:

Library-Mr. Bjorge

Hallway-Mrs. Field

Cafe'-Mr. Bjorge

Art-Miss Cascarina

STEAM Lab-Mrs. Finney

The PTO sponsored Polar Pal Store is December 3rd-6th.

Friday, November 29th & Monday December 2nd - PTO will be setting up the store!

If you are interested in volunteering for this special event, please reach out to Laura Hudson at laura5875@aol.com

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to your incredible support, we have raised over $9,500 during the Jog-a-Thon fundraiser! Your generosity and dedication are deeply appreciated, and these funds will go a long way in supporting our students and enhancing their educational experience.

Thank you once again for your continued commitment to our school and our children's success. We couldn't have done this without you!

Did you know PTO sponsors:

• Each classroom teacher with yearly funds
• Kona Ice
  
• Polar Pal Store
• Big Air Day
• Special Assemblies such as Wildlife Images, Science Works, and The Bug Guy

Even volunteering for one or two events throughout the year can be extremely helpful. We would also love your input when planning.

PTO meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00 PM . Please check in at the office if you can join us!

Meeting Dates:

• October 17th, 2024
• November 21st, 2024
• January 16th, 2025
• • February 20th, 2025
  • March 20th, 2025
  • April 17th, 2025
  • May 15th, 2025

If you are interested in joining the PTO, please contact Laura Hudson @ laura5875@aol.com

for more information.

We have an amazing staff and we look forward to working together with you and your child!

Kinder: Blake Field

1st: Haley Cascarina

2nd Grade: Michael Bjorge

1st/2nd: Grade: Michael Bjorge

2nd/3rd: Grade: Rebecca Hunter

3rd Grade: Heather Laeger

4th Grade: Clara Petetit

4th/5th Grade: Dawn Wiley

4th/5th Grade: Jenelle Miracle

MAPS: Jennifer Finney

Title I & ELD: Lori Raddatz

Special Education Resource: Tomorrow Nelson

CAMP Special Education Resource: Kim Skomerza

CAMP K-2: Jenny Lancaster

CAMP 3-5: Shawn Hardy

CAMP 6-8: Jaylene Crane

Speech Language: DeNell Gallagher

Support Staff

Our wonderful team of support staff are helping kids everyday. We appreciate everything they do!

Each month, Rogue Valley Farm to School partners with local farms to bring tastings of our Harvest of the Month. This month, we are exploring tangy and delicious cranberries at the cafeteria tasting table on Wednesday, Nov 13th! Learn more about Oregon-grown cranberries by checking out this fun interactive sheet (Spanish version). There you'll find recipes, videos, nutritional info, kids activities, and information about the local farms where the cranberries were grown! Patrick Elementary School is part of the Rogue Valley Farm to School Digging Deeper School partnership. To learn more about the partnership and Rogue Valley Farm to School click here.

Welcome back to the school year wonderful families and students!

I would like to take a minute and let you know that you truly are the most wonderful part of my job. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to get to know your kids and hopefully help them become the best versions of themselves.

You may have noticed; I do try to keep your children informed of healthy living choices. I hope you have heard from your kids that I offer a health survey. These simple questions help me get to know your children, and it can start the conversations along making good choices. Kids are surprised when I explain that they can make decisions now that can affect them for their whole lives. Our conversations include, for example, for the littles, how to be safe when walking in a parking lot, and with the 5th graders we may talk about decisions around vaping and smoking. With all ages we explore the goal of eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day and drinking enough water during the day.

As always, we must have medical consent to see your children and no child is given a survey without this consent. The nursing service is offered through a contract with La Clinica and funded with federal grants. Because of this funding, we are able to offer nursing care free of charge. If the visit requires a lab or an appointment with our Telehealth providers, you will be given the choice to have the service or not. The cost for lab or Telehealth would be the same as when you see your regular provider.

The question about immunizations does come up in our conversations. We do offer vaccinations but it is illegal in the state of Oregon to provide vaccinations to elementary age kids without vaccine consent. Signing up for your school nurse service does not include vaccine consent.

I hope this gives you an overview of our health support and services we can offer. If you have any more questions, please call the school office and they will get a message to me.

To Better Health,

Nurse Angie

Please remember our goal is to keep all children safe. You can help us do that by:

• Keeping your child in the car until someone opens your door at the front of the school during parent drop off. We have staff out front from 7:30-8:00 AM.
• Staying in your car at parent pick-up, having your car tag displayed, and moving out of the congested drive line as soon as you have safely buckled your child into the car.
• Please do not park and walk up to get your student - you will be asked to get in the parent pick up line.
• Check in at the office welcome window any time you are on campus.

For students walking or being dropped off by car, please note that there is no supervision until 7:30 am. No students should arrive to school or be let out of vehicles before 7:30am. We care about our students safety and need to have an adult supervising them at all times during the school day.

• We ask that all changes to your child's "go home" plans are communicated to the front office prior to noon. This allows plenty of time to notify your child's teacher that there is a change of plans for the day.
• Please make sure that your emergency contacts and person's authorized to pick up your child are up to date.
• If you are picking your student up early from school please be prepared to show ID to office staff.

WHO: Any student in grades K-6

WHAT: A structured program providing care, homework help and activities for students.
WHEN: Mon-Fri: After school until 6:00pm

MORE INFORMATION: https://rvymca.org/programs/afterschool-programs/

In November, your child will receive information regarding statewide testing and opt-out forms will be made available.

We know that these tests cannot possibly tell us everything about your child’s academic progress. However, the results do provide a snapshot of your child’s strengths and areas for improvement and can be used as a means to ensure he or she is getting the support needed for future success.

In addition, their participation will also ensure that schools and districts receive the targeted resources they need to help all students succeed, particularly those from historically underserved backgrounds.

The Oregon Department of Education has important information regarding the state test which can be found here.

With any additional questions, please reach out to your child’s respective school.

Link to English notice: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_English.pdf

Link to Spanish notice: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_Spanish.pdf

Central Point School District provides accommodations and special programs for qualified disabled students. These activities are provided through section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Your child, or a child of your acquaintance, may be eligible for accommodations or special programming. The district maintains assessment resources to determine eligibility for the resources. If you are aware of a child with a potential disability, including children that may require speech or language services, please notify your principal or Tami White, Special Programs Coordinator 494-6231

Stay informed about our school and our student's learning adventures with this monthly school newsletter and on social media. We appreciate your support!

Email: webinfo-pes@district6.org
Website: pes.district6.org
Location: 1500 2nd Avenue, Gold Hill, OR, USA
Phone: (541) 494-6840
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Twitter: @PESCPSD6