Pattonville
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An e-newsletter from the
Pattonville School District
Jan. 25, 2012
Pattonville school board members are shown with “thank you” cards and the students who presented them. Shown
are, from left, Ruth Petrov, Tre Chestnut, Jamie Grant, Ralph Stahlhut, Andrew Brown, Tami Hohenstein, Allison Brown,
Jeanne Schottmueller, Lina Cruz, Bailey Mercer (in front of Cruz), Bob Dillon, Dominic Dedert, Ron Kuschel, Zachary
tucker and Taya Anderson-Steward.
School board recognized for volunteer service
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attonville Board of Education members received a big-hearted round of thank-yous
on Jan. 24 when several Pattonville students recognized them as part of School
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Board Recognition Week in Missouri (Jan. 22-28).
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Student ambassadors from each Pattonville elementary school and Remington
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Traditional School presented oversized “thank you” cards to the board members. The
students presentcards were created by the individual schools and signed by students and staff. The foling the school’s
lowing students served as representatives from their schools for the presentation: Bailey
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Mercer, kindergartner from Briar Crest Elementary; Allison Brown, a fifth-grader,
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a first-grader from Parkwood Elementary; Jamie Grant, a third-grader from Rose Acres
Elementary; Lina Cruz, an eighth-grader from Remington Traditional School; and
Dominic Dedert, a fourth-grader from Willow Brook Elementary.
Each year, the state of Missouri sets aside a week in late January as School Board
Recognition Week. The week recognizes the dedicated energies and countless hours
devoted by a group of more than 3,600 men and women who serve on school boards
throughout the state. These public servants are elected by local constituents and do not
receive compensation for their tireless efforts. Honored during the Pattonville recognition were: Robert Dillon, president; Jeanne Schottmueller, vice president; Ron Kuschel, secretary; Ralph
Stahlhut, treasurer; Cindy Candler, director; Tami Hohenstein, director; and Ruth Petrov, director. The board
members also received a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon and certificates of appreciation from the Missouri
School Boards Association.
The Pattonville Board of Education was the 2002 winner of the Missouri School Boards Association’s
Outstanding Board of Education Award and was a finalist for the award in 2008 and 2011.
Superintendent’s Update Michael A. Fulton, Ed.D., Superintendent
Rachel’s Challenge comes
to Pattonville High School
On Jan. 23, the entire study body of Pattonville
High School took part in a Rachel’s Challenge assembly. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Scott, the first person killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Rachel left behind a simple
challenge - treat others with kindness and compassion, and you just may change the world you live in.
Students heard her messages of hope and compassion
from presenter Dave Gamache. Then a core group
of 100 students were trained on the principles of the
program and how they can continue to foster them
well after the day of the assembly. Gamache also ventured to Holman Middle School in the afternoon to
present to sixth-graders and other students who were
not present at last year’s Rachel’s Challenge presentation. Both Holman and Pattonville Heights Middle
School have implemented this program. Thanks to the
Bridgeton Police Department for providing funding
for the high school program and to the SPEAK group
at PHS for hosting the event.
Above, student David
Robinson speaks during
a Rachel’s Challenge
training. At left, Rachel’s
Challenge presenter
Dave Gamache ends his
presentation to students
by reviewing the five
challenges set forth in
Rachel’s Challenge:
Look for the best in others; dream big; choose
positive influences; speak
with kindness; and start
your own chain reaction.
Schools fostering acts of kindness
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Bridgeway Elementary recently kicked off its
Peace Ball activities. This year, teachers wear a
peace necklace made of strings. When they see
a student being peaceful, they remove a string
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from their necklace and give it to the student.
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Each class forms a peace strand that will be turned into the art teacher at the end of
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the week for use in creating a peace ball that visibly shows how peaceful students
Rachel’s Chalhave been. Willow Brook Elementary also kicked off a similar Peace Ball prolenge assembly
gram last week. The school’s program will run for four weeks.
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Parkwood Elementary is again supporting Ornaments for Officers, a project
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that raises funds for BackStoppers. Individuals and organizations can donate
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holiday ornaments in good condition that will be sold to assist families of police,
fire and EMS officers who have been killed or permanently injured in the line of
duty. Parkwood is hoping to collect 350 ornaments for the organization. Anyone
wishing to donate ornaments can contact the Parkwood school office.
