
🏈 Big news, Manatee Families! We are excited to partner with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for a special fundraiser celebrating the 82nd Annual Game!
Not only can you score half-price tickets to one of college football’s biggest traditions, but $15 from every ticket sold goes directly back to support Paterson Elementary! 🎒✨
Here are the game day & fundraiser details:
🎟️ The Deal: $25 tickets (regularly $50)
⏰ Sales Deadline: Sunday, November 30th, 2026 at 11:59 PM
🗓️ Game Date: Wednesday, December 30th, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST
📍 Location: Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, FL)
📺 On TV: Broadcast live nationally on ESPN
🔥 The Matchup: ACC vs. SEC (Teams announced Sunday, Dec. 6!)
Don't wait until the clock runs out! Grab your tickets, support our school, and get ready for game day.
👉 Get tickets & info: https://www.gofevo.com/event/PatersonxTSGB
#TaxSlayerGatorBowl #GatorBowl #Fundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CollegeFootball #PositivelyPaterson

To cap off Celebrate Freedom Week and continue our recognition of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 25!
Show your school spirit and patriotic pride as we honor the foundation, history, and freedom of our nation. We can't wait to see our schools filled with red, white, and blue on Friday! ✨
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FreedomFriday #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #PatrioticColors

Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.

Our very own Mrs. Shipp brought the high seas straight to the classroom for National Pirate Day! Decked out in her absolute best pirate gear, she captivated our Kindergarteners with thrilling tales of swashbuckling adventures.
Judging by those wide eyes and big smiles, we definitely have a crew of future captains on our hands! 🌊⚔️
#NationalPirateDay #KindergartenFun #LearningIsAnAdventure #PositivelyPaterson




Clay County District Schools is proud to observe Celebrate Freedom Week from September 21–25 as part of American Founders' Month!
Throughout this week, students across our district will dive into the history and foundational principles of our nation. Lessons will highlight the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the visionary leaders who helped shape American democracy.
We encourage our families to join the celebration at home by reflecting together on freedom, civic responsibility, and the history that unites us! 🗽🦅
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #CivicsEducation #StudentSuccess

Make sure your voice is heard! Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community—including parents, staff, and students turning 18—to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Election.
Mark your calendars with these key deadlines:
October 5: Voter Registration Deadline Register to vote or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
October 22: Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot Submit your request by 5:00 PM at ClayElections.gov.
October 23–31: Early Voting All seven Clay County sites are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends).
View locations at EarlyVoteClay.com.
November 3: Election Day Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
For official election details and voting resources, visit ClayElections.gov.

🐻🐾 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt! 🐷🏠
Our Mrs. Ellsworth storytellers officially wrapped up their "Family & Relatives" unit, bringing two classic favorites—Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs—to life in the most adventurous way possible!
To celebrate, our little learners set off on an epic, hands-on Bear Hunt across the classroom!
✨ What we practiced along the way:
Story Retelling: Reenacting narrative plots through creative, imaginary play.
Gross Motor Skills: Swishing, splashing, and stomping through every obstacle.
Crafting & Design: Bringing the tales to life using custom, homemade props!
It’s safe to say our little explorers can't go over it, can't go under it... they had to go through it! Way to go, little adventurers! 🎈🎨✨
#PreKFun #GoingOnABearHunt #EarlyLiteracy #PlayBasedLearning #PositivelyPaterson







11:33 AM Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten, and all Building 3 students
11:36 AM 1st–6th Grade Bus Riders
11:39 AM 1st–6th Grade Parent Pick-Up students
11:45 AM Student Walkers, Bike Riders, Parent Walk-Ups, YMCA, and Day Care students

Set those alarms and double-check the clocks—our very first Early Dismissal Day is TOMORROW, Friday, September 18th! To keep our dismissal smooth, speedy, and safe for everyone, please note the staggered schedule below:
11:33 AM Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten, and all Building 3 students
11:36 AM 1st–6th Grade Bus Riders
11:39 AM 1st–6th Grade Parent Pick-Up students
11:45 AM Student Walkers, Bike Riders, Parent Walk-Ups, YMCA, and Day Care students
Thank you for helping us getting your student home safely!

Today, our Anchored for Life club kicked off the year with our annual Student Team Leader training! 🌟
These rockstar students were hand-picked for their stellar academics, great attendance, big hearts, and dedication to guiding their peers—both military-connected and non-military alike! 🤝💙
Our new team leaders spent several hours diving deep into the worldwide A4L program to learn how to build resiliency, leadership, and transition skills across our school community. We can't wait to see the incredible impact they’ll make this year! 💪✨
A huge shoutout and thank you to our amazing leaders who make this all possible:
🎨 Club Sponsor: Mrs. Stokes
🧠 School Counselor: Mrs. Curtis (pictured! 📸)
🎖️ Military Family Life Counselor: Ms. Bell
#AnchoredForLife #A4L #StudentLeaders #PeerSupport #MilitaryKids #LeadershipInAction #PositivelyPaterson




