Dear Patton Families,
Welcome to the start of what promises to be an unforgettable school year! Although we cannot physically be together on campus at this time, we are excited about the start of a new year! Our PTA Executive Board is already hard at work making plans for programs and events as we face this unique year with new challenges. Now more than ever we feel it is important to pull our community together and stay connected.

Join us
Join us and see what being a part of Patton PTA means! We invite you to become a member because we can do more together than apart. As a member, you help to support academic needs on our campus, become an active voice on decisions that impact all of our children, and help to build a stronger and more inclusive school community. There is no wrong or right way to PTA – anything you can give, whether it’s time, knowledge, or money, will support your child’s potential! As a member of Patton PTA, you will join a network of parents and educators with a common goal of making positive change. Join today – membership costs just $8 and is good for the 2020-21 school year.

Stay connected
To stay in the loop on what Patton PTA is up to, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Our website is a great resource and is updated often. We will also have a newsletter each week in Dr. Brantley’s Parent Pioneer Weekly email. Be sure to check these resources regularly for announcements, important dates, reminders, and more!

First PTA meeting
We invite you to our first PTA Meeting of the year on September 24 at 6 pm. The meeting will take place over Zoom (details to come) and will allow you to virtually meet our officers and hear how we are gearing up for the coming year. A highlight of this meeting will be a segment on Family Mental Health and Wellness. Licensed child therapists from the Austin community will talk to our group about important strategies for supporting the mental health of your family during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mark your calendars now so you can be sure to participate!

Contact us
Lastly, please don’t hesitate to contact any of our officers to let us know what we’re doing right, where we can improve, and anything you think we’re overlooking altogether. We welcome your feedback and ideas! We are looking forward to a great year ahead and are proud to be a part of the Patton Community alongside you!

Your 2020-2021 PTA Officers,
Amanda Barta, President
Jamie Pafford, VP of Fundraising
Katrina Kincaid, VP of Membership
Lee Pepe, Treasurer
Aubrey Edwards, Secretary
Leah Brock-White, Parliamentarian

Patton Elementary School PTA is incredibly thankful for our 2020 business sponsors! Their generous donations to our PTA are more important than ever as we prepare our program efforts for the upcoming school year. Please keep these Patton supporters in mind as you choose which businesses to support during this difficult time in the world.