The entire seventh-grade at Holman Middle School adopted the Rachel Challenge ideals of kindness and compassion by volunteering at the St. Louis Area
Foodbank. Approximately 200 seventh-graders and 10 teachers volunteered
over the course of four different days in January to help sort and package food for area food pantries.
Recruiting high quality teachers
Thanks to the Pattonville human resources department, Pattonville principals and other administrators
for their work at the Jan. 21 recruitment fair. Pattonville hosted the event to interview candidates for teaching positions at all levels. About 200 candidates took part in the event, which served as an initial contact for
candidates for potential positions in the district.
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Maureen Moore, program director for the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education Award, presents an oversized check
for $1,000 to Pattonville High School teacher Rob Lamb. They are shown with Lamb’s wife, Melyssa Lamb (left of Rob
Lamb), Assistant Principal Luke Lammers (in rear between Melyssa and Rob Lamb), Principal Joe Dobrinic (back row
behind Maureen Moore) and Lamb’s chemistry students. The students are shown, from left, Bradley Cohen, Robert Zimerman, Kyle McFarling, Sydney McFowland, Alyssa Potter, DeQuante’ Miller, Ariel Appel, Travis Beal, Taylor Bailey, Abigail
DiRie, Joseph Model, Mariah Freeman and Madeleine Reynolds.
PHS science teacher earns Leader in Education award
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ob Lamb, a science teacher at Pattonville High School (and a 1998 graduate of Pattonville) was named a
Peabody Logos Leader in Education and awarded $1,000 for his compassion and commitment to students.
As a science teacher, Lamb empowers his students to think and discover for themselves. He prepares them
with the latest skills in technology while fostering a passion for serious science. From detonating gas-filled
pumpkins to igniting and propelling “micro mole rockets,” Lamb’s class experiments are highly interactive
and engaging. He has participated in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) “SciJourn” initiative to promote science literacy through journalism. This effort has translated into published student work in SciJourner,
a publication sponsored by NSF and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
The Peabody Logos Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals—from
teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors—who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders. The 20112012 award program is continuing to accept nominations at www.PeabodyEnergyLeadersInEducation.org.
Upcoming Events
Pattonville Education Foundation (PEF) Dinner Dance Auction – Tickets are on sale for the PEF’s Annual
Dinner Dance Auction, set from 5:30 to 11 p.m. March 3 at the Debonaire Banquet Center in St. Ann. Featuring a “Candyland”
theme, the event includes a dinner buffet and silent and oral auctions. Tickets are $32.50 per person or $240 for a table of eight if
purchased before Feb. 24. After that, tickets cost $35 per person or $260 per table of eight. The PEF is in its 18th year of awarding
grants to Pattonville educators to support innovative educational programs that benefit Pattonville students. For ticket reservations,
contact Donette Green at dogreen@psdr3.org or download a form at www.psdr3.org/NewsInfo/pdf/PEFDDA2012.pdf.
Pattonville Idol – The Pattonville Alumni Association is hosting its annual talent competition, Pattonville Idol, at 7 p.m.
on Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at Rook’s Game Day Sports Bar and Grill on Dorsett Road. All talents are welcome. Each week features a
celebrity judge. The event is free for audience members, but guests can help choose the winner with a $1 vote. Contestants will
be charged a $5 to participate. All proceeds benefit the senior scholarship fund and the preschool pumpkin patch. To participate,
contestants must be 18 years or older and either a Pattonville High School alumni, a relative of an alumni or an employee of the
district. To sign up, contact Paula Schneider at jlslpaula@aol.com with Idol 2012 in the subject line no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 1.
All Night Graduation Party benefit – The Pattonville High School Class of 2012 will host its annual adult dance
from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Maryland Heights Centre. The event will feature live music performed by The Accidentals (a band made up of several Pattonville High School teachers and other supporters) and raffles. Drinks and light snacks
are included in the $25 admission price. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Pattonville High School. All proceeds from
this event will help to pay for this year’s Graduation All-Night Party, which provides a fun, safe event for seniors to celebrate
their graduation. For more information, contact Assistant Principal Luke Lammers at (314) 213-8051 or llammers@psdr3.org.
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Nominations sought for Teacher, Support Staff of Year
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attonville is accepting nominations for its Teacher of the Year and Support
Staff of the Year recognition programs. These programs provide students,
staff and parents the opportunity to honor employees who make a difference
and exemplify what it means to be part of the Pattonville community.
