Principal’s Message

      Welcome back! It is Patton’s 50th anniversary (1961-2011). To commemorate this

      milestone, activities are planned throughout the year.

      I would like to congratulate the staff and students on the newest academic

      success achieved through the CST assessments that took place last spring. You will

      be proud to know that Patton’s Academic Performance Index (API) increased by

      12 points to 942. This score is truly commendable and indicative of the value

      placed on educating our students at Patton.

      Patton has a long tradition of providing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum

      with high expectations for all students. The staff attends a variety of professional

      development workshops throughout the year to refine their teaching skills. Our

      entire community of students is strongly committed to ensuring the success of every

      child attending our school.

      Families play a vital role in the educational success of their children. We are

      fortunate to have strong parental support at Patton. Parents volunteer in classrooms

      on a regular basis as well as for special events and activities. They encourage our students

      by making education a priority. Our PTA supports the school by providing activities,

      assemblies and fieldtrips that enrich our educational program. I hope all of you will consider

      being part of this strong parent support team.

      Our students, parents and staff all work together to make Patton an environment that

      emphasizes academic success. Together we will accomplish much in the year ahead!

   Sincerely,

   Linda Chrystal