The Manatee Safety Patrols and Manatee Morning News crew had an enchanting adventure on their field trip! 💛💙



Paterson is NOW OPEN for Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! Available for kindergarten through 6th grade, with a limited number of seats. For inquiries or questions, please call the front office at 904.336.2575.

Three cheers for Officer Geoghagan, our very own SRO superhero! We're overflowing with gratitude for his incredible service, boundless love, and selfless dedication to our students, teachers, staff, and families! 🎉👮♂️❤️

Manatee Families of our 2nd-5th grade ~ Join us for an exciting end-of-the-year awards ceremony party honoring our amazing students on the A & A/B Honor Roll from 2nd to 5th grade! Let’s come together to applaud their remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication on Thursday, May 22nd, in the Paterson Cafeteria.
➡️ 2nd & 3rd Grade @ 5:30 pm
➡️ 4th & 5th Grades @ 7:00 pm
⭐Families invited to the event will get paper invitations in their student(s) Wednesday folder

Run/Walk Manatee Families ~ The awards ceremony is Thursday, May 22nd at 3 pm in the cafeteria. Please save the date on your calendar.
Please remember that students will only receive an award if they reach one of the following:
➡ Perfect Attendance for the year
➡ Marathon Medal - Run or Walk 26.2 miles for “this current year. (Mascots have either full marathon (26.2), ¾ marathon (19.65), or ½ Marathon (13.1 miles)
➡ Top 3 Boys and Girls miles for “this current year” (each grade level—Mascots to 6th grade)
➡ Top 3 Boys and Girls - most miles for “this current year”—no” grade level requirement
➡ Top 3 Boys and Girls—most miles for “ALL cumulative years”
Parents must be in attendance for students to come. Thank you for your understanding!

Manatee Families of our 2nd-5th grade ~ Join us for an exciting end-of-the-year awards ceremony party honoring our amazing students on the A & A/B Honor Roll from 2nd to 5th grade! Let’s come together to applaud their remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication on Thursday, May 22nd, in the Paterson Cafeteria.
➡️ 2nd & 3rd Grade @ 5:30 pm
➡️ 4th & 5th Grades @ 7:00 pm
⭐Families invited to the event will get paper invitations in their student(s) Wednesday folder

Hey Kindergarten Manatee Families! 💙💛💙💛
Mark your calendars for the End of the Year Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 22, at 8:45 AM in the cafeteria. Every little superstar will snag an award! Please gather by the bus loop doors in front of the cafeteria. We can’t wait to cheer on our amazing kiddos! 🌟

We’re over the moon to cheer on your superstar 1st graders at the End of the Year Awards Ceremony! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 22nd, at 9:30 am in the cafeteria. Line up at the cafeteria doors for the grand entrance. Every student will snag a certificate! 🎉

We sincerely appreciate all the families who joined us last night for the Kindergarten Information Night, “Paterson Journey.” If you couldn’t attend but are still interested in a school tour, we welcome you to visit on Monday, May 19th, from 3:30 to 4:30. Please come to the front office with your ID ready.
To access the PowerPoint presentation, kindly click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19yT3s3Az9PkQ__2RoNIx3bw7bSuq-jNV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102890040082365356662&rtpof=true&sd=true
Today is the day for our Kindergarten Information Night! We invite ALL to learn more about Paterson Elementary. J Join Mr. O'Brian, Mrs. Stokes, and the kindergarten teachers for a night filled with staff introductions, valuable information, and a tour of our campus. 💙💛💙

I 🥸 ASK YOU A QUESTION???? Our kindergarten crew is going all out for the LETTER M in their ABC countdown, and they're all sporting mustaches!




Mrs. Spinks’ science classes are learning about forces and motion with fire-breathing dragons! 🐉 🔥


Today, our kindergarten classes honored their mothers with a delightful tea gathering. Happy Mother’s Day to all our Manatees! 💛💙💛







Happy Nurses Day to our cherished Nurse Melzak! Your tireless devotion keeps our school buzzing with life! We’re immensely grateful for your endless love and care! 💙💛💙

Say hello to even more in the One Clay app with “Rooms.” Parents and guardians will receive instructions via email on Monday, May 19th, to create their login to access “Rooms” within the district app. Rooms will be the primary method for school-to-guardian communication for the 2025-2026 school year. Please make sure to download the app using the links below:
Download for Android https://aptg.co/GbKvH7
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/7sy3gF

Say hello to even more in the One Clay app with “Rooms.” Parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email on Monday, May 19th, to create their login to access “Rooms” within the district app. Rooms will be the primary method for school-to-guardian communication for the 2025-2026 school year. Please make sure to download the app using the links below:
Download for Android https://aptg.co/GbKvH7
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/7sy3gF

6th Grade Families,
The 6th grade class of 2025 is ready to show off their dance moves and graduate! Let’s make their final dance at Paterson an unforgettable experience. We are in need of treats for their dessert bar! Please sign up by clicking on the link: https://tinyurl.com/6thGradeDance2025
Drop off your treats at the front office by 9am on Thursday, May 29th. Don't forget to label them "6th grade dance." Thanks a bunch!

Our Paterson Information Night for Kindergarten Families is just 9 days away!! We are thrilled to welcome our newest Manatees and invite all families to a special evening dedicated to you. 💙💛💙

You can still order class group photos for 24-25! Place your order at www.leonards.com/order and the access code is G669302. Orders will ship directly to the student’s home. 📷

Manatee Families ~ Please check the May Manatee Memo! 💛💙💛 https://secure.smore.com/n/hk26am

