The Patrick Parent Post
April 30, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Patrick Parents,
I find it hard to believe that we are headed into the last month of school! I want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful staff for the amazing work they do on a daily basis. I am blessed to work with the very best educators! We will be celebrating our entire staff during the traditional Teacher Appreciation Week of May 3-7. Please take a moment to drop a kind note or email of appreciation to your child’s teacher. They deserve it!
Speaking of appreciation, thank you for your continued support of teaching and learning. Your support has made this challenging year of concurrent teaching extra special. We are grateful for our partnership with our wonderful Patrick parents.
Do you have a rising Kindergarten student or know someone who does? Kindergarten Registration is happening now through an online process. Parents should follow the registration directions on our website. If you have any questions, please email Kim Junco, our registrar. Please help us spread the word in your neighborhood, churches, and daycare centers. We hope to have all rising kindergarten students registered by May 28, so we can include them in our Rising Kindergarten Academy. Parents of rising kindergarten students will receive more information about this upon registration. It is a free opportunity to transition to and prepare for kindergarten.
We are poised to finish strong! Go Pups!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stewart, Principal
Kindergarten Registration
Please visit the Kindergarten Registration page on the Patrick ES website for more information.
Counselor's Corner
Meet Our New Counselor
Summer Enrichment + Acceleration (SEA)
Students not participating in the in-person Summer Enrichment and Acceleration program may access a digital self-paced program, which will be available June 14 - July 16.
AI Challenge
In-person students can participate at school, while digital students can participate through eCLASS. Information on the May AI Challenge will be posted on the Patrick eCLASS starting on May 3rd.
We cannot wait to see how your child's work!
Device Return Dates for Digital Students
We have scheduled two device return dates for parents of digital students. Please plan on returning any school devices during one of the times listed below.
- Tuesday, May 25 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- Thursday, May 27 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
More information about the device return process will be communicated through email and our weekly newsletter.
GA Milestones
Testing will be administered over three to five days, depending on the grade level. While the tests measure each individual student’s mastery of the curriculum during the school year, they also help teachers and schools better understand the impact COVID-19 has had on learning and identify what resources and supports our students will need in the coming school year. This assessment is not mandatory for Digital Learning students. However, the results will help teachers improve instruction and provide support for your student in the 2021-22 school year.
Upcoming
IMPORTANT DATES
Please check out our Parent/Student Google Calendar for important dates.
Patrick Elementary School
Website: http://www.patrickelementary.org/home.html
Location: 2707 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA, USA
Phone: 678-765-5260