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July 2009

An introduction to the 2009-2010 school year for parents, students, residents and staff of the Pattonville School District

Back to School Classes Begin Aug. 13

A Message of Welcome from the Superintendent

Dr. Michael FultonSuperintendent

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Inside this IssueEnrolling your child 3

Residency requirements 3

When and where to enroll 3

Immunizations requirements 4

Emergency communication 4

Back to School events 5

Your Board of Education 5

Contact phone numbers 6

Points of Pride 7

Guiding Goals for 2009-2010 7

Services for children 8

School safety 8

Calendar overview 9

About our graduates 10

College planning events 11

Electronic communications 12

Services for the community 12

Food/transportation services 12

School hours 12

Recent news 13

District’s strategic plan 15

Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year

On the cover Top photo, Drummond Elementary counselor Carla Robertson hugs a kindergartner for meet-ing a goal.

Bottom left photo, a student performs at a school assembly at Holman Middle School.

Bottom middle photo, students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Pat-tonville High School take water samples at Creve Coeur Lake.

Bottom right photo, students participate in Pat-tonville’s district-wide English Language Learner Family Night.

With summer in full swing, it’s hard to be-lieve the start of school is just around the

corner. Soon, summer activities will give way to backpacks, school supplies, fresh smiles, and the excitement of seeing friends and teachers. Each student will bring with them dreams for the future and the hope that comes with a new school year. It is truly an exciting time.

With each new school year comes a fresh opportunity to live our mission, “That All Will Learn.” We realize that means caring about every child. That’s why, for the third consecutive year, our theme is “Personal Connections=Powerful Learning.” We know the likelihood of success in school increases when students connect to adults in meaningful ways. Getting to know a student and his or her individual needs takes time, but it is important if we are to help each child become a proficient learner and responsible citizen. Only then can we build from their strengths and help them overcome challenges.

Part of fulfilling our mission is preparing for students to arrive at school on Aug. 13, 2009. Staff members are working hard this summer to make sure everything is in place and ready to go for a great start to a new school year.

This publication is designed to help you pre-pare for the new school year. It provides useful information and news, such as our goals and financial outlook for 2009-2010, college plan-ning at Pattonville High School, and a school-year calendar. Please feel free to contact your child’s school or the Learning Center if you have specific questions. Contact information is found on page 6.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to a great school year. See you soon.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Fulton, Ed.DSuperintendent of Schools

Elementary (Grades K-5) and Remington (Grades K-8)• Weekdays,beginningJuly27.Holman Middle School (Grades 6-8)• Newstudentregistration,byappointmentbeginning

July27.Call(314)213-8205foranappointment.Pattonville Heights Middle School (Grades 6-8)• Newstudentregistration,byappointmentbeginning

July27.Call(314)213-8310foranappointment.Pattonville High School (Grades 9-12)• Ninth-graderegistration–7:30a.m.to2p.m.,July31• 12th-graderegistration–7:30a.m.to2p.m.,Aug.3• 11th-graderegistration–7:30a.m.to2p.m.,Aug.4• 10th-graderegistration–7:30a.m.to2p.m.,Aug.5• Newstudentregistration,byappointment,

Aug.6and7.Call(314)213-8560forappointment.

When and where to enroll

n Birth Certificate - If you do not have a birth certificate, application forms will be given to you so you may obtain the certificate prior to the time your child begins school.

n Social Security Number - Please bring your child’s Social Security card. If your child does not have a number, please contact the Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213. Under federal law, however, Patton-ville will enroll your child even if he or she does not have a Social Security number.

n Proof of Residency - Please bring a copy of a current mortgage statement or lease and a current unpaid utility bill with your name and address on it to provide proof that you reside in Pattonville.

n Immunization Record - Missouri law requires immunization of school children against polio, diphtheria, rubella, measles, mumps and Hepatitis B. For those in need of immunizations who are unable to pay, call the St. Louis County Health Department. Health examination forms will be given to you at the time of registration. All students must meet immuni-zation requirements before they may attend school.

If you have any questions, call your local school or the curriculum/instruction office at (314) 213-8007. School phone numbers are listed on page 6 of this newsletter.

Under Missouri law (RsMO167.151), a student must live within a school district in order to attend that district's public schools without charge. A non-resident student may not establish residency away from a legal guardian or parent for the sole purpose of enrolling in a district without the obligation of paying tuition. In order to establish residency in the Pattonville School District, the parent or legal guardian must provide the following documents in his/her name to the school where the child will be attending:

• A copy of a current mortgage statement or lease, and• A current unpaid utility bill.

If the parent cannot provide these documents because of special living arrangements, the parent must call the special services office at (314) 213-8090 to make an appointment to register the child in Pattonville.

Back to School Information

Enrolling your child

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If you are new to Pattonville...Welcome! To register your child to attend classes, please visit your local school. Dates for summer enrollment can be found below on the right column of this page. When you go, please make sure to bring the following with you:

Last fall, this student attended sixth-grade orientation at Pattonville Heights Middle School.

