As we kick off the new year, PAWZ would like to remind our Panthers to remember to kick it safely in PE and Dance/Tumbling!
Proper athletic shoes give students the support they need to run, jump, and play without slipping or getting hurt. To help everyone participate safely, please make sure your child wears closed-toe shoes, ideally tennis shoes. Shoes with heels are not allowed, as they can damage our equipment. Shoes that stay securely on the feet — like sneakers with laces or Velcro — help prevent trips and falls. Sandals, boots, Crocs, or flip-flops can make it hard to participate fully and safely. We also encourage athletic or comfortable play clothes—leggings, shorts, or t-shirts work great!
While no child will ever be left out because of their clothing, proper attire helps students move more freely and comfortably during class.
Please help your child be ready for PE and Dance/Tumbling by sending them in comfortable, well-fitting athletic shoes on these specials days. The right footwear helps your child do their best and stay injury-free!
You may notice your child bringing home poems, jokes, or playful language from school! Poetry and humor are important parts of learning because they help students understand figurative language—such as similes, metaphors, rhyme, and wordplay. Exploring poems and jokes builds vocabulary, strengthens reading comprehension, and encourages creative thinking. Most importantly, it helps students see that language can be meaningful and fun. We encourage families to enjoy poems and jokes together at home and talk about what the words really mean beyond their literal definitions. Here's one to talk about with your child this week as you discuss dressing for the weather!
🧣 Button up, it’s cold today!
Winter winds are here to play.
Scarves, mittens, and hats so snug —
nothing beats a warm winter hug. ❤️
Stay Connected this Semester with Rooms! The dawning of the new year and the new semester are great times to make sure you are able to communicate with your child's teacher and school.
Rooms is the official communication tool for Dalton Public Schools, designed to connect families with staff, classrooms, clubs, and sports. Whether you're looking for classroom updates, district announcements, or one-on-one conversations, Rooms serves as a streamlined, all-in-one hub to keep you informed and engaged.
Rooms is conveniently located within the Dalton Public Schools app!
With Rooms, you can view announcements, track behavior updates, and communicate directly with your child’s teachers and school staff. If you’re new to Rooms, the sections below will walk you through the setup process and help you get started with confidence.
Download the Dalton Public Schools app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to begin using Rooms and stay connected to your child’s education!
Check out the resources at this link for more information: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/rooms
City Park is blessed with many great staff members! Each month, PAWZ provides the opportunity for colleagues to nominate one another for a spotlight moment! This month, Nurse Nicole was nominated by a colleague. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about this outstanding staff member!
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-109842
When school resumes on January 6, students may not bring personal cell phones, smart watches, or devices to school under the Distraction-Free Education Act.
All communication will take place through:
📞 The front office
✉️ Email to the teacher or school
💬 The Dalton Public Schools app
🏥 Teacher or nurse phone calls
If your child received a new device over the break, please keep it at home or in the student’s book bag.
Full details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/distraction-free-education
Thank you for your support!
Good Evening City Park families,
As a reminder ahead of our return to school next week, we want to briefly revisit the updated parking and traffic flow procedures that will be in place when students return to City Park School on Tuesday, January 6.
These procedures are designed to help keep our campus safe and ensure traffic continues to move smoothly during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
Key reminders for families:
-Parents may enter and exit City Park School using School Street or North Thornton Avenue
-Vehicles exiting onto North Thornton Avenue must turn right
-City Park families may not use the Cyber Academy parking lot or drop-off area
-Parents visiting campus should park only in designated City Park parking spaces
-Car rider lanes and drop-off areas are fire lanes and must remain clear at all times; parking is not permitted
-Morning drop-off must be completed through the car rider line; please do not park and walk students inside
-Overflow parking is available behind City Park School on Jones Street or at the public parking deck at 206 W. King Street
Learn more here: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/cps/page/parking-update
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for our students. We look forward to seeing everyone back next week!
