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!
The Future Looks Bright for Dalton Cheer
Cheer along with the Hammond Creek Tigers & the Dalton Junior High Cougar Cheerleaders
(Hammond Creek and Dalton Junior High VS. Cherokee Football Games)
Who: Four year olds to 5th graders
Where: Dalton Stadium at Dalton Junior High School
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 beginning at 10AM for the 6th grade game, 12PM for the 7th Grade game, or 2PM for 8th
What: Help welcome the Tiger or Cougar football team onto the field, warm up on the sidelines and then cheer with the HCMS or DJHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of either the 6th, 7th, or 8th game.
How: Payment Options Below
Cost: $25 per game ($20 for additional children). Dalton Cheer Bow included.
Payment Options
Send cash or checks payable to:
HCMS/DJHS Cheer
Attn. Laura Koger
1500 Manly Street
Dalton. GA 30720
**Payment by Venmo also accepted: @daltoncatscheerprep
MUST have participants name and “cheer with me” for reason
Email questions to: laura.koger@dalton.k12.ga.us
Cheer along with the Hammond Creek Tigers & the Dalton Junior High Cougar Cheerleaders
(Hammond Creek and Dalton Junior High VS. Cherokee Football Games)
Who: Four year olds to 5th graders
Where: Dalton Stadium at Dalton Junior High School
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 beginning at 10AM for the 6th grade game, 12PM for the 7th Grade game, or 2PM for 8th
What: Help welcome the Tiger or Cougar football team onto the field, warm up on the sidelines and then cheer with the HCMS or DJHS cheerleaders during the first quarter of either the 6th, 7th, or 8th game.
How: Payment Options Below
Cost: $25 per game ($20 for additional children). Dalton Cheer Bow included.
Payment Options
Send cash or checks payable to:
HCMS/DJHS Cheer
Attn. Laura Koger
1500 Manly Street
Dalton. GA 30720
**Payment by Venmo also accepted: @daltoncatscheerprep
MUST have participants name and “cheer with me” for reason
Email questions to: laura.koger@dalton.k12.ga.us
FIT Georgia Assessment for 4th and 5th Grades
Dalton Public Schools administers the FITGeorgia fitness assessment in compliance with Georgia State Board Rule 160-4-2-.12, which requires all school districts to implement a fitness assessment approved by the Georgia Department of Education. City Park's fourth and fifth grade students will take the assessment on October 14 and 15.
FITGeorgia is a state-developed fitness assessment designed to evaluate multiple components of student health and physical fitness. The program replaces the former FITNESSGRAM platform and aligns with Georgia’s health and physical education standards.
FITGeorgia assesses the following areas: • Healthy Body Range • Aerobic Capacity • Flexibility • Muscular Strength • Muscular Endurance
These components provide a comprehensive snapshot of a student’s physical well-being and serve as a foundation for promoting lifelong health and fitness habits.
Who Participates and What Is Assessed
Grades 4–12: Students are required to complete and report on all five components of the FIT Georgia assessment. The data collected through FITGeorgia serves a variety of educational and public health purposes:
• Students & Families: Can monitor individual health trends and make informed decisions to support wellness and academic success.
• Teachers & Schools: Use results to inform physical education instruction, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide curriculum planning.
• District Administrators: May use data for accountability reporting and to support funding and grant applications.
• Policy Makers & Partners: Public and private organizations, including the Georgia Health Policy Center, may use the data to shape programs, influence policy, and provide resources to improve child wellness statewide.
For more information about the FITGeorgia assessment, visit the Georgia Department of Education’s overview at: Georgia Fitness Assessment Overview
How You Can Help:
Make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and sneakers on P.E. days and Assessment 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!
Dalton Public Schools administers the FITGeorgia fitness assessment in compliance with Georgia State Board Rule 160-4-2-.12, which requires all school districts to implement a fitness assessment approved by the Georgia Department of Education. City Park's fourth and fifth grade students will take the assessment on October 14 and 15.
FITGeorgia is a state-developed fitness assessment designed to evaluate multiple components of student health and physical fitness. The program replaces the former FITNESSGRAM platform and aligns with Georgia’s health and physical education standards.
FITGeorgia assesses the following areas: • Healthy Body Range • Aerobic Capacity • Flexibility • Muscular Strength • Muscular Endurance
These components provide a comprehensive snapshot of a student’s physical well-being and serve as a foundation for promoting lifelong health and fitness habits.
