📚 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!
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Event poster for an author visit at City Park Elementary. Top red header states "AN EXCITING AUTHOR VISIT! Meet Rachel Smalley, Author of TUFTED". Includes images of the book cover for Tufted (written by Rachel Smalley, illustrated by Katie Hickey) and a photo of author Rachel Smalley. The event date is bolded as "OCTOBER 28" for "GRADES 3-5," with a note stating each student will receive a copy of the book and hear the author speak. The black panther mascot wearing a "CITY PARK PANTHERS" shirt sits at the bottom next to tufted artwork.
October is going to be full of lots of great events at the 405!
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
City Park Elementary October 2026 monthly events calendar featuring fall theme graphics, key student holidays, field trips, special awareness weeks, and school activities."
You can raise money to help feed families in our community without spending any money! By sharing your quick opinions about brands and products you know, you earn real money for Helping Hands Ending Hunger (HHEH).

How You Can Help:

Sign Up Quickly: Text HHEH to 90412 or scan the QR code on the flyer above.

Share Your Feedback: Pick businesses you use and leave honest reviews. Every survey raises up to $1!

Make a Huge Difference: One person can raise up to $75 for our school's food program!

Cost: Free / $0

Where: Right on your smartphone

When: Anytime!

Thank you for helping our school family grow strong and healthy! 
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Flyer for Helping Hands Ending Hunger (HHEH) fundraising campaign powered by HundredX. Text HHEH to 90412 or scan the QR code to sign up, give opinions on companies, and raise up to $75 per person at no cost
Volante en español para la campaña de recaudación de fondos 'Manos Que Ayudan a Terminar el Hambre' (HHEH) impulsada por HundredX. Envía HHEH al 90412 o escanea el código QR para registrarte, compartir tus opiniones sobre marcas y recaudar hasta $75 por persona sin costo.
A Token. A Book. A New Story to Take Home.

👉 Donate to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project:
https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?lang=en_US...

When one of our students is recognized as a PAWSitive Panther, they receive something extra special—a token for our book vending machine!

That token means they get to choose a brand-new book of their very own to take home and KEEP.
That’s where our community comes in!

Donations to Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project help us purchase the books that keep our vending machine stocked and ready to celebrate our Panthers.

🐾 $5, $10, $20—it all adds up to more books in the hands of City Park kids!
Can’t donate right now? Sharing this post helps, too!

Help us keep the 405 stocked with stories and our PAWSitive Panthers reading!
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Header: Books on the Block: The 405 Book Project Goal: "Help us keep our book vending machine stocked with amazing books for City Park students!" Key Details: Part of Dalton Reads: Part of the district-wide Dalton Reads initiative across Dalton Public Schools. Earn a Token: Students earn a vending token when selected as a "PAWsitive Panther." Choose a Book: Students use their token to select and keep a book of their choice. Call to Action: "Donate Today! Help us keep the 405 stocked with stories!" includes a QR code for donations.
Header: Libros en el Bloque: El Proyecto de Libros 405 Goal: "¡Ayúdanos a mantener nuestra máquina expendedora de libros abastecida con libros increíbles para los estudiantes de City Park!" Key Details: Parte de Dalton Reads: Form of the Dalton Reads initiative across Dalton Public Schools. Gana una Ficha: Students earn a token for the machine when selected as a "Pantera POSITIVA". Elige un Libro: Students use their token to choose a book to keep and take home. Call to Action: "¡Dona Hoy! ¡Ayúdanos a mantener el 405 lleno de historias!" includes a QR code for donations.
👟 Get Ready to Move! FIT Georgia Fitness Assessment 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Who: All 4th and 5th Grade Students

When: October 1 & October 7

Where: City Park Elementary Gym


What is FIT Georgia?

Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in FIT Georgia, a state assessment that checks your child’s health and physical fitness!