We can’t wait to celebrate Dad’s Take Your Child to School Day with you! Get ready for a morning filled with tasty treats, great books, and special memories.
To help keep our morning running smoothly, safely, and fun for everyone, please keep these quick tips in mind:
🎟️ Guest List Check-In: Attendance is strictly for those who signed up prior to the deadline. You’ll only be checked in if your name is on the list, so be sure to stop by the check-in table for your child’s grade level! (Have multiple kiddos? You only need to check in once at one of their grade-level tables!)
🧁 Breakfast Time: Head through the South Cafeteria Doors after check-in to grab a delicious continental breakfast (muffins & juice)!
📸 Say Cheese! After breakfast, enjoy a photo op with your student(s) in the courtyard area. (Please note: Parents won't be able to escort students past the courtyard).
📚 Scholastic Book Fair: Want to grab some new books? Dads and students are welcome to visit the Media Center together! Our friendly staff will be ready to guide you.
🚪 Exiting the Event:
• Visiting the Book Fair? Exit directly through the Media Center exit to the South Parent Pick-Up Lot.
• All other visitors will exit through the Breezeway Gates.
(Check out the attached map for a visual guide! 🗺️)
Thank you for being such an awesome part of our school community. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

📚 Get those bookshelves ready, Manatee Families! The Paterson Elementary Book Fair starts TOMORROW! 🎉
Skip the daily search for loose bills and coins under the couch cushions. 🪙❌
Set up your child’s Book Fair eWallet today so they can shop independently, stress-free, and feel like total big kids at the fair!
Here is why you'll love it:
Super Easy Setup: Just visit our Paterson Elementary School Fair homepage to activate it in minutes.
Share the Joy: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends can easily contribute funds remotely! 💳✨
Give Back to Paterson: Every single dollar spent helps raise money directly for our school.
Head to our Fair homepage now to set up your eWallet before the doors open tomorrow morning! Happy reading! 📖👇
Book Fair Homepage for Paterson Elementary

Today, September 17th, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787—the foundation of our nation’s freedoms, rights, and democracy.
As part of American Founders' Month, students across Clay County District Schools are diving into civics and history lessons to learn how our government works and what it means to be an active, informed citizen. ❤️🤍💙
Help us celebrate today! Parents and guardians, ask your students what they learned about the Constitution in school today!
#ConstitutionDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CivicEducation #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities

Don't forget—the Sports Spectacular after-school program with Overtime Athletics starts this Monday, September 21st at Paterson!
If you haven't registered your young athlete yet, there's still time to secure their spot for an awesome season of multi-sport fun, skills, and teamwork.
Quick Recap:
🗓️ Dates: September 21st – November 6th
📍 Location: Paterson
🔗 Register: Grab your spot now at www.otaathletics.com/jax

It takes a big heart to shape little minds and keep a school running smoothly! Today, we are shining a well-deserved spotlight on our Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year finalists at Paterson Elementary. 🌟
Every single day, these incredible individuals pour their hearts, energy, and passion into supporting our students, guiding our faculty, and caring for our school families. This recognition is a true reflection of the difference they make in our halls.
❤️ Teacher of the Year Finalists:
Mrs. Kennard
Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. Steinfurth
💙 School-Related Employee of the Year Finalists:
Ms. Clark
Ms. Hartley
Mrs. Rodriguez
Thank you all for your unwavering dedication and for making our Manatee family so special!
#PositivelyPaterson #TeachoftheYear #SchoolRelatedEmployeeoftheYear #ClayEducation






Set those alarms and double-check the clocks—our very first Early Dismissal Day is rolling in this Friday, September 18th! To keep our dismissal smooth, speedy, and safe for everyone, please note the staggered schedule below:
11:33 AM 🕒 Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten, and all Building 3 students
11:36 AM 🕒 1st–6th Grade Bus Riders
11:39 AM 🕒 1st–6th Grade Parent Pick-Up students
11:45 AM 🕒 Student Walkers, Bike Riders, Parent Walk-Ups, YMCA, and Day Care students
Thank you for helping us getting your student home safely! 💙💛

After months of hard work, students across all grades showcased their incredible masterpieces inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot—a story all about making your mark, getting creative, and spreading kindness.
Swipe to check out some of their awesome work! ➡️
#DotDay #MakeYourMark #ArtinEducation #PositivelyPaterson







Paterson dads and father figures—time is running out to sign up for Dads Take Your Child to School Day!
If you plan to join us this Friday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM, you MUST pre-register. Due to school and state security policies, we cannot accept any late registrations or walk-ins on the day of the event.
⏰ Deadline to Register: Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10:00 AM
🆔 Reminder: Bring a valid photo ID to check in on Friday!
👨👧👦 Multi-Student Families: Register under only one student/grade level on the form—you only need to check in once.
👉 Sign up now before the deadline: https://forms.gle/34sSbGVyUDfqkUrF6
We can't wait to see everyone on Friday morning for breakfast, photos, and the Book Fair! 🧁📸📚

This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!
From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.
✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨
Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏
#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL

Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay

