Dear Patterson Families,

We have had a great start to the school year!  Students and teachers are building strong relationships and strong classroom cultures are starting to form.  To kick off our school year we read Only One You by Linda Krantz, a book that emphasizes ways in which each individual can make the world a better place.  We have challenged our students to find ways each day to make Patterson a better place to learn and grow.

This year our staff is focused on high-leverage instructional strategies in literacy and math, increasing engagement through academic discourse, as well as continuous improvement of our inclusion model to meet the needs of all learners.

Patterson has a rich tradition of family and community involvement and we look forward to another wonderful year of partnering with our families to support academic and social-emotional achievement for all students.  Here's to a great 2017-2018 school year!

Sincerely,

Jamie Lentz, Principal