Our students have been working incredibly hard each and every day, and we are so proud of the growth we are already seeing this school year. Red Ribbon Week was such a success thanks to the enthusiastic participation from our school community. The creativity and spirit shown during the dress-up days brought so many smiles to classrooms and hallways!
A huge thank you to our amazing PFA for hosting such a fabulous Halloween Dance for our 3rd through 6th graders. It was a wonderful evening filled with music, friends, and fun. We truly appreciate the time and effort our PFA pours into making memorable experiences for our students!
It is exciting to already be in the second quarter of school. Time is flying by as our learners continue to set goals and celebrate new achievements. Attending school on time each day is more important than ever as students continue learning new skills. Consistent attendance helps them stay confident, prepared, and connected to classroom learning.
With the holiday celebrations, special events, and field trips quickly approaching, we also want to remind students to follow our dress code and student code of conduct. These expectations help maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for everyone.
Please stay tuned for information about our Progress Monitoring 2 testing, which will begin on December 1. Grades kindergarten, first, second, third and fifth will begin their testing in December. We appreciate your support as we continue to work together to help every student succeed.
Thank you for your never-ending support of our school, our staff, and most importantly, our students. We are grateful for the partnership we share with you!
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Important School Information from the Clay County District Schools Parent Academy |
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We are honored to celebrate and recognize our Veterans and Military Families during our Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10th at 9:15 a.m.
This meaningful event provides an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the veterans and Active Duty Military who have served our country with dedication and courage. We look forward to honoring their service and sacrifices together as a school community.
RSVP Information:
Due to limited space, Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel are invited to reserve seating by completing the RSVP form here: https://forms.gle/QtMgdVwLPAJsnhhq9.
Military families are welcome to invite up to two guests.
Additionally, parents and guardians of chorus students and sixth-grade speakers are invited to attend. Please note that seating for these guests will be first come, first served, as reserved seating is only available for veterans and active duty military.
We look forward to sharing this special celebration of service, sacrifice, and pride with our Manatee community.
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📅 Nov. 10: Veterans Day Program – Honoring our Active Military, Veterans & Spouses of Deployed Personnel. We invite all our Manatees to wear red, white, and blue.
📅 Nov. 11: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
📅 Nov. 17: Fall Picture Retakes
📅 Nov. 19: Character Counts: Responsibility & Turkey Trot (wear tennis shoes!)
📅 Nov. 20: Thanksgiving Family Feast – Join us in the courtyard
📅 Nov. 21: 1st Grade Thanksgiving Play & Run/Walk Make-Up Day
📅 Nov. 24–28: Thanksgiving Break – No School
Grateful for our Manatee community this season!
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Respectful Rockstars: October's Honorees for the Trait of Respect 💛💙 |
- PreK: Ben C
- VPK: Thomas F
- Kindergarten: Delaynie W, Harmony W, Moises A, Lyla L
- First Grade: Ryker M, Dominic P, Demetrius R, Lylah I, Ansley H
- Second Grade: Christopher C, Rooby M, Lucia L, Kyle S, Katherine K, Gabriel M
- Third Grade: Addison B, Aubrey Y, Zuri W, Hunter F, Matthew T, Luke H
- Fourth Grade: AJ T, Carina W, Aarao D, Oakley R, Victorio A
- Fifth Grade: Natalie K, Lola P, Hunter B, Angelo C, Caden V
- Sixth Grade: Barachias S, Isabella P, Kaitlyn M, Kree H, Jackson T, Emery T
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Manatee Families ~ Join us for a scrumptious Thanksgiving feast during your student(s) lunchtime on Thursday, November 20th! For just $4.25, adults and non-students can indulge in a delightful meal—what a steal! We warmly welcome all parents, guardians, and emergency contacts to dig in and celebrate with us!
Please remember to prepay for the adult meal on your student’s lunch account through MySchoolBucks before Thursday.
To ensure the safety of our beloved families, we kindly ask that you RSVP by filling out this Google Form by Wednesday, November 5th.
https://forms.gle/LpuVMMCXVWfGQApD6
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Manatee Families: Fall Picture Retake Day is Monday, November 17th. This is for students who were absent, new or transferring students, or those who missed their portrait. If you purchased a package and want a retake, please return your package on Monday for re-photography. |
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Hey Manatee Families! We're diving into the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Fundraiser! Snag a ticket to the epic ACC vs SEC football showdown and score big for PES! For every $25 ticket you buy (normally $50), our school nets $15. It's a win-win touchdown for everyone—friends, family, long-lost cousins, neighbors, you name it!
Get your tickets before November 30, 2025—the cutoff before teams are picked! Click on the link to purchase: https://www.gofevo.com/event/81TSGBPATERSON
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Manatee Mascot Shop is OPEN!!
We're thrilled to shout from the rooftops that the Mascot Shop is now open to our fabulous Manatee families, friends, neighbors, and the whole community! Dive into a treasure trove of goodies to flaunt your Paterson Pride anywhere and everywhere. And guess what? Orders over $100 ship for free with the magic words: promo code SHIPFREE100!
https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1409624
Ready to shop till you drop? Simply click the link or zap the QR code to get started!
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Manatee Families ~ We Need Your Vote! |
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Help us showcase the heart of Paterson Elementary by voting for PES as School of the Month!
🌟 November’s Theme: Helping Hands — celebrating schools that make a difference through charitable initiatives, community service projects, and acts of kindness.
🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh5pfYHmGFaGrsgHVr7PlX3kFelV9sC5Q4OHaiEcDUXOm7XA/viewform
📅 Nominations accepted: November 1st – November 22nd
Thank you for helping make Paterson Elementary a caring and connected community! 💙
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Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Just in time for Thanksgiving—your PFA will be selling those delicious and irresistible Texas Roadhouse Rolls on Friday, November 21. For just $10, you will get a dozen (frozen) rolls along with a coupon for a free appetizer and, of course, the famous cinnamon butter. Paterson will keep 50% of every sale! Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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PFA Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 3 PM in the Media Center for our November PFA meeting. We will be discussing our upcoming Wonderland Gift Shoppe. Meetings are your opportunity to hear about the PFA's activities, learn how you can contribute, and receive an update from the school administration. As always, children are welcome!
Please note, there will be no PFA meeting in December.
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Wonderland Gift Shoppe 🎅
Mark your calendars for the PFA's Wonderland Gift Shoppe coming on December 8 - 12! This annual holiday gift shoppe is a beloved Paterson tradition that fosters the joy of giving while demonstrating how to budget and spend wisely. Gift prices start at less than $1, with most gifts priced under $6 and all gifts under $25. Budget envelopes will go home the week of December 1, and you can purchase a digital gift card for your student at wonderland-gc.com
Students will be able to shop on their assigned days, and we will be open extended hours on Thursday, December 11, for parents to shop. Also, be on the lookout for a volunteer sign-up—we need lots of elves to make this shop happen!
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Join the PFA.
It makes our hearts so happy when you join the PFA!
Joining doesn't mean you are signing up for lots of extra work...just that your $10 dues help us fund the fun events planned for this year!
In addition to our fun events, in the past, we have purchased academic software, picnic tables, musical instruments, playground equipment, clinic upgrades, copy machines, water bottle-filling stations & educational software for the school.
Join the PFA at this link: https://tinyurl.com/pfamembership24
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