📅 April 1st: 4th Grade PM 3 FAST - Writing

📅 April 1st: 5th Grade PM 3 FAST - Writing

📅 April 1st: 4th Grade PM 3 FAST - Writing

📅 April 1st: To help ensure a calm and supportive testing environment for all our students during FAST PM 3                Writing test, parent and guest lunches, will be paused on Wednesday April 1st. 

📅 April 3rd: Good Friday - No school for Students and Teachers 🌼🐰🐥

📅 April 2nd:  Kindergarten REGISTRATION for the 26-27 is OPEN. Please visit oneclay.net. ⭐⭐⭐

📅 April 8th: Character Counts Luncheon: Citizenship 

📅 April 9th: Early Dismissal Day

📅 April 9th: 3rd Annual Manatee Talent Show @ 7 pm in the Cafe' ✨🎤✨

📅 April 10th: FAIR DAY! 🎪 No school for students and teachers. 

📅 April 14th:  Kindergarten PM 3 FAST: Reading

📅 April 15th: Purple Up Day! For Military Kids: Wear PURPLE 💜💜💜

📅 April 16th:  Kindergarten PM 3 FAST: Math

📅 April 21st:  2nd Grade PM 3 FAST: Reading

📅 April 22nd:  2nd Grade PM 3 FAST: Math

📅 April 24th:  Interim Reports available in ParentVue

📅 April 24th:  Going R.E.D (Remember Everyone Deployed) - Wear RED to support our families with deployed             military members. ❤️❤️❤️

📅 April 27th - May 1st: Teacher Appreciation Week "Our Teachers are Sweet, Let's Celebrate ALL Week" 🍦🍨

📅 April 28th : 1st Grade PM 3 FAST: Reading

📅 April 29th: 1st Grade PM 3 FAST: Math

📅 April 30th: Senior Walk for our Paterson Alumni who are in the graduating class of 2026 🎓

  💙 Make sure to regularly visit our website and social media pages to stay informed about  the latest events at Paterson.

Is your little one ready for the greatest start on earth? We are thrilled to announce that Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year officially opens on April 2nd, 2026.

To be eligible for the upcoming school year, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Getting started is easy—simply visit OneClay.net/kindergarten to begin the enrollment process.

To complete your registration, you will need to provide:

Proof of Age: Official birth certificate or guardianship documents.

Health Records: Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681).

Proof of Residency: A mortgage statement, lease agreement, or utility bill.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest [Insert School Name] Lions/Eagles/etc. to the family! For questions, please contact our front office or call the district office at 904-336-6500.

Attention Manatee Families! It’s time to gear up for the 2026–2027 school year.

Registration for bus transportation is now officially open, and we encourage all parents of students who ride the bus to register as soon as possible.

Please keep in mind that this is an annual requirement for all riders, even if you’ve registered in previous years. Your early registration helps us ensure a smooth and efficient start to the new term!

Please complete the process by July 17, 2026, by scanning the QR code below or visiting oneclay.net/bus.

Thank you for helping our Manatees get ready for another great year!

🎭 YOU’RE INVITED: The 3rd Annual Manatee Talent Show! 🎭

Get ready for the biggest night of the year! Our incredibly talented 3rd through 6th graders have been practicing hard, and it’s finally time for them to take the stage. From music and magic to dance and comedy, you won't want to miss this show!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Cafeteria

What to Expect:
✨ A showcase of our amazing student stars!
✨ Family-friendly fun for all ages.
✨ A night of school spirit and community.

Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family and help us cheer on our performers! 👏🌟

Let’s make some noise for our Manatees! 🌊🎤

Manatee Families,

As our students prepare for the upcoming FAST tests in April and May, we want to remind them that they are ready for this! To help them shine, we invite everyone to focus on the "Big Three": a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time.

Remind your student to take deep breaths, stay positive, and walk in with confidence. We already know how smart and capable they are—now it’s their time to show it!


Rest + Nutrition + Promptness + Positivity = Success!

Attention Manatee Families! April is Month of the Military Child at PES. To show our appreciation for our military Manatees, we invite all students to wear PURPLE on Wednesday, April 15th. Our Military Family Life Counselor sends a sincere thank you for your ongoing support of our service members and their families.

In addition to celebrating all military students, we want to give a special "shout-out" to those whose parents are currently deployed. To honor their unique sacrifice, please have your student wear RED on Friday, April 24th as we go R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed).

Come walk with us as we bring our Fleming Island community together to raise AUSTIM Awareness and celebrate the amazing children and families in our schools.

