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Patterson is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
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At Patterson, students learn Spanish on a weekly basis and are in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an international curriculum framework designed for children 3 to 12 years of age.
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Patterson is an IB World School for the Primary Years International Baccalaureate Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Patterson believes is important for our students.
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Patterson offers Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old located on our campus.
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about Patterson Preschool (opens in new window/tab)
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We offer Running Club, PALS Classes, Student Ambassadors, Oceanography, Junior Heroes, Junior Coaches, and Patt News.
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about Clubs & Activities (opens in new window/tab)
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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about Kindergarten (opens in new window/tab)
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about Elementary Summer School (opens in new window/tab)
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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about Tax Credit Contributions (opens in new window/tab)
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Patterson News & Events
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Hello! I am Lisa Hart, and I am honored to be a Kindergarten teacher here at Patterson Elementary. I have been teaching for 35 years, and even after three decades, the excitement of watching students learn something new never gets old - it’s contagious! My goal is to foster that natural curiosity and watch my students grow by leaps and bounds each year.
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about Teacher Spotlight - Karen Frederick, Kindergarten | Schedule a Tour!
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
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about Gilbert Public Schools K-12 International Baccalaureate Pathways for 2026/27 School Year
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
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about Elementary Summer School Information (opens in new window/tab)
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta