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.

Attention 6th Graders!

As part of the process for your 7th grade year, 6th graders will have the opportunity to select one course from each of the following areas: English and Social Studies. Students met with Mr. Vosburgh and they all received this packet. Please read the course descriptions attached for each of these courses before making your choices and be aware that some courses may require prerequisite skills. The attached selection form must be returned to the middle school office on or  before Friday, April 27, 2012.

Fight For Air Climb

On March 24th, "Patton for Pam" team climbed the Bell Atlantic Tower's 50 flights of stairs to raise money for the American Lung Association in the "Fight for Air Climb".  Mrs. Ilgenfritz, Mrs. Nanis, and Mrs. Steinen did the Century Climb where they climbed the steps twice!  Mrs. Ilgenfritz was the 1st place female in the Century Climb and was awarded a medal! The best part is that the team raised over $1400 to help the American Lung Association fund research and education.  The team climbed in honor of Mrs. Jordan, the former nurse here at Patton Middle School.

PMEA Chorus Festival

On March 30th, nine of our students represented our school district in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Middle School Chorus Festival.  The top singers from twenty school districts participated in this special event.  The students are: John Stookey, Joseph Siehl, Angela Kodokian, Zachary Ward, Jillian Duffy, Jessie Bolger, Lainey Duncan, Trevor Seidel, and Allen Zhu. Two of our students were chosen for solos in the concert:  Jessie and Angela. Congratulations to you all for a wonderful concert!