Please take a moment to review our school communication plan so your family is prepared.
https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/distraction-free-education
Thank you for partnering with us to create a positive, focused, and distraction-free learning environment for all students!
As we head into winter break, we want to share a quick update that will go into effect when students return to City Park School on Tuesday, January 6.
To help keep our campus safe and traffic moving smoothly, City Park School will begin using updated parking and traffic flow procedures. We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to make arrival and dismissal safer for everyone.
Important updates for families:
-Parents may enter and exit City Park School using School Street or North Thornton Avenue
-Vehicles exiting onto North Thornton Avenue must turn right
-City Park families may not use the Cyber Academy parking lot or drop-off area
-Parents visiting campus should park only in designated City Park parking spaces
-Car rider lanes and drop-off areas are fire lanes and must remain clear Parents may not park in these areas.
-Morning drop-off should be completed through the car rider line; please do not park and walk students inside
-Overflow parking is available behind City Park School on Jones Street or at the public parking deck located at 206 W. King Street.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep City Park School a safe, welcoming place for all students. We hope you have a wonderful winter break and look forward to welcoming everyone back in January!
AND! PAWS passed the paw to his hip, energetic young cousin, PAWZ! The City Park Panthers got to meet the new face of the CP today at our pep session as PAWZ stepped in and hyped our crowd! We went from mascot to mascat and the legacy of PAWSitivity lived on!
The passing of the paw is a moment we will always remember at the CP! Thank you, PAWS, for your contributions to City Park over the past 25 years. You have represented the 405 with kindness, compassion, and inclusivity. You have shown us what it means to be a Panther. You deserve time to rest, and we are so proud that you have been chosen by the big guy himself to help spread cheer! We know you will stop in to visit every MEOW and then!
Friday, December 19 will be an early dismissal day. Students will be released at 12:15 PM. Please remember that there is no ASP on early dismissal days.
We will have our PAWS and Claus Pep Session at 9:00 AM on this date. We will recognize our PAWSitive Panthers for December at this time. Parents of those students being recognized will be invited to attend. Entrance for this event will be through the GYM lobby.
Remember that our Science Family Night and Glee Club Concert is tonight from 5:30-7:00! Come join us for a festive sing along, hands-on science activities, and some treats!
This assembly is made possible through our media center, funded by proceeds from our recent Scholastic Book Fair and the FUN Services Holiday Shop. PAWS appreciates the support of all who participated in these events, as the profits directly benefit all of our City Park Panthers!
We loved all that Ms. Debra and Mr. Ben did for us today during our assemblies! They customized their show today to address the essential questions that our students just answered through their Savvas Unit 2 in ELA that was all about living things. It was a fun filled morning!
City Park Elementary will be closed for Winter Break from December 22 through January 5. We hope all our students and families enjoy a safe, restful holiday season!
Students return to class on Tuesday, January 6.
Stay warm and enjoy the break! ❄️
Science Family Night
Thursday, December 18, promises to be an exciting day at the 405! At 5:30 PM, our Glee Club will inaugurate our Family Science Night with a delightful holiday concert and sing along. Kindergarten and1st Grade will perform Jingle Bells, 2nd and 3rd Grades will perform Elfie Selfie. All of our grades will sing Feliz Navidad together--we encourage everyone to attend this interactive show!
Following the concert, PAWS will provide hot chocolate and sweet treats in our cafeteria. Families will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and engage in enjoyable, hands-on science activities.
To prepare our students for this engaging Science Night, PAWS will host two science-themed assemblies during the school day on Thursday, presented by The Science Zone. Our K-2 grades will participate in the assembly at 9:00 AM, and our grades 3-5 will attend at 10:00 AM. This assembly is made possible through our media center, funded by proceeds from our recent Scholastic Book Fair and the upcoming FUN Services Holiday Shop. PAWS appreciates the support of all who participated in these events, as the profits directly benefit all of our City Park Panthers!
