Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Fernando Sanchez to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Sylvia Smith to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Whitney Smith to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

🎒🍎 Back-to-school season is almost here... and it's the purr-fect time to show your City Park pride! 🐾❤️🖤

Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, staff member, alum, or one of our amazing community supporters, now is a great time to stock up on your City Park spirit wear!

🛍️ This week's online sale (July 24–30) includes savings on:

❤️ Zip-Up Jackets
🖤 Sponge Hoodies
❤️ Performance Wicking Tees
🖤 Tri-Blend T-Shirts
❤️ Ladies' Beach Crewnecks

📦 PLUS, enjoy FREE shipping on orders of $49 or more!

Start the school year showing your Panther pride wherever you go. Every purchase helps our City Park community look great while cheering on our students throughout the year!

🐾 Shop our online spirit wear store here:

🔗 https://cityparkspiritwear.com/

🎉 What a summer of reading!

Thank you to all of our students and families for helping make summer reading a success.

Keep reading all year long!

Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Tatyana Bankks to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

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POLL TIME! 📚

Which do you like best?
👍 Funny books
❤️ Adventure books
😮 Mystery books
🎉 Animal stories

Vote with your reaction!

Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Yairah Perez to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

📖 BOOK CHARACTER DAY

If you could spend a day with any book character, who would you choose?

Tell us below!

Welcome to the BLOCK! PAWS welcomes Lindsay Hall to City Park for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re thrilled to give a warm Panther welcome to our newest staff members joining us this school year!

As a proud part of the 405 Block, we know they’ll embody what it means to show Endless PAWSibilities!

📚🐾 PAWZ's PreK & Kindergarten Summer Book Picks! 🐾📚

Looking for great books for little readers this summer? Here are some fun favorites perfect for PreK and Kindergarten students!

⭐ Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes — Eric Litwin
⭐ The Very Hungry Caterpillar — Eric Carle
⭐ Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? — Bill Martin Jr.
⭐ Dragons Love Tacos — Adam Rubin
⭐ Llama Llama Red Pajama — Anna Dewdney

💡 Reading Tip:
Read together every day — even 10–15 minutes makes a BIG difference!

Which one is YOUR favorite? ❤️📖

🎉🐾 You're Invited to Meet Your Teacher!❤️🖤 The wait is almost over! We can't wait to welcome our City Park Panthers back to the 405 for the start of another year of great gains. 📅 Orientation & Meet the Teacher Monday, August 3, 2026 🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to: 📚 Meet your child's teacher 🏫 Visit classrooms 🎒 Drop off school supplies 🤝 Connect with our staff ✨ Get excited for an amazing school year! Whether you're a returning Panther or joining the City Park family for the very first time, we're looking forward to seeing you and helping your child begin the school year with confidence. We can't wait to open our doors, reconnect with familiar faces, and welcome new ones. See you on Monday, August 3! ❤️ Together, we'll make this a year of great gains!

✏️🎒 School Supply Lists Are Available!🐾 It's time to start checking off those back-to-school shopping lists! School supply lists for all Dalton Public Schools are now available on the district's Back-to-School Information page. Simply select City Park Elementary to find your child's grade-level supply list, along with other helpful back-to-school resources. The page also includes orientation information, school schedules, transportation updates, calendars, student handbooks, and more. 🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/back-to-school-information As you prepare for a new school year, remember that every notebook, pencil, and box of crayons is another step toward a year filled with learning, friendship, and great gains! We can't wait to welcome our Panthers back to the 405!

🦁🦖🚀 Nonfiction Reading Tip! 🚀🦖🦁

Did you know that nonfiction books are a GREAT choice for summer reading?

If your child loves:
🦈 Sharks
🚜 Trucks
🌎 Space
🐍 Animals
⚾ Sports
🦕 Dinosaurs

…there’s a nonfiction book waiting for them!

Nonfiction reading helps children build vocabulary, learn amazing facts, and grow curiosity about the world around them. Best of all — kids often LOVE reading about topics they already enjoy!

📚 Try reading:
✔️ A National Geographic Kids book
✔️ A “Who Would Win?” animal book
✔️ A Guinness World Records book
✔️ A science or nature magazine

Remember: ALL reading counts this summer!

❤️🖤 City Park Families—We're Ready for a New School Year! 🐾 The excitement is building, and we can't wait to welcome our Panthers back to the 405! As you begin preparing for the first day of school, be sure to visit the Dalton Public Schools Back-to-School Information page. It's your go-to resource for important information, including: 🎒 School supply lists 📅 Orientation dates and times ⏰ School schedules 🚌 Transportation information 📖 Student handbooks …and much more! 🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/back-to-school-information Take a few minutes to explore the page and check back often, as additional information may be added before school begins. At City Park, we build on our legacy by providing opportunities of hope, celebrating successes, and empowering our families. We can't wait to begin another year of learning, growing, and making great gains--together! See you soon, Panthers! ❤️🖤

Every page read this summer helps your brain grow stronger! 🧠📚

Keep reading, exploring, imagining, and learning. Reading brings Endless PAWSibilities!

We are proud of our City Park readers!

🎯 New Weekly Goal:
Read 100 minutes this week!

That’s only about 15 minutes a day!

Can you do it?

📚 Feline Favorite Friday!

What book should PAWZ read next?

Drop your recommendations below!

📚🇺🇸 Freedom to Read 🇺🇸📚

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and begin honoring America’s 250th birthday, we’re reminded that one of our greatest freedoms is the freedom to read, learn, imagine, and explore new ideas.

Books help children dream big, discover history, understand others, and see the world in new ways. This summer, encourage your child to celebrate freedom by opening a book and letting their imagination soar!

Whether reading under the fireworks, by the pool, or during a family road trip, every page helps build strong readers and lifelong learners. ❤️🤍💙

📖 Read a favorite story together
📖 Visit your local library
📖 Listen to an audiobook on the go
📖 Share what your family is reading this summer

Let freedom READ! 🇺🇸✨