Brrr! It’s a chilly week ahead, Manatee Families! 🥶

1️⃣ Bundle up: Keep those students warm! 2️⃣ Label everything: Please write names on all jackets and hoodies.

Our Lost & Found is bursting at the seams—help us help you keep track of your gear! 🧥🧣
about 1 month ago, Stephanie Muhleman
Cold Weather Alert

Manatee Families! Tomorrow is the first day of Literacy Dress Up Week! We are kicking pff in red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙 #PatersonLiteracyWeek #SpiritOfAmerica #PatersonPride #ReadingIsFun #SchoolSpirit

about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Paterson Literacy Week
Mark your calendars, Clay County! 🗓️ The 2026 Fine Arts District Events are just around the corner, and our talented students are ready to take the stage! 🌟

From choral harmonies and theatrical performances to incredible instrumental music and visual arts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come out and support the hard work of our students and educators!

📍 Location: Thrasher-Horne Center
🔗 Full Schedule: OneClay.net/FineArts

#ClayCountyFineArts #OneClay #SupportTheArts #SaveTheDate
about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
Fine Arts Events Flyer

🍕🧠 Get Ready for the Ultimate Family Trivia Night! 🧠🍕
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 30! It’s time to gather your team for a night of competition, family bonding, and some seriously AMAZING prizes! 🏆

The Schedule:
🚌 5:00 PM: Come hungry! Pizza Pitt Stop will be in the bus loop serving up delicious dinner.
🎤 6:00 PM: Let the games begin! Trivia starts promptly.

⚠️ IMPORTANT RSVP INFO: To ensure we have enough space for every team, you MUST RSVP by Tuesday, January 27. 👉 Save your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/pestrivianight26

Check out the photos below for a sneak peek at the prizes up for grabs! See you there! 👋

about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
A huge thank you to Mrs. Fausz for visiting our music classes today and sharing her French Horn with us! 📯 We loved hearing you play and learning the history of the instrument. Who knew that if you uncoiled all of the horn’s tubing, it would be taller than a giraffe? 🦒 Thank you, Mrs. Fausz, for inspiring our students to love learning through the power of music!

#MusicEducation #FrenchHorn #GuestSpeaker #MusicInspires #PositivelyPaterson
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Mrs. Fausz visiting Music today!!
💯 days smarter. 💯 days brighter. 💯 days of being AMAZING, Manatees!

We celebrated a huge milestone today: Our young Manatees have completed their first 100 days of school! From the first day jitters to today’s celebrations, it has been a joy to watch them grow, explore, and achieve so much.

Congratulations to our students (and parents!) on reaching the 100-day mark. Let’s finish the rest of the year strong! 💪💙

#100Days #SchoolLife #Manatees #100DaysOfLearning #PositivelyPaterson
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
100 Days of School
Length? Check. ✅ Width? Check. ✅
These aren't just measurements—they are physical properties of matter. We believe in taking big concepts and making them simple and exciting. Let’s turn "class time" into "fun time." 📏✨

#Education #STEM #ScienceFacts #MakeLearningFun #PositivelyPaterson
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Making Learning Fun
Making Learning Fun
Manatee Families, From January 26th to January 30th, we are celebrating the joy of reading with a "Spirit of America" theme! We encourage all students and staff to participate in our daily dress-up themes:

Monday (Stars & Stripes): Wear as much Red, White, and Blue as you can!
Tuesday ("Read" the People): Let your shirt do the talking. Wear a tee with a kind or positive message.
Wednesday (Team Up America): Dress for success! Dress up as your future career choice.
Thursday (Team Up to Read): Support your favorite team by wearing a sports jersey. (Run/Walk Club shirts are welcome!)
Friday (Show Your Paterson Pride): It’s a classic Spirit Day! Wear your school colors or a Paterson t-shirt.

Let’s come together to celebrate our love for reading!
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Paterson Literacy Week
Our 6th Graders are making a huge SPLASH academically! 🌊💙

We had a blast honoring our A & A/B Honor Roll Manatees during lunch today. 🥪 It’s been a fantastic first semester, and we are so proud of these students for diving into their studies. We look forward to watching you shine in the second half of the year! 🌟🎓

#HonorRoll #6thGrade #AcademicExcellence #SchoolLunch #StudentSuccess #PositivelyPaterson
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
6th Grade Honor Roll Students
6th Grade Honor Roll Students

🍎 So proud of our Paterson family! 🍎

We had a wonderful time celebrating our amazing Mrs. Bartel and Mr. Nate yesterday evening at the annual Apple Awards!

Both of these incredible team members were nominated by their peers to represent Paterson as this year's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. It is such a well-deserved honor to see them recognized on a big stage.

To Mrs. Bartel and Mr. Nate: Thank you. We are so grateful for your heart, your hard work, and the massive impact you make on our students, staff, families, and stakeholders every single day. You truly represent the best of us! 💛💙

#PatersonElementary #AppleAwards #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolEmployeeOfTheYear #EducationHeroes #ThankATeacher #StaffAppreciation #positivelypaterson

about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Apple Awards 2026
Apple Awards 2026
Apple Awards 2026
🧡 Celebrating Fairness at Paterson Elementary! 🧡

These students were specially nominated by their homeroom teachers for treating others with respect and playing by the rules. To celebrate, they received special recognition on stage and enjoyed a lovely lunch with their family members! 🥪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We are so proud of these students for setting such a wonderful example for our school community.

