Back to School Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. Classes begin Aug. 16.
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Jeanne Schottmueller, President Andrea Glenn, Vice President Dr. Brian Gray, Secretary Mary Kay Campbell, Treasurer Ruth Petrov, Director Amanda Lienau Purnell, Ph.D., Director Mindy Ridings, Director Dr. Tim Pecoraro Superintendent
Our Mission
That ALL will learn.
An Award-Winning District Pattonville is an award-winning public school district in St. Louis County, Missouri. The district is fully accredited by the state and is recognized for academic success on the regional, state and national level.
For More Information Visit Pattonville’s website at www.psdr3.org.
This newsletter is published each
summer for residents of the Pattonville School District. The publication is produced by the Pattonville Office of SchoolCommunity Relations, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074, (314) 2138025, mschoonover@psdr3.org.
Classes begin Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018
Welcome from the Superintendent
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elcome to the 2018-2019 school year. This is shaping up to be another memorable one for Pattonville. First, I want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve in the role of Dr. Tim Pecoraro superintendent. I grew Superintendent up in our community and attended Pattonville schools from kindergarten until I graduated from PHS in 1989. I’ve worked in Pattonville for the past 18 years, first as principal of Briar Crest Elementary School and the last 11 as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. I look forward to us working together not only to continue our outstanding tradition of excellence, but to also make us even better. Last year was an important time in our journey. Our community collaborated to update our strategic plan (see back page of this newsletter). The path is not necessarily new, but a continuation of the work we’ve been doing for years. Our unwavering belief that all children are capable of high academic performance is powerful and sits at the center of our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). We realize not all children will reach high performance at the same time which is why creating a more personalized learning environment for students is critical to our long-term success. It’s important that we methodically move away from the traditional model of education to one that’s designed around learning and preparing students for future careers that don’t yet exist and skills needed to succeed in them. Another reality we’re seeing is that each year, schools are faced with a growing number of students who walk into class with varying social, emotional and academic needs. Developing a comprehensive plan to become a trauma-informed system that provides for the social and emotional needs of all students is a priority. Supporting these needs means creating school environments that are stable and ensure safety. We have been meeting with our local law enforcement and first responders this summer to review current plans and discuss ways to make our schools even safer. This work will continue during the school year as we develop a plan that will integrate school and community resources to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. One of the realities about education is you never actually reach the finish line. Regardless of success, there’s always more to be done. We must be willing to adapt to prepare our students for the changing world we live in. When we look back many years from now, we’ll realize we were part of one of the most transformative stages in the history of education. The work Pattonville has accomplished during the past decade has positioned us to be successful in this new era. I’m excited about Pattonville’s future and believe our best is yet to come. Enjoy the remainder of the summer as we look forward to the first day of school on Aug. 16.
Enrollment Information Enrolling your child
Back-to-school events
Returning Students
First day of school is Aug. 16
Parents of students who attended a school in Pattonville last year and still currently live in the district or are newly enrolled prior to July 1 will re-enroll online by logging into their Parent Portal account with the username and password they have created. Parents were sent an email on July 5 notifying them that online registration is open. The email provides step-by-step instructions for completing the registration process. Parents must complete this process in order for their child to receive a middle or high school schedule or be added to a class list at the elementary level. Parents are encouraged to take a few moments to complete their child’s online registration to ensure their child is ready for the first day of school. The deadline to complete online registration is Aug. 6 for middle and high schools and Aug. 10 for elementary schools and Remington Traditional School. For questions, please contact the student services hotline at (314) 213-8004.
New Students
If you are new to Pattonville ... Welcome! The following are directions for students who were not enrolled in the Pattonville School District during the 2017-2018 school year. This includes students moving into the district for the first time, incoming kindergarten students not registered last spring and students transferring from private, parochial or homeschool for the first time. New K-8 Students Enrollment is now open at the Pattonville Learning Center, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074. Enrollments are by appointment only (see below for details). New High School Students New student registration is on Aug. 2 and 3 by appointment. Contact Charlene Mair, high school registrar, at (314) 213-8051 to set up an appointment. All Grade Levels (New Students) Parents will begin registration for a new student by creating an account and completing the new registration form online at goo.gl/nokem7. This can be done prior to their registration appointment to speed up the appointment. Proof of residency will be determined at the appointment. All new enrollments must be completed no later than Aug. 10 or enrollment cannot be guaranteed for the first day of school. To help prepare for the new school year, families are asked complete the enrollment process as soon as they are able.