Students will try their best in 5 quick areas:

🫀 Aerobic Capacity (Heart Health)
💪 Muscular Strength (Strong Muscles)
🏋️ Muscular Endurance (Staying Active)
🧘 Flexibility (Stretching)
📈 Healthy Body Range** (Overall Wellness)

This assessment helps us support your child's healthy habits now and for the future!



🌟 How You Can Help Your Child Succeed 🌟

👟 Dress for Action: Make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothes on test days.
😴 Rest Up: Encourage a good night’s sleep before testing.
🍎 Fuel Up: Serve a healthy breakfast and hydrate!
👏 Cheer Them On: Remind them that doing their best is what matters most!

about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
**Alt Text:** Poster announcing the "FitGA Test" taking place inside a school gymnasium. The top displays the title "FitGA Test" in large red and black letters. Two calendar icons show test dates: "5th Grade - October 1" and "4th Grade - October 7". A muscular black wildcat mascot wearing athletic clothes stretches on the gym court next to the phrase "BE READY TO DO YOUR BEST!" A box in the lower right lists three preparation tips with icons: * **Sneaker icon:** Wear tennis shoes and athletic clothing. * **Bed icon:** Go to bed early the night before. * **Apple icon:** Eat a healthy breakfast. In the background, gym banners display motivational phrases like "Strong Students, Brighter Futures," "Healthy Kids, Stronger Tomorrow," "Move, Practice, Improve, Belong," "Same Effort, Brighter Days," and "Fit, Kind, Focused, Stronger Together."
This week's Panther Press Newsletter is here:

https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/newsletters/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-174823

about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Promotional graphic announcing "This Week's Panther Press Newsletter Is Here!" against a red, black, and white textured background. Features the City Park black panther logo with the motto "Endless PAWSibilities," a megaphone icon, paw prints, and text encouraging families to stay informed, connected, and Panther proud.
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, September 28.

Classes resume on Tuesday, September 29.

For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
English-language flyer announcing a Virtual Day for City Park School. Bold text at the top reads "VIRTUAL DAY! PLAN TO COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM HOME ON THIS DAY." Adjacent to a calendar graphic, a framed box specifies the date as "Monday, September 28." Decorative graphics include paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the slogan at the bottom: "AT CITY PARK, WE MAKE GREAT GAINS ♡."
Spanish-language flyer announcing a Virtual Learning Day for City Park School. Prominent bold text at the top reads "¡DÍA DE APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL! PLANIFIQUE COMPLETAR EL TRABAJO ESCOLAR DESDE CASA ESTE DÍA." Below a calendar icon, a rounded box lists the date: "lunes, septiembre 28." The graphic includes red and black paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the school slogan across the bottom: "EN CITY PARK, LOGRAMOS GRANDES AVANCES."
Ms. Starling's students put their creativity, problem-solving, and writing skills to work during their Week 6 Savvas project as they tackled the challenge of improving a playground!

Students identified playground equipment that could be made safer, explained the problem, and proposed thoughtful solutions. Then they took their ideas from paper to reality by designing and building models of their improved playgrounds! From safer swings and spinning equipment to redesigned soccer goals and zip lines, these Panthers had some fantastic ideas.

We love seeing students think critically, communicate their ideas, design solutions, and CREATE! ❤️🖤

Way to go, Ms. Starling's class! There are truly Endless PAWSibilities when our Panthers put their minds to work! 🐾
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Three third-grade “Safe Playground” writing projects displayed on a bulletin board. Students explain safety concerns they identified with playground equipment and describe changes they would make to improve
Two colorful third-grade student-created 3D models showing ideas for safer playgrounds. The models use paper, felt, craft sticks, clay, and other materials to represent playground equipment and outdoor spaces.
Two third-grade 3D playground models created with colorful paper, felt, clay, and craft materials. One includes a soccer goal and field, while the other shows several pieces of redesigned playground equipment.
A bulletin board displaying third-grade “Safe Playground” projects. Students identified potential playground hazards and used writing and photographs to explain their proposed safety improvements
Two student-designed playground models displayed on black construction paper. Students used felt, paper, clay, and other craft materials to demonstrate their ideas for improving playground safety.
A colorful display of third-grade “Safe Playground” writing projects. Students describe problems they noticed with playground equipment and propose solutions such as adding seats, padding, barriers, or other safety features.

