❤️ SHOW YOUR CITY PARK PANTHER PRIDE! ❤️
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
A Token. A Book. A New Story to Take Home.
👉 Donate to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project:
https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?lang=en_US...
When one of our students is recognized as a PAWSitive Panther, they receive something extra special—a token for our book vending machine!
That token means they get to choose a brand-new book of their very own to take home and KEEP.
That’s where our community comes in!
Donations to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project help us purchase the books that keep our vending machine stocked and ready to celebrate our Panthers.
🐾 $5, $10, $20—it all adds up to more books in the hands of City Park kids!
Can’t donate right now? Sharing this post helps, too!
Help us keep the 405 stocked with stories and our PAWSitive Panthers reading!
👉 Donate to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project:
https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?lang=en_US...
When one of our students is recognized as a PAWSitive Panther, they receive something extra special—a token for our book vending machine!
That token means they get to choose a brand-new book of their very own to take home and KEEP.
That’s where our community comes in!
Donations to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project help us purchase the books that keep our vending machine stocked and ready to celebrate our Panthers.
🐾 $5, $10, $20—it all adds up to more books in the hands of City Park kids!
Can’t donate right now? Sharing this post helps, too!
Help us keep the 405 stocked with stories and our PAWSitive Panthers reading!
🍁 City Park Elementary - Fall Break Reminder! 🍁🍂
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
⚽ GOAL! Come Root for Our Panthers! ⚽
Get ready to cheer on our team at the District Soccer Tournament!
Bring your family, wear your school colors, and let's show our Panther Pride!
What: District Soccer Tournament
When: Thursday, October 29 Kickoff Time: 3:45 PM
Where: Heritage Soccer Complex (located right behind Park Creek School) Pack your lawn chairs, bring your big cheering voices, and let’s make some noise for our Panthers! See you on the field! 🐾⚽
Get ready to cheer on our team at the District Soccer Tournament!
Bring your family, wear your school colors, and let's show our Panther Pride!
What: District Soccer Tournament
When: Thursday, October 29 Kickoff Time: 3:45 PM
Where: Heritage Soccer Complex (located right behind Park Creek School) Pack your lawn chairs, bring your big cheering voices, and let’s make some noise for our Panthers! See you on the field! 🐾⚽
FIT GeorgiaTesting for Grades 4 and 5
👟 Get Ready to Move! FIT Georgia Fitness Assessment 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Who: All 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: October 1 & October 7
Where: City Park Elementary Gym
What is FIT Georgia?
Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in FIT Georgia, a state assessment that checks your child’s health and physical fitness!
Students will try their best in 5 quick areas:
🫀 Aerobic Capacity (Heart Health)
💪 Muscular Strength (Strong Muscles)
🏋️ Muscular Endurance (Staying Active)
🧘 Flexibility (Stretching)
📈 Healthy Body Range** (Overall Wellness)
This assessment helps us support your child's healthy habits now and for the future!
🌟 How You Can Help Your Child Succeed 🌟
👟 Dress for Action: Make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothes on test days.
😴 Rest Up: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing.
🍎 Fuel Up: Serve a healthy breakfast and hydrate!
👏 Cheer Them On: Remind them that doing their best is what matters most!
👟 Get Ready to Move! FIT Georgia Fitness Assessment 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Who: All 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: October 1 & October 7
Where: City Park Elementary Gym
What is FIT Georgia?
Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in FIT Georgia, a state assessment that checks your child’s health and physical fitness!
Students will try their best in 5 quick areas:
🫀 Aerobic Capacity (Heart Health)
💪 Muscular Strength (Strong Muscles)
🏋️ Muscular Endurance (Staying Active)
🧘 Flexibility (Stretching)
📈 Healthy Body Range** (Overall Wellness)
This assessment helps us support your child's healthy habits now and for the future!
🌟 How You Can Help Your Child Succeed 🌟
👟 Dress for Action: Make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothes on test days.
😴 Rest Up: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing.
🍎 Fuel Up: Serve a healthy breakfast and hydrate!
👏 Cheer Them On: Remind them that doing their best is what matters most!