Parent Portal (New Students)
Parents are asked to setup Parent Portal accounts at the end of their registration appointment. The login information will be provided during the appointment. This account will give access to their student’s grades and schedule. This account will also be used the following school year for online registration.
Scheduling An Appointment (New Students)
• If you own or rent in the Pattonville School District, schedule an enrollment appointment online at bit.ly/PSDnewenroll18. • If you live with a Pattonville resident OR are not the legal guardian of a child in your care OR have any other special enrollment consideration, schedule an enrollment appointment at bit.ly/PSDspecialenroll18. Please select the Special Enrollment appointment book. Go online at www.psdr3.org/enrollment for information on completing the required Affidavit of Residency. • The enrollment process takes approximately 30 minutes. Families more than 15 minutes late to their appointment will be rescheduled for a later date. If you do not have all of your required documents, you will also be rescheduled (see below for document requirements).
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Photo ID of parent/legal guardian - A driver’s license or any other state ID is acceptable as well as a passport. The biological, foster or adoptive parent may enroll the student. Guardians must have the proper guardianship forms signed and a copy of court authorization. Custody documentation is required in the case of divorce or emergency placement. NOTE: Power of attorney and hand-written letters are not acceptable as guardianship documents. Documentation of child’s date of birth - Please bring your child’s birth certificate. NOTE: Kindergartners must be 5 years old on or before July 31. First-graders must be 6 years old on or before July 31. Immunization records are required by state law - Children cannot enroll after the first day of school without immunization records. Requirements can be found online at www.psdr3.org/enrollment. Proof that you live in the Pattonville School District • If you own your home, please bring the following: 1) Current mortgage statement, deed and/or paid real estate tax bill. 2) Two current utility bills such as gas, electric, land-line phone (no cell phone bill), water, trash or cable; the bill must show the parent/legal guardian’s name enrolling the student and the service address. The bill must be dated within last 30 days. • If you rent, please bring the following: 1) Current signed lease or rental agreement that has been signed by all parties. Landlord’s contact information must be provided as well as start and end dates of the lease. 2) If the lease is month-to-month, the lease must be designated month-to-month or will need to be approved by the director of student services. If you are on a month-to-month lease, you will be required to provide bills with your name and address each month to your school of attendance. 3) Two current utility bills such as gas, electric, land-line phone (no cell), water, trash or cable; the bill must show the parent/legal guardian’s name enrolling the student and the service address. The bill must be dated within last 30 days.
For more information: Go online to www.psdr3.org/enrollment or call (314) 213-8004 and leave a message with your questions for someone to call you.
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Pattonville Early Childhood Center Aug. 7 - Community Open House (open to public), 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 - Meet the Teacher Night, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bridgeway Elementary School Aug. 14 - Meet the Teacher, 5 to 6:15 p.m. Aug. 24 - Back to School Jam, 6 to 8 p.m. Drummond Elementary School Aug 14 - K-5 supply drop-off, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 - Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Parkwood Elementary School Aug. 9 - Jump-Start to Kindergarten, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 - Meet the Teacher, 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 - Back-to-School Bash, 6 to 8 p.m. Remington Traditional School Aug. 14 - Device pickup for grades 6 through 8, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 - K-5 supply drop-off, 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 - PTO Welcome Back Pool Party, 7 to 9 p.m., Jack Rehagen Pool Rose Acres Elementary School Aug. 13 - Kindergarten Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night, 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 - Meet the Teacher (Grades 1 through 5)/ Curriculum Night, 6 to 7 p.m. (There will be two 30-minute sessions for those with more than one child: one at 6 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m.) Willow Brook Elementary School Aug. 7 - Kindergarten Parent Night, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 - Kindergarten screening Aug. 14 - Meet the Teacher, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Aug. 14 - PTO Family Picnic, 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 - Curriculum Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Holman Middle School Aug. 7 - Schedule and laptop pickup, (7th grade with last name beginning with A-L and all 8th grade), 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 - Schedule and laptop pickup, (all 6th grade and 7th grade with last name beginning with M-Z), 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 - Open House/PTA meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. Pattonville Heights Middle School Aug. 6 - Schedule and laptop pickup, 3:30 to 6 p.m. (Last names beginning with A-L) Aug. 8 - Schedule and laptop pickup, 3:30 to 6 p.m. (Last names beginning with M-Z) Aug. 23 - Open House, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14 - Back-to-School Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. Pattonville High School Aug. 6 - Junior and senior registration and laptop rollout, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 - First day of fall sports practices Aug. 7 - Sophomore registration and laptop rollout, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 - Freshman registration and laptop rollout, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 - Late registration, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 - Laptop rollout for students new to the district, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 - Freshman and new student transition event, 7:23 to 11:45 a.m. Aug. 30 - Open House, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 - POSITIVE School Meet and Greet, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
A Top Tier District
Pattonville is recognized in Missouri and nationally for academic excellence Niche.com Best School Districts in U.S.