📣 We want to hear from our students!

The 2026 Believe Greater Dalton Community Survey is now open, and our students have an important role in helping shape what comes next for our community.

Students, please take a few minutes to share your voice. Families, we encourage you to ask your student to participate!

The survey takes approximately five minutes, responses are anonymous, and participants may enter to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGD2026

Your voice matters. Let’s help build the future of Greater Dalton—together!

about 1 month ago, DPS Communications
Believe Greater Dalton graphic inviting community members to participate. Text reads: “We want to hear from you! Your voice helps shape what’s next for Greater Dalton. Take the survey—it only takes five minutes.”
What a PAWSOME September PAWS & Applause Pep Session!

Our City Park Panthers celebrated our August PAWSitive Panthers for showing RESPECT and our September PAWSitive Panthers for demonstrating RESPONSIBILITY. We cheered for every grade level, recognized our Cheer Club, enjoyed some friendly teacher challenges, welcomed PAWS and PAWZ, and celebrated being part of one Panther community!

We also learned an important lesson: Applause isn’t something we get—it’s something we give. When we recognize others’ hard work, responsible choices, and accomplishments, we help make our entire school community stronger.

Visit our Facebook album to see all the fun, smiles, teamwork, and Panther pride from our September celebration!

❤️🐾 Many PAWS. One Team. One Panther Community. Vamos City Park! ❤️🐾
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
cartoon black panther claps its paws while wearing a bright red shirt with a white paw print, black athletic pants, and red-and-white sneakers.
🍂 COOLER DAYS. MORE SCHOOL SPIRIT!

Fall is here, and it's a great time to show your school spirit! This week, save 15% on Adult & Youth Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirts, plus save on Baseball Tees and Ladies' Colorblock Tees.

🚚 FREE SHIPPING on orders over $49—no code needed!

Shop here: https://cityparkspiritwear.com/
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Here are the details from the weekly advertisement: ### Sale Overview * **Dates:** September 25 – October 1, 2026 * **Free Shipping:** On orders over $49 --- ### Featured Discounts | Item Category | Discount | Available Models / Style Numbers | | --- | --- | --- | | **Heavy Blend Crewnecks** | **15% OFF**<br> | Adult `#18000` | Youth `#18000B`<br> | | **Baseball Tees** | **10% OFF**<br> | Adult `#T200` | Youth `#YT200`<br> | | **Ladies' Colorblock Tees** | **10% OFF**<br> | Ladies' `#EZ146`<br> | --- ### Fine Print & Exclusions * Discounts apply to select items only and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. * Excludes large orders, previous purchases, and spirit packs. * Offer valid 9/25/26 – 10/1/26 while supplies last.
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, September 28.

Classes resume on Tuesday, September 29.

For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
English-language flyer announcing a Virtual Day for City Park School. Bold text at the top reads "VIRTUAL DAY! PLAN TO COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM HOME ON THIS DAY." Adjacent to a calendar graphic, a framed box specifies the date as "Monday, September 28." Decorative graphics include paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the slogan at the bottom: "AT CITY PARK, WE MAKE GREAT GAINS ♡."
Spanish-language flyer announcing a Virtual Learning Day for City Park School. Prominent bold text at the top reads "¡DÍA DE APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL! PLANIFIQUE COMPLETAR EL TRABAJO ESCOLAR DESDE CASA ESTE DÍA." Below a calendar icon, a rounded box lists the date: "lunes, septiembre 28." The graphic includes red and black paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the school slogan across the bottom: "EN CITY PARK, LOGRAMOS GRANDES AVANCES."
Homecoming Spirit Week is almost here, Panthers! ❤️🖤 This year, we’re celebrating the many cultures that make our school—and our world—such a special place. Join the fun each day:

📸 Monday: Dress Your Best for Picture Day!
🌙 Tuesday: Pajama Day
🌺 Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
🎉 Thursday: Festival Day
❤️ Friday: Wear RED — Go Big Red!