Residency Requirements

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Missouri law requires that students meet immunization requirements on the FIRST DAY of school. These would include all students unless noted otherwise:1. Diphtheria (DTaP/DTP, DT or Td)

A minimum of four doses is required for students in grades kindergarten through four and three doses required for those in grades five through 12. One of the three doses must be on or after the child's fourth birthday. Six doses of pertussis is required for all students six years of age and younger. An additional dose of Td is required 10 years after the last dose. Td booster may be given five years after last DTaP/DTP. Repeat every 10 years throughout life.

2. Polio (TOPV)A minimum of three doses is required of Trivalent Oral Polio vaccine. One of the three doses must be on or after the child's fourth birthday. (If a combination of IPV/OPV is received, four doses are required.)

3. Rubella (German Measles or Three-Day Measles)Kindergarten requires two doses with 28 days between doses with one dose required on or after the child's first birthday. For children in grades one through 12, one dose is required, received on or after the child's first birthday.

4. Measles (Rubeola, Hard or Red Measles)Two doses must be administered at least 28 days apart on or after the child's first birthday.

5. Mumps (MMR)Kindergarten requires two doses with 28 days between doses with one dose required on or after the child's first birthday. For children in grades one through 12, one dose is required, received on or after the child's first birthday.

6. Hepatitis BThree doses of Hepatitis B vaccine are required for all students in grades kindergarten through 11. Students ages 11-15 may use the following as a guide for the two-dose Merck Recombivax Hepatitis B vaccine schedule: Dose two, four to six months after dose one.

Missouri School Law requires that children who are not completely immunized will not be allowed to enroll in school and will be excluded immediately. If you have any questions regarding your child’s immunization status or for more detailed information, please check with your school nurse.Early Childhood RequirementsThe following immunizations are required for preschool attendance to be in compliance with the law. Required immunizations by the time a child reaches the upper-age limit are:

0-14 months - 3 DTP, 2 OPV 15-17 months - 4 DTP, 3 OPV, l MMR0-18 months - 3 HB18 months to school entrance - 5 DTP, 4 OPV, l MMR, l HB (HbCV)

One dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine on or after the child’s first birthday is required.

Immunizations must be up-to-date to attend classes When it snows...Classes in the district are canceled

only in case of emergency or extremely bad weather. Any decision to close schools in extremely bad weather will be announced to families via the district’s automated phone calling system. For this reason, it is important that families provide their most current phone numbers to their children’s schools. If the weather is inclement and families have not received a call, please listen to or watch one of the following news stations as a back-up:• KMOX 1120 AM• KTRS 550 AM• KTVI Channel 2• KMOV Channel 4• KSDK Channel 5

Announcements begin at ap-proximately 5:30 a.m. You may also dial (314) 213-8900 then press SNOW (7669) to hear an automated voice message. School closings will also be announced on the district’s Web site at www.psdr3.org.

Other emergenciesPattonville will use a number of

ways to provide important information to Pattonville families about other emergencies or major school events. Depending on the situation, Pattonville may use e-mail, an automated telephone calling system, the district Web site (www.psdr3.org), U.S. mail or the local media to keep families informed of important information.

For this reason, it’s important that allparentsprovidetheirschoolofficewith their most current phone numbers (home, work or cell phone) and e-mail addresses. Pattonville will use the contactinformationithasonfileinits student information system when communicating with parents.

In an Emergency...Immunization Requirements


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Briar Crest Elementary• Aug.10-MeettheTeacherBarbecue,

5to7p.m.• Sept.2-Fifth-GradeOpenHouseand

CampMeeting,6:30to7:30p.m.

Bridgeway Elementary• Aug.11-OpenHouseforThird-Fifth

Grades,6to7p.m.• Aug.12-OpenHouseforEarly

Childhood-SecondGrade,6to7p.m.• Aug.28-BacktoSchoolJAM,6to

8p.m.

Drummond Elementary• Aug.12-MeettheTeacher/Supply

Drop-off,5to7p.m.

Parkwood Elementary• Aug.11-MeettheTeacher,4to5p.m.

Remington Traditional School• Aug.11-MeettheTeacher/Open

House,5:30to7p.m.

Rose Acres Elementary• Aug.11-MeettheTeacherNightfor

EarlyChildhood/K-5,5:30to6:30p.m.• Sept.2-ParentInformationNight

forEarlyChildhoodthroughSecondGrade,6to7p.m.

• Sept.9-ParentInformationNightforGrades3-5/SpecialSchoolDistrictClasses

Willow Brook Elementary• Aug.11-KindergartenRound-up,

6to7p.m.• Aug.12-MeettheTeacher,4to5p.m.

Holman Middle School• Aug.3-MeetandGreetSocialwith

Administrators,9to10a.m.• Aug.3-NewtoPattonvilleOrientation,

10to11a.m.• Aug.5-SchedulePick-Up(Lastname

A-L),3:30to6:30p.m.• Aug.6-SchedulePick-Up(Last

nameM-Z),3:30to6:30p.m.

First day of school is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009• Aug.10-Sixth-GradeJumpStart,

8to11:30a.m.• Aug.27-OpenHouse,7to8:30p.m.• Aug.28-RenaissanceBackto

SchoolDance,6:30to8:30p.m.

Pattonville Heights Middle School• Aug.5-SchedulePick-Up/Pictures

Taken(LastnameA-L),3:30to 6:30p.m.

• Aug.6-SchedulePick-Up/PicturesTaken(LastnameM-Z),3:30to6:30p.m.

