PAWS' November Lunch Menu is here!
November is full of Endless PAWSibilities at the 405!
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, November 2.
Classes resume on Tuesday, November 3.
For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
🎃✏️ From Writing to Carving… Pumpkin PAWSibilities! 🐾❤️🖤
Mrs. Starling's third grade Panthers put their writing skills to the test with a little hands-on fall fun! 🍂
After learning how to write an informational piece explaining the steps for carving a pumpkin, these young authors got to put their words into ACTION by carving their very own pumpkins! 🎃
What a fun way to bring writing to life! From organizing their ideas and explaining a process step by step to seeing the finished products, our Panthers discovered that writing has a purpose beyond the classroom! 📝✨
📸 Check out these photos of our third graders turning their pumpkin plans into pumpkin masterpieces!
Mrs. Starling's third grade Panthers put their writing skills to the test with a little hands-on fall fun! 🍂
After learning how to write an informational piece explaining the steps for carving a pumpkin, these young authors got to put their words into ACTION by carving their very own pumpkins! 🎃
What a fun way to bring writing to life! From organizing their ideas and explaining a process step by step to seeing the finished products, our Panthers discovered that writing has a purpose beyond the classroom! 📝✨
📸 Check out these photos of our third graders turning their pumpkin plans into pumpkin masterpieces!
🐾🚒🚑🚌🚓 WHAT A WHEEL-Y AMAZING DAY AT THE 405! ❤️🖤
What an incredible day of exploring, learning, and dreaming BIG at City Park Elementary! Our Careers on Wheels event was a huge success, and our Panthers had a blast getting an up-close look at some amazing vehicles while learning about the important jobs people do in our community! 🚛👷♀️👩🚒
❤️ A HUGE Panther THANK YOU to all of our wonderful community volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to bring their vehicles, share their careers, and inspire our students! Your generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to invest in our Panthers made this day so special!
🏀 We also want to give a BIG shoutout to the Dalton High School Boys Basketball Team for lending a helping hand! We appreciate these young men for being such wonderful role models and helping make the day run smoothly!
🐾 And of course, PAWS couldn't resist getting in on the action! Our favorite Panther made a special guest appearance to join in the fun!
📸 The CAT Cam was rolling! Be sure to check out our Facebook photo album for a peek at all the excitement, smiles, and unforgettable moments from today's event!
Days like today remind us just how special our school community is. Thank you to everyone who helped show our students that their futures are full of ENDLESS PAWSibilities! ❤️🖤🐾
What an incredible day of exploring, learning, and dreaming BIG at City Park Elementary! Our Careers on Wheels event was a huge success, and our Panthers had a blast getting an up-close look at some amazing vehicles while learning about the important jobs people do in our community! 🚛👷♀️👩🚒
❤️ A HUGE Panther THANK YOU to all of our wonderful community volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to bring their vehicles, share their careers, and inspire our students! Your generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to invest in our Panthers made this day so special!
🏀 We also want to give a BIG shoutout to the Dalton High School Boys Basketball Team for lending a helping hand! We appreciate these young men for being such wonderful role models and helping make the day run smoothly!
🐾 And of course, PAWS couldn't resist getting in on the action! Our favorite Panther made a special guest appearance to join in the fun!
📸 The CAT Cam was rolling! Be sure to check out our Facebook photo album for a peek at all the excitement, smiles, and unforgettable moments from today's event!
Days like today remind us just how special our school community is. Thank you to everyone who helped show our students that their futures are full of ENDLESS PAWSibilities! ❤️🖤🐾
Show your school pride in cozy style! 🍂✨ Our Spirit Wear Sale kicks off this week with fresh long-sleeve styles for the whole family.
From October 30 through November 5, take advantage of great savings:
🏷️ 10% OFF: Cozy balloon sleeve crew sweatshirts & colorful tie-dye long sleeves
🏷️ 15% OFF: Moisture-wicking long sleeve tees, classic baseball raglans, and everyday V-necks
🎁 eGift Cards: The easiest way to share school spirit with teachers, staff, and family!
📦 FREE Shipping: Automatically applied on all orders over $49!
❤️ Shop your school store and support your school!
Shop here: https://cityparkspiritwear.com/
Our youngest Panthers had a great time this week at Copper Creek Farms in Calhoun, Georgia! 🎃🚜🍂
Our Pre-K students and their teachers enjoyed a fun-filled fall adventure surrounded by pumpkins, smiles, and sweet memories!
