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Last Chance to Join the Run/Walk Club with Coach Vann!
There's just 10 DAYS remaining to register for the Run/Walk Club with Coach Vann! The club gathers every Thursday, from 2:45 to 3:30 PM, weather permitting. All parents are welcomed and encouraged to join in this fantastic afterschool activity with their children! The final day to sign up is Friday, September 19th.
IMPORTANT DATES:
➡️ New Parent Meeting: Thursday, September 18th at 3 PM in the cafeteria.
➡️ First Day of Run/Walk: Thursday, September 25th.


Mrs. Marlowe and Ms. Kern are on the hunt for some fabulous volunteers to help out at the Scholastic Book Fair from September 18th-25th. If you're ready to dive in, just fill out the form with your available days and times. Don't forget to flash your ID at the front desk to snag a stylish visitor's badge—wear it like a badge of honor! Make sure you've completed the Level 1 Volunteer Registration, too. We’re thrilled to have your helping hands as we embark on this epic literacy adventure with our amazing students!
To pick a day and time you are available to volunteer, please sign up by clicking on the Google Form Link: https://tinyurl.com/BookFairVolunteers2025





Hey 4th through 6th graders! Do you like to sing? Do you find yourself humming along to your favorite song on the radio or in a movie? Then you should think about joining Chorus! It's a great way to meet new friends, learn some new songs, and have fun! It doesn't matter if you are a super singer or just want to hang out with other people who love to sing, Chorus is a place where you can shine!
This is the LAST WEEK to sign up, so get those permission forms in! Ask Mrs. Lotze or your homeroom teacher for more information!


Get ready for a blast with Overtime Athletics at PES on Mondays or Wednesdays! It's all about fun, fitness, and friend-filled adventures. Don't miss out—sign up today at www.otathletics.com/jax or just zap that QR code!


Manatee Dads & Dad-Like Legends
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., as Paterson rolls out the red carpet for Dads Take Your Child to School Day in the cafeteria. Remember, in line with the Safety & Security Rulebook, only our PRE-REGISTERED guests get the VIP treatment! To register, please click on the link: Registration for Dads Take Your Child to School Day.
Important Information
To attend, you MUST fill out this form prior to the deadline.
You will ONLY be checked in if your name is on a list.
You will sign in at the table that corresponds to your child’s grade level.
Families with multi siblings: please sign up for only one student and one grade level per family in the form.
Families with multi siblings, you will only need to check in once at one of the corresponding tables.
After registering, proceed through the South Cafeteria Doors to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast consisting of muffins and juice.
Please wear your issued Visitor Badge in a displayable location at all times.
Parents will NOT be able to escort their student(s) past the courtyard area, but feel free to have a photo opportunity with your incredible student or students.
Parents will be allowed to escort and visit our Book Fair located in the Media Center.
Should you choose to stop by the Book Fair, our staff will assist you with finding the Media Center.
Please refer to the map for further assistance.
Upon leaving, exit through the Breezeway gates.
We appreciate your assistance in making this event enjoyable and rewarding!
We appreciate your assistance in making this event enjoyable and rewarding!


Welcome Back to Campus for Lunch!
We are excited to invite parents, guardians, and emergency contacts to join us for lunch with their student(s). We kindly request that you maintain a respectful educational environment, as testing will be occurring throughout the school.
Lunch Guidelines:
💙 No sign-up required: Simply arrive 10 minutes before your student's lunch time to check in through our Raptor system and receive your visitor badge.
💛 Wear your visitor badge at all times while on campus.
💙 After checking in, please meet your student in the courtyard.
💛 You are welcome to bring outside food and/or drink.
💙Your student can get lunch from the cafeteria and then meet you back outside in the courtyard.






Yesterday, your kiddo came home sporting a snazzy Book Buddy Lanyard, the golden ticket to our school's quest for raising funds for must-have tools that help our students and teachers shine bright!
Welcome to the SchoolStore Program, where everything's online! Say goodbye to awkward sales pitches, cash-handling woes, and delivery dramas. Jump in for less than 12 minutes of your time, and there are awesome prizes to keep the kids excited!
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000278285 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Don't forget to snag the Book Buddy Lanyard from your little superstar! Your help is like a superpower for our school and teachers! A huge thanks in advance for backing PES!
Thank you for your support of PES!!!


Manatee Father & Father Figures,
Friday, September 19, from 8:00 am to 8:30 am, Paterson will host Dads Take Your Child to School Day in the cafeteria. We will only accept PRE-REGISTERED guests in order to adhere to the District and State Safety & Security Policies & Standards. The last day to sign up is Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 am and we will not accept any last-minute registrations. To attend, all adults must be listed as emergency contacts or as a parent or guardian. Please remember to bring your formal ID. To register please click on the link: https://forms.gle/mY9fYNhZfhDvwYZ68
💙 To attend, you MUST fill out this form prior to the deadline.
💛 You will ONLY be checked in if your name is on a list.
💙 You will sign in at the table that corresponds to your child’s grade level.
💛 Families with multi siblings: please sign up for only one student and one grade level per family in the form.
💙 Families with multi siblings, you will only need to check in once at one of the corresponding tables.
💛 After registering, proceed through the South Cafeteria Doors to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast consisting of muffins and juice.
💙 Please wear your issued Visitor Badge in a displayable location at all times.
💛 Parents will NOT be able to escort their student(s) past the courtyard area, but feel free to have a photo opportunity with your incredible student or students.
💙 Parents will be allowed to escort and visit our Book Fair located in the Media Center.
💛 Should you choose to stop by the Book Fair, our staff will assist you with finding the Media Center.
💙 Please refer to the map enclosed in the Google Form for further assistance.
💛 Upon leaving, exit through the Breezeway gates.
We appreciate your assistance in making this event enjoyable and rewarding!














Please be mindful of our neighbors and not block roadways and driveways along Pine Ave during drop-off and pick-up times. Please be aware that you may be subject to law enforcement action from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. We kindly encourage our parents and guardians to arrive closer to dismissal times.
Thank you for your cooperation!






M - Make Good Choices
U - Use Kind Words
S - Show Respect
I - Involve Yourself
C - Care For Our Instruments
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