Amid nearly 450 public school districts in Missouri, Pattonville is ranked No. 7 on Niche.com’s 2018 Best Public School Districts list. Nationally, Niche ranks Pattonville in the Top 2 percent of public school districts (No. 250 out of 10,574). The district is also ranked No. 1 in Missouri for Most Diverse School Districts and Safest School Districts, No. 3 for Best Places to Teach and No. 10 for Best Teachers in Missouri. Niche is an online service that ranks private and public schools and districts based on dozens of statistics and opinions from students, parents and staff. Find out more at k12.Niche.com.
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U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools List
Pattonville High School is listed among the top high schools in Missouri and the nation on U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools ranking. For the second time since 2013, Pattonville earned a silver medal and was ranked No. 28 out of 495 high schools in Missouri, placing it in the Top 6 percent of high schools in the state. Nationally, the high school was ranked in the Top 13 percent of high schools. This is the fifth time Pattonville earned a spot on U.S. News’ Best High Schools list in the last six years.
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Contacts Our Schools Pattonville Early Childhood Center 2900 Adie Road, St. Ann, MO 63074 Dr. Mary Krekeler, Director • (314) 213-8100 Bridgeway Elementary School 11635 Oakbury Court, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Dr. Bill Casner, Principal • (314) 213-8012 Drummond Elementary School 3721 St. Bridget Lane, St. Ann, MO 63074 Jason Van Beers, Principal • (314) 213-8419 Parkwood Elementary School 3199 Parkwood Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Melissa Yount-Ott, Principal • (314) 213-8015
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102 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Dr. Don Furjes, Principal • (314) 213-8016
What’s Right With the Region Award
The Pattonville School District was chosen in 2018 to receive a What’s Right with the Region Award by FOCUS St. Louis. The district was among 20 individuals, organizations and initiatives honored for making a difference. The honorees were selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. Pattonville was recognized in the category of “promoting stronger communities.”
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Willow Brook Elementary School 11022 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146 Dr. Marla Wasserman, Principal • (314) 213-8018
Missouri Outstanding Board of Education Award
The Pattonville Board of Education was named a 2018 Outstanding Board of Education for Climate, Culture and Organizational Efficacy by the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA). MSBA’s Outstanding Board of Education awards encourage effective board practices and recognize outstanding board performance in six categories. The Pattonville board won MSBA’s Outstanding Board of Education Award for Human and Organizational Capital in 2017; for Teaching, Learning and Assessment in 2016; and for Governance, Leadership and Accountability in 2013; and the MSBA Outstanding Board of Education Award in 2002 before boards were recognized in different categories. Pattonville’s board was also a finalist for the award in 2011 and 2008.
Top Workplaces Award for St. Louis region
The Pattonville School District was named to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Top Workplaces list for 2018. The district was ranked 10th among the Top 25 large employers in the St. Louis area. This is the fourth year in a row Pattonville has earned Top Workplace recognition. Nearly 1,300 metro St. Louis companies were nominated as a Top Workplace in 2018, but only 150 received recognition. Out of that number, only 25, including Pattonville, were named a Top Workplace for companies with 500 or more employees. Top Workplace honorees are chosen based solely on feedback provided by employees via surveys administered by Energage, an independent national research firm that specializes in organizational health and employee engagement.
Holman Middle School 11055 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074 Dr. Sarah Moran, Principal • (314) 213-8032 Pattonville Heights Middle School 195 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Dr. Scot Mosher, Principal • (314) 213-8033
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National PLTW Distinguished School
Pattonville High School earned recognition as a national Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School in 2017-2018 for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW biomedical science, computer science and engineering courses. Pattonville is one of just 133 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. The Pattonville School District offers PLTW classes in sixth through 12th grades, as well as a fifth-grade, project-based-learning class which draws students from across the district.
National Award for iLearn Learning/Technology Initiative
Pattonville earned a 2013 Pinnacle Award from the Association of School Business Officials International, which recognizes outstanding and creative practices that improve the efficiency of schools and make a difference in the education of the nation’s students. Pattonville was recognized for its iLearn program, a digital learning initiative in which students access learning resources for their courses online anywhere, any time via school-provided laptops and devices.
