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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Only five weeks left to lace up those sneakers and join the Run/Walk Club!
Calling all Paterson students—this is the after-school shindig everyone's talking about! The club hits the track every Thursday, from 2:45 to 3:30 PM, weather permitting. Kindergarteners, your parents along, while the older students can dash straight to the PE field after the third bell rings. Parents, you're invited too—join the fun and stretch those legs! Plus, there's a nifty mascot program for little siblings, so their steps count toward their future PES glory. Ready to sign up? Grab those registration forms on the activities page under Run/Walk and get moving!
https://www.oneclay.net/o/pes/page/school-activities
Hat Day Passes are now on sale! A single pass allows you to wear a hat to school every other Friday of the month throughout the school year. Crazy hats, cozy hats, college football hats—you name it, $5 covers you, literally.
Only students with passes will be allowed to participate, and no passes will be sold after Sept 12.
So if you want to sport a lid on your dome, you better get your rear in gear.
** All proceeds benefit the Paterson PFA Alumni Scholarship Fund. **
https://tinyurl.com/hatpass2425
The Sales Tax Holiday is happening right now and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. ✏️📒🎒
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
Manatee Families, Please check out the Manatee Memo for school information and PFA news.
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There is just ONE day remaining to place your order for a Texas Roadhouse feast at Open House. Believe us, your future self will be giving you a high-five on Open House night!
Snag your meal online by August 17th in MSB or click this link: https://tinyurl.com/texasmeal25
Manatee Families,
To ensure that ALL student belongings are returned to their rightful owners in the event of loss or if they are brought to the front office, please LABEL all school supplies. This includes lunch boxes, water bottles, and backpacks.
We are looking forward to meeting our new and returning students at orientation in 2 days, Friday, August 8th. Please find the schedule for each grade level below:
Pre-K, VPK, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades: 9:00 to 10:00 AM
4th, 5th, and 6th Grades: 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Kindergarten: 1:00 PM, beginning in the cafeteria
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
Teachers typically spend around $500 each year out of their own pockets on essential classroom supplies. They could really use your support! The Adopt a Classroom program tackles the issue of insufficient resources that hinder teacher effectiveness and student success. By doing so, we significantly enhance the chances of success for both teachers and students in the classroom, while fostering a sense of pride and respect within our local community. To donate today, click on the link https://tinyurl.com/AdoptaClass2025.
As you get ready for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we kindly ask that you take a moment to review the updates and information regarding bus transportation:
➡️ Students MUST register to receive transportation.
➡️ See registration information in attachment(s).
➡️ Students will be picked up at the designated bus stops.
➡️ Students must have their IDs.
➡️ If NOT registered, students will be provided a form by their bus driver.
➡️ Students that are not or do not register will not be allowed to ride the bus home in the afternoon(s).
➡️ Students MUST live at least 2 miles from their school to be eligible to ride the bus, unless they have been granted permission per special circumstances. These circumstances CAN ONLY BE GIVEN BY DISTRICT OFFICIALS.
New zoning requirements for transportation are stated in Florida Statutes and Rules: 6A-3, 1006.23 & 1011.68.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Clay County District Schools Transportation Department by emailing routing@myoneclay.net or calling 904-336-0001, option 2.
Thank you,
Learn more: https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/controlled-open-enrollment