From the classroom to the pumpkin patch, learning adventures are always growing at the 405!
Our Pre-K students and their teachers enjoyed a fun-filled fall adventure surrounded by pumpkins, smiles, and sweet memories!
From the classroom to the pumpkin patch, learning adventures are always growing at the 405!
💀🌼🎨 Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Community! 🎨🌼💀
We are excited to share that students from City Park Elementary and Hammond Creek Middle School have been working on special art projects for the Creative Arts Guild's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration! 🐾❤️
This beautiful celebration honors the lives and memories of loved ones while bringing our community together through art, music, and cultural traditions. We are proud to have our students' creativity represented at this special community event!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Creative Arts Guild – Spigel Pavilion
520 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA
🎶 Art, music, food, performances, and more!
🎟️ FREE Admission | Family Friendly
We encourage our Panther families to come out, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate the creativity of our talented students alongside our friends from Hammond Creek!
We are excited to share that students from City Park Elementary and Hammond Creek Middle School have been working on special art projects for the Creative Arts Guild's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration! 🐾❤️
This beautiful celebration honors the lives and memories of loved ones while bringing our community together through art, music, and cultural traditions. We are proud to have our students' creativity represented at this special community event!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Creative Arts Guild – Spigel Pavilion
520 W. Waugh Street, Dalton, GA
🎶 Art, music, food, performances, and more!
🎟️ FREE Admission | Family Friendly
We encourage our Panther families to come out, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate the creativity of our talented students alongside our friends from Hammond Creek!
🐾🚒🚑🚓🚌 BIG DREAMS START HERE! 🐾❤️🖤
Get ready, Panthers! City Park Elementary is gearing up for our Careers on Wheels Day on Friday, October 30! 🚛🚜
Our students will have the opportunity to explore exciting careers, meet real-life community heroes, and get an up-close look at the vehicles they use to do their jobs! From fire trucks and ambulances to school buses and utility trucks, our Panthers will discover that there are endless PAWSibilities for their futures! 🐾
👷♀️👩🚒👮♂️ DRESS UP ALERT! Students are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite career! Whether they dream of becoming a firefighter, veterinarian, police officer, construction worker, or something entirely different, we can't wait to see their big dreams come to life! (School/district dress code applies.)
🍦 SPECIAL TREAT! Bruster's Real Ice Cream will also be on campus! Students may purchase ice cream for $5 CASH ONLY!
📅 Friday, October 30
We can't wait for a day filled with curiosity, exploration, and inspiration!
❤️🖤 At City Park, the future is full of endless PAWSibilities! 🐾
⚽ 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! 🐾⚽
Yesterday was a day to remember at City Park Elementary as we welcomed local author Rachel Smalley, author of TUFTED: The Stitch & Story of Catherine Evans Whitener!
Rachel took our Panthers on an unforgettable journey through Dalton's history, sharing the inspiring story of Catherine Evans Whitener, whose creativity, determination, and innovative spirit helped lay the foundation for Dalton's carpet industry.
But this visit was about so much more than a book! Rachel reminded our students of the importance of dreaming big, following their passions, believing in themselves, and honoring those who came before us.
One of the most powerful moments came when Rachel encouraged our students to say Catherine Evans Whitener's name aloud, reminding them that her story and legacy deserve to be remembered. What a beautiful lesson in the power of one person to make a lasting difference!
We cannot thank Rachel enough for the time, energy, heart, and enthusiasm she poured into making this experience so special for our students. She truly went above and beyond, and her passion for literacy, education, history, and our community is contagious!
Our Panthers walked away with more than a story about Dalton's past. They walked away inspired to imagine the difference THEY might make in our community's future!
Catherine Evans Whitener helped shape Dalton's history. Rachel Smalley is helping ensure her story is never forgotten.
Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your story, your passion, and your heart with the 405! You are a true example of our Endless PAWSibilities!
Rachel took our Panthers on an unforgettable journey through Dalton's history, sharing the inspiring story of Catherine Evans Whitener, whose creativity, determination, and innovative spirit helped lay the foundation for Dalton's carpet industry.
But this visit was about so much more than a book! Rachel reminded our students of the importance of dreaming big, following their passions, believing in themselves, and honoring those who came before us.
One of the most powerful moments came when Rachel encouraged our students to say Catherine Evans Whitener's name aloud, reminding them that her story and legacy deserve to be remembered. What a beautiful lesson in the power of one person to make a lasting difference!
