Beautification Project!

We have a great opportunity for students who are looking for something fun and rewarding to work on. Patton Middle School is embarking on a beautification project that includes the transformation of the cafeteria into a 50's rock and roll cafe!  This initiative will allow current students to display their creativity and artistic talents and really leave their mark on the school. A sign up sheet will be available in the main office for students who are interested in participating.

6th Grade Boys' Running Club

All 6th grade boys are welcome to join an after-school running club, which will meet Mondays and Thursdays from March through mid-May after school until 3:15 p.m. The club is free! Prior running experience is desired, but not required. Participants should be serious about training as the goal is for the club to run as a group in the Run for Our Sons 5K at Patton on April 5 and perhaps other local running events. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6, after school in the cafeteria. Please bring a sturdy pair of running shoes, a drink and appropriate clothing for the weather. So that preparations may be made for the first meeting and to confirm how many 6th graders will participate, please have your parents e-mail baseballmom14@verizon.net.

Doodle 4 Google Contest!

Enter the 2014 "Doodle 4 Google" competition! One talented young artist will see his or her artwork appear on the Google homepage, receive a $30,000 college scholarship, and win a $50,000 Google for Education technology grant for his or her school. See Mrs. Martin for more details and click here for more information

Heritage Day 2014

Our second annual Heritage Day was a huge success! A big thank you to all of the students and staff who made this event possible again this year. Check out the awesome photos from the day!

First in Chester County!

Charles F. Patton Middle School has been ranked the #1 middle school in Chester County and #4 in Pennsylvania by Schooldigger.com. Overall, UCFSD has been ranked the #2 school district while Hillendale Elementary is the number #1 ranked elementary school for the second year in a row! Additionally, Unionville High School is now the #2 ranked high school in Chester county and #7 statewide! Great job, everyone! Check out the full story right here.

Curriculum Night

Thank you to everyone who attended our first annual Curriculum Night on February 18. This evening, for all parents of current 6th and 7th graders, was to help learn about and understand the upcoming curriculum options and choice that will be available for their children as new 7th or 8th grade students next year. If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation from the evening right here.

Sixth Grade Mixer!

The Hearts for Africa 6th grade Mixer has been rescheduled for this Friday, February 28 from 2:30-5:00. Tickets are $10 and can be bought anytime from Miss Faccenda or during lunch next week. Come eat great food, have fun with your friends, and support a great cause - saving endangered lions in Africa!

Course Selection Timeline

It's that time again -- Course Selection for our current 8th graders getting ready for UHS next year! Mrs. McMahon has already met with the student to review the course selection process and students were given packets to take home and share with parents. Here are some very important dates to make note of:

February 6, 2014 (NEW DATE)
UHS Course Selection Night for 8th Grade Parents & Students (7:00pm)
This event will take place at UHS and is intended for parents and students entering 9th grade next year.

February 3-17, 2014
Students will register for courses online after obtaining teacher course pre-requisites. Student may register by logging into PowerSchool (sam.ucfsd.org) and clicking on Class Registration and following the instructions. Students may go into the system and make changes anytime between February 3-17. Please make sure to print a list of your final course selection to give to your Prime Time teacher.

February 6, 2014
Course Selection Q&A for Current 8th Grade Parents w/ UHS (9:30am)
CFPMS will host the UHS counseling department and Principal Paula Massanari as they answer questions about the course selection process for parents of current 8th grade students.

February 18, 2014
Course Selection sheets with parent and teachers signatures and copy of the online request to be turned into Prime Time teacher.

July 8, 2014
Deadline for any course changes!

Very Important to Know:

• The course selection process is separate from scheduling. Scheduling odes not start until students have selected their courses.
• Scheduling is NOT done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage students to sign up as soon as they are ready to do so, but the order of sign-up is not a factor in getting into a course.
• The UHS Course Selection Guide can be viewed but going to UHS website.

Patton Day at the Media Theater

Please join us to see The Diary of Anne Frank on Sunday, February 16th at 3:00pm. Open to all families at Patton, if you call the Media Theater and say you are with Patton Middle School you will receive the discounted rate of $29.00 for adults and $25.00 for students ($42.00 off of the normal price) Please note, Patton Middle School is not providing a bus or chaperones. All students need their own ride and adult supervision. Call the Media Theater Box Office at 610.891.0100 or visit www.mediatheatre.org for more information.