🍁 City Park Elementary - Fall Break Reminder! 🍁🍂
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
🎉 SAVE THE DATE: Panther Fiesta & Senior Night! 🎉
Get ready for an evening filled with food, fun, and community spirit! Here are all the details you need to know for our upcoming event:
Event: Panther Fiesta
Date: Friday, October 16th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location & Entry: Enter and exit through the school Bus Loop 🚌
Admission Cost: Children (Ages 3 & up): $5.00
Children (Ages 2 & under): FREE
Parents: FREE 🎟️
🏈 Stick around for High School Football! Right after the Panther Fiesta, join us for Senior Night as Dalton High School takes on Woodland High School! Game Time: 7:30 PM 🏈
More details are coming soon—we can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for an evening filled with food, fun, and community spirit! Here are all the details you need to know for our upcoming event:
Event: Panther Fiesta
Date: Friday, October 16th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location & Entry: Enter and exit through the school Bus Loop 🚌
Admission Cost: Children (Ages 3 & up): $5.00
Children (Ages 2 & under): FREE
Parents: FREE 🎟️
🏈 Stick around for High School Football! Right after the Panther Fiesta, join us for Senior Night as Dalton High School takes on Woodland High School! Game Time: 7:30 PM 🏈
More details are coming soon—we can't wait to see you there!
❤️ SHOW YOUR CITY PARK PANTHER PRIDE! ❤️
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
This week's Panther Press is here:
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-177199
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-177199
Spotlight on Learning: Author’s Chair in Ms. Jimenez’s Class!
Our young writers in Ms. Jimenez’s class became published authors this week! Each student created their very own "All About Me" book, filled with drawings and stories about their lives, families, and favorite things.
To celebrate, students took turns sitting in the special Author’s Chair to read their creations aloud to their classmates and teachers. Sharing stories helps our students build confidence, practicing speaking and listening skills while celebrating what makes each of them unique!
Our young writers in Ms. Jimenez’s class became published authors this week! Each student created their very own "All About Me" book, filled with drawings and stories about their lives, families, and favorite things.
To celebrate, students took turns sitting in the special Author’s Chair to read their creations aloud to their classmates and teachers. Sharing stories helps our students build confidence, practicing speaking and listening skills while celebrating what makes each of them unique!
🎉 SAVE THE DATE: Panther Fiesta & Senior Night! 🎉
Get ready for an evening filled with food, fun, and community spirit! Here are all the details you need to know for our upcoming event:
Event: Panther Fiesta
Date: Friday, October 16th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location & Entry: Enter and exit through the school Bus Loop 🚌
Admission Cost: Children (Ages 3 & up): $5.00
Children (Ages 2 & under): FREE
Parents: FREE 🎟️
🏈 Stick around for High School Football! Right after the Panther Fiesta, join us for Senior Night as Dalton High School takes on Woodland High School! Game Time: 7:30 PM 🏈
More details are coming soon—we can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for an evening filled with food, fun, and community spirit! Here are all the details you need to know for our upcoming event:
Event: Panther Fiesta
Date: Friday, October 16th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location & Entry: Enter and exit through the school Bus Loop 🚌
Admission Cost: Children (Ages 3 & up): $5.00
Children (Ages 2 & under): FREE
Parents: FREE 🎟️
🏈 Stick around for High School Football! Right after the Panther Fiesta, join us for Senior Night as Dalton High School takes on Woodland High School! Game Time: 7:30 PM 🏈
More details are coming soon—we can't wait to see you there!
Suds & Spelling !
Mrs. Roper's class had a foamy good time during literacy practice this week! To make learning hands-on and engaging, students traded in traditional pencils and paper for desks covered in fluffy shaving cream.
Using their fingers, our little learners practiced tracing their letters, spelling sight words, and writing their names directly on their tables. Not only does sensory writing help reinforce letter shapes and fine motor skills, but it also makes learning feel like play! Plus, as an added bonus, Mrs. Roper's desks have never been cleaner!
Mrs. Roper's class had a foamy good time during literacy practice this week! To make learning hands-on and engaging, students traded in traditional pencils and paper for desks covered in fluffy shaving cream.
Using their fingers, our little learners practiced tracing their letters, spelling sight words, and writing their names directly on their tables. Not only does sensory writing help reinforce letter shapes and fine motor skills, but it also makes learning feel like play! Plus, as an added bonus, Mrs. Roper's desks have never been cleaner!
🍁 NEW FALL SPIRITWEAR SAVINGS!
October is here, and it's a great time to show your school spirit! This week, save 15% on Pants, Weekend Fleece and Cyclone Tie-Dye Tees, plus save 10% on Ladies' Beach Crews.
🚚 FREE SHIPPING on orders over $49—no code needed!
❤️ Shop your school store and support your school!
🛒 Shop our school spiritwear store here: https://cityparkspiritwear.com/
🍁 City Park Elementary - Fall Break Reminder! 🍁🍂
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
No School
Dates: Thursday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 13
Students Return: Wednesday, October 14
Enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break with your family! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, October 14. 🐾❤️
City Park is blessed with many great staff members! Each month, PAWS provides the opportunity for colleagues to nominate one another for a spotlight moment! This month, Mrs. Shoemaker was nominated. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about this outstanding educator!
