A massive "Thank You" to our dedicated school psychologists across Clay County. Your support, expertise, and guidance are vital to ensuring our students thrive both academically and emotionally. We appreciate all you do for our students and families!
#OneClayCelebrates #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYou #StudentSupport #OneClay
Family Engagement Month: Cherishing the vital role families play in education.
Veterans & Military Families Month: Honoring our brave service members and their families.
National Native American Heritage Month: Recognizing the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans.
Let's make this a month of appreciation and engagement!
#OneClayCelebrates #FamilyEngagement #VeteransMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #OneClay
Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight to make sure you're on time - and enjoy that glorious extra hour of sleep!
#DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #OneClay
Today, Mr. O’Brian was recognized by Mr. Broskie, Superintendent of Clay County District Schools, in honor of Principal Appreciation Month. We are incredibly grateful for Mr. O’Brian’s outstanding leadership, his kindness toward our students, and the unwavering support he provides to our staff, parents, and guardians. Thank you, Mr. O’Brian, for all you do to make Paterson Elementary such a wonderful place to learn and grow! 💛💙💛
A huge thank-you to our Manatee Families for bringing the Halloween spirit to life at our parade today! We loved seeing our Paterson community come together for such a fun and memorable celebration. Have a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃
Please check out all the pictures taken this morning through our Facebook Halloween Photo album posting shortly!
Grab your costumes, click your heels, and join us for a spook-tacular celebration with our Manatee community! We can’t wait to see you there! 🧙♀️🦁🌪️
Manatee Families ~ Friendly reminder: tomorrow’s a half-day! Check out the dismissal schedule below for the scoop.
🎃 11:33: LI, Pre-K, VPK, Kindergarten Bus and Car Rider Students
🎃 11:36: 1st - 6th grade Bus Riders
🎃 11:39: 1st - 6th grade Car Riders
🎃 11:45: YMCA, Parent Walk-ups, Independent Student Walkers, Independent Bike Riders, and Day Care Students
🎃 Manatee Families ~ The Halloween Parade is TOMORROW! 👻
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at Paterson’s 34th Annual Halloween Costume Parade! 🧡
Our PreK–3rd graders will parade through campus to the rhythm of the Fleming Island High School Drumline, while 4th–6th graders and families line the sidewalks to cheer them on! 🙌
🕸️ Parade begins at 9:20 a.m.
📍 Families may watch from the designated viewing areas in the South Parent Parking Lot (see map).
➡️ Just a reminder: the front office will be closed for the duration of the parade. If you plan to pick up your student(s) after the parade, please visit the front office.
Everyone is encouraged to dress up—but remember to keep it school-friendly (no “weapons” or scary masks, please). 👻🎭
🥁 Want to see the Fleming Island High School Drumline perform in the courtyard after the parade?
Sign up here ➡️ https://forms.gle/HqGRACrcWWVwxCPD8
Let’s make it a boo-tiful day of Manatee magic! 🧡💜🖤
Our Manatees said "PEACE OUT, to Drugs today!" with their tie dye or hippie attire!✌️✌️✌️
Manatee Families ~
My apologies — the link for the Halloween Parade Sign-Up to view the Fleming Island High School Band after the parade did not work yesterday. Please use the correct link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/P7nrNagYpVHcFZqq6
If you would like to watch the drum line performance in the courtyard and are not volunteering in a classroom, please complete the form above.
For families with multiple students, only one student’s name is needed on the form.
Thank you for your understanding and support — we can’t wait to celebrate this fun holiday with our Paterson community! 🎃💙
Manatee Families, the spooktacular Halloween Parade is creeping up—just 3 days away! Take a moment to check out the details by clicking on the link: https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/paterson-elementary/newsletters/34th-annual-manatee-halloween-parade
The Fleming Island High School Drumline is gearing up to dazzle with a mini concert in the courtyard post-parade! Students, staff, families—everyone's invited! If you're keen to soak up the beats but prefer to skip classroom volunteering, just fill out the form below: Drum Line Viewing Sign Up
Manatee Families,
Paterson Elementary invites you to join us for our Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10th at 9:15 a.m.
This meaningful event is our opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the Veterans and Active Duty Military who have served our country with honor and dedication. We look forward to recognizing their service and sacrifices together as a school community. Due to space limitations, families are welcome to invite up to two guests. Only Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel should RSVP to reserve seating. All other guests are welcome to attend and do not need to register.
To RSVP for reserved seating, please complete the Google Form here: Veteran's Day RSVP Sign Up Form
We look forward to coming together as a school community to honor and celebrate our nation’s heroes.