Missouri Early Childhood Program of the Year
Pattonville’s early childhood program was selected as the Missouri School Board Association’s (MSBA) FutureBuilder’s Early Childhood Education Program of the Year in 2012-2013.
Leader in Character Education and Positive Behavior Supports
Pattonville High School was named a National School of Character by the Character Education Partnership and Business Week magazine because character traits such as respect and service are embedded in the curriculum (i.e., 50 hours of community service required for graduation). The school was also named a National School of Service Learning. In 2013, Willow Brook Elementary School was honored with a State School of Character Award for its character education program and in 2014 was a finalist for a National School of Character Award. Bridgeway Elementary School, Holman Middle School, Parkwood Elementary School, Remington Traditional School, Willow Brook and Pattonville’s early childhood program have all been honored with statelevel recognition for their Positive Behavior Supports programs as well.
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Rose Acres Elementary School 2905 Rose Acres Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Steve Vargo, Principal • (314) 213-8017
Pattonville High School 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Dr. Joe Dobrinic, Principal • (314) 213-8051
Other Contacts Pattonville Learning Center (314) 213-8500 Superintendent Dr. Tim Pecoraro • (314) 213-8001 Alumni/Reunion Information (314) 213-8025 or visit alumni.psdr3.org Business Office Nancy Henley, Director • (314) 213-8030 Community Education Mary Reed, Coordinator • (314) 213-8094 Teaching and Learning Dr. Tina Plummer, Asst. Superintendent • (314) 213-8007 Facilities David Winslow, Director • (314) 213-8040 Finance Ron Orr, CPA, Chief Financial Officer • (314) 213-8005 Food Services Kim Maas, Director • (314) 213-8054 Human Resources Dr. Barry Nelson, Asst. Superintendent • (314) 213-8065 Residency/Student Services/Special Education Teisha Ashford, Director • (314) 213-8090 School-Business Partnerships Patty Gould, Director • (314) 213-8095 School-Community Relations Mickey Schoonover, APR, Director • (314) 213-8025 Technology Greg Southard, Director • (314) 213-8050 Transportation Jennifer Simpson, Director • (314) 213-8125 55+ Membership/Oasis Tutoring Kelly Gordon, Coordinator • (314) 213-8025 After-Hours Emergency Number (314) 576-0156
School Notes When it snows...
Classes in the district are canceled only in case of emergency or extremely bad weather. Any decision to close schools will be announced using Pattonville’s automated phone calling system. Announcements will also be made on the radio and local television stations. Please listen to one of the following radio stations or watch one of the following television channels: KMOX 1120 AM KTVI Channel 2 KMOV Channel 4 KSDK Channel 5 School closings will also be announced on: District website: www.psdr3.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ PSDR3 Twitter: @PattonvilleSD Announcements begin at approximately 5:30 a.m. If you are a parent/ guardian and have not received a phone call when school is closed due to weather or another emergency, contact your child’s school office to ensure the district has the correct contact information on file for your family.
Transportation
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.
Services for community
Community Education: Pattonville offers daytime and evening classes and tours for both adults and children in the community. Brochures with class offerings, times and fees will be available online at www.psdr3.org or at the Pattonville Learning Center. Call the community education office at (314) 213-8094 for more information. Library Access: The Pattonville High School library is open to all Pattonville residents. Drop by any time between 2:15 and 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays during the school year when school is in ses-
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sion. Follow the signs to the entrance on the rear west side of the school. For more information, call the library at (314) 213-8129. 55+ Club: The 55+ Club enables Pattonville’s senior residents to enjoy free access to school-sponsored events, including athletic events, plays and musicals. Pattonville hosts two dinner theaters for members to enjoy a meal and the high school play or musical. Members are kept up-to-date with a free newsletter subscription. For more information, contact Kelly Gordon at (314) 213-8025 or kgordon@psdr3.org.
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6 - No school for staff development day (mid-term elections) 7- Parent-teacher conferences for elementary/Remington (school in session) 8 - Parent-teacher conferences for elementary and Remington (Remington dismisses at 11:10 a.m., elementary at 11:55 a.m.) 9 - No school for elementary/Remington following conferences 21 - No school 22-23 - Thanksgiving holiday (no school)
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Nutritional breakfast and lunch options are offered for all students. Prices for meals are as follows: Lunch Elementary student $2.45 MS/HS student $2.65 Adult $3.35 Breakfast Student Free Pattonville participates in a federally funded program that provides free breakfast for all students. Pattonville also allows children who qualify for reduced-priced meals to have lunch at no charge. Applications are available 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.