❤️ SHOW YOUR CITY PARK PANTHER PRIDE! ❤️
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
Two fun ways to show your Panther spirit are now available for PRE-ORDER through October 19!
👕 CITY PARK T-SHIRTS — $20 EACH
Choose from:
• Student Shirt — Building My Legacy with the graduation year based on the student’s grade level
• Parent Shirt — Proud Parent of a City Park Panther
🐾 BUILD-A-PAWS PANTHERS
Create your very own City Park Panther! Each kit includes stuffing, a small red heart, and a red-and-white shirt.
• 8-inch Panther — $25
• 16-inch Panther — $30
📄 Flyers were sent home with students yesterday with ordering information.
⏰ Don’t miss out! All pre-orders are due by October 19.
Grab a Panther, a shirt—or both—and show off that City Park Panther Pride! 🐾❤️🖤
FIT GeorgiaTesting for Grades 4 and 5
👟 Get Ready to Move! FIT Georgia Fitness Assessment 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Who: All 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: October 1 & October 7
Where: City Park Elementary Gym
What is FIT Georgia?
Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in FIT Georgia, a state assessment that checks your child’s health and physical fitness!
Students will try their best in 5 quick areas:
🫀 Aerobic Capacity (Heart Health)
💪 Muscular Strength (Strong Muscles)
🏋️ Muscular Endurance (Staying Active)
🧘 Flexibility (Stretching)
📈 Healthy Body Range** (Overall Wellness)
This assessment helps us support your child's healthy habits now and for the future!
🌟 How You Can Help Your Child Succeed 🌟
👟 Dress for Action: Make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothes on test days.
😴 Rest Up: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing.
🍎 Fuel Up: Serve a healthy breakfast and hydrate!
👏 Cheer Them On: Remind them that doing their best is what matters most!
👟 Get Ready to Move! FIT Georgia Fitness Assessment 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Who: All 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: October 1 & October 7
Where: City Park Elementary Gym
What is FIT Georgia?
Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in FIT Georgia, a state assessment that checks your child’s health and physical fitness!
Students will try their best in 5 quick areas:
🫀 Aerobic Capacity (Heart Health)
💪 Muscular Strength (Strong Muscles)
🏋️ Muscular Endurance (Staying Active)
🧘 Flexibility (Stretching)
📈 Healthy Body Range** (Overall Wellness)
This assessment helps us support your child's healthy habits now and for the future!
🌟 How You Can Help Your Child Succeed 🌟
👟 Dress for Action: Make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothes on test days.
😴 Rest Up: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing.
🍎 Fuel Up: Serve a healthy breakfast and hydrate!
👏 Cheer Them On: Remind them that doing their best is what matters most!
PAWS' October Lunch Menu is here!
🐾 Calling All Veterans & Active-Duty Service Members! ❤️🤍💙
City Park Elementary is making plans for a very special Veterans Day Assembly, and we would be honored to have the veterans and active-duty service members in our City Park families and community join us!
❤️ Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Harmon Practice Field — across from the National Guard Armory
This year, our Panthers will leave the 405 and gather together outdoors for a special community celebration of the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country. Our program will include the Pledge of Allegiance, our City Park Glee Club, patriotic music, a whole-school singalong, and a special recognition of our veterans.
Veterans and active-duty service members, please make plans to join us! We want our students to see that those who serve our country aren't just people they read about in books—they are members of their own families, school, and community.
🪑 Guests, please bring a lawn chair for seating.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with a veteran or active-duty service member who might like to join our Panthers for this special morning.
🐾 Thank you for your service. We can't wait to honor you! ❤️🤍💙
📚 Exciting Author Visit! 📚
We are so excited to welcome author Rachel Smalley to City Park Elementary! She is the author of TUFTED: The Stitch & Story of Catherine Evans Whitener (illustrated by Katie Hickey).
Who: Grades 3–5
When: October 28
Where: City Park Elementary
Every student in grades 3–5 will hear the author speak and get their very own copy of the book to take home!
We are so excited to welcome author Rachel Smalley to City Park Elementary! She is the author of TUFTED: The Stitch & Story of Catherine Evans Whitener (illustrated by Katie Hickey).
Who: Grades 3–5
When: October 28
Where: City Park Elementary
Every student in grades 3–5 will hear the author speak and get their very own copy of the book to take home!