5th Grade Orientation

If you missed the Fifth Grade Orientation meeting with Mr. Vosburgh on April 25, you may download a copy of the presentation as well as the handouts from the evening.

Our Hero, Mrs. Steinen!

Congratulations to A-Team teacher Mrs. Steinen for being recognized as a 2012 Education Hero at the Literacy Heroes Awards ceremony at Longwood Gardens on April 13, sponsored by the West Chester Public Library. Mrs. Steinen was recognized for her volunteer efforts in tutoring dependent children recommended by the Chester County Court system. Read the full story right here, including a video interview with Mrs. Steinen.

Students Published!

Some more 8th grade student writers in Mr. Kelley's creative writing class are published in this week's Unionville Times. 8th grader Sydney DeCaro started off the week with her essay on self-image.  Check the Unionville Times each day this week to read another article from an 8th grade student in the creative writing classes.

Bullying Survey

Dear Parents and Guardians: In our continuing efforts to promote and maintain an environment and climate conducive to student success, Patton Middle School will be surveying all our students regarding the topic of Bullying. The survey instrument is the same tool used when we initiated our anti-bullying efforts four years ago. The survey is provided by the Hazelden Company who provided our Olweus materials. In 2008 we initiated our Olweus (pronounced Olvaus) anti-bullying program with staff training and implementation with our students. We would like to survey our students again to gather information on the state of student culture as it presently exists concerning this issue. The anonymous, on-line forty minute survey will be accomplished during the A – F cycle beginning 14 May. Students will be proctored by their Health teacher in a computer lab. Survey results will help guide decision-making regarding future student culture goals. If you do not wish your child to accomplish this survey, please contact Jim Fulginiti, Assistant Principal, 610-347-2000 x3810. Thank you for your support and cooperation in this important matter.