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3-4 - Middle and high schools parentteacher conferences 5 - No school for middle and high schools following parent-teacher conferences 12 - Remington dismisses at 11:10 a.m., elementary schools at 11:55 a.m. for grade-level collaboration/staff training 12-13 - Pattonville Homecoming 26 - Remington dismisses at 11:10 a.m., elementary schools at 11:55 a.m. for report day
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7 - Middle schools and Remington dismiss at 11:10 a.m., elementary schools at 11:55 a.m. for staff development 19-21 - High school final exams (dismiss at 10:30 a.m.) 24-31- Winter Break (no school)
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1 - Winter Break (no school) 2 - School resumes for elementary and Remington 2 - No school/report day for middle and high school 3 - School resumes for middle and high school 18 - No school for staff development day 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday (no school)
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3 - Labor Day holiday (no school) 21 - Middle schools and Remington dismiss at 11:10 a.m., elementary schools at 11:55 a.m. for grade-level collaboration/staff training
October
Pattonville 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 email, an automated telephone calling system, the district website, U.S. mail or the local media to keep families informed of important information. For this reason, it’s important that all parents provide their school office with their most current phone numbers (home, work and/or cell phone). In addition, if parents wish to be notified via email of important information or updates, they should provide their email addresses to the school when enrolling (or reenrolling). Pattonville will use the contact information it has on file in its student information system when communicating with parents.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PSDR3
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6-9 - New teacher orientation 13-15 - Staff development days 16 - First day of school
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1- No school for elementary schools and Remington for report day 1- Middle schools dismiss at 11:10 a.m.
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13 - Parent-teacher conferences for elementary and Remington (school in session) 14 - Parent-teacher conferences for elementary and Remington (Remington dismisses at 11:10 a.m., elementary at 11:55 a.m.) 15 - No school for elementary and Remington following conferences 18 - Presidents Day holiday (no school)
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6-7 - Parent-teacher conferences for high school 8 - No school for high school following parent-teacher conferences 8 - Middle schools and Remington dismiss at 11:10 a.m., elementary schools at 11:55 a.m. for grade-level collaboration/staff training 13-14 - Parent-teacher conferences for middle schools 15 - No school for middle schools following parent-teacher conferences 18-22 - Spring Break (no school)
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End-of-Year/Summer School Note
The calendar includes six make-up days for the loss of attendance due to inclement weather/emergency. For each inclement weather day not used, one day will be subtracted from the closing school date. The final day of school is typically set by the Board of Education in April based on the number of inclement weather/emergency days used during the school year. All school calendars are subject to change to be in compliance with state law, including the required number of emergency days and the agreed upon number of contracted days for staff. Summer school dates are dependent on the number of emergency days used during the regular school year and are subject to change. The following nonstudent attendance days in 2019 may be changed to student/ staff attendance days at the discretion of the superintendent based on inclement weather significantly impacting school attendance: Feb. 18 and April 19.
Announcements/Legal Notices
Pattonville’s public notices comply with requirements from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the U.S. Department of Education and are aligned with the policies of the Pattonville Board of Education. Residents may view these documents on the district website at www.psdr3.org. Click on the “Legal Notices” link on the left side of the page to view the following notices: Annual Notification Regarding Student Records (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA); Parents Right To Know; Notice of Non-Discrimination; Special Education Services; Rights of Homeless Students; Programs for the Disadvantaged; Asbestos Notice; Procedure for Public Complaints/Section 504 Grievance Procedure; Immunization Requirements; and Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program.
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Junior completes leadership program
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aria Cerda, who will be a junior at Pattonville High School this fall, completed the Hispanic Leadership Institute High School Leadership Initiative program sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis. The leadership institute was established as a select program for 15 to 20 individuals to develop leadership skills and give back to the St. Louis community. The program is designed to identify Hispanic leaders and develop their leadership skills; create a network of Hispanic student leaders interested in giving back to the community; and provide new networks and opportunities for Hispanic students.
