Please disregard the previously sent message about the Dress Your Best Day! PAWS was so excited he got the date wrong--it's next Friday the 24th so you have a whole week to plan your outfit!
The Dalton Dance Theater is hosting a day of performances for City Park students! On Friday, October 24, City Park students will enjoy a special live performance of Peter and the Wolf. PAWS is asking all City Park students in grades K-5 to come dressed in their theater best for this exciting theater experience right here on our campus!
It's Fair Time in North Georgia! PAWS is proud of the students from the CP whose artwork is on display at the North Georgia Fair! Be on the lookout for these pieces and more as you enjoy this fun fall tradition!
🍂🐾 It’s PAWtumn at City Park! 🐾🍂
On Friday, October 31, students will hit the CATwalk during Specials for our Fall Fashion Show! 🎉
Students are welcome to wear costumes, fun outfits, hats, or accessories as they strut across the stage for a round of APPAWSE. (Please remember: no weapons, no masks, no frightening/scary costumes, and face paint must allow students to be identifiable.)
We’ll also celebrate our October PAWSitive Panthers 🎖—parents of honorees will receive a special invitation!
Plus, don’t miss our PAWtumn Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser! 🎃
Book-character pumpkins decorated by 4th & 5th grade art classes will be on display. Students can “vote” for their favorite with coins or cash. The pumpkin with the most votes will be declared the winner, along with a special Principal’s Pick of the Patch!
It’s going to be a day full of fashion, fun, and PAWtumn spirit! 🐾✨
On Friday, October 31, students will hit the CATwalk during Specials for our Fall Fashion Show! 🎉
Students are welcome to wear costumes, fun outfits, hats, or accessories as they strut across the stage for a round of APPAWSE. (Please remember: no weapons, no masks, no frightening/scary costumes, and face paint must allow students to be identifiable.)
We’ll also celebrate our October PAWSitive Panthers 🎖—parents of honorees will receive a special invitation!
Plus, don’t miss our PAWtumn Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser! 🎃
Book-character pumpkins decorated by 4th & 5th grade art classes will be on display. Students can “vote” for their favorite with coins or cash. The pumpkin with the most votes will be declared the winner, along with a special Principal’s Pick of the Patch!
It’s going to be a day full of fashion, fun, and PAWtumn spirit! 🐾✨
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Kindness is our PAWSitive Panther Trait.
To support the awareness of both anti-bullying and kindness, on Wednesday, October 22 we will celebrate Unity Day for the sixth year! Students will have opportunities to share kindness through opportuniites provided by our school guidance counselors.
PAWS asks that everyone wear ORANGE on this day to show our unity.
Unity Day is a day started by the Pacer Center, an organization for children with disabilities. They help promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for all.
For more info on Unity Day visit pacer.org/bullying
To support the awareness of both anti-bullying and kindness, on Wednesday, October 22 we will celebrate Unity Day for the sixth year! Students will have opportunities to share kindness through opportuniites provided by our school guidance counselors.
PAWS asks that everyone wear ORANGE on this day to show our unity.
Unity Day is a day started by the Pacer Center, an organization for children with disabilities. They help promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for all.
For more info on Unity Day visit pacer.org/bullying
Mrs. Gray's kindergarten class received an email saying they were the most active Happy Numbers class at City Park for the month of September!
They celebrated last week with a “Build-Your-Own Water Bar” with flavored waters and sweet treats!
They celebrated last week with a “Build-Your-Own Water Bar” with flavored waters and sweet treats!
📚🐺 Exciting learning is happening in Ms. Guerrero’s classroom!
This week, students are diving into the Savvas weekly passage "Wolf Island" and they’re doing it in a PAWerful way! 🐾
Using small groups and the parallel co-teaching model, students are getting more focused support while they read.
👏 A big shoutout to Ms. Belman and Ms. Chesser, the support teachers working alongside Ms. Guerrero. Together, they’re helping make sure every student has the tools and guidance they need to succeed. 🧠✨
Way to go, team! #DaltonReads #WolfIsland #Savvas #TeamTeaching #LiteracyInAction
Please remember that the the FIT Georgia Assessment for Grades 4 and 5 will be on Tuesday, October 14 (grade 4) and Wednesday, October 15 (grade 5).
How You Can Help:
Make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and sneakers on these days.
Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing days.
Remind them to eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water.
Cheer them on and celebrate their effort — trying their best is what matters most!
How You Can Help:
Make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and sneakers on these days.
Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing days.
Remind them to eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water.
Cheer them on and celebrate their effort — trying their best is what matters most!
Kindergarten is selling BooGrams and lollipops for $1. Students may purchase during the month of October before school with delivery being on October 31. Please send cash only; small bills; correct change.
The Dalton Dance Theater is hosting a day of performances for City Park students! On Friday, October 24, City Park students will enjoy a special live performance of Peter and the Wolf. PAWS is asking all City Park students in grades K-5 to come dressed in their theater best for this exciting theater experience right here on our campus!
Ms. Gomez's third grade scientists engaged in some fossil fun today!
PAWS is excited to unveil our latest stick together puzzle--Dogman! It's here just in time to get students excited about our upcoming book fair in November! More details to come about our book fair; PAWS encourages everyone to start saving up MEOW because some great new titles will be coming our way!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Rhodes' class got to shake their maracas with Mrs. Pichardo. Mrs. Rhodes’ class learned about Mrs. Pichardo’s home country, Venezuela. Students enjoyed learning about Venezuelan culture, creating colorful maracas, and dancing to traditional Venezuelan music. It was a fun and meaningful way to celebrate and learn together!
Mrs. Argueta's class closed out Hispanic Heritage month with Mexican tortas and horchata. It was so awesome to see a former CP student working with her younger sister to make this experience PAWSible! We are so grateful for family support!
Thursday, October 9 is an Early Release Day. All elementary schools will dismiss at 12:15 PM. Please remember that there is no ASP on Early Release Day!
Friday and Monday, October 10 and 13 are student holidays.
Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, October 14.
Friday and Monday, October 10 and 13 are student holidays.
Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, October 14.
PAWS loves when students' artwork is featured in our local newspaper! Check out these artists from Tuesday's edition!
🧡🐾 PAWS is all decked out in orange and ready for Unity Day! He’s even reading Bye-Bye Bully to remind us that kindness and friendship always win.
As Winnie the Pooh once said, “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” 🍯
Let’s fill our day — and our school — with kindness, acceptance, and unity!
Wear orange on October 22 to show that City Park Elementary stands together against bullying! 🧡
As Winnie the Pooh once said, “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” 🍯
Let’s fill our day — and our school — with kindness, acceptance, and unity!
Wear orange on October 22 to show that City Park Elementary stands together against bullying! 🧡
Dalton High School Boys Basketball Academy
🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game
📅 Dates:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalton High School
👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
• Dribbling & Ball Handling
• Shooting with Confidence
• Smart Passing
• Movement On & Off the Ball
• Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game
📅 Dates:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalton High School
👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
• Dribbling & Ball Handling
• Shooting with Confidence
• Smart Passing
• Movement On & Off the Ball
• Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
