Pioneer Weekly Update
October 27th, 2023
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October:
31: Halloween - please no costumes
November:
* Native American Heritage Month
1: Dia De Los Muertos
1: Double Dave's Spirit Night
2: 2nd Grade Performance - 6pm
3: Parent Education Workshop - 4 Pillars of Wellness over our Lifespans - 8:15 in Patton Library
6 - 10: School Psychologists Day
9: Diwali Celebration
9: Safety Drills: Shelter/Evacuation
10 - 12: PTA Silent Auction
11: Veteran's Day
11: Patton Gardening/Beautification Day
13: Staff Development/Student Holiday
13 - 17: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week
14: Picture Retake
20 - 24: Fall Break
28: Meanwhile Brewing Spirit Night
30: CAC/PTA: Patton Library - 5:30/6:30
SOME FUN PHOTOS OF STAFF LITERACY DAY COSTUMES...ENJOY!
LITERACY PUMPKINS WERE PERFECT...TAKE A LOOK!
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
If you'd like, we welcome you to bring and place any photos of loved ones/pets who have passed away and place them on our Dia de los Muertos altar. We will return labeled photos on Friday, November 3rd.
FROM OUR SPECIAL AREAS TEAM: PE SPOTLIGHT ~
FROM OUR STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS) COMMITTEE:
STAFF WISHLISTS:
Every year, teachers spend their own money to buy supplies needed for their classrooms. Patton PTA is proud to help support teachers with $125 annual in reimbursements for supplies.
And now we’re hoping the Patton community can help fill up the classrooms and CLEAR THE LIST! Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the bottom to see our Essentials teachers (Music, Art, PE) and our Counseling Team!
https://pattonptablog.wordpress.com/wishlists/
PRE-K
- Ms. Torres: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16P1UZSCUGK5
- Ms. Ball: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UDC5OPHMKIBW
Ms. Ousley: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZN4Z81WV9QX4?ref_=wl_share
KINDER
- Ms. Slade: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KMF9QWYAD18U
- Ms. Wallace: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T3FX3AP46B1P
FIRST GRADE
- Ms. Warner: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KMSK6OY74OON
- Ms. Simek: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/154W9IGA6SGQM
- Ms Thompson: https://a.co/7L0zyK3
- Ms. Lampkin: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ODMOSZ3ZDF2W
- Ms. Schroeder: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HG3NU1CE1ZN6
SECOND GRADE
- Ms. Choi: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LGTJANXUJ0M8
- Ms: Blakeley: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PP2LLZT9TE5U
- Ms. Morton: https://a.co/3EAnyif
- Ms: Collums: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15M4O30241WOR
- Ms. Eads: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NCWDJGMD2C3L
THIRD GRADE
- Ms. Araujo-Morales: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RHLRBRIHGK5U
- Ms. Michinock: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29GJPWRB3MOED
- Ms. Hightower: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WR1XHH9PYHVZ
- Ms. Doherty: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/353SJWS1PHQOE
- Ms. Wooten: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10BQQ5BS8Y300?ref_=wl_share
FOURTH GRADE
- Ms. Arnold: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/854PU3B02OOI
- Ms. Barton: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WPUYO1YENAX1
- Ms. Beasley: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QLBAB1IWPO16
- Ms. Campbell: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IVJWI628A1DL
- Ms. Clevenger: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38LJQP5ZY8BEC?ref_=wl_share
FIFTH GRADE
- Ms. Wall: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MHR5ZL81KYLS
- Ms. Distel: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LJIH0U51RQYA
- Mr. Orenstein: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PA9HO82MSX7Z
- Ms. Parker: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/HF5GJTOZL9XK
ESSENTIALS
- Ms Colston – Art: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YNLR3J1D5M9S
- Ms. Hall – Art: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13QW339WM1K69
- Ms. Yates – Library: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/T440L8RM9PU7
- Ms. Walzel – Music: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FUQJ5II7XTXN
- Ms. Wingo – Music: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19K6AXWX6REZS
- PE:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/P384MY0YEGBG?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_abYjlvIJrBZIr
COUNSELING TEAM
Our teachers and staff are the heart of Austin ISD. Each and every one of us can think back to a teacher or staff member who has made a profound impact, shaping who we are and how we see the world in ways both big and small. The Austin ISD Office of Talent Strategy is committed to sharing these stories and celebrating the wonderful things you all are doing in our district.
If you are a current or former student, or the parent/caregiver on behalf of a student, we invite you to honor an AISD teacher or staff member by telling the story of the impact that they have had on you. After you submit, they will receive a copy of their Honor Story in an email as well as the opportunity to have their story published on our website.
The Austin ISD Student Success Guide (Student Code of Conduct) is now available on the Austin ISD District website for students, parents, and guardians to review. One important legislative update is that ALL e-cigarettes (THC and Tobacco) are prohibited. House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, is under the influence, sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette (new) while on campus, within 300 feet of school property, or at a school-related event. Under Austin ISD guidelines, this is a 20-day DAEP placement. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to talk to their students about this new policy and review the Student Success Guide to help keep our schools safe for students and staff. For resources to use when talking with your student about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes visit https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/.