We cannot thank Rachel enough for the time, energy, heart, and enthusiasm she poured into making this experience so special for our students. She truly went above and beyond, and her passion for literacy, education, history, and our community is contagious!
Our Panthers walked away with more than a story about Dalton's past. They walked away inspired to imagine the difference THEY might make in our community's future!
Catherine Evans Whitener helped shape Dalton's history. Rachel Smalley is helping ensure her story is never forgotten.
Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your story, your passion, and your heart with the 405! You are a true example of our Endless PAWSibilities!
⚽ GAME DAY! Support Our Panthers at the District Soccer Tournament! 🐾
Come out and cheer on City Park as our teams take the field today, Thursday, October 29!
📍 Location: Heritage Soccer Complex (behind Park Creek School)
⏰ Kick-off: 3:45 PM
Come out and cheer on City Park as our teams take the field today, Thursday, October 29!
📍 Location: Heritage Soccer Complex (behind Park Creek School)
⏰ Kick-off: 3:45 PM
⚽ 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! 🐾⚽
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, November 2.
Classes resume on Tuesday, November 3.
For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
🐾🚒🚑🚓🚌 BIG DREAMS START HERE! 🐾❤️🖤
Get ready, Panthers! City Park Elementary is gearing up for our Careers on Wheels Day on Friday, October 30! 🚛🚜
Our students will have the opportunity to explore exciting careers, meet real-life community heroes, and get an up-close look at the vehicles they use to do their jobs! From fire trucks and ambulances to school buses and utility trucks, our Panthers will discover that there are endless PAWSibilities for their futures! 🐾
👷♀️👩🚒👮♂️ DRESS UP ALERT! Students are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite career! Whether they dream of becoming a firefighter, veterinarian, police officer, construction worker, or something entirely different, we can't wait to see their big dreams come to life! (School/district dress code applies.)
🍦 SPECIAL TREAT! Bruster's Real Ice Cream will also be on campus! Students may purchase ice cream for $5 CASH ONLY!
📅 Friday, October 30
We can't wait for a day filled with curiosity, exploration, and inspiration!
❤️🖤 At City Park, the future is full of endless PAWSibilities! 🐾
📸 Picture Retake Day is coming, Panthers! 📸
If you missed our first Picture Day, here is your chance for Picture Retakes!
📅 Tuesday, October 27
📸 Say cheese, Panthers!
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, November 2.
Classes resume on Tuesday, November 3.
For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
📚 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!
🎃📚 Our Reading Patch Is GROWING! 📚🎃
The first week of our Fall Into Amira Reading Challenge is in the books, and our City Park Panthers are already planting the seeds of reading success! 🌱🐾
During our first round, 6 classrooms earned their very first pumpkin by having at least 80% of their students complete 20 or more minutes of high-quality reading practice with Amira! 🎉
🎃 Congratulations to our Week 1 Pumpkin Patch Growers!
🍂 Kindergarten: Mrs. Roper & Mrs. Velasquez
🍂 1st Grade: Mrs. Rhodes & Mrs. Smith
🍂 2nd Grade: Mrs. Brock
🍂 3rd Grade: Mrs. Lawson
Each pumpkin represents teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to growing stronger readers! ❤️🖤
Our pumpkin patches are just getting started, and we can't wait to see how much they grow over the next few weeks! Keep reading, Panthers! 📖🎃
🐾 At City Park, we make GREAT GAINS—one pumpkin at a time!
The first week of our Fall Into Amira Reading Challenge is in the books, and our City Park Panthers are already planting the seeds of reading success! 🌱🐾
During our first round, 6 classrooms earned their very first pumpkin by having at least 80% of their students complete 20 or more minutes of high-quality reading practice with Amira! 🎉
🎃 Congratulations to our Week 1 Pumpkin Patch Growers!
🍂 Kindergarten: Mrs. Roper & Mrs. Velasquez
🍂 1st Grade: Mrs. Rhodes & Mrs. Smith
🍂 2nd Grade: Mrs. Brock
🍂 3rd Grade: Mrs. Lawson
Each pumpkin represents teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to growing stronger readers! ❤️🖤
Our pumpkin patches are just getting started, and we can't wait to see how much they grow over the next few weeks! Keep reading, Panthers! 📖🎃
🐾 At City Park, we make GREAT GAINS—one pumpkin at a time!
🐾 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! ❤️🤍💙