• Aug.10-Sixth-GradeTips,ToursandTransitions,1to6p.m.

• Aug.20-OpenHouse,6:30to8:30p.m.• Sept.11-BacktoSchoolDance,

7to9p.m.

Pattonville High School• July29-Sportsphysicals(boys),noon

to6p.m.• July30-Sportsphysicals(girls),noon

to6p.m.• Aug.7-Freshmen/NewStudent

Transition,7:23to2:13p.m.• Aug.10-Firstdayoffallsportspractices• Aug.18-POSITIVESchoolMeetand

GreetBarbecue,5:30to7:30p.m.• Aug.18-OpenHouse,6:30to8:30p.m.• Aug.27-SeniorYearCollegePlanning

Meeting,7to8:30p.m.

Other Important Dates• Aug.7-Elementaryclasslistsposted

ateachschool• Aug.13-EarlyChildhoodMeetthe

TeacherandOpenHouse(ExceptBridgeway),9:15to11:15a.m.

• Aug.14-ParentsAsTeachersPartyinthePark,10to11a.m.,McDonnellPark

• Aug.18-ALPHA(elementarygifted)Orientation/IceCreamSocial,6:30to8p.m.,Holmancafeteria

• Aug.26-Fifth-GradeOrchestraDisplayNight,HighSchoolRoomA001

• Aug.27-EarlyChildhoodCurriculumNight,6:30to7:30p.m.,LearningCenterPreschool

Meet the Pattonville Board of Education

Your Board

Ron KuschelDirector

• In his 17th year on board

• Resident of Maryland Heights

Ruth PetrovPresident

• In her sixth year on board

• A resident of Maryland Heights

Ralph StahlhutTreasurer

• In his 20th year on board


Cindy CandlerVice President

• In her fifth year on board

• Resident of Bridgeton

Jeanne SchottmuellerDirector

• In her first year on board

• Resident of Bridgeton

Bob DillonSecretary

• In his ninth year on board

• Resident of St. Ann

Patty PolsterDirector

• In her second year on board


Back To School Events


Other ContactsPattonville Learning Center

(314)213-8500Superintendent

Dr.MichaelFulton,Superintendent(314)213-8001

Human Resources BarryNelson,Asst.Superintendent(314)213-8065

Special Services/Special Education Dr.DonetteGreen,Asst.Superintendent(314)213-8090

Curriculum and InstructionDr.TimPecoraro,Asst.Superintendent(314)213-8007

FinanceRonOrr,CPA,ChiefFinancialOfficer(314)213-8005

TransportationSteveGerke,Director(314)213-8125

Food ServicesTereeDavis,Director(314)213-8054

Community EducationMaryReed,Coordinator(314)213-8094

School-Business PartnershipsPattyGould,Director(314)213-8095

School-Community RelationsMickeySchoonover,APR,Director(314)213-8025

Business OfficeNancyHenley,Director(314)213-8030

Alumni/Reunion Information(314)213-8025orvisitalumni.psdr3.org

55+ Cards/OASIS TutoringSupriyaDeshpande,Coordinator(314)213-8025

GED Information(314)415-4940

Summer School Dr.DavidMiller,Coordinator(314)213-8060

TechnologyGregSouthard,Director(314)213-8050

FacilitiesDavidWinslow,Director(314)213-8040

PrintingMikeHuber,Director(314)213-8084

Emergency Number (After-Hours)(314)576-0156

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Briar Crest Elementary School 2900AdieRoad,St.Ann,MO63074JeronaWashington,Principal(314)213-8011

Bridgeway Elementary School 11635OakburyCourt,Bridgeton,MO63044Dr.VictoriaNienhuis,Principal(314)213-8012

Drummond Elementary School 3721St.BridgetLane,St.Ann,MO63074JasonVanBeers,Principal(314)213-8419

Parkwood Elementary School 3199ParkwoodLane,MarylandHeights,MO63043VirginiaFolk,Principal(314)213-8015Remington Traditional School (Gr. K-8)102FeeFeeRoad,MarylandHeights,MO63043Dr.LisaLunaSchwarz,Principal (314)213-8016

Rose Acres Elementary School 2905RoseAcresLane,MarylandHeights,MO63043SteveVargo,Principal(314)213-8017

Willow Brook Elementary School 11022SchuetzRoad,CreveCoeur,MO63146MontizeAaron,Principal(314)213-8018

Holman Middle School 11055St.CharlesRockRoad,St.Ann,MO63074TeishaAshford,Principal(314)213-8032 Pattonville Heights Middle School 195FeeFeeRoad,MarylandHeights,MO63043Dr.ScotMosher,Principal(314)213-8033

Pattonville High School 2497CreveCoeurMillRoad,MarylandHeights,MO63043Dr.SaraKeene,Principal(314)213-8051

Early Childhood (Preschool/Parents As Teachers)11097St.CharlesRockRoadSt.Ann,MO63074LaurieWenzel,Director(314)213-8105;Preschool(314)213-8100

Top photo, a Rose Acres Elementary student looks over a book with his father during a school fam-ily activity night.

Bottom photo, a student works on a weaving project during the “Art from Many Lands” summer enrichment class.