#ManateePride #CharacterCounts #Fairness #StudentSuccess #FamilyLunch
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026
Character Count - Fairness January 2026

Tonight’s the night! 🍎✨

The energy is building for the 2026 Apple Awards, presented by the Clay Education Foundation! Join us as we celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make Clay County District Schools a world-class school system.

Whether you're cheering in the stands or from your couch, don't miss a second of the magic!

📍 Join Us In Person

Where: Thrasher-Horne Center 🏢

When: Tonight @ 6:30 PM ⏰

Address: 238 College Drive, Orange Park, FL 📍

📺 Watch Live Anywhere
Can’t make it to the theater? We’ve got you covered! Catch the full ceremony live on our YouTube Channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzN6lB2mP4 🎥

🏆 The Big Reveals
Get ready to cheer for our Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎

#AppleAwards2026 #OneClay #ClayCountySchools #EducationExcellence #MakeAnImpact

about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
Apple Awards Invitation
What a way to wrap up the week! ❄️☃️ Mrs. Sela’s classroom, we officially finished our Winter/Snow Unit with an epic Fun Friday! We kept hands busy and minds curious with some frosty activities:

🎨 Painting with Ice: The absolute favorite activity of the day! The class loved seeing the colors melt and blend. ⛄ “Sneezy the Snowman” Snacks: A delicious (and adorable) craft to eat. ⚗️ “Snowstorm in a Jar”: We became scientists to watch a blizzard happen right before our eyes.

Ask your little learners which part was their favorite! Have a warm and wonderful weekend, everyone! 🧣🧤

#WinterActivities #PreschoolActivities #FunFriday #SteamIn TheClassroom #SensoryPlay
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom
Snow Fun in Mrs. Sela's Classroom

Join Clay County District Schools for an information session on Monday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center, Fleming Island High School.

Meet with Human Resources representatives and learn how to begin your journey towards a teaching career with OneClay! RSVP using the link below or the QR code on the flyer.

🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/TeacherInfoSessionRSVP

about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
HR Info Session
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of equality, justice, and the power of education continues to guide us as we work to empower every student in Clay County. 🎓✨

📌 REMINDER: All schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday. Classes will resume tomorrow.

#MLKDay #OneClay #CCDS #EducationMatters #MLK2026
about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
MLK Day
🛡️ Safety, Prevention, and Family Fun!

This upcoming Saturday features the Pathways to Safety event—a day dedicated to empowering families with tools to protect children and teens from human trafficking, online exploitation, and missing persons.

It is a "Family Fun Day" that balances important education with a community atmosphere:

🚚 Food trucks and games for the whole family.

🎨 Kid-friendly activities designed for ages 5–17.

💡 Safety education and prevention tips for parents and educators.

🔍 Guidance on recognizing warning signs and how to report concerns.

The event is supported by several local partners, including the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Coalition, and regional law enforcement.

Event Details:

🗓 Date: Saturday, January 24th

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: FSCJ Downtown Campus (101 West State Street)

🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public

#ClayCountySchools #PathwaysToSafety #CommunityResources #SafetyFirst #MakeAnImpact #OneClay
about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
Pathways to Safety Flyer
🗓️ Calendar Reminder: All Clay County District Schools and district offices will be closed this coming Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We look forward to seeing our students and staff back in the classroom on Tuesday, January 20th. Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend!

#ClayCountySchools #MLKDay #OneClay #CalendarReminder
about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
Reminder

"The time is always right to do what is right." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of MLK Day, our schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We hope you have a meaningful day of reflection and service. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, January 20th.

#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #NoSchool #DistrictUpdate #DayOfService

about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
MLK Day
Measuring up to the challenge! 📏✨ Mrs. Spink’s class had a blast today working together to measure the length of objects. We love seeing our students collaborating and putting their math skills to the test! Great teamwork, everyone!

#MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #Teamwork #MrsSpinksClass #StudentSuccess #ClassroomCommunity #MathSkills
about 1 month ago, Paterson Elementary
Mrs Spinks Measuring Objects
Mrs Spinks Measuring Objects
Mrs Spinks Measuring Objects
Mrs Spinks Measuring Objects
Mrs Spinks Measuring Objects
📢 BIG NEWS: The VPK Lottery is opening soon for Clay County District Schools!

Our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) options are designed to foster a love for learning and prepare your child for Kindergarten success in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. 🍎

The lottery will be opening soon, so now is the perfect time to explore our sites and find the best fit for your family.

🔗 Get the details here: OneClay.net/VPK

Help us spread the word! Please share this post with any Clay County families who have a little learner ready to start their journey with us. 🔄

#OneClay #VPK #ClayCounty #EarlyLearning #ClayCountySchools
about 1 month ago, Clay County District Schools
VPK Lottery