Today we celebrated our Pawsitive Panthers for the month of September!
These students were recognized for showing the trait of Responsibility every day at school.
Each student received a special certificate and a token for our book vending machine to choose a brand-new book to keep.
We are so proud of these Panthers for leading the way and setting a great example for others. Keep up the amazing work! 🐾🐾
It's Constitution Day and our student council election has begun! Here, candidates in Mr. Allred's class gave their speeches and then the class voted! Results will be tallied today!
Our fifth graders are excited to kick off a Spirit Shop fundraiser! Students will have the chance to purchase fun spirit items—such as pom-poms, bandanas, tattoos, and noisemakers—for just $1 each.
The shop will be open just in time for our first PAWS and Applause Pep Session on Thursday, September 19, which will also celebrate RED Out Day in honor of Dalton High School’s Homecoming. Items will also be available for purchase during Family Night on Wednesday, September 18.
Please note: Cash only—small bills requested.
🎉 Congratulations to the 25 students selected—choosing was tough with so much talent.
Selections were made based on scores from our tryout rubric, and we’re excited for a great year ahead!
Classes resume on Tuesday, September 23.
For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers.
To participate, simply log any read aloud you do with your children at home at the link below.
GA Reads Day will be next Monday, September 22 which is also Virtual Day--stay tuned for some cool ways to share your reading on this day, too!
Log your read aloud here:!
http://lrg.georgiaresa.org/campaign/ready-set-read
You can also post photos in the comments on our Facebook post!
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-81852
Post your photos in the comments on our FB post or tag us on FB @CityParkPanthers
Friday, September 19 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!
Be sure to come out at 3:00 PM to enjoy the DHS Homecoming Parade with PAWS and his CAT family!
🔥🐾 Spirit Day Alert! 🐾🔥
Get ready to show your Panther Pride and support Go Big Red for Dalton High School’s Homecoming! 🎉
Friday, September 19 is a RED OUT DAY—students are encouraged to wear red from head to toe. ❤️👟👕
We’ll also be celebrating with a City Park Pep Session at 9:00 AM and with DHS at their Homecoming Parade at 3:00 p.m. 🚗🎶
To help everyone get decked out in red, our 5th graders will be selling red spirit items all week long and at Family Night!
Everything is just $1 each. Look for the Spirit Cart 🛒 before school and during Family Night to grab your gear.
Let’s flood our halls, the pep session, and the parade with Panther Pride and Big Red spirit! 🔴🐾
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7:30-8:00 in the Chorus Room. Students will go to breakfast after rehearsal. Auditions for specific roles will take place once students have learned the songs.
Please look for more information soon!
📚 Join Us for Family Literacy Night! 📚
We’re excited to invite all families to our Family Literacy Night on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM! 🎉
This fun-filled event includes:
✨ Family-centered literacy activities
✨ A chance to view student work
✨ Informational areas about school and district initiatives
Be sure to stop by our Rooms Communication area, where you can:
🔹 Learn about Rooms, our new two-way communication tool
🔹 Get one-on-one help
🔹 Update your contact info with the district enrollment center
And don’t miss Mr. D’s art installation celebrating International Dot Day! 🎨 It’s a great opportunity to see the creativity of our students!
You can also support our 5th grade fundraiser! They will have a Spirit Shop available to purchase items for our Pep Session!
We can’t wait to see you there! 📅👨👩👧👦
We’d like to invite you to our Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, September 18th! 🗓️
Title I is a federal program designed to provide additional resources and support to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about how Title I benefits our school and how we can work together to support your child's education! 🌟
Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18th
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Auditorium
We hope to see you there! Your participation makes all the difference.
They made rekenreks with red and white beads to practice their math while remembering this special day.
🎨✨ Today, Mr. D and his students began transforming City Park into our very own Obliteration Room! Inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s famous interactive art installation, our completely white space is coming to life one colorful dot at a time.
Ms. Rhyne joined Mr. D this morning to place the very first dots, and over the next two weeks, every class will get the chance to leave their “mark” on this collaborative masterpiece.
You’ll be able to see the final creation at our Family Literacy Night on Thursday, September 18! Families will also receive a special City Park commemorative sticker (pictured here) as we celebrate our theme for the night — Create Bravely.
We can’t wait for you to experience this unique art installation and celebrate creativity together! 🖌️💡
