The Patton Post
Thursday, December 22nd
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE - DECEMBER 22nd
The weather scuppered some of the plans that had been organized for the last day of school, but myself and Mrs Vignocchi still managed to host a read - aloud with each grade level in the morning.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and a restful break. Stay safe and warm over these next few days! We look forward to seeing our Panthers back at school on Tuesday 10th January.
Ellie Chin
Kindergarten Pre-Registration for the 2022/2023 School Year
Kindergarten Pre-Registration information for incoming kindergarten students will open in January after winter break. More information to come.
Our LOL Wall
Thank you so much for sending in so many wonderful photos of your children LOLing! It has been so fun to see it fill up with photos of our Panthers looking so joyful! Our wall looks amazing and it is always fun to stop by and see a new photo!
PATTON IS THANKFUL
I so enjoyed reading what everyone was thankful for! Some of them made me LOL!
4th and 5th Grade Homework Club - January
Have your 4th or 5th grader stay after school to catch up on any work they may have!
Mr. Morkert will provide a quiet space on Tuesday afternoons where kids can work on assignments, read, or get extra help. If interested, you must sign up using this link (space is limited to 12). Please be sure to include your child's name when you sign them up and note whether you will pick up your child or if they can walk home. CAP kids welcome as well. Please contact Mr. Morkert for any questions (tmorkert@sd25.org).
ERIN'S LAW
Erin’s Law, Illinois Public Act 097-Â1147, requires public schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for students in early childhood through tweltfh grades. During January and February, our school social workers will work with each grade level to provide age Âappropriate information. Erin’s Law information can be found on the District’s website including the optional opt-out form. If you would like to complete the opt-out form, please submit it to your child's teacher or the front office no later than Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Special Education Support: Transition to Middle School
Parents of 5th grade children with Individualized Education Plans are invited to learn more about special education support available in Middle School.
Join special education team members from South and Thomas Middle Schools as we share information about the Transition to Middle School Night on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Thomas Middle School LMC, 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL.
What: Special Education Supports in Middle School
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
WINTER BREAK DATES
Winter Break will begin on FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER. There will be no school on this day. Students will return to school on TUESDAY 10th JANUARY, 2023. School will be open for staff only on Monday, 9th January, 2023.
DENTAL EXAM REMINDER
Students in kindergarten and 2nd grade are required to turn in a dental exam form by May 15, 2023. The dental exam form can be found on the district website. You can scan/email the form to lpecora@sd25.org hand the form in directly to the Patton front office, or have the dentist fax the form to 847-394-6681. Thank you!
Important Dates - Christmas Day and Kwaanza
ABC/25 FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Please don't forget that you can still join the ABC/25 foundation! If enough Patton families sign up, we will receive a $2,500 grant that can be used to purchase special items for the school. In previous years we have purchased things like sound systems for the commons and equipment for our sensory room.
For more information, please click here.
In the meantime, if your family loves Nothing Bundt Cakes as much as mine does, please visit and show this flyer. 20% of your order will go towards The ABC25 Foundation!
HARVARD AND MAUDE
District 25 has posted a position for a crossing guard at the intersection of Harvard and Maude. If you know anyone who might be interested in this position, please direct them to visit the posting on our website to apply. The position is available immediately and it would be wonderful to have a crossing guard here daily to help our students safely cross the street. Please help us spread the word and/or consider applying for this position.
Recognize a Staff Member - Give a Pat on the Back to a Patton Staff Member
Enormous thanks to all who have filled this out already this year. Teachers have been so encouraged to receive these kind and heartfelt messages.
Patton teachers and staff work so hard to support our students on a daily basis. We invite you to fill out this google form if you would like to recognize a staff member or a team for their hard work. We will pass on the good news to them. Thank you in advance for sending an encouraging word as we know it will mean so much to our staff. Staff who have received recognition have been so appreciative. It is such a wonderful way to brighten their day!
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES
FRI DEC 23 - MON 9TH JAN - WINTER BREAK (students return to school on TUES, 10TH JAN)
MON 16th JAN - NO SCHOOL
Please be sure to click on the Patton PTA website button above for information about other upcoming events
PATTON ELEMENTARY
Main Line: (847) 398-4288
Fax #: (847) 394-6681
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