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Pattonville honors longtime tutors
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attonville celebrated the completion of its 27th year in the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program with a luncheon honoring its tutors on May 23. The Oasis program trains volunteer senior adults to work one-on-one with elementary-aged children on language, reading and writing skills. During the Pattonville event, tutors received special recognition for reaching milestones in their service to Pattonville children. This year Pattonville had more than 70 tutors commit to spending time each week with a student. Honored for 15 years Oasis tutors honored for milestones of service included, from left, of service was Nancy Barry. The followfront row, Marilyn Leckrone, Margaret Dickinson, Nancy Barry and ing tutors completed 10 years of service: Paula Brose; and back row, Nancy Mueller, Martha Murphy, Mary Judy Barnett, Margaret Dickinson, Carol Lou Burke and Carol Hutchinson. Hutchinson and Marilyn Leckrone. Marking five years of service were Paula Brose, Mary Lou Burke, Ron Fitzler, Pam Marquardt, Nancy Mueller and Martha Murphy. For those interested in becoming an Oasis tutor, a free training will take place in September at the Pattonville Learning Center (see below). For more information, contact Kelly Gordon in the Pattonville school-community relations office at (314) 213-8025 or kgordon@psdr3.org.
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attonville is seeking older adult volunteers who can spend up to one hour a week tutoring a student in kindergarten through third grade as part of Pattonville’s Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring Program. Tutors help children with reading, writing and language skills. New tutors must participate in training and undergo a background check before being paired with a student. Pattonville’s training consists of two parts: an online session and in-person session. The in-person session takes place on Sept. 14 at the Pattonville Learning Center. The online training session must be completed prior to the in-person training. New tutors can complete the online training on their own or can sign up for times on Sept. 13 to use computers at the Learning Center. To volunteer, contact Kelly Gordon in the Pattonville school-community relations office at (314) 213-8025 or kgordon@psdr3.org.
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Board approves middle school assistant principal
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he Pattonville Board of Education approved the selection of Amie Bemke as assistant principal at Pattonville Heights Middle School. She began her new position on July 1. A 1995 Pattonville alumnus, Bemke previously served as a middle school assistant principal in the Fort Zumwalt School District and worked as an area coordinator and teacher for the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County, including time in Pattonville. Bemke holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and cross categorical special education and a master’s degree in computer education from Fontbonne Uni- Amie Bemke versity. She also holds a master’s degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University and an educational specialist’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Missouri Baptist University.
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During National College Decision Day in May, Kori Gibbons, left, and Yohanes Mulat wear shirts depicting which colleges they plan to attend. They graduated in May along with 394 members of the Class of 2018.
Next steps for Pattonville’s graduating Class of 2018
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pproximately 88 percent of graduates in the Pattonville Class of 2018 indicated they plan on continuing their education at fouryear universities, two-year colleges and career/technical schools or by entering the military. Pattonville graduates are frequently accepted into some of the most selective colleges and universities in the United States. Here’s a look at where this year’s graduates are headed: Four-year universities/colleges Alabama A&M University Albany State University (Georgia) Arizona State University Avila University Benedictine College Boston Baptist College Coe College Colorado Mesa University Colorado State University Columbia College (Chicago) Columbia College (Missouri) Culver-Stockton College Eastern Illinois University Fontbonne University Georgia State University Greenville University Harris-Stowe State University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana State University Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis Kansas State University Knox College Langston University Lewis University Lindenwood University-Belleville Lindenwood University-St. Charles Louisiana State University Loyola University New Orleans Maryville University Miami University (Ohio) Missouri Baptist University Missouri State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri Western State University Murray State University New York University North Central College Northwest Missouri State University Olivet Nazarene University Park University Rhodes College Rochester Institute of Technology Rockhurst University Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design Saint Louis University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southeast Missouri State University Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville Southwest Baptist University
Spelman College St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Olaf College Stephens College Tennessee State University Truman State University United States Military Academy at West Point University of Alabama University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Central Missouri University of Evansville University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign University of Illinois-Springfield University of Indianapolis University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Miami University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Washington University in St Louis Webster University Western Illinois University Western Kentucky University Western Michigan University
Two-year community college and career/technical college
Chamberlain University Iowa Central Community College Jefferson College Mesa Community College Ozark Technical Community College Ranken Technical College St. Charles Community College St. Louis Community College at Meramec St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley St. Louis Community College at Forest Park St. Louis Community College Southwestern Illinois College
Military
U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy
Rose Acres earns recertification as international Lighthouse school
