#OneClay celebrates the thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow. From the science lab to the art studio, STEAM is everywhere!
A huge shout-out to our incredible teachers and students who make innovation happen every day in Clay County District Schools.
#STEAMDay #InternationalSTEAMDay #OneClay #STEAM #STEM #Education #Innovation #MakeAnImpact #Science #Technology #Engineering #Arts #Mathematics
A Federal Impact Aid Form was sent home with all students this week in their Wednesday folders. If you haven’t already done so, please sign and return the form with your student as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt attention and support!
Theme: HELPING HANDS 🤝
Nominations accepted November 1–22, 2025.
Your school could win funding and a trophy! 🏆
Details & Nomination Link: www.OneClay.net/page/community-first-school-of-the-month
#OneClaySchools #SchoolOfTheMonth #KindnessMatters
Get ready for our FREE 1-MILE Fun Run at Christmas on Walnut Street—Saturday, December 6th at 11:00 AM!
Arrive early to sign up and join the festive fun! To earn your Run Walk (RW) mile credit, be sure to send in your child’s race bib with their name or a photo of them participating.
Can’t make it that day? No worries! A makeup run will be held after school on Monday, December 10th. Please send a note giving permission for your child to participate and include who will pick them up (by 3:30 PM in the North Parent Pickup Lot).
Let’s jingle all the way through this mile! 🎅✨
Manatee Families,
As cold and flu season begins, we’d like to share a friendly reminder about the district’s health policy regarding student symptoms and illnesses. Please review the following guidelines to help keep our school community healthy:
➡️ Fever: A child presenting to the health room with a temperature of 100.4 or higher (oral) may not remain at school. A parent should be called to pick up the student. Students with a fever are to remain home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication.
➡️ Strep Throat: Children may return to school 24 hours after starting the antibiotic and 24 hours after the temperature is normal (less than 100) without fever-reducing medicines.
➡️ Conjunctivitis (pink eye): Student(s) may return to school when asymptomatic or when antibiotic treatment has been ongoing for 24 hours.
➡️Diarrhea: The student should be excluded from school until the diarrhea has stopped for 24 hours.
➡️ Lice: The parent is instructed to return to the health room (upon completion of treatment) with the child for clearance to return to school.
➡️ Vomiting: If the student is vomiting at school, the parent should be called and the child taken home. The child may return to school when they are well and symptom-free or after 24 hours without vomiting. If the vomiting is accompanied by fever, then the fever policy applies, and the student may return to school when fever-free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication)
We appreciate your help with keeping our students, staff, and families healthy!
Don’t miss important Run Walk updates and mileage opportunities!
Be sure your OneClay (ROOMS) app notifications are turned ON:
Settings → Apps → OneClay → Allow Notifications
Stay connected so you don’t miss any important information!
Our Mechantees Robotics Team is deeply grateful for the incredible support of our business sponsors this season! Your generosity helps our team innovate, build, and grow in exciting new ways.
A special thank you to:
• Morales Consulting Engineers
• Acme Barricades
• Haskell
• Jack Ward Fire Consultants
We appreciate your commitment to our students’ success in STEM!
Paterson Elementary is honored to celebrate and recognize our Veterans and Military Families during our Veterans Day Program. This special event allows us to express our sincere gratitude to those who have served our country with dedication and courage.
RSVP Information:
❤️ Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel may reserve seating by completing the RSVP form: https://forms.gle/QtMgdVwLPAJsnhhq9
🤍 Each Military family may invite up to two guests.
💙 Parents and guardians of chorus students and sixth-grade speakers are also invited to attend; seating will be first come, first served.
We look forward to coming together as a school community to honor and celebrate our nation’s heroes.
A massive "Thank You" to our dedicated school psychologists across Clay County. Your support, expertise, and guidance are vital to ensuring our students thrive both academically and emotionally. We appreciate all you do for our students and families!
#OneClayCelebrates #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYou #StudentSupport #OneClay
Family Engagement Month: Cherishing the vital role families play in education.
Veterans & Military Families Month: Honoring our brave service members and their families.
National Native American Heritage Month: Recognizing the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans.
Let's make this a month of appreciation and engagement!
#OneClayCelebrates #FamilyEngagement #VeteransMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #OneClay
Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight to make sure you're on time - and enjoy that glorious extra hour of sleep!
#DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #OneClay
Today, Mr. O’Brian was recognized by Mr. Broskie, Superintendent of Clay County District Schools, in honor of Principal Appreciation Month. We are incredibly grateful for Mr. O’Brian’s outstanding leadership, his kindness toward our students, and the unwavering support he provides to our staff, parents, and guardians. Thank you, Mr. O’Brian, for all you do to make Paterson Elementary such a wonderful place to learn and grow! 💛💙💛
A huge thank-you to our Manatee Families for bringing the Halloween spirit to life at our parade today! We loved seeing our Paterson community come together for such a fun and memorable celebration. Have a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃
Please check out all the pictures taken this morning through our Facebook Halloween Photo album posting shortly!
Grab your costumes, click your heels, and join us for a spook-tacular celebration with our Manatee community! We can’t wait to see you there! 🧙♀️🦁🌪️
Manatee Families ~ Friendly reminder: tomorrow’s a half-day! Check out the dismissal schedule below for the scoop.
🎃 11:33: LI, Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten Bus and Car Rider Students
🎃 11:36: 1st - 6th grade Bus Riders
🎃 11:39: 1st - 6th grade Car Riders
🎃 11:45: YMCA, Parent Walk-ups, Independent Student Walkers, Independent Bike Riders, and Day Care Students
🎃 Manatee Families ~ The Halloween Parade is TOMORROW! 👻
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at Paterson’s 34th Annual Halloween Costume Parade! 🧡
Our PreK–3rd graders will parade through campus to the rhythm of the Fleming Island High School Drumline, while 4th–6th graders and families line the sidewalks to cheer them on! 🙌
🕸️ Parade begins at 9:20 a.m.
📍 Families may watch from the designated viewing areas in the South Parent Parking Lot (see map).
➡️ Just a reminder: the front office will be closed for the duration of the parade. If you plan to pick up your student(s) after the parade, please visit the front office.
Everyone is encouraged to dress up—but remember to keep it school-friendly (no “weapons” or scary masks, please). 👻🎭
🥁 Want to see the Fleming Island High School Drumline perform in the courtyard after the parade?
Sign up here ➡️ https://forms.gle/HqGRACrcWWVwxCPD8
Let’s make it a boo-tiful day of Manatee magic! 🧡💜🖤
Our Manatees said "PEACE OUT, to Drugs today!" with their tie dye or hippie attire!✌️✌️✌️
