Library Book Fair!

The Library is sponsoring the Summer Reads Book Fair starting May 23rd.  It runs through May 30th with evening hours on May 29th.  Students will be able to purchase books for their summer reading. We will also take orders for the "One Book/One Unionville" title.  It is called Queen of Water and is Required reading for incoming 9th graders.  Students will also be able to purchase signed copies of books by our local author Thea Toocheck. 6th grade will be able to preview and purchase this Thursday. 7th grade will be able to preview and purchase on Friday.  8th grade comes in next week. Any questions contact Mrs. Cleveland at the library.

Career Day Registration

Career Day is coming next Friday, May 31! And registration for Career Day will begin on Thursday, May 23 at 7 PM on Moodle. Visit the Career Day page, check out the great career sessions and sign up!

Patton Kids Are Awesome!

Well, you probably knew that already. But YA author Sarah Albee thinks so, too! Albee chatted via Skype with Mr. Kelley's creative writing classes on May 7 and then gave the class a big shoutout on her own blog later in the day! She was impressed with the students depth and appreciation for the writing process as well as their ability to effectively use the technology which involved Skype, iPads, Twitter and a discussion tool called Today's Meet. In her words, "Well, these kids were awesome" and "I told them I felt like I was talking writing with college kids." You can also check out student insights from the discussion by following the class on Twitter @8grwriters.

Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl

Congratulations to our 6th grade Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl participants who placed 3rd out of 203 teams from 33 states in the America Answers Quiz Bowl. Team members will be receiving ribbons and a team trophy for a fantastic job!

Student Council Election!

Okay 8th graders -- listen up!! If you are interested in running for a Student Council position for your 9th grade class, pick a nomination form in the office TODAY!!

Special Olympics

On May 2, the CFPMS Peer Buddy Club attended the Special Olympics at Coatesville High School.  The Peer Buddies had a great time cheering on the Patton athletes as they participated in track and field events.  The Special Olympics helps all our students gain self-confidence, practice goal-setting, create friendships, and much more. Check out these photos with our Peer Buddies!

Heritage Day 2013

On April 27, sixth graders were treated to a celebration of our varied backgrounds and cultures - Heritage Day 2013! Students took part in a Heritage Day trivia game, visited student exhibits of the many countries from which our Patton students come and were entertained at our Fashion Show. This first annual event was organized by Patton Guidance counselors, Mrs. Battinieri, Mrs. McMahon and Mrs. Thacher. Students in both 7th and 8th grades created the exhibits and took part in the fashion show, which also featured Patton teachers and family members and parents as well! Here are some photos from the day's events as well as some additional photos taken by of our many talented parents, Bill Tsai!