School Contacts


Guiding GoalsEach year, the Pattonville Board of Education establishes priorities that will be addressed in the coming school year. The priorities are intended to help the district fulfill its goals outlined in its Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (shown on page 15).

ThePattonvilleSchoolDistrictBoardofEducationiscommittedtoprovidingexemplaryeducationalopportunitiesforALLchildren.Inordertoaccomplishthisgoal,qualityprofessionaldevelopmentmustbeprovidedforallstaff(newandexperienced).Partner-shipswithparents,businessleaders,anddistrictpatronsmustcontinuetobeactivelydevelopedinordertoengagetheentirecommunityasthedistrictstrivesforeducationalexcellence.Inadditiontotheabove,theBoardhasadoptedthefollowingAreasofEmphasisforthe2009-2010schoolyear:• Allstudentswillcontinuetoimprovetheir

performanceonallmeasuresofacademicachievement.

• Curriculumandinstructionalpracticesareresearchbasedandsupportstudentsbecomingproficientlearners.

• Studentresponsibility,citizenship,andoverallcharacterwillcontinuetoimprove.

• Safetyforstudents,staff,andcommunitywillcontinuetobeevaluatedandimproved.

• Parents,staff,andstudentswillcontinuetode-velop,modify,andimplementschoolimprove-mentplansbasedondataandresearch.

• TheDistrictTechnologyPlanwillbeimplement-edasappropriate.

• TheDistrictFacilitiesPlanwillbeupdatedasappropriateandimplementedutilizingbondissueanddistrictoperatingfunds.

• TheDistrictCareerEducationprogramswillbecomeamoreintegralcomponentofthetotaleducationalprogram.

• Thepercentageofstudentsinvolvedinextra-curricularprogramswillincrease.

• Districtmaintenanceandgroundswillcontinuetoportrayanexcellentimageofthedistrict.

• Planforfuturereducedstateandlocalrev-enues.

-Approved by the Pattonville Board of Education on June 23, 2009.

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Í Eight-time winner of Missouri's Distinction in Performance Award for academics - only one of 10 school districts in the St. Louis area to earn this award every year it has been given

Í Schools consistently on the state’s Top 10 lists for highest performing schools in the state

Í Remington Traditional School tied with one other school in Missouri for highest number of times (10 times) named to Mis-souri’s Highest Performing Schools in 2008-2009

Í Ranked in the Top 12 percent of more than 550 districts in Missouri based on performance on state assessments

Í Scores on ACT college entrance test and MAP (Missouri As-sessment Program) tests above state and national levels

Í In the top five for academic achievement for African-American students in St. Louis County

Í Eight consecutive years of earning the "What Parents Want" Award from a national relocation firm

Í Recognized as a model for the state for the district's strategic plan, staff technology training and public engagement pro-grams

Í Missouri's 2002 Outstanding Board of Education Award and one of five finalists for the same award in 2008

Í National award for technology Í Nationally certified teachers Í 2004 Missouri Commissioner of Education's Professional De-velopment Award

Í Earned a perfect score on Pattonville’s most recent reaccredi-tation review by the state of Missouri, earning full accreditation

Í Seven students earned honors in the National Merit Scholarship program, including one winner, in 2009

Í Two students in recent years have earned rare perfect scores on college entrance exams (SAT in 2004 and ACT in 2007).

Pattonville is an award-winning school district,recognized both in the state of Missouri and nationally. Pattonville's recognitions include:

A Pattonville High School student vol-unteer assists a student with a project in the summer enrichment program, “Uncovering the Secrets of Science.”

Points of Pride


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A focus on safe, caring schools

School safety

Pattonville’s greatest priority - in addition to student achievement - is providing a safe, secure and caring learning environment for all children. And while school continues to be one of the safest places for your child, we take a number of proactive measures and upgrade our facilities and procedures with this crucial task in mind.

• School resource officers are in all middle and high schools, and elementary schools have D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse and Resistance Edu-cation) police officers.

• Staff and all high school and middle school students wear ID badges for improved security.

• Schools teach conflict resolution skills and emphasize character traits such as respect and honesty.

• Schools emphasize respect and appropriate behavior among students. Anti-bullying and anti-harrassment programs are in all schools.

• All schools have crisis plans, and staff is trained in emergency and crisis response.

• Pattonville completes background checks (criminal, child abuse and driving) on all employees hired.

• A district safety committee meets to improve safety in the district.

• Counselors are employed in every school to assist those in crisis.

• Regular safety inspections are made of schools, playgrounds and buses.

• School front entrances are config-ured so that visitors must enter through the school office and be greeted by school staff before proceeding into the building after the school day has begun.

