Patterson Page
04/06/2023
Notes from the Principal
Dear Parents:
Please read the newsletter for important updates!
M-Step testing begins next week! The testing schedule is below. Please make sure that your child attends school and is on time each day. If an appointment must be scheduled, later in the afternoon is best since late or absent students will need to take missing test sections on make-up days. This is not ideal as students are most successful testing in a typical classroom environment with their teacher and peers.
Students will use their school issued Chromebook to take the M-Step. It is extremely important that your child's Chromebook has been turned off and charged completely each night. In fact, this is a great routine to get into each night before bedtime since we do not have chargers and extension cords in classrooms. By turning off the device, it will also allow any district technology updates to occur.
We know that a successful day starts at home and we thank you for your partnership. Please be sure to support your child's success by reinforcing a good night of sleep and time for breakfast each morning. Share your confidence in your child's ability to do his or her personal best on the M-Step.
Reminders:
April 7 No School
May 5 Noon Dismissal
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy your weekend!
Yours in Education,
Jacob Haynes
2023 M-STEP TESTING SCHEDULE
Dr. Legant Scholarship Application
We are thankful for your generosity! Patterson families and staff raised $630 for World Down Syndrome Day
Team Patterson is the BEST!
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
African Fat Tailed Gecko
Gopher Snake of South Africa
Popcorn Fridays
Parking Concerns
The residents of the subdivision near the school have made complaints about parents/families using their street to drop off or pick up children that attend school at Patterson. Please note, residents may contact the authorities if driveways are blocked.
Please use the car line only for drop off or pick up of Patterson Elementary students. Do not drop your children off and have them walk through the parking lot to enter the school. This is dangerous for your children.
Please remind your child to bring their school issued device and charger every day
If you borrow clothes from the clinic...
Lost and Found
Check to see if you recognize anything while attending an event at Patterson Elementary
Make sure to label your child's name on their lunchboxes, coats, and water bottles.
Job Opportunities
Patterson Elementary is looking for lunch and recess substitutes. Please email denise.patterson@hask12.org if you are interested in this opportunity.
At Patterson Elementary we are looking for Para Substitutes!! Call the office at 248-328-3700 or email denise.patterson@hask12.org if you are interested.
Holly Area Schools is looking for Crossing Guards. Please apply at the Holly Police Station.
Please go to http://www.hask12.org to apply for open positions at Holly Area Schools.