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Pattonville school board approves balanced budget for 2018-2019
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he Pattonville Board of Education on June 26 approved a $99 million balanced operating budget for the 2018-2019 school year. This is the fifth year in a row the district has achieved a balanced budget. Pattonville is able to continue to maintain a balanced budget as a result of voter approval of Proposition P in 2013. Additional revenue from Prop P prevented the need to cut $10 million from the budget after the district already cut $8 million between 2007 and 2013. The 2018-2019 budget was established based on several factors: • Minimal change in health costs - The rising cost of health insurance continues to be a major concern nationally, but due to proactive measures in prior years, the district had zero percent increases in health and dental insurance during the last four school years. For the 2018-2019 school year, the district anticipates a small increase in health insurance rates of approximately 3.5 percent. • Three-year agreement with staff - Pattonville is completing the final year of a three-year agreement in which teachers and support staff receive an overall 3.75 percent increase in salary and benefits each year; however, the actual cost to the district is lower due to staff retirements and resignations, many of them due to a separation incentive plan (SIP) offered in 2016. As a result of the SIP and minimal increases in health insurance costs, the actual increased cost of salary and benefits has been approximately 2.8 percent over the length of the three-year agreement. • One percent increase in property values - Pattonville’s revenues are based on the assessed value of property in the district, which grew by an estimated 1 percent due to new construction in the district. • Normal textbook purchasing - For the fifth year in a row, the district is budgeting $1 million for its normal textbook adoption cycle. • Capital spending on high-priority needs - The new budget includes the purchase of four new school buses, two maintenance vehicles, replacing middle school laptops with iPads, lease payments for student and teacher laptops and iPads, energy improvements at Holman Middle School and Willow Brook Elementary School, instrument replacements, copier and printer leases and computer-aided design (CAD) lab replacements. • Full funding in state formula, but not transportation - The district anticipates receiving its full educational funding under the state’s Foundation Formula, which makes up approximately 5 percent of the district’s budget. However, as in years past, Pattonville expects to be underfunded by the state for transportation costs by nearly $1 million and has budgeted accordingly. • Addressing commercial tax appeals - Tax appeals by commercial property owners continue to be a budget focus for the district. Over the past year, nearly $1.5 million was refunded to commercial taxpayers for appeals dating back to the 2007 tax year, which are in line with annual averages the district has refunded over the last decade. The district has budgeted $1.2 million to address anticipated tax appeal refunds in 2018-2019. Approximately 86 percent of Pattonville’s funding comes from local taxes, with a small amount of support from state and federal resources. For more information For more information, view the presentation to the Board of Education and supporting budget book on the district’s BoardDocs website at www.boarddocs.com/mo/psdr3/Board.nsf/Public.
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Each year, the Pattonville Board of Education establishes priorities to address in the coming school year. The priorities are intended to help the district PATIONVILLE fulfill its goals outlined in SCHOOL DISTRICT its Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (strategic plan shown on back page). THATAL ~ WILLLLEA
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he Pattonville School District Board of Education is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities for ALL children. In order to accomplish this goal, partnerships with parents, business leaders and district patrons must continue to be actively developed in order to engage the entire community as the district strives for educational excellence. As such, the board has adopted the following Areas of Emphasis for the 2018-2019 school year: •
The district will implement the multi-year (preschool through 12th grade) personalized learning plan to provide ongoing feedback to students on their growth toward high school course content readiness and that leads to success-ready graduates.
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All students in grades 6 through 12 have a graduation life-readiness plan which they develop and regularly monitor progress within and between academic levels.
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Career education programs will continue to become a more integral component of the total educational program and will include students participating in Extended Learning Opportunities, emphasizing district partnerships with local businesses when possible.
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The district will develop a comprehensive plan to become a trauma-informed system that provides for the social and emotional needs of all students.
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The district will develop a plan integrating school and community resources to ensure the safety and security of students, staff and the community.
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The district facilities plan will be updated as appropriate and implemented utilizing bond issue and district operating funds.
The district will continue with the following: •
Proactive strategies will be implemented to promote continued improvement in student responsibility, citizenship and overall character with an emphasis on building relationships and an understanding of socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic differences.
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Parents, staff and students will continue to develop, modify and implement school improvement plans based on data and research.
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The district will continue to implement and identify strategies to increase the percentage of students involved in extracurricular programs provided at the elementary and middle school level to support the development of highly competitive programs at the high school.
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The district will continue to use resources efficiently to achieve district goals. The district will continue legislative advocacy for public education.