Í Strong focus on academics, including reading, writing and critical thinking skills Í Low class sizes (average elementary class is 19 to 1) Í Free, optional full-day kindergarten Í Early childhood programs in elementary schools Í Challenge courses at the middle and high school levels Í Advanced placement/college credit courses Í Articulation agreements with post-secondary community colleges/career education schools enabling students to earn credits while taking Pattonville courses Í Career-oriented classes such as pre-engineering, information technology, business and health occupations at Pattonville High School Í Gifted programs - kindergarten through high school and site of Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students Í Tutoring and extra help for struggling students Í High school library opened for students and community during after-school hours Í Parent online access to student grades and information Í Updated technology (ratio of one Internet connected computer for every 1.6 students) Í Well maintained facilities with recent upgrades from successful bond issues Í Parents involved in decision-making at district and school levels Í Comprehensive college counseling program with college prep curriculum Í Pattonville graduates eligible for two years of paid tuition to Missouri community colleges

Í Career pathways at high school level that guide students in taking courses beneficial to their career interests

Í Algebra for All, a program in which middle and high school students learn algebra in a way that enables them to master certain concepts before progressing through the curriculum Í Highly qualified staff with an average of 11 years of teaching experience and 77 percent holding advanced degrees

Pattonville offers a wide variety of services and programs to meet the varied needs of students of all ages

A student works on a laptop during a summer enrichment program at Drummond Elementary.

Outstanding Services for Children


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August• 13 - First day of school

September • 4 - Staff Development Day (No

school) • 7 - Labor Day Holiday (No school)• 18 - Grade-level Collaboration

Day (K-5 dismisses at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

• 25 - Early dismissal for middle schools at 12:50 p.m.

October• 7 - Parent-teacher conferences for high

school • 8 - Parent-teacher conferences for high

school• 9 - No school for high school following

conferences• 12 - Parent-teacher conferences for

middle schools (Dismiss at 12:50 p.m.)• 14 - Parent-teacher conferences for

middle schools (Dismiss at 12:50 p.m.)• 16 - No school for middle schools

following conferences• 16 - Grade-level Collaboration


• 30 - Early dismissal for middle schools at 12:50 p.m.

• 30 - Report Day for K-5/Remington (K-5 dismisses at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

November• 6 - State Teachers’ Meeting (No

school) • 11 - Parent-teacher conferences for K-5/

Remington • 12 - Parent-teacher conferences for

K-5/Remington (K-5 dismisses at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

• 13 - No school for K-5/Remington following conferences

• 25 - Staff Development Day (No school)

• 26-27 - Thanksgiving Holidays (No school)

December• 4 - Early dismissal for K-5 at 11:55

a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.• 11 - Early dismissal for middle schools

at 12:50 p.m.• 18 - High school final exams (Dismiss

at 10:30 a.m.)• 21-22 - High school final exams

(Dismiss at 10:30 a.m.)• 23 - Winter Break begins (No school)

January• 4 - School resumes for K-5 and

Remington • 4 - Report Day for Grades 6-12 (No

school 6-12) • 5 - School resumes for Grades 6-12 • 15 - Staff Development Day (No

school K-12) • 18 - Martin Luther King Holiday (No

school ) • 22 - Early dismissal for middle schools

at 12:50 p.m.• 29 - Grade-level Collaboration


February• 12 - Report Day for K-5 and Remington

(No school)• 15 - President’s Day Holiday (No school)• 19 - Early dismissal for middle schools

at 12:50 p.m.• 24 - Parent-teacher conferences for K-5/

Remington • 25 - Parent-teacher conferences for K-5/

Remington (K-5 dismisses at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

• 26 - No school (K-5/Remington) following conferences

March• 3-4 - Parent-teacher conferences

for high school• 5 - No school for high school

following conferences • 9 - Parent-teacher conferences for

middle schools (Dismiss at 12:50 p.m.)

• 11 - Parent-teacher conferences for middle schools (Dismiss at 12:30 p.m.)

• 12 - No school for middle schools following conferences

• 15-19 - Spring Break (No school K-12)

• 26 - Early dismissal for K-5 at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

April • 2 - Spring Holiday (No school)

May • 7 – Grade-level Collaboration

Day (K-5 dismiss at 11:55 a.m.; Remington at 11:10 a.m.)

• 27 - Last day for seniors • 28 - High school final exams

(Dismiss at 10:30 a.m.)• 31 - Memorial Day Holiday (No

school K-12)

June• 1-2 - High school final exams

(Dismiss at 10:30 a.m.)• 2 - Last day for students in grades

K-11 • 3 - Graduation

A professional chef visits the culinary arts class at Pat-tonville High School.

Calendar Overview for the 2009-2010 School Year


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Í 399studentsgraduatedwiththeClassof2009

Í 110earnedCollegePrepCertifi-cates

Í 91studentsearnedthehonorsofsumma/magnaorcumlaude(overa3.5weightedGPA)

Í 100studentsearnedA+status,whichmakesthemeligiblefortwoyearsofpaidtuitiontoanyMis-souricommunitycollegeorcareereducationschool

Í NationalMerithonors:1NationalMeritwinner,4NationalMeritCom-mendedScholars,1NationalMeritAchievementProgramParticipant,1NationalMeritHispanicRecogni-tionProgramFinalist

Í 15“BrightFlight”Scholarshipwinnersfortop-rankedhighschoolstudentsattendingMissouripost-secondaryschools

Í 165seniorsearned$7.7millioninscholarships

Í Seniorscompleted49,900hoursofcommunityserviceduringtheirfouryearsofhighschool

Great Grads

What follows is a partial list of the universities and institutions that members of the Class of 2009 are planning to attend on the next leg of their educational journey.

