Lions Ledger
Patriot Elementary School September 2019
A Message From Our Principal
Dear Patriot Community,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. We are excited to welcome students and support them as they begin, continue, or near the end of their educational journeys with us. Patriot Elementary remains steadfast in our continued commitment to academic excellence, innovative practices, school safety, and inclusive excellence. We are proud of our achievements and grateful for our school community.
The beginning of the year can be an exciting, celebratory time. But we must acknowledge that the current culture and climate in our nation also make the beginning of the school year a time filled with concern and fear for many. To recognize this is to recognize the humanity of us all.
We are committed to partnering with all members of our school communities to ensure safe, healthy spaces that affirm the identity of each and every student, leveraging the assets they bring. We do this in service of safe, welcoming spaces for all students to learn in, for all staff to work in, and for all community members to visit.
At Patriot, parent and community involvement are both priorities. We invite you to participate in your child’s education by volunteering in the school, classroom, and on committees. Your voice is an important partnership in ensuring success for all students.
To all our student communities and families, we welcome you. Let’s have an amazing year full of academic, emotional, and social independence and growth!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Canon
Principal
Patriot Elementary Mission:
“For every student to become a lifelong learner and a confident, productive member of society by providing an engaging, safe, and supportive academic community.”
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
August
8/29 Title 1 Curriculum Night
8/30 Teacher PLC Day NO SCHOOL
September
9/1-9/2 Labor Day fun in the City of Fountain--See Flier
9/02 Labor Day NO SCHOOL
9/14 Donuts in the Park with the Principals
9/16 PTO Meeting @ 2:45pm
9/17 Community Night in the Park--See Flier
Labor Day Fun in Fountain
Community Night in the Park
Community Resource Directory
Click on link below for all of your community resource needs.
Community Resource DirectoryJoin the PTO or SAAC
**Childcare provided in the gym; meetings will be in school cafeteria
SAAC/DAAC: Do you want to help plan a Vision for Patriot Elementary? Join the SAAC/DAAC Committee. Please contact Mrs. Canon for more information.
PATRIOT + PARENTS = SUCCESS
We Need You!!
Title 1
PTO at Patriot
Parents are encouraged to come to meetings and volunteer in our school.
PTO is selling Patriot Pride T-Shirts. Orders are due by Friday, Sept. 20.
Please call the office for more information about the PTO.
Box Tops for Education
PTO organizes and collects Box Tops for Educaiton. It is an easy way for our school to earn FREE money!
PLEASE keep those Box Tops and students can paste or tape to Box Top Sheets.
PTO will specify the time frames to collect for classes.
Welcome to the 2019-2020 New School Year
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kathryn Polyefko
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lisa Bizzell
Meet Our SRO
Greetings from the Office Squad
We are here to help with all your questions ~ Miss Kari, Miss Jan, and Miss Louise
Meet Out New Counselor
Hi! My name is, Alicia Klinker, and I am the new counselor here at Patriot. I grew up in Colorado Springs and love hiking with my dogs. I graduated from UCCS with my masters in Counseling and Human Services with a focus in School Counseling. I love working with kids and am so excited to create a comprehensive counseling program to serve students and their families. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and contact me at 719-382-1460 or aklinker@ffc8.org.
Hello from Nurse Porter
BOYS TOWN Education Model at Patriot
August:
P.A.W.S
The PAWS Pledge is promised each day during morning announcements: "I am a Patriot Lion. I show my pride by using my PAWS--Personal Best, Act Responsibly, Work and Play Safely, Show Respect to All; I am a Patriot Lion let me show you my PAWS! ROAR!!!
--Patriot Elementary School colors: Red, White, Blue
--Patriot Mascot: Lion
Peer Conflict, Mean Behavior, and Bullying. What is the Difference?
Talking with our children about these differences is very important in teaching how to handle these situations.
Click on the provided link to read more about the difference between peer conflicts, mean behavior, and bullying behavior.
Patriot Elementary School
Website: www.ffc8.org/Patriot
Location: 7010 Harr Avenue, Fort Carson, CO, USA
Phone: 7193821460
Facebook: facebook.com/PatriotElementaryFFC8