FOCUS Workshop

Do you wonder if you are a good parent? Do you want to make the best decisions for your family? Do you long to feel more confident in your parenting? Do you want to connect with your child and have a better relationship? Join us for a valuable 4-week workshop on Conscious Parenting. This event is sponsored by the Unionville Chadds Ford Education Foundation and the FOCUS committee.  It is free and open to all parents in the UCFSD community. Come to one, come to all! The workshop runs Tuesdays, October. 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 7:00-8:30 pm. To register, please visit eventbrite.com. Workshops are being led by PCI Certified Parent Coaches® Sue DeCaro and Erin Taylor, MA.

After-School Language Club!

"Mono-lingualism is the illiteracy of the 21st Century!" says Time Magazine. Don't be left behind register today! Learn about a foreign culture and its language through Patton's own Language Club. Classes start soon so click here for more information and the registration form. Hurry - the registration deadline is September 30!

SpiritWear Sale!

PATTON HAWKS SPIRIT WEAR SALE: Thurs., Sept. 10th at Curriculum Night! The PTO will kick off the Patton Spirit Wear Sale at Curriculum Night this Thursday, September 10th.  Stop by and see samples of new items available this year!  Cash and checks are accepted for Spirit Wear purchases, or for orders placed at the sale. Go Hawks!!

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!