• Alabama A&M University• Alabama State• Allied College• Arkansas State University• Art Institute of Chicago• Baker University• Benedictine College• Bradley University• Carthage College• Central Missouri State• Columbia College• Culver Stockton College• Dominican University• Fontbonne University• Gaston College• Graceland University• Greenville College• Hannibal LaGrange College• Harris Stowe State University• Illinois Institute of Art• Iowa Wesleyan College• ITT Technical Institute• Jackson State University• Kendall College• Kentucky State University• Knox College• Lincoln Tech Institute• Lindenwood University• Maryville University• Mid America Nazarene University• Missouri Baptist University• Missouri Southern State Uni-

versity• Missouri State University• Missouri University of Science

and Technology (formerly UMR)• Missouri Valley College• Missouri Western State Univer-

sity• Murray State University• Northwest Missouri State Uni-

versity• Pratt University• Quincy University• Ranken Technical College

• Roosevelt University• St. Charles Community College• St. Louis Community College • St. Louis College of Pharmacy• Saint Louis University• St. Mary’s University• Southeast Missouri University• Southern Illinois University-Ed-

wardsville• Spartan College of Aeronautics • Sullivan University• Temple University• The Citadel - Military College of

South Carolina• Truman University• University of Alabama• University of Arizona• University of Arkansas• University of Central Missouri• University of Illinois-Springfield• University of Iowa• University of Kansas• University of Missouri-Columbia• University of Missouri-Kansas• University of Missouri-St. Louis• University of Notre Dame• University of Phoenix• Washington University• Webster University• Westminster College • William Jewell College• Yale University

From left, members of the Class of 2009 are all smiles at graduation last June.

The Next Step


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Pattonville provides free assistance for students and families planning for college

Senior-Year College Planning MeetingWhen: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

Seniors who plan to attend a four-year or two-year college are highly recommended to attend this session with a par-ent/guardian. Julie Kampschroeder, college counselor, will discuss the timeline of what each senior should be doing at what time of the year if they plan to apply to college. She will warn families of pitfalls and/or deceptive practices to avoid in the process. If this is the first child to attend col-lege, this session is highly recommended.

College FairWhen: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 Where: Pattonville High School Main Gym

All juniors and seniors who plan to attend college should attend this fair. More than 90 colleges and uni-versities will be on campus to talk with families about the scholarships and majors they offer at their school. It is the perfect time to begin or continue building rela-tionships with the college representatives.

Creative College FinancingWhen: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

Families of ninth- through 12th-graders who plan to attend college are encouraged to attend this session. Learn how to understand the REAL cost of college and what type of help is available. Then you will learn how to find creative ways to afford a college degree. A person earns a million dollars more over their lifetime if they have a degree.

Junior-Year College Planning MeetingWhen: 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13 Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

All juniors and their parents are HIGHLY encouraged to attend this session presented by a local college repre-sentative. He/she will train you on how to start the col-lege search that MUST begin immediately if you want to stay on track with the college search process.

Financial Aid 101When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17 Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

This session is for both students and parents of ninth- through 12th-graders to learn from a financial aid profes-sional on how the aid process works in the U.S. It is never too early to learn about this process. Don’t wait until se-nior year to figure it out - it is usually too late by that time.

Ninth-10th Grade College PlanningWhen: 6-6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

Ninth- and 10th-graders and their parents will learn how to successfully prepare for entrance into college. Pattonville has nearly 700 juniors and seniors, so the school is unable to schedule appointments for underclassmen with the college counselor. This is your opportunity to meet in a group setting with the college counselor to go over important information you will need to know in preparation for college. There will be an open question session at the end of the presentation.

FAFSA Completion WorkshopWhen: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

A financial aid professional will walk seniors and their parents through the process of filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Everyone who wants any type of aid (including grants and loans) MUST fill out this form. It is best to fill it out as soon as possible after January 1st in order to get all aid you are eligible for at both the state and federal level. Some programs have limited funds so it is first come, first serve.

How to Read Your Financial Aid AwardWhen: 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Where: Pattonville High School Community Auditorium

This session is for all seniors attending two-year, four-year or technical colleges. Discover exactly what you are being asked to sign for your financial aid award. If you have received awards in the mail from the schools you applied to, bring them with you to the program. There will also be example awards for you to look at during the presentation.

Í ContactJulieKampschroeder,PHScollegecounselor,at(314)213-8051,ext.8067,[email protected] More Information

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Í Web Site (www.psdr3.org): Visit Pattonville's Web site to find news, information about each Pattonville school, student activities and projects, handbooks and publications, Board of Education minutes and agendas, sports schedules and more. Information is also available on class reunions, job openings and parent resources. Í E-mail Updates: Sign up to receive periodic news updates from Pattonville via e-mail. Simply send your e-mail address to [email protected]. Í Automated Phone Alerts: Pattonville uses an automated telephone calling system to keep parents updated about school emergencies or other major school events. Parents/guardians should provide their school office with their most current phone numbers (home, work or cell phone). If you have changes to your contact information, please share those changes with the school office staff.

Í Community Education: Pattonville offers daytime and evening classes, as well as tours, for both adults and children in the community. Check out the Fall 2009 Community Education brochure for a list of class of-ferings, times and fees. Brochures are available online at www.psdr3.org or at the Pattonville Learning Center. Call the commu-nity education office at (314) 213-8094 for more information.