This special event supports families of children with autism and promotes a message of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding throughout our community. The event will include local businesses, vendors and education agencies with information to support individuals with autism.

All student walkers need to register. The registration fee is $20 and can be paid on MySchoolBucks through the FIE School Store. 

Only Pre-Registered students will receive:

*Finishing 3D printed award
*Swag bag
*Event t-shirt
*Wristband for activities

Parents may walk free with their students, however please consider purchasing one of our event t-shirts to help support our event! Adult t-shirts can be purchased for $15.

To register and sign up for our event, please visit: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH4WPLXJ8082OZ_ZZ61UZ937MEO3MM

Hop on OVER to BuyTheYearbook.com to get your yearbook before their all gone. 🐰🐰🐰🐰

Just click on the link below!

You can still order your class group photo for the 25-26 school year! You can place your order at www.leonards.com/order and the access code is C711393.

The survey can be accessed by clicking on the button below:

Is your student missing a sweater, water bottle or a lunch  box? Please have them check the Lost and Found before the end of the year!

Deadline: All items must be claimed by the last day of school.

After School: Any remaining items will be donated.

                                    Manatee Mascot Shop is OPEN!!

Manatee Families: Don't forget that our school shop is OPEN. Orders over $100 ship for free with the magic words: promo code SHIPFREE100!

https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1409624

Strut your stuff in Paterson Swag! Click the link or zap the QR code to get started!

We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Steinfurth has been named the Farm Bureau Employee of the Month!

Mr. Hollingsworth from Farm Bureau recently visited Paterson Elementary to present this well-deserved honor to our incredible 5th-grade math teacher. Whether she is crafting engaging lessons, coaching our Math Team, or serving on the School Safety Committee, Mrs. Steinfurth approaches every task with a smile and a "can-do" spirit. She is a dedicated collaborator and a true "multitasker" who is always ready to support our students, staff, and families.

We are truly blessed to have her as an integral member of our Manatee Family!

                                       Help Us Welcome Your 2026–2027 PFA Nominees!

At our March 11 meeting, the following nominations were announced for next year’s PFA Board. Please join us on April 8 to cast your vote!

The 2026–2027 Nominees:

Jamye Phillips (Coordinator)

Kaila Ruggles (Assistant Coordinator)

Martina Koehler (Secretary)

Rachael Macy (Treasurer)

Vanessa Brown (Historian)

Katie Sweat (Parliamentarian).

Officers will officially begin their terms at our May 13 meeting. Thank you for supporting our PFA!

PFA Meeting: Join us for one of our last PFA meetings of the school year! We will be voting on Board Officers for next school year & discussing end-of-the-year plans. 

Half-Day Popcorn Sale: Our Half-Day Popcorn Sale will be on Thursday, April 8th.  Be sure to send in one dollar plus your form before April 2nd to claim your students' bag of popcorn! This is prepay only -- we cannot accept any cash on the day of the event.   

Jersey Mike's Spirit Night: Calling ALL Paterson families -- please come show your support for our school at Paterson Elementary's Spirit Night on April 1st at the Fleming Island Jersey Mikes from 5 pm to 8 pm!

                                🌟 Let’s GLOW Crazy! 🌟

Get ready to shine at our Spring Glow Dance! We’re turning down the lights and turning up the neon for a night of music, dancing, and fun.

When: Friday, April 17

Where: The School Cafeteria

What to Wear: White or neon shirts to catch the glow!

                                          Dance Times:

3rd & 4th Grade: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

5th & 6th Grade: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Admission is FREE! Please note that concessions and glow novelties will be available for purchase (CASH ONLY). We can’t wait to see you glow!

Are you a graduating senior in the Class of 2026? Did you walk the halls of Paterson Elementary back in the day?

The Paterson Elementary Parent Faculty Association (PFA) is thrilled to announce our $1,000 Alumni Scholarship. We want to celebrate and support one of our former students as they transition to college or university this coming fall.

                                                         Scholarship Details:

Eligibility: Applicants must be former Paterson Elementary students graduating high school in 2026 and attending an accredited college/university for the 2026-2027 school year.

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026, by 3:00 PM.

How to Apply: Please download the application packet here: Paterson Scholarship Application 2025-2026

Submission Instructions: Completed hard-copy packets must be dropped off at the Paterson Elementary front office (5400 Pine Ave.) by the deadline.

        Please help us spread the word to any seniors or senior parents who might qualify!