Homework Requests

If a student has been absent for two or more consecutive days, parents or guardians may call the office at 610-347-2000 before 9:00 AM to request homework and class work. We ask that you speak directly with a member of the office staff when making this type of request. Please do not leave requests for class and/or homework assignments on staff members’voice mail systems or staff members' email. Parents are asked to collect all materials in the office to insure that all assignments reach the student. School personnel will retrieve needed books and materials from lockers. For additional CFPMS procedures and school policies, please view the Parent Handbook located under the "Quick Links" drop-down menu at the top of the Patton Middle School website.

Hoopin' To Help Success

Thank you to everyone who came out to make Hoopin' to Help a big success! Hundreds of local residents turned out Saturday night to honor the memory of a local basketball legend — Al Lewis — and were treated to some amazing basketball, all to support a great cause. For a recap of the games and a tribute to Al Lewis check out this Unionville Times article.

GIrls Exploring Technology

Calling all girls grades 6-12! March 24 is GETT 2012! GETT is "Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology." Statistics continue to show that girls are not embracing careers in technology, despite an increasing need for skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math in Pennsylvania and across the nation. The solution? GETT! GETT is a day-long, fun, hands-on informational event for middle and high school girls, in grades 6 through 12 throughout the Delaware Valley, their parents, and educators. GETT features the opportunity for students to interact with successful women in technology. For more info visit the GETT Homepage or you can also find them on Facebook!

PTO Family Fun Night!

The Patton PTO Family Fun Night was a huge success!! We had an outstanding night of basketball and a courageous effort by our Patton staff to keep up with our very talented 8th grade basketball teams! A special thanks to the Patton staff team - Mrs. Spisak, Mrs. Replogle, Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Rafferty, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Baumgardner, Mr. Musacchio, Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Walsh. Also a big thank you you to Mr. Sudimak for the team introductions and keeping the music playing all night long as well as Mr. Fulginiti and Mr. Vosburgh for officiating the games. The PTO gave away an iPad 2 to a lucky raffle winner and at halftime, Nate Christopher hit a shot from half court to win an iPod Touch! Many thanks to our fabulous PTO for organizing a great evening.

Attention 7th Graders

Calling all 7th graders throughout Chester County! Come to the YMCA today and sign up for your FREE Membership! To activate your membership, bring your school ID, roster or report card and a parent or guardian with you to the YMCA. Visit the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley website for more information.

Chinese Exchange Students

The School Board just approved Monday to again allow Chinese exchange students to visit the middle school in January/February 2012.  They will only be visiting for one week.  They have a lot of interest in China to visit Patton, therefore will be looking to accommodate up to 25 students for the week of January 23, and 30 students for the week of January 30. With that in mind we will be looking for host families to host the students.  Each Chinese student will be paying a $200 stipend to each host family.  This is to help cover additional costs for food and travel. In exchange, we will be looking for any middle school students who have an interest in visiting the Xishan School during our Spring Break.  We will host a meeting for interested students to travel to China in December. Please email Bruce Vosburgh - bvosburgh@ucfsd.org or Jim Fulginiti - jfulginiti@ucfsd.org if you are interested in being a host family as well as if you have an interest in Visiting China in April.

Visit the CCTCHS

Attention parents of 8th graders! Please remind your children to see Mrs. Thacher in the Guidance office if they are interested in taking the tour of the Chester County Technical College High School on Friday, December 2, 2011 (please note this is a new date!) from 7:45 am to 11:00 am. On That day they will have the opportunity to participate in three different programs at CCTCHS. To be included on this trip they must sign up in the Guidance Office and select the programs they want to attend.  Also, they will need to return the signed parent permission slip and medical form No later than Wednesday, November 23, 2011 to Mrs. Thacher in the Guidance Office. They can come down to the Guidance Office to sign up whenever they have a chance----before or during prime time, before or after lunch or at Basic. Thank you!