Í Library Access: The Pattonville High School library is open to the public (Pat-tonville residents). Drop by any time between 2:15 and 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays when school is in session. Follow the signs to the entrance on the rear west side of the school. For more information, call the library at (314) 213-8129.

Í 55+ Club: The 55+ Club enables Pattonville’s senior residents to enjoy school athletic events, plays and musicals free of charge. Members are issued a 55+ Card that provides free access to school-sponsored activities. Each year, Pattonville also hosts two dinner theatres for members to enjoy dinner and the high school play or musical. Members are kept up-to-date with a free sub-scription to a quarterly newsletter. For more informa-tion, call Supriya Deshpande at (314) 213-8025. Í Legal Notices: Required legal notices regarding topics such as student records (FERPA), special education services and com-plaint procedures can be found online at the district’s Web site (www.psdr3.org). Legal notices will also be published in the district pocket calendar, provided to all parents and staff at the beginning of the school year. Board policies can also be found on the district Web site.

Nutritional breakfast and lunch options are offered for all students. Prices for meals are as follows:Lunch

Student $2Adult $2.50

BreakfastStudent Free*Adult $1.00

Pattonville allows children who qualify for reduced-priced meals to have lunch at no charge. Applications are avail-able in all school principals' offices and are approved by the building principal. For more information, call your school or the food service office at (314) 213-8054.*The district is participating in a federally-funded, free breakfast for all students.

n Breakfast and Lunch

n School HoursElementary 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Remington 8:05 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.Middle School 8:05 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.High School 7:23 a.m. to 2:13 p.m.

Pattonville provides free bus service for ALL elementary students. Bus service is also provided for middle and high school students living more than a mile from school or on streets designated hazardous for walking by the Board of Education. For more information, call the transportation department at (314) 213-8125.

n Transportation

School Notes

Holman students work the table during the Kids Voting pro-gram.

Electronic Communications


Services for the Community

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Last summer of work underway on projects funded through a $19 million zero tax rate increase bond issue passed in 2006

The last remaining projects from a $19 million zero tax rate increase bond issue are underway this summer. All projects, except cafeteria upgrades, should be complete in time for the first day of school, Aug. 13, said Director of Facilities David Winslow. Cafeteria upgrades in several schools will be completed throughout the upcoming school year.

The most visible project this summer is the addition of a four-classroom wing at Willow Brook Elementary. The addition replaces temporary class-room trailers that have been used for a number of years. Other items being completed this summer are listed in the box below. In November 2006, Pattonville voters approved a $19 million zero tax rate increase bond issue that provided upgrades and improvements at all Pattonville schools. Projects ranged from renovating heating and cooling systems to replacing temporary classroom trailers with permanent additions. The projects completed with bond funds were identified in a facilities plan that was developed by the par-ents, staff and community members and approved by the board in June 2006.

Remaining 2009 Bond Projects

Briar Crest Elementary• Cafeteria upgradesBridgeway Elementary• Cafeteria upgrades• Classroom flooring abatement• Classroom flooring installationParkwood Elementary• Cafeteria upgradesRose Acres Elementary• Cafeteria upgrades• Classroom flooring abatement• Classroom flooring installation

Above, work is underway on adding a four-room addition at Willow Brook Elemen-tary. The addition is expected to be open for the first day of school.

Bond Issue Update

Recent News

Willow Brook Elementary• Cafeteria upgrades• Four-classroom building additionHolman Middle School• Science lab renovationsPattonville Heights Middle School• Science lab renovations• Classroom HVAC upgrades

Pattonville High School• Fire suppression system completion• Corridor ceiling replacement• Locker replacements

Common Sense Parenting classes offer parents and care providers with helpful information

Parent support

The Common Sense Parenting (CSP) program arms parents and other care providers with the skills they need to raise responsible children.

CSP offers logical strategies and easy-to-learn techniques for successful parent-child communication, discipline and positive attention, and fam-ily relationships. Through the classes, parents learn how to communicate clearly, balance discipline with affection, avoid power struggles, and maintain emotional control.

Common Sense Parenting is a healthy, positive way for parents to be in charge of their families. CSP stresses skills that build and reinforce healthy family relationships. Patton-ville will once again offer CSP classes beginning in October 2009. Only evening classes are available.

If you are interested in at-tending these practical parent-ing classes, you may obtain a referral form from your child’s school guidance counselor. For more information, contact Carla Gardner, school social worker, at (314) 213-8411.

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The Pattonville Board of Education on June 23 ap-proved a balanced operating budget for the coming school year. The board first reviewed the proposed budget during a work session and voted to lodge it for action during its meeting on June 9. The budget is based on several factors:• A $2 million reduction in expenditures, including

the reduction of 14 staff members through retire-ments and resignations (not replacing positions);

• An increase in salary and benefits of 4.25 percent;• An increase in health insurance costs; and• A slight decrease in assessed valuation of real estate

in Pattonville of less than 1 percent.The value of residential property dropped 4.95

percent and commercial went up 5.39 percent, but growth in revenue is limited to the Consumer Price Index, which was a tenth of a percent.