Nomination forms for the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
awards are available on the Pattonville website at www.psdr3.org/nominate
and in school offices throughout the district. The deadline for submitting
nominations for both honors is Friday, Feb. 10.
Classroom teachers and other certified educators, including counselors,
librarians and instructional specialists, are eligible to be nominated for Teacher
of the Year. Employees eligible to be nominated for Support Staff of the Year
are any non-supervisory support employee, including bus drivers, clerks,
secretaries, custodians, mechanics, nurses, parent educators, teacher assistants,
physical therapists and pathologists.
Each staff member is notified of his or her nomination in March, and the finalists participate in an interview by committees of parents and staff members.
The district winners will be announced during Pattonville’s District Appreciation Night on May 7. The awards program is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Kelly Kendall in the community relations
office at kkendall@psdr3.org.
Nomination
forms are
available
online at
www.psdr3.
org/nominate
The deadline to
submit nominations is Friday,
Feb. 10.
Pattonville to award honorary diplomas to veterans
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or the 10th year in a row, Pattonville will reserve time during
graduation ceremonies to award honorary high school diplomas
to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the
United States military during foreign conflicts. The ceremony will
take place during Pattonville High School commencement ceremonies, slated for 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Family Arena in St.
Charles.
Since 2002, Pattonville has awarded more than 100 honorary
diplomas to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam
War and Operation Desert Storm. Pattonville participates in “Operation Recognition,” a program sponsored by the Missouri Veterans Commission and Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education. House Bill 441 provides official state high school diplomas to veterans
who served in foreign wars. Local boards of education award the diplomas, which are issued by the state.
The program is open to any resident or former resident of Missouri. Veterans can qualify regardless of
whether they attended public or private schools and regardless of whether the school still exists or not. Family members may apply on behalf of a deceased veteran. Applications to receive a diploma may be obtained
by calling (314) 213-8025 or by downloading the forms at www.psdr3.org/NewsInfo/pdf/VetDipAp2012.pdf.
The deadline to return applications to the Pattonville School District in order to participate in this year’s graduation ceremony is Friday, March 9. Diplomas may also be sent directly to the veteran if the person chooses
not to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
A copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers or DD-214 is required to be submitted along with the application. The Missouri Veterans Commission will verify that an applicant is eligible to receive the diploma.
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Business Bits: Actions taken at the Jan. 24 school board meeting
Board Actions
Pattonville Online
The Board of Education on Jan. 24:
www.psdr3.org
• Accepted an evaluation of Pattonville’s staff selection
program;
Calendars
• Reviewed upcoming trips by the Robotics Club and
Click on the calendar tab to view an activities calendar of
varsity drill team at Pattonville High School;
all school and district-level events; or an athletic calendar
• Approved paying $317,322.68 for purchases made on
BoardDocs
Pattonville’s purchasing cards with the district receiving
Details of items discussed at board meetings can
a rebate of nearly 1 percent (or $2,919.37);
be found online. Click on any tab in the Web Tools
• Approved paying the balance of the unified dues for the
menu to find Pattonville’s BoardDocs page.
Cooperating School Districts for the 2011-2012 school
year in the amount of $29,117;
Your Board of Education
• Approved payment to Cooperating School Districts for
Bob Dillon, President
the balance of its CharacterPlus membership dues for
Jeanne Schottmueller, Vice President
the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $2,096;
Ron Kuschel, Secretary
• Approved paying $2,160.83 to Kohn, Shands, Elbert,
Ralph Stahlhut, Treasurer
Gianoulakis and Giljum for legal services;
Cindy Candler, Director
• Approved the students and staff projections for the
Tami Hohenstein, Director
2012-2013 school year;
Ruth Petrov, Director
• Lodged for action updates to Regulation IGCA-R
(Summer School Procedures); a vote is expected on the
updates at the Feb. 14 board meeting; and
• Approved curriculum course format change recommendations for the 2012-2013 school year.
