Family Fun Night!

The PTO-sponsored Family Fun Night featuring the Students vs. Staff Basketball Game took place February 21 in front of a packed gymnasium! Families were entertained to a great contest in which the students narrowly edged the staff team in a close game. There was great music and halftime dancing and some lucky students won a chance to take a 1/2 court shot and the opportunity to win $100! Thanks to Patton staff members who took part in the evening and to the organizers for a great night. You can check out some photos from the night here.

FIRST LEGO League

The First State FIRST LEGO League Champion’s Tournament was held at the New Castle Air National Guard Base in New Castle on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Thirty-one teams from Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia participated in the tournament. Team Cyclonz consisting of seven 6th graders and one 7th grader from Charles F. Patton Middle School in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School district won the: “Nature’s Fury Challenge Research Award”. This award recognizes a team that utilizes diverse resources to formulate an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the problem they have identified. Team Cyclonz was recognized for, the depth and breadth of their research which included contacting professional meteorologists, disaster relief individuals as well as engineers. Their project focused on developing a cost effective advanced warning system to help the cyclone-prone Bangladesh. Team Cyclone consisted of the following eight members: Adarsh Gadagkar, Darshak Gadagkar, Viraj Joshi, Panos Moisiadis, Rishab Nandan, Liam O’Rourke, Arnav Patel, and Parik Radhakrishnan. It was a lot of hard work that the boys have put in over the last several months and the that hard work paid off!

Students vs. Staff Basketball

The Students vs. Staff Basketball Game is this Friday, February 21 at 7 PM. Admission is free! There will be raffle tickets on sale for the chance to take a 1/2 court shot and the opportunity to win $100! There will be 6th, 7th and 8th grade winners plus prizes and giveaways. See you there!

Patton's Got Talent!

The Patton Talent show is right around the corner! Bring it on!  SHOW TIME is Friday, March 21 at 7 PM but rehearsals are coming soon. Here's what to do:

1. Put together an act. Dance, sing, juggle, play, tell jokes, be creative
2. You can download and application packet right here. Or, pick up an application at the office, it has all the details and dates. 
3. Come to one of the preview days February 25th or 27th.   

Contact Karen Ammon (karenbsur@aol.com) or Alicia Duncan (alicia.duncan@bnymellon.com) with any questions. Talent Show Preview days: Feb 25, 27 (Attend 1) Talent Show Rehearsal: March 4th, 7th. (Attend 1, optional) Dress Rehearsal: March 11th (Required) SHOW TIME! March 21st 7:00PM.

PTO Meeting This Thursday

Please plan on attending the PTO meeting this Thursday, January 16 at 9:15 in the front of the Patton auditorium. The topic will be: "Communication: How Do You Find Out What's Going On At The Middle School?" Find out how to stay connected via the Patton website, eNews, Calendars, SAM and more! Speakers will be Principal Tim Hoffman, UCFSD Communication Director Dave Listman and Patton Technology Teacher John Walsh.

Summer Plans?

Jump start your summer planning with a night of food and fun! Explore camps, activities, and local vendors with your child and decide on a great summer! This event will take place at the CCIU in Downingtown on January 27 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Admission is free!! Click here for more information.

FOCUS: Kacie's Cause

The national HEROIN epidemic has now reached our community. KACIE'S CAUSE and FOCUS are sponsoring this Town Hall Program to build awareness and educate our community. This event will take place in the UHS Auditorium on Thursday, January 16th, 7-9pm. This program is free, but please register to facilitate the check-in process. For more information and to register in advance, click here.