9th Grade Course Selection and Informational Meeting
During the next few weeks 8th graders will begin the course selection process for high school. All 8th grade families should have received an informational letter from the Guidance Office but if you did not, you may download the letter right here. Also, the 2010-11 UHS Course Selection Guide is now available and you may view it right here or by visiting the UHS web site. Also come join us on February 10th from 9am to 10:30am to meet with Unionville High School Principal, Paula Massanari and two guidance counselors to discuss the 9th grade curriculum and answer any questions that you may have following the course selection night or any other information that you may need to help prepare for the transition into high school. This is a great meeting for all even if you have students who are already in the High School.

Quizzo Family Fun Night
The PTO is pleased to announce Patton’s first annual QUIZZO family fun night! Enjoy trivia? Enjoy some friendly competition? Enjoy winning prizes? Then you need to get a team together and register for Quizzo Night on Friday February 19, 2010 from 7 pm-9 pm. Teams can be families, friends, classmates, faculty, or whoever you want and the cost is just $10 per team. Registration forms are available in the main office or you may download one right here. See you at Quizzo! Volunteers are also needed from 6:45-9:00 pm. If you can help, please contact Susan Norris at susan_norris@verizon.net.

Thank You Mrs. Hagopian!
Watch this wonderful tribute to Mrs. Sara Hagopian on her retirement from Patton Middle School after 34 years of service. The photo montage was created by Patton music teacher and long time colleague, Mrs. Leahy. The outstanding vocals are provided by Patton 8th graders Rachel Stoltz and Amy Gottsegen. Thank you Mrs. Hagopian for everything you've given to Patton Middle School, we will miss you!

Unionville Softball Clinic
The Unionville HS Softball players and coaches will be holding a Softball Clinic for girls ages 7-14 on Saturday, March 20 from 1-4 PM at the UHS gymnasium & fields. Bring your glove, bat, sneakers & cleats, we will be outside! The clinic is open to girls of all skill levels and various aspects of the game will be covered - fielding, hitting, baserunning, pitching, catching, mental preparation & conditioning. The registration deadline is March 17 and participants who register by March 1 will receive a free UHS softball T-shirt! The registration fee is just $20 with checks payable to UHS Softball Boosters. Registration forms are available on the UHS Softball website at www.uhssoftball.com. If you have any questions, contact Coach John Walsh at jwalsh@ucfsd.org or 610-347-2000 x3954.

From the School Nurse
Scoliosis screenings for 6th and 7th graders will be in February. Please read this letter from the school nurse.

Dr. Sanville's Presentation to the PTO
Dr. John Sanville, Director of Secondary Education discussed the K-12 Math Sequence at the January 7 PTO meeting. If you were unable to attend this meeting, you may download a copy of the presentation right here.

Patton Ski and Snowboard Club
Do you like to snowboard or ski? If so, please join Patton's NEW and AWESOME Ski and Snowboard Club! During the winter, the club, which is open to students of all levels, will visit Bear Creek Mountain two more times. You can join us for all four trips or just one. It's up to you, but if you do come, be ready to have lots of fun!!!!
WHEN: Friday, February 19 and March 5
TIME: We will leave Patton promptly at 2:45 p.m. and will return to the school at approximately 9 p.m.
COST: Bear Creek has generously given us a discounted group rate, so the price of a LIFT TICKET and bus transportation is $50 PER TRIP. Ski and snowboard rentals are NOT INCLUDED in this price, but rentals are about $20 each and helmet rentals are $7 each. For more information or to pick-up forms, please visit Miss Cummins in Room 124 or email kcummins@ucfsd.org.

Welcome to the First Edition of the Hawk Chronicle!
Patton Middle School is proud to announce the first edition of the school newspaper, "The Hawk Chronicle". The students have worked very hard on this brand-new endeavor and you can download it right here.

Contests and Competetions at Patton
Please consider offering your students an opportunity for a Science Enrichment Activity by participating in The duPont Challenge Science Essay Competition. They would qualify in the Junior Division for grades 7, 8, & 9. The prizes are great! Complete details are found at thechallenge.dupont.com. Students should also consider these upcoming contests and competitions which are open to all CFPMS students: Mathcounts, Forensics Speech and Debate, Computer Fair, Science Research Competition and Geography Bee. See Mrs. Schuster or Mrs. Knauer for more details

Homework Requests
With the flu season here already, parents or guardians are reminded that they may call the office at 610-347-2000 before 9:00 AM to request homework if a student has been absent for two or more consecutive days. We ask that you speak directly with a member of the office staff when making this type of request. Please do not leave requests for class and/or homework assignments on staff members’ voice mail systems or staff members' e-mail. Parents are asked to collect all materials in the office to insure that all assignments reach the student. School personnel will retrieve needed books and materials from lockers.

Protect A Life from Food Allergies
Many kids are severely allergic to certain foods, especially peanuts, tree nuts (like walnuts, pecans, and almonds) milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Sometimes if they eat, touch, or even breathe a tiny amount of the food they're allergic to, they can become ill. That's why kids who have food allergies need all of us to help keep them safe. In this brochure are some of the ways you can be a PAL and Protect A Life from food allergies, or you can read more at www.faankids.org.