
Today at Paterson, we threw an "A" SCHOOL CELEBRATION so epic, even the manatees are doing a happy dance! The students cooled off with Jeremiah's Ice, while teachers and staff got a zesty boost from Main Squeeze Lemonade! Hats off to our powerhouse team of hardworking, courageous, brainy Manatees! A massive shoutout to our fabulous PFA for making this splashy celebration happen! 💙💛💙



Don't play hide and seek with your memories—snag your yearbook now! Head to buytheyearbook.com and use school ID 725255. Don't miss out! 💙💛


Manatee Memo for April 2025! 💙💛 https://secure.smore.com/n/mja6q

Manatee Families ~
This is a friendly reminder that FAST testing will commence next week. As you help your student prepare, please ensure they get adequate rest, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school punctually. We genuinely value these committed students and believe in their ability to excel in the test.
To ensure a fair and peaceful testing atmosphere for every student, we kindly ask that visitors and volunteers refrain from being on campus during the F.A.S.T. test days.
Please check the graphic below for grade-specific testing dates. Students needing accommodations have been scheduled to meet their testing requirements.
Thank you for your understanding, as we aim to create the best possible testing environment for all our Manatee


Paterson Families ~ This is a friendly reminder that FAST testing will start next week. As you help your student prepare, please ensure they get adequate rest, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school on time.
To ensure a fair and peaceful testing atmosphere for every student, we kindly ask that visitors and volunteers refrain from being on campus during the F.A.S.T. test days.
Please check the graphic below for grade-specific testing dates. Students needing accommodations have been scheduled to meet their testing requirements.
Thank you for your understanding, as we aim to create the best possible testing environment for all our Manatees.


Give it up for our brand-new Run/Walk SCHOOL CHAMPION in total miles! Juliet K. has smashed the old record of 672.71 miles with a dazzling new high score of 672.84 miles! Next stop: the epic 700 MILE CLUB! Keep those feet flying, Juliet! 🌟👟


Manatee Families ~ To cultivate a fair and harmonious testing environment for every student, we request that visitors and/or volunteers refrain from being present on campus during the F.A.S.T. test days. Please refer to the graphic below on grade-specific dates. Students who require accommodations have been scheduled to meet their testing needs.
Your understanding is greatly appreciated, as we want to provide an optimal testing environment for ALL our Manatees.


Paterson FAST Calendar


Mrs. Terry's class finished the unit on the human body today with a life-size body map! 👧👦









Mrs. Rostance’s VPK crew went on a leprechaun treasure hunt, crafted fruity rainbow masterpieces with Fruit Loops, and devoured every last bit of the green treats! 🍀🍀🍀


Manatee Families ~ In the event of continued bad weather during dismissal this afternoon, please take note of the following schedule for student dismissal times and locations. As we keep an eye on the weather conditions, we will send out a notification if we proceed with a rainy day dismissal:
ALL South Parent Pick Up car riders will gather in the Media Center.
ALL bus riders, daycare students, bike riders, independent walkers, and parent walk-up students will report to the cafeteria.
ALL North Parent Pick Up car riders will assemble at Building 3, located by the North Parent Pick-Up circle.
Dismissal Schedule:
2:20 PM: Pre-K, VPK, and Building 3 LI (ONLY) car rider students.
2:22 PM: LI/ESE BUS students and kindergarten students. All kindergarten car riders will be picked up at South Parent Pick Up.
2:24 PM (1st Bell/Announcement): 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade bus students.
2:27 PM (2nd Bell/Announcement): 4th, 5th, and 6th grade bus students, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Parent Pick Up.
1st (North Parent Pick Up)
2nd (South Parent Pick Up)
3rd (North Parent Pick Up)
2:30 PM (3rd Bell/Announcement): 4th, 5th, and 6th grade, along with multi-sibling Parent Pick Up.
4th (North Parent Pick Up)
5th (North Parent Pick Up)
6th (South Parent Pick Up)
Multi Siblings (South Parent Pick Up)
2:35 PM (4th Bell/Announcement): Walkers/Parent Walk Up, Bikers, YMCA, and Daycare students.
Parent Walk-Up students will meet in the cafeteria and will be escorted to the designated waiting area for their parents.
YMCA and Daycare students will report to the cafeteria.

Our annual PES Carnival is well underway! Come out today to enjoy games, food, silent auction baskets, art show, etc. from 11-2


Mrs. Rostance's VPK threw a wildly whimsical bash to celebrate Dr. Seuss today, and it was nothing short of spectacular!





Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Morgan's class wrapped up Dr. Seuss week comparing and contrasting the Lorax book and movie! We also had our very own Truffula Tree treats!









Don’t forget to order your Paterson Class group photos for 24-25! You can place your order at www.leonards.com/order, and the access code is G669302. If you are sending in an order form, please send it in to school by March 14.
Online orders can be made anytime.


Hey Manatee Families! 🎉 Get ready to roll out the red carpet because it’s almost time to nominate our fabulous school for March’s Community First School of the Month! Let’s show off how we shine in the arts, music, and all the cultural festivities that bring our community together.
Ready to spread the love? Visit here to give PES the spotlight it deserves! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWgMda-LjbizQsum5QnEBd2otaXc4a11eTaA8tizcOY9K3Vg/viewform

Attention all 3rd to 6th Grade Manatees! 🎉🎉🎉 The PES Talent Show is back and ready to shine! Due to limited space, we will be hosting auditions to present an exciting array of performances. Come join us in the cafeteria on Friday, March 7th at 2:45 p.m. for your audition! If you're interested in showcasing your talent, please complete this form—even if you're performing with a group!
https://forms.gle/BtA6mRrXRKH9v1yF9
Remember, keep those acts school-appropriate, and if you’re jamming out to some tunes, make sure the lyrics are squeaky clean! Let your talent shine! 🌟


We’re bursting with pride for our book-loving Manatees who totally rocked the PES Battle of the Books competition this morning! 💙📚💛
A special thank you to Mrs. Marlowe for encouraging our young readers!








The 3rd Grade absolutely lit up the day with their President's Day presentations! We're overflowing with gratitude for these hardworking, enthusiastic little learners! ❤️🤍💙






Picture day is on Wednesday, March 5! Don’t forget to order your Spring photos! 🌸📸🌸
You can snag your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay, and don’t forget the magic access code: C669313!
Spring individual photos are prepay only. Students will only have their individual photo taken if they pay online before 7:00 am or bring in a payment on photo day. Stay tuned for the scoop on class pictures ordering coming your way soon!
