Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!

Manatee Families ~

Tomorrow is the PFA Holiday Luncheon for the teachers and staff on Tuesday, December 16th! If you would like to bring a dish to share, please sign up by simply clicking on the link: https://tinyurl.com/FacultyHolidayPotluck

To keep the buffet merry and bright, please indicate what you’ll be bringing so we can offer a fun variety of dishes. All items should come in disposable containers (crockpot items should use a disposable liner). Since we do not have kitchen facilities, please make sure your food arrives hot or cold and ready to enjoy.
Please drop off all dishes at the front office by 10:00 AM the morning of the luncheon.
Thanks to your generous support throughout the year, the PFA will be providing the meat!
Thank you for adding a little extra holiday magic—and flavor—to this special celebration! 🎁🍽️💙

Congratulations to Claire—this year's first student to read all 15 Sunshine State Books! 📚💙💛

Our 25/26 PES Spelling Bee winner is...Leah A (6th Grade). Our runner-up is Cameron M (5th Grade). All contestants worked hard and did an amazing job! Leah will represent us at the district competition. 💛🏆💙

Manatee Families:
The Wonderland Gift Shoppe will be open today from 2:45 to 5:00 PM for families to shop together! 🎁✨

Please enter through the breezeway gates between the cafeteria and front office. The shop is located in the portable behind the 2nd grade building.

Come find some holiday treasures with your Manatee! 💙🛍️

Tomorrow evening our Paterson Chorus will be performing at "Cocoa & Carols" behind Best Bet in Orange Park. We will be singing on "Stage 4" at 6:00 and 6:30pm. Come on out and join us for a fun family event! 🎅❤️🎶

Overtime Athletics is offering a new sports camp starting in January! Sign up today by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://otathletics.com/jax/

Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees! #charactercounts #manateesshowresponsibility

Manatee Families ~

Our fabulous PFA is spreading holiday cheer with a Holiday Luncheon for our amazing teachers and staff on Tuesday, December 16th — and they’re hoping to showcase your most delicious side dishes on the table! 🎄✨

➡️ To sign up, simply click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FacultyHolidayPotluck

To keep the buffet merry and bright, please indicate what you’ll be bringing so we can offer a fun variety of dishes. All items should come in disposable containers (crockpot items should use a disposable liner). Since we do not have kitchen facilities, please make sure your food arrives hot or cold and ready to enjoy.

Please drop off all dishes at the front office by 10:00 AM the morning of the luncheon.

Thanks to your generous support throughout the year, the PFA will be providing the meat!
Thank you for adding a little extra holiday magic—and flavor—to this special celebration! 🎁🍽️💙

Ms. Lisa Pierson is a veteran teacher and team leader at Paterson Elementary. She is hardworking and goes above and beyond to ensure that her students are set up for success. In addition, she is a safety patrol sponsor and CCEA building representative. Ms. Pierson consistently demonstrates the attributes of a collaborative leader, as well as a caring mentor to all of her students. We are lucky to have her as a member of our PES Manatee family!

Our Wonderland Gift Shoppe is officially in full swing! 🎁✨
Our amazing PFA volunteer elves are ready to help our Manatees pick out special gifts for family and friends all week long. Homeroom teachers shared each class’s shopping day last week, so be sure to check their messages!

And don’t forget — the shop will stay open until 5 PM this Thursday during Run/Walk. Come join the fun! 🛍️💙

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day serves as a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom.

Clay County District Schools joins the nation in honoring the memory of those who perished at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and recognizing the strength of the generation that followed.

We teach our students the importance of remembering history and respecting the sacrifice of our veterans.

#PearlHarbor #December7th #VeteranTribute #MilitaryFamily #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

❄️ It may not be snowing in Florida, but winter magic is in full swing in Mrs. Bramlitt’s Art Club! Our talented students are painting beautiful winter watercolor landscapes to celebrate the season. 🎨💙

Twinning in second grade with matching light-up shirts. 🎅🏻🎄 Happy Holidays, Manatees!

We need a slew of cheerful elves to help spread holiday magic at the Wonderland Gift Shoppe, December 8–12! This Paterson tradition lets students experience the joy of giving as they pick out special gifts for loved ones.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABAC2DA4FE3-60686763-wonderland

As a volunteer, you’ll help students choose presents, stick to their budgets, and even wrap their treasures! Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, it’s the most festive volunteer gig of the year! Well-behaved kiddos may tag along after school, but younger siblings can’t be on campus during school hours. Grandparents are welcome—spread the cheer!
Before your shift, download the “Wonderland Gift Shoppes” app from the App Store or Google Play to help keep budgets on track. (WiFi is a little shy on campus, so grab it ahead of time!) We’ll give you your login when you arrive.
Only approved Level 1 and Level 2 school volunteers may participate. Don’t forget to check in at the front office for your badge!

Thanks a million for helping make the magic happen!

🎉 6th Grade Manatee Families! 🎉
Paterson 6th Grade T-shirts are on sale now for ONLY $20 through Friday, December 12th!

🖤 Soft black tri-blend
🎨 Two-color logo on the front
📝 All 6th grade graduates’ names on the back

To order, simply return the classroom flyer with your payment to your student’s homeroom teacher.

⏰ Deadline: Friday, December 12th — NO late orders will be accepted!

Don’t miss out on this keepsake!

❄️✨ Winter Fine Arts Showcase Tonight! ✨❄️
Green Cove Junior High is rolling out the red carpet for all our Manatee families! Join us tonight, Tuesday, December 2nd, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Cafeteria & Courtyard for a magical evening of student performances and creativity.

🎅 PLUS — a surprise visit from Santa!
🎟️ Free admission for everyone!

Come celebrate the season and support their talented students!

Happy National Special Education Day! 🍎❤️

Today, we celebrate the incredible students, dedicated educators, and supportive families within our Special Education community. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!

At Clay County District Schools, we are committed to "Discovering Endless Possibilities" for all our students. Thank you to the teachers and staff who make a difference every day!

#NationalSpecialEducationDay #SpecialEducation #SpEd #EducationMatters #Inclusion #OneClay #MakeAnImpact