The Patrick Parent Post
August 31, 2018
Principal's Message
Dear Patrick Parents,
I am pleased to report that this school year is off to a great start! We have had a very smooth school opening thanks to our wonderful staff, students, and parents. Our focus is teaching and learning, and it is exciting to see all that students are learning each day. Thank you for your attendance at our Curriculum Nights. We value the close partnerships with our families.
Our signature event of the year is around the corner. We have Bobby Patrick Night on September 14 from 4:30-7:00. I encourage you to come and enjoy a great evening of fun with your family. All students, families, and community members are welcome.
I would like to congratulate our three Teacher of the Year Finalists. We are so proud of Jennifer Burel, Christy Lueke, and Apryl Scayola! We are very fortunate to have the best teachers at Patrick. Each of these ladies represent their colleagues well with their instructional expertise and professionalism! Our TOTY winner will be announced next week.
Thank you for being the very best school community! We love our Patrick Families! Go Pups!
Stephanie Stewart, Principal
In Loving Memory of Mary Patrick
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Mary Patrick this week. As you may know, Mary Patrick was the wife of Bobby Patrick, for whom our school was named. Mary Patrick was a wonderful, kind, and giving person. She and her late husband exemplified servant leadership. Mary Patrick was a strong supporter of Patrick Elementary, and she will be greatly missed.
Mary Patrick was a retired Gwinnett County Public Schools teacher, and she loved reading to children. In fact, our media center was named in her honor during the 2008-2009 school year. Often, Mary Patrick would come and read to children and tell stories about her late husband, Bobby, to keep his legacy alive here at the school. She most recently read to our students last fall.
In an effort to honor Mary Patrick, our school will be collecting monetary donations to order books for our media center. These books will have a special nameplate inside indicating they were purchased in her honor. If you would like to contribute, please write a check to Patrick Elementary with Mary Patrick Book Order on the memo line. We believe this will be a great way to honor Mary Patrick and her love of children and reading.
(From Left to Right) PES Charter Principal Margaret Ackerman, Mary Patrick, PES Principal Stephanie Stewart
Stephanie Stewart and Mary Patrick
Mary Patrick captivating PES 1st graders with a story in the media center named after her.
Sharing her love of reading with PES students.
In loving memory of Mary Patrick
Mary Patrick at the 2017 PES Derby/Field Day with 2nd grade teacher, Tiffany Sentelle, and Principal, Stephanie Stewart
Our Teacher of the Year Finalists for 2018-19
From PTA
Our 2018-2019 PTA is in full swing! Click the links under the categories below for important information on how to get involved with PTA, and fundraising opportunities this year!
Membership Info
http://www.patrickelementary.org/membership-benefits.html
Pup Spirit Wear
http://www.patrickelementary.org/spirit-wear--school-store.html
2018-2019 Patrick Pup Spirit Nights
Important Reminders
Mon. Sept. 3rd- Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Thurs. Sept. 6th- Chili's Spirit Night
Wed. Sept.12th - Fri. Sept. 14th- CogAT Testing (1st, 2nd, & 5th)
Fri. Sept. 14th- Bobby Patrick Night (4:30pm-7:00pm)
Tue. Sept. 18th- Fall School Picture Day
Fri. Sept. 21st- PTA General Meeting 1pm-2pm
Mon. Sept. 24th- Fri. Sept. 28th- IOWA Testing (2nd & 5th)
Thurs. Sept. 27th- Culver's Spirit Night
Tue. Oct. 2nd- School Picture Makeups
Thurs. Oct. 4th - Mon. Oct. 8th- Fall Break (No School)
Tues. Oct. 9th- Interim District Assessments Begins (1st-5th)
Thurs. Oct. 18th- K-2 Field Day and Derby
Fri. Oct. 19th- 3-5 Field Day and Derby
Wed. Oct. 24th & Thurs. Oct. 25th- Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences (Students released at 12:15pm)
Thurs. Oct. 25th- Chic-Fil-A Spirit Night w/ Costume Contest
Media Center News
Congratulations to all of our students at Patrick who participated in Summer Reading this year! We had a drawing this week for a free Kindle for twot of our summer reading students. The winner for grades K-2 is Ian Holder. The winner for grades 3-5 is Daniel Kim. Way to make Patrick proud, boys and girls! Keep reading!
BOOK FAIR
Preview Days: Oct 17-22
Shopping Days
Tuesday, Oct. 23-
9:00 am-2:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 24-
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 25-
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 26-
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Before you visit the Book Fair be sure to download the FREE Book Fairs App to help you find the right fit books for your child. For more information, visit: http://scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs
Order Your 2018 Field Day Shirt Today
Please use the MyPaymentsPlus Link to purchase your 2018-2019 Patrick Elementary Field Day Derby T-shirt! T-shirts are $10.00 each. Deadline to order is September 21, 2018
Parents, if you have a 1st, 2nd, or 5th grade student at PES, please download the letter below regarding CogAT Testing in September.
Parents, if you have a 2nd or 5th grade student at PES, please download the letter below regarding IOWA Testing in September.
Next Month's Important Events
Patrick Elementary School
Website: http://www.patrickelementary.org/home.html
Location: 2707 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA, USA
Phone: 678-765-5260