Bid Awards
The Pattonville Board of Education awarded the following bids during its Jan. 24 meeting:
• $154,410 to Stephens Flooring for flooring projects at Remington Traditional School, Pattonville Heights Middle
School and Pattonville High School, all funded by the 2010 zero tax rate increase bond issue;
• $53,758.80 to Interface Security Systems for the renewal of an alarm system monitoring agreement for the period
March 1, 2012 through Feb. 28, 2013, at the same terms, conditions and pricing as their original bid;
• $86,800 to Broyles Lawn Service LLC for the renewal of a lawn mowing service agreement;
• $7,376 to Golterman and Sabo for magnetic dry erase boards and bulletin boards;
• $41,000 to Norcostco Inc. for an auditorium stage curtain at Pattonville High School; and
• $39,916 to Communication Associates for a district radio system to bring the district into compliance with Federal
Communication Commission regulations regarding the change to narrow band technology.
New Hire
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Jennifer Lipscomb, early childhood special education paraprofessional, Learning Center
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Making News
Special recognition of Pattonville students, staff and volunteers
Rose Acres Elementary
Junior Achievement Card Competition
Celia Friedrich, a fifth-grader at Rose Acres Elementary School,
was named the winner of the 2011 Junior Achievement holiday
card competition.
Holman Middle School
Second in Stockmarket Game
Three eighth-graders at Holman Middle School placed second
in the regional Stockmarket Game: Cassidy Barry, Opal Pursley
and Megan Tyahla. The Stockmarket Game is a 10-week competition in which students build a portfolio of stocks and try to
earn a profit that exceeds their competitors. During the course of
the game, the girls made more than $5,000 on their stock picks.
The team was coached by Dodie Logue, a teacher in Holman’s
Students in Gifted Minded Activities (SIGMA) program.
Holman Middle School students Cassidy
Barry, left, and Opal Pursley were part of a
team that took second place in the regional
Stockmarket Game.
Pattonville High School
National Soccer All Region Player
Kailey Utley, a senior at Pattonville High School, was chosen as
the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCA) All
Region player. Utley is only one of three Pattonville students to
have received this prestigious honor.
Honors Orchestra
Pattonville High School juniors Chris Aman, Eric Bateman and
Anjali Fernandes and freshman Matthew Diller were chosen for
Pattonville High School students chosen for
the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association Honors
the Suburban Honors Orchestra included
Orchestra. In addition, Fernandes was selected to the Missouri
Matthew Diller, left, and Eric Bateman.
All-State Orchestra and was also chosen as a representative in the
American Legion Oratorical Contest. The orchestra students were
directed by Daniel Henderson.
County Health Department Multimedia Award
Students from Pattonville High School swept the photography
category in the St. Louis County Department of Health’s “Share
the Truth about Tobacco” multimedia awards. Junior Carrie Lee
won first place, junior Kevin Murillo won second place and
senior Jesse Eberenz won third place. The students created the
artwork in the Digital Design class taught by art teacher Kelli
Dornfeld.
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Pattonville High School student Carrie Lee took
first place in photography in the county health
department multimedia contest. She is shown
here with her art teacher, Kelli Dornfeld.
Shown are members, mentors and sponsors of the two robotics teams from Pattonville High School. These teams are
advancing to the state competition.
Pattonville High School
Robotics teams advance to state
Two teams from the Pattonville High School robotics club advanced to the state competition after finishing
in second and third place during the St. Louis qualifying tournament. Pattonville team 2866 took second
place in the competition. The students involved in the team are seniors Aaron Gershman and Mitchell Hale;
sophomores Kyle Hall, Daniel Jack, Brianna Johnson, Leah Perry and Donovan Yard; and freshmen Daniel
Herzberg, Craig Lasserre and Mark Raymond. Pattonville team 2867 took
third place in the competition and won the PTC Design Award. The team was
also a finalist for the Think and Inspire Awards and is comprised of seniors
Mike Brown and Joey Hakanson; juniors Nik Frier and Doan Trieu; sophomores Brandon Mazzola, Jed Menard, Aidan O’Donnell and Khoa Trieu; and
freshmen Katie Harris, Warren Li and Grant Matthews. The teams are sponsored by teacher Lori Cole with the help of mentors Jonathan Cole and Brian
Bateman.
District
Youth Council Person of the Year
Bob Jercinovic, a groundsman in Pattonville’s maintenance department, was
named the Catholic Youth Council North County Service Person of the Year.
Jercinovic, a volunteer at St. Sabina in North County, was nominated for the
honor based on his contribution and service in the advancement of popularity
and appreciation for the game of soccer.
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Bob Jercinovic was named, Catholic Youth Council North County
Service Person of the Year.