The proposed 2009-2010 budget contains $77.7 million in expenditures in the operating budget, offset by $77.3 million in revenues and about $400,000 in a pre-existing contingency fund to replace and update technology. The district saves an average of $500,000 annually in a contingency fund to finance the pur-chase of computer replacements and to fund technol-ogy needs. The district began the technology contin-gency fund so that it would not have to use long-term debt financing to fund computers and other technolo-gies that become outdated every five or six years.

Recent News

Board approves balanced operating budget with cost savings for 2009-2010 school year

Balanced Budget

Three soccer players from Pattonville High School were selected to play in the Missouri Ath-letic Club North/South Senior All Star Games on June 12 at the Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park. One member of the boys team played forward on the North boys team, which won 2-1. One girls team member played midfield, and another girls team member played forward for the North girls team, which won 3-1. As coach of one of the final four state champion soccer teams (girls), Pattonville varsity soccer coach Tom Iffrig was invited to coach the North girls team. Dave DeMoss and B.J. Lancaster, Iffrig’s assistants, also helped coach the game. “It was a great experience for the players and the coaching staff,” Iffrig said.

Volunteers needed for one-on-one tutoring program for elementary students

Pattonville is seeking older adult volunteers who can spend up to one hour a week tutoring a student in kindergarten through third grade through Pattonville’s OASIS tutoring program. Tutors help children with language skills. A two-day training session is required. Pattonville will offer training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at the Pattonville Learning Center, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann. To volunteer, call Su-priya Deshpande in the Pattonville school-community relations office at (314) 213-8025.

Older adults

Third-place win at state opens door to All Star Game for PHS varsity soccer players

Varsity All Stars

The Pattonville varsity girls soccer team in action.

Class helps middle/high school parents navigate student information system to access grades

PowerSchool for Parents

Pattonville will offer a free PowerSchool for Parents class at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1 for par-ents with children in middle or high school. Power-School enables parents to monitor their children’s grades and attendance online using a secure pass-word and login. The class is free to those parents who already have a password and login. Call Mary Reed at (314) 213-8094 for more information on this class or the availability of evening classes.

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Our Plan A Road Map to Successfor All Students

Goal 1Students demonstrate significant improvement in their understanding and application of state academic standards.Below are Pattonville’s expectations:•Allstudentsareproficientin communication arts, mathematics and science. The goal in this area is for students to score proficient or higher on high school state end-of-course exams and the Missouri Assessment Program (state testing program) in communication arts, mathematics and science at the appropriate grade levels. •Allstudentsareresponsiblecitizens. Goals in this area are for student attendance to be 94.5 percent or higher, the dropout rate to be 3 percent or lower, graduation rate to be 89.6 percent or higher, schools to be safe and orderly and for all students to participate in community service. •Careereducationisanintegralcomponent of the educational program. The following will be increased: Pattonville career education programs approved by the state, students enrolled in vocational courses, student participation in career and technical organizations and placement rates in post-secondary institutions.

School teams develop school improvement plans that are consistent with district goals. School-based teams of parents and staff develop, implement, evaluate and update school improvement plans that focus on improving their individual schools. The plans are designed to help each school with the following indicators:•Schoolsmeetstateandfederal criteria for academic achievement.•Climateimprovesannuallyor maintains a 90 percent satisfaction level.•Allteachersparticipateinprofessional development that supports the plan.•Teamsarecomposedofatleast50 percent or more community/parent/student representatives who are not employees of the district.

Pattonville will develop a plan that addresses critical issues. The plan will include:•Pattonville’splanwilladdressfunding, enrollment, district staffing,safetyandfacilities.The plan will meet the following indicators: a facilities plan will support student achievement; student-teacher ratios will be maintained at the state’s desirable ratios within a balanced budget; and Pattonville will provide a safe learning environment.•Pattonvillewillcreateopportunities that enhance student achievement and involvement for all students while creating competitive athletic and activities programs. Progress will be measured by the number of students participating in activities and athletic programs at middle and high school and by satisfaction survey results.

Plan adopted by the Pattonville Board of Education on May 12, 2009.

Pattonville is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and has been honored by the state for distinction in academic performance. Pattonville’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan has been deemed by the state as a model for Missouri (May 2003).

Pattonville’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

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Inside• Enrollment dates• How to enroll your child• Back to school events • Bond issue project update• Important phone numbers• Goals for 2009-2010• Calendar dates• Immunization requirements

Board of Education Ruth Petrov, PresidentCindy Candler, Vice PresidentBob Dillon, SecretaryRalph Stahlhut, TreasurerRon Kuschel, DirectorPatty Polster, DirectorJeanne Schottmueller, Director

Michael A. Fulton, Ed.DSuperintendent

An Award-Winning School District The Pattonville School District is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and has earned eight consecutive Distinction in Performance Awards for academic achievement from the state of Missouri.

This Newsletter is published each summer for residents of the Pattonville School District. The publication is produced by the Pattonville Office of School-Community Relations, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074, (314) 213-8025. Web address: www.psdr3.org; e-mail: [email protected].

Above, a student at Briar Crest Elementary explores books in the school library. Lower left photo, Pattonville High School graduates in the Class of 2009 show their excitement over graduation. Lower right photo, shown are honorees in the Holman Middle School geography bee.

Documents

Back to School - Pattonville School · PDF fileschool assembly at Holman Middle School. Bottom middle photo, students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Pat-