Join us for Open House at Pate
We have a familiar face returning to our PE gym. Mrs. Candy Gish is our new PE teacher. This is not her first team teaching PE at Pate! Read her introduction below!
Mrs. Candy Gish:
I will be starting my 22nd year in in education as a physical education teacher. I started my career
at Spokane middle school in 1998, after a two year stay I moved on to Aurora where I taught K-12
physical education for 15 years. I moved to Republic middle school in 2015 where I taught health and
physical education. After four years at Republic, I found my way back to the job I have always loved and
was able to come back home to be a Houn' Dawg again. I am married, my husband is William Gish, three
girls ages 16, 14 and 11.
Open House
Thank you to all that attended our Popsicles with the Principal event. Take a look at these great pictures from the event.
Looking for some updates and information? Please use this link to access the back to school parent newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/smt5r
When your PTO officers are ROCKSTARS! Look at this new obstacle course waiting for our students on the playground. Thank you - you know who you are - for devoting your time to brighten up our playground! #PateIsThePlaceToBe
Open House!
Will we see you there? Popsicles with the Principal happening again this year! RSVP by commenting below.
What? Pate teachers on a parade? YES! We are coming to a neighborhood near you! We can't wait. Look for the Aurora R-VIII school bus. We will have books, Pate bracelets, and other prizes at each stop. See you then!
Need a computer and/or later office hours to complete your online registration? We have the answer. Pate Early Childhood Center will be open late on Thursday, August 1st.
I hope you'll join us for a little playground fun, a popsicle, and a drawing for 25 FREE books!
We have a new member of our second-grade team! Please help me welcome Mrs. Emily Thornhill.
My name is Emily Thornhill and this will be my 16th year teaching. I am married to Adam and we have 2 sons, Cannon who will be in the 6th grade and Reggie who will be in 2nd grade. We also have 2 dogs, Kobe and Louie. I love watching basketball and hanging out with my sweet family. I am soooo excited to be a Houn' Dawg!
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Update on teacher assignments.
Please help us welcome Mrs. Julie James. Mrs. James will be our new counselor after Mrs. Bader's retirement. Enjoy her introduction below:
My name is Julie James. I will be Pate's school counselor. I am very excited to join the Houn' Dawg community.
I was born and raised in Washington, Missouri. This will be my eighth year as a school counselor. I previously worked at a K-3 building in the Union R-XI school district. I also assisted with their early childhood center when needed.
I am married to A.J. We have recently moved to the area to be closer to his family. We have three children, Paxton (3), Adeline, and Alaina (10 months). I am looking forward to meeting Aurora R-VIII teachers, families and students.
Join us! RSVP by adding your name below so that we can provide enough popsicles! Can't wait to see you.
Open house
It's a good idea to give us a call before visiting our office this summer. Due to limited staff, our office is closed on a few occasions.
Looking for the school supply list?
Please help me welcome Mrs. Megan Williams to our team at Pate. Mrs. Williams will be teaching first grade. Read her introduction below:
Hello! My name is Megan Williams and I am so excited to join the first grade team at Pate.
I grew up in Pierce City, Missouri and the moved to Springfield where I attended Drury University. While there, I majored in Elementary Education and Special Reading.
In my free time I enjoy gardening, camping, and spending time with my husband and our super spoiled spaniel. I look forward to learning with each of my students and enjoying all of the many adventures this year is sure to bring!
