📅 May 5th: 3rd Grade PM 3 FAST - Reading

📅 May 5th: 5th Grade PM 3 FAST - Science

📅 May 6th: 3rd Grade PM 3 FAST - Math

📅 May 7th: 5th Grade PM 3 FAST - Reading

📅 May 7th: 6th Grade PM 3 FAST - Reading

📅 May 11th: 4th Grade PM 3 FAST - Reading

📅 May 12th: 5th Grade PM 3 FAST - Math

📅 May 12th:  Spring Chorus Concert @ 7 pm in the Cafe' 🎶🎶🎶

📅 May 14th: 4th Grade PM 3 FAST - Math

📅 May 14th-16th: Clay County Fine Arts Gala (Thrasher Horne Performing Arts Center) 🎨🎭

📅 May 19th: Paterson Open House for NEW families! Kindergarten is at 5:30 to 6:30. First - Sixth grade families are welcome to join us from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.

📅 May 21st:  Kindergarten  End of the Year Awards Ceremony 8:45 in the Cafe' (All students will be recognized)

📅 May 21st:  First Grade  End of the Year Awards Ceremony 9:30 in the Cafe' (All students will be recognized)

📅 May 21st:  Run/Walk Awards Ceremony  2:45 in the Cafe' 👟🥈👟

📅 May 21st:  2nd & 3rd Grades  "A" and "A/B" End of the Year Awards Ceremony at 5:30-6:30 in the Cafe' (Only students who receive a paper invitation from their homeroom teacher will be invited to attend.)

📅 May 21st:  4th & 5th Grades  "A" and "A/B" End of the Year Awards Ceremony at 7:00-8:00 in the Cafe' (Only students who receive a paper invitation from their homeroom teacher will be invited to attend.)

📅 May 25th:  Memorial Day ~ Teacher and Student Holiday. We look forward to seeing all our Manatees back on Tuesday, May 26th. ❤️🤍💙

📅 May 26th:  6th Grade Graduation Ceremony at River Christian Church. Please see below for specific details. 💙🎓💛

📅 May 29th:  Last Day of School and Early Dismissal Day. 🎒🏫🎒

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

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!

Manatee Families, 

To ensure all our students have the calmest possible environment for the upcoming FAST Test, we are making a small adjustment to our campus schedule.

📆 Tuesday, May 5th – Friday, May 15th

🚫 No lunch visitors or volunteers on campus during this window.

We appreciate your support in giving our students the quiet and focus they need to excel!

Thank you for being such an amazing part of our PES Family!

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!

Thank you to all our amazing Paterson students, staff, and families who showed up in PURPLE to support our Military Month Child. 💜

And RED on Friday to REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED.  ❤️

Calling all Kindergarten families! Please join us on Thursday, May 21st at 8:45 AM in the Paterson Cafeteria as we celebrate a wonderful year of growth. Every one of our amazing Manatees will be recognized during the ceremony. We can’t wait to see you there!

Now calling all 1st Grade families! Please join us on Thursday, May 21st at 9:30 AM in the Paterson Cafeteria as we honor our students and celebrate their hard work this year. Every one of our wonderful Manatees will be recognized during the ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there for this special milestone!

Manatee Families of our 2nd-5th grade ~ Join us for an exciting end-of-the-year awards ceremony party honoring our amazing students on the A & A/B Honor Roll from 2nd to 5th grade! Let’s come together to applaud their remarkable achievements and steadfast dedication on Thursday, May 21st, in the Paterson Cafeteria.

2nd & 3rd Grade @ 5:30 pm

4th & 5th Grades @ 7:00 pm

*** Families invited to the event will get paper invitations in their student(s) Wednesday folder.

6th Grade Promotion Ceremony: Save the Date! We are excited to celebrate our promoting 6th graders on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6:30 PM.

The ceremony will be held at River Christian Church (5900 US-17, Fleming Island, FL 32003).

While tickets are not required for entry this year, we kindly ask that you be mindful of the venue’s seating capacity when inviting guests. We look forward to celebrating this big step with our Manatee families!

Welcome to Paterson! Join us for Open House for New Students!

We are excited to invite all new Paterson families to an Open House on Tuesday, May 19th. This is a wonderful opportunity to tour our campus and gather important information for the upcoming year.

Kindergarten Families: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Grades 1–6 Families: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We look forward to meeting our newest Manatees!

Congratulations to our latest Character Counts honorees! For the month of April, these students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting the trait of Citizenship.

At our school, Citizenship means more than just following rules; it is a dedication to making choices that protect the safety and rights of everyone in our community. To celebrate their leadership, these students enjoyed a special luncheon on the cafeteria stage alongside their families. We are so proud of their commitment to making our school a better place!

• PreK: Parker Z.
• VPK:  Leo S.
• Kindergarten: Lyn M., Akin S., Joy W., Anathena G. 
• 1st Grade:   Breckman B., Griffin G., Katelynn B., Nora T., Evan K.
• 2nd Grade:  Oniyx C., Charlotte B., Ava W., Azucena B., Aubrey F., Anie B.
• 3rd Grade:   Sophia T., Lydia M., Aisha Y., Keira M., Landon B., Ne'yiel O.
• 4th Grade:   Bennett C., Leander S., Sakura B., Lauren S., Andrew P., Carter F.
• 5th Grade:   Reagan H., Henry S., Corbin C., Daniel G., Lewis B.
• 6th Grade:  Calla H., Paige D, Conner A., Ryan M. 

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 school year!

Deadline: All items must be claimed by the last day of school, Friday May 29th.

After School: Any remaining items will be donated.

Mrs. Kilcoin, a dedicated first-grade teacher and team leader, is a cornerstone of the Paterson community. Known for her deeply caring nature, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every student’s needs are met. As a lifelong learner, Mrs. Kilcoin is always pursuing new professional growth to sharpen both her instructional and leadership skills. We are truly blessed to have her as a member of our Manatee family! 

Make a Difference Next Year!

Our Parent Faculty Association (PFA) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make next year’s events a success. Whether you have a few hours to spare at school or prefer to assist from the comfort of your own home, we have a spot for you!

Please check out the attached flyers for more details on how you can get involved. Ready to dive in? Contact Jamye Phillips, our 2026-2027 PFA Coordinator, at rmpatersonpfa@gmail.com.