Mrs. Basilio's Class Skype!

Mrs. Basilio's 8th period geography class participated in a Skype session with David Katz of PlasticBank.org. David skyped from his office in British Columbia."PlasticBank's mission is to empower people in impoverished countries at the same time removing plastic ocean bound waste from the land, oceans and waterways. People harvest plastics as a currency they can exchange for tools, household items, parts & 3D printing. The overall goal is to lead the movement towards the worldwide demand for "social plastic" in everyday products. (http://plasticbank.org) The students researched PlasticBank's mission and developed questions to pose to David Katz. It was a great interactive session for both the students and David with a strong connection to our current unit of study.

Art After School

"Art After School" November Registration is open! November's projects will have the theme of "Thanksgiving, Colonial American Redware Pottery". Students will make a pie plate and a gravy boat. All pottery made at Patton is dinnerware safe as well as oven proof and dishwasher safe, so you can use it this Thanksgiving! November's session will only be three weeks long due to Thanksgiving break. Plan to meet right after school on the following afternoons:11/6, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19 and 11/21. Pick up for parents is at the front lobby door, promptly at 4:00. Cost for the three week session is $75, complete the registration information found here and return to Mrs. Ferron in room 104 by Friday, 11/1.

Citadel Heart of Learning Award

Citadel has teamed up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to honor our area’s most outstanding educators. Nominations are now open so nominate your favorite teacher today!

UHS Basketball Clinics!

Check out these two upcoming basketball clinics for boys and girls, sponsored by the UHS basketball programs. The UHS Girls Basketball Clinic for girls 3rd grade through 8th grade will be held on Saturday, November 16. The Skills and Drills Basketball Clinic for boys and coaches will be held at Unionville High School on November 23 for any boys in grades 2-8.

Prudential Spirit of Community

The search is on to find our top youth volunteer! If you are selected, you could receive $1,000.00, an impressive medallion, and a trip to Washington, DC next May. If you feel you've made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, please stop by the main office for further information.

Heritage Day!

Any 7th or 8th grader interested in participating in Patton's 2nd annual Heritage Day, please stop by the guidance office to sign up.  We look forward to another successful showcase of Patton's unique cultural makeup!

Sixth Grade Mixer!

There will be a 6th grade Halloween Mixer on Friday, November 1 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Tickets will be sold in advance outside of the cafeteria on October 22, 24 and on October 29, 30 and 31. Tickets are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door! Food and drinks!! Limbo contest!! Basketball!! 50/50 raffle!! Glow sticks!! Dancing! You gotta come!! All money raised will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House to support cancer patients and their families!

Peer Tutoring Program

Peer tutoring is now being organized for the 2013-2014 school year. If you are a 7th or 8th grader and would like to work in the peer tutoring center this year, please stop in room 242 to pick up a form and find out more information.

Parent Visitation Day

This Wednesday, October 23 is Parent Visitation Day! Come experience "A Day in the Life of a Middle Schooler" with your child! We are very happy to have you visiting our classrooms. We are proud of our many teachers and support staff. Teaching is our business and we believe we do our job well. Click here for more details.

Pennsylvania Youth Survey

Later in the month of October, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) will again be administering the PAYS survey. Developed in collaboration with Pennsylvania Departments of Education, Health and Public Welfare and Liquor Control board, the survey is a scientifically validated tool designed to gather Pennsylvania youths’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors around alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage, violence and other problem issues. Additionally, the survey tracks risk factors that can lead to likelihood of delinquent behavior and substance abuse, along with the protective factors that can help buffer young people from risk. Chester County resources fund the PAYS.

Administered biannually since 1989 the survey captures information from students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The information has proved to be an invaluable tool for communities, schools and state agencies in providing prevention resources. Through PAYS school administrators can determine specific issues facing our youth and families and direct programming to promote healthy and positive youth development.

The survey is anonymous, voluntary and confidential. No student level data is reported.The survey takes approximately a class period to accomplish. Data is reported in aggregate by grade in an expansive summary report.

Parents / Guardians desiring their child(ren) not participate in the survey are to contact the middle and/or high school respectively. The link below provides access to view the survey the students will be taking. Thank you in advance for your support of of this important matter.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/justice_research/5259/pennsylvania_youth_survey_for_2013/1340339

UHS Lacrosse Clinic - UPDATE

Don't forget -- the UHS boys lacrosse clinic scheduled for October 6 at the Fairgrounds has been rescheduled for next Saturday, October 12 on the turf at Unionville HS!