Adopted by the Pattonville Board of Education on June 26, 2018
Pattonville named a Top Workplace in St. Louis
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he Pattonville School District was named to the St. Louis PostDispatch’s Top Workplaces list for 2018. The district was ranked 10th among the Top 25 large employers (500 or more employees) in the St. Louis area. This is the fourth year in a row Pattonville has earned Top Workplace recognition. “Pattonville has a strong culture that is mission-focused on ensuring all our students are life-ready after graduation,” said Dr. Tim Pecoraro, superintendent. “This recognition honors the way we work together to ensure learning experiences are personalized to the needs of our students and that our staff are empowered to innovate and lead in ways that support our mission: That All Will Learn. We are fortunate to have a robust sense of community and teamwork amongst our staff, students, parents, board members, volunteers and business partners which make Pattonville a great place to live, learn and work.” LillST.LOUISPOST-DISPATCH To create the Top Workplaces list the Post-Dispatch teamed up with Energage, a survey firm that specializes in organizational health
and employee engagement. The list recognizes great companies based solely on feedback provided by employees via written and online surveys. Last March, 74 percent of Pattonville staff responded to a survey and provided feedback. Employers that scored high enough based on national benchmarks are named to the Top Workplaces list. Pattonville was featured in a special Top Workplaces section of the Post-Dispatch on Sunday, June 24. The list can also be found online at STLToday.com. Nearly 1,300 metro St. Louis companies were nominated as a Top Workplace, but only 150 received recognition. Out of that number, only 25, including Pattonville, were named a Top Workplace for companies with 500 or more employees.
Interested in working for Pattonville? Find out about our job openings online at hrc.psdr3.org.
Bond issue update: projects under way this summer
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his summer, crews are working in Pattonville to complete several projects funded by the $23 million zero tax rate increase bond issue approved by voters in April 2017. Approval of the bond issue did not increase the district’s tax rate. Numerous exterior projects are underway, along with some limited interior renovations, including several safety initiatives. Projects not completed during summer 2018 will be completed in summer 2019. Major bond issue projects being completed this summer at each school are listed at right. The first project undertaken with 2017 bond funds was the conversion of the former Briar Crest Elementary School into the new Pattonville Early Childhood Center. Completion of this project frees up needed space in district elementary schools and creates greater flexibility at the Pattonville Learning Center. Construction on the early childhood center was completed this spring, and the building will open for its first students in August. A public open house is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. In addition, the district has already begun using bond funds to purchase classroom and library furniture promised as part of the bond issue.
Facilities Plan Overview Item
Est. Cost
Building safety and security updates
$4,304,934
Energy efficiency improvements $6,017,730 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, roofing, doors, windows Classroom, library and other interior building renovations
$5,367,675
Updates that encourage student involvement in school and students’ long-term fitness and health (ex: replacing fitness equipment and renovating or adding physical education facilities)
$3,967,936
Early childhood program moves to former Briar Crest Elementary building (interior renovations/site improvements)
$1,720,600
Renovations of Community Auditorium at Pattonville High School
$1,620,856
TOTAL
$22,999,731
Find out more.
Summer 2018 bond issue projects by school Bridgeway Elementary School • • • •
Creating new bus and car lanes for improved traffic flow and safety Installing window security film Upgrading hallways to cover exiting tile walls Updating teacher workroom
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Resurfacing parking lot Installing window security film Replacing gym floor Replacing library and office carpet
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Creating new car lane for improved traffic flow and safety Installing window security film Renovating interior space for new library and repurposing old library for instructional use
Drummond Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School • •
The hallways at Bridgeway Elementary School are receiving updated wall coverings.
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Removing classroom/staff trailers Painting handrails Installing window security film Upgrading hallways to cover existing tile walls
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Resurfacing parking lot Installing window security film Repaving front parking lot Improving library space
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Installing window security film Improving site drainage Installing new track
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Building tennis courts Installing window security film
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Building tennis courts Installing window security film Installing new lockers Adding an entry drive lane Replacing flooring in physical education spaces Upgrading plumbing fixtures
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Repairing asphalt Installing motorized shades at the aquatic complex
Remington Traditional School
The carpet in the Drummond Elementary School library is being replaced this summer.
Willow Brook Elementary School Holman Middle School
See the complete list of bond issue projects online at www.psdr3.org/newsinfo/pdf/FacilitiesPlan2017.pdf.
Pattonville Heights Middle School
An additional lane is being added to the entry at Pattonville Heights Middle School to improve traffic flow and safety.
Pattonville High School
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Willow Brook Elementary School will have a new track and improved site drainage after this summer’s projects are complete.
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All students are proficient in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
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Students are responsible citizens.
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Career and technical education is an integral component education program.
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The district designs elementary and middle school after-school programming to prepare students for high school MSHSM options; supports community programming meeting specific criteria that supports Pattonville student participation in MSHSM athletics and ac tivities; and improves and enhances supports for MSHSM programming.
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