Who Participates and What Is Assessed
Grades 4–12: Students are required to complete and report on all five components of the FIT Georgia assessment. The data collected through FITGeorgia serves a variety of educational and public health purposes:
• Students & Families: Can monitor individual health trends and make informed decisions to support wellness and academic success.
• Teachers & Schools: Use results to inform physical education instruction, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide curriculum planning.
• District Administrators: May use data for accountability reporting and to support funding and grant applications.
• Policy Makers & Partners: Public and private organizations, including the Georgia Health Policy Center, may use the data to shape programs, influence policy, and provide resources to improve child wellness statewide.
For more information about the FITGeorgia assessment, visit the Georgia Department of Education’s overview at: Georgia Fitness Assessment Overview
How You Can Help:
Make sure your child wears comfortable clothes and sneakers on P.E. days and Assessment 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!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Rhodes’ 1st grade class explored the beautiful country of El Salvador, where Mrs. Rhodes’ family is from! The students enjoyed a special visit from “ Buela” Mrs. Rhodes’ mom, who shared her culture by teaching the class how to make delicious pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish. It was a fun and meaningful way for students to learn about family traditions, culture, and the importance of celebrating our heritage!
🍎🥪 It’s National School Lunch Week! 🥗🍊
We want to give a huge thank you to our incredible cafeteria staff for all they do every single day! 💚
From preparing delicious, healthy meals to greeting our students with warm smiles, they help keep our Panthers fueled and ready to learn.
We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and the love you pour into every lunch tray. You make City Park a brighter (and tastier!) place to be! 💫
We want to give a huge thank you to our incredible cafeteria staff for all they do every single day! 💚
From preparing delicious, healthy meals to greeting our students with warm smiles, they help keep our Panthers fueled and ready to learn.
We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and the love you pour into every lunch tray. You make City Park a brighter (and tastier!) place to be! 💫
On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we come together to show support and raise awareness for individuals living with cerebral palsy around the world. This year, we would love for our school community to join in!
💚 On October 7th, we invite all students and staff to wear green.
Green is the official color of cerebral palsy awareness, and by wearing it, we show our care, respect, and solidarity with the millions of people who live with CP.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about kindness, inclusion, and celebrating differences. Thank you for helping us create a school culture that values and supports everyone.
We can’t wait to see our school shine bright in green!💚
💚 On October 7th, we invite all students and staff to wear green.
Green is the official color of cerebral palsy awareness, and by wearing it, we show our care, respect, and solidarity with the millions of people who live with CP.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about kindness, inclusion, and celebrating differences. Thank you for helping us create a school culture that values and supports everyone.
We can’t wait to see our school shine bright in green!💚
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. Asbell was nominated. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about this outstanding educator!
Today is National Coaches Day, and we are thrilled to celebrate our amazing academic coaches here at City Park!
Our coaches work side by side with teachers—sharing strategies, offering support, and helping create the very best learning opportunities for our students. Their expertise, encouragement, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they have on both teaching and learning.
Please join us in saying a HUGE thank you to our instructional academic coaches, Kristen Asbell and Stacey Haynes, today!
Our coaches work side by side with teachers—sharing strategies, offering support, and helping create the very best learning opportunities for our students. Their expertise, encouragement, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference every single day.
We are so grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they have on both teaching and learning.
Please join us in saying a HUGE thank you to our instructional academic coaches, Kristen Asbell and Stacey Haynes, today!
Beginning October 6, kindergarten will be 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.
Fall Picture Day is Monday, October 6! Remember to dress your best and wear your best smile!
Mrs. Gray's kindergarten class made 2D shapes with toothpicks and marshmallows this past week.
The district recently hosted its Superintendent's Breakfast. While in attendance, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Smith were awarded certificates for their outstanding dedication and contribution to our school for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.
First grade students in drama class are learning about dia de los muertos in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we come together to show support and raise awareness for individuals living with cerebral palsy around the world. This year, we would love for our school community to join in!
💚 On October 7th, we invite all students and staff to wear green.
Green is the official color of cerebral palsy awareness, and by wearing it, we show our care, respect, and solidarity with the millions of people who live with CP.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about kindness, inclusion, and celebrating differences. Thank you for helping us create a school culture that values and supports everyone.
We can’t wait to see our school shine bright in green!💚
Students from Ms. Moore’s class celebrated Hispanic Heritage month in Mrs. Argueta’s class. They learned about a Guatemalan dish, “chuchitos” and a Mexican dish, sope. They even had big sister, a former CP student, come and give the step by step directions.
