Back to School Night

Patton's Back to School Night is Thursday, September 10 from 6:30-8:45 PM. We look forward to the opportunity to have you learn more about our school, meet our outstanding teachers and staff, and discover the rigorous curriculum we are proud to offer here! Click here for more information about the evening. Hope to see you then!

Volunteer Clearances

The PA legislature has passed new volunteer clearances rules, addressing school districts' concerns. There are no changes to all currently approved volunteer agreements until July 2016. Two State clearances will be required, but paid for by the State. Here are the volunteer clearance highlights: The definition of a volunteer remains basically the same - there were some concerns that a parent coming into school for a birthday party might need a clearance - not any longer.  The same rules we used in the past for who needs clearances will remain intact. If a parent was already a recognized volunteer last year then they will not have to do anything new until July of next year (2016). Beginning in July of 2016 all volunteers will need 2 PA clearances, but PA will pick up the cost. Also beginning in July of 2016 all volunteers who have lived in PA less than 10 years will require a Federal clearance with fingerprinting. Please see the attached for more information.

8th Grade Celebration!

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to support our 8th graders kids for the EOY event. It was a GREAT night -- we have a new Patton tradition in the making -- students processed from the middle school, cheered along the way by parents, family members and teachers who lined the route and were treated to a wonderful night of fun, food and dancing at UHS. A special thank you to the wonderful group of 8th grade parents who worked tirelessly to give our kids a night to remember!

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

It's official!! The Patton PTO is the most awesome PTO in the world! On Thursday, our fabulous PTO treated staff to the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Patton staff members were treated to a wide variety of delicious salads, sandwiches, pasta, veggies, fruits and yummy desserts and more. There was so much food there was even leftovers for Friday, too! Many, many thanks to our PTO from all the Patton staff for a wonderfully delectable day!

8th Grade EOY Celebration!

More than half of the class is attending the Eight Grade End-of-Year Celebration!! But we’d like to get everyone there.  So Eighth Grade End-of-Year Celebration ticket sales have been extended to THIS FRIDAY, June 5th. This is the final extension. It is a catered dinner requiring a final count. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. To register, fill out this form and send in $25, cash or a check made payable to the CFPMS PTO.  It can be turned into the front office. We need help to make this night special for this great class. Parents, please use this link to volunteer to help or donate supplies. The decorating committee is looking for LOTS of white or blue Christmas tree lights and fake trees. They can be dropped off at the Patton security desk. If you are still not sure what the 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebration is, there will be a sit down dinner, a DJ, photo booth, photographer, candy bar, water ice and more. This event is exclusively for Patton eight graders. It’s on THURSDAY, JUNE 11th.  Drop-off at Patton’s Gym from 5:15-5:30.  The class will walk over to the High School at 5:45.  We’re asking parent and friends to stay and line the path from the Middle School to the High School to help welcome UHS’s Class of 2019.  Pick-up is 9:30 at the UHS Cafeteria. Please let either Patte Heldt (patsyheldt@msn.com) or me  bondsm@aol.com) know if you have any questions about the event.

Boxtops Deadline!

Friday, May 22, is the last day to submit Box Tops to be counted toward the Box Tops for Breakfast Challenge! The winning advisory classes will be announced on Monday, June 1. Here are the current totals. In 8th grade, Ms. Quinn's advisory has 240 Box Tops; Mr. Kropp, 346; and Mr. Kelley out in front with 698. In 6th grade, Ms. Ilegenfritz's advisory has submitted 475; Mr. Grawe, 482; and Mrs. Stem's students maintain the lead with 659. The real drama is in 7th grade with Mr O'Rourke's advisory in 2nd place with 810 and Ms. Zielinski's advisory in 1st place with 829! Please remember to place Box Tops in an envelope or plastic baggie, write your advisory teacher's name on it, and place it in the box in the Main Office.

May Art After School

May’s “Art After School” with Mrs. Ferron: Art in the Nature Center! Spend time playing and using your imagination outside. This month we will be fixing up our Art After School creative play village located on the other side of the bridge in the Nature Center. Don’t miss out on making your own nature dwelling and playing in the stream! The club runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school until 4:00 and runs May 12-27. Click here to download a registration form,