Patterson Elementary
Parent Blast - October 23, 2017
Rain or Shine
The rain has arrived along with some wind! Reminder that we go out to recess rain or shine. We are fortunate to have a covered playground! Please remind your child/children to wear or bring a jacket and make sure they are clearly marked in case they get misplaced. Our lost and found table is beginning to pile up so please swing by to see if any items belong to your family.
Huge thank you to Mr. Twigg, Mr. Johnson and mom Janamarie for putting together our Everybody Loves PE Panther Dash prize. I was able to catch a few minutes and loved seeing those happy, smiling red faces. This week additional prizes are being awarded and don't forget our limo lunch winners will be heading out on Thursday to enjoy their reward.
I also wanted to thank everyone for the slower speeds in our parking lot and for checking in before walking down our halls. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe!
This week's after school activities include:
- Monday: BLAST, OBOB, Play Practice- Cast 1
- Tuesday: Band, Lego Robotics, BLAST, Chess Club, Play Practice- Cast 2
- Wednesday: Code to the Future, BLAST, Play Practice- Cast 1
- Thursday: Band, BLAST, Lego Robotics, Play Practice- Cast 2, Young Rembrandts
- Friday: BLAST
Finally, a quick reminder to visit our school website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/patterson
and check out the calendar of events, twitter feed full of pictures and links to information at the bottom of our homepage.
Have a great week,
Jamie Lentz
Principal, Patterson Elementary
Important Dates
- November 3rd, No School
- November 5th, Daylight Savings
- November 6th, Picture Re-Take Day
- November 7th, Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4-8 pm
- November 8th, Parent-Teacher Conferences 8 am- 8 pm
- November 8-9th, No School
- November 10th, No School- Veteran's Day
Attendance Competition
We also encourage you to call our attendance line to let us know if your child is too sick to come to school.
Hillsboro Schools Bond is an Investment in our Community
Strong schools = strong communities and our upcoming Hillsboro Schools Bond would address four key areas of need in our schools: 1) Prioritize safety and security; 2) Update and repair aging school buildings; 3) Address overcrowding while planning for future growth; 4) Provide a modern education for students. Because previous bonds will be paid off with this November's property tax collection, HSD is able to generate $408 million to complete projects at every school in the district without raising the current property tax rate of $2.24/$1,000 of assessed value. If the bond is passed, HSD would also receive a state matching grant of $6 million to complete more needed projects. Please visit the District's website to learn more, and please remember to vote on November 7.
Reminder: Conferences
This year our fall conferences will take place November 7th from 4 pm-8 pm and November 8th from 8 am- 8 pm. We have adjusted our conference times from those listed on the district one-page calendar to accommodate more families in the evening. Please prioritize this valuable time to check-in with teachers and hear about your child's progress and goals.
Reminder: Celebrations & Treats
As we get close to Halloween we want to share the following guidelines for school on October 31st:
- We will be having a spirit day- Crazy Hair Day
- Face paint, make-up, masks and hats are not included in crazy hair day
- We will continue our kindergarten tradition of an end-of-day parade
- Costumes are not included in crazy hair day
- Please do not send treats or food to school unless agreed upon with the classroom teacher
Booster Club
Please use this link to register for volunteer events: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0848a9a823a7fe3-panther3
TIDE PRIDE
- Cross Country Meet Oct 25th
- Fall Play Oct 26-28th
- Home Football Game Oct 27th - friendly reminder that students need to be accompanied by parent or guardians
Paul L. Patterson Elementary School
Email: lentzj@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/patterson
Location: 261 NE Lenox St, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1380
Twitter: @PattersonHSD