From picture-perfect Panthers to pajamas, tropical vibes, celebrations around the world, and plenty of BIG RED spirit, it’s going to be a fun-filled week at the 405!
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Colorful City Park CATA-FEST Homecoming Spirit Week flyer with a world-travel theme, featuring cartoon panthers, international flags, landmarks, a globe, and an airplane. The flyer reads “CATA-FEST: Celebrations Across the World” and lists the spirit days: Monday—Dress Your Best for Picture Day; Tuesday—Pajama Day; Wednesday—Hawaiian Day; Thursday—Festival Day; Friday—Wear Red. The bottom reads, “One School ❤️ Many Cultures ❤️ A Brighter Tomorrow!”
Friday, September 25 is an early release day. All elementary schools will dismiss at 12:15.

Please remember that there is no ASP on Early Release Day!

Be sure to come out at that afternoon to enjoy the DHS Homecoming Parade with PAWS and his CAT family!
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
Flyer announcing an Early Release Day at City Park School. Bold text at the top reads "EARLY RELEASE DAY! PLAN AHEAD & ENJOY THE DAY!" Next to a calendar icon, a framed box specifies the early release date as Friday, September 25 at 12:15 PM, noting "*NO ASP on Early Release Day." Decorative elements include paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the slogan along the bottom: "AT CITY PARK, WE MAKE GREAT GAINS ♡."
Spanish-language version of the Early Release Day flyer. Prominent bold text reads "¡SALIDA TEMPRANA! ¡PLANIFIQUE CON ANTICIPACIÓN Y DISFRUTE EL RESTO DEL DÍA!" Below a calendar icon, a text box indicates the date and time as "viernes, septiembre 25 12:15 PM," followed by the note "No hay ASP en los días de salida temprana." The graphic is decorated with paw prints, hearts, a megaphone graphic, and the slogan "EN CITY PARK, LOGRAMOS GRANDES AVANCES." at the bottom.
Hands-On Learning: Tasty Soil Lab Fun!

Science was extra sweet in Ms. Chavez and Mrs. Hall’s classes! Our young scientists got hands-on experience exploring the layers of soil—by making delicious cup treats! Using chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms, students built and inspected their own tasty "dirt" models to learn how soil works.
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
A young elementary student sitting at a classroom desk takes a bite of a homemade chocolate pudding treat topped with crushed cookies from a small clear cup.
wo elementary students work together at a table, carefully adding gummy worms to clear cups filled with chocolate "dirt" pudding
A young girl holds up her clear cup of chocolate dirt dessert in a classroom while other students sit nearby working on their treats.
Close-up view of a student placing a chocolate cookie into a clear plastic cup filled with chocolate pudding and gummy worms.
A young boy in a blue polo shirt eats a spoonful of chocolate dirt pudding at his classroom table.
A student wearing a yellow shirt looks down attentively while eating his cup of chocolate dessert at a classroom desk, next to a Hispanic Heritage Month word search worksheet.
Four elementary students seated at desks in front of a whiteboard hold up their finished clear cups of chocolate dirt pudding and smile for the camera.
Five young students sit at their classroom desks holding up their clear cups filled with chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms.
wo smiling elementary students hold up their completed cups of chocolate dirt pudding while sitting at their classroom desks in pajamas.
Spirit Day Alert! 🐾

Get ready to show your Panther Pride and support Go Big Red for Dalton High School’s Homecoming! 🎉

Friday, september 25 is a RED OUT DAY—students are encouraged to wear red or City Park 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.🚗🎶
about 1 month ago, City Park Communications
English-language graphic for "City Park DHS Homecoming Spirit Dress-up Day" scheduled for Friday, September 25. Angled text reads "RED! RED! RED!" next to an illustration of the black panther mascot wearing a red shirt with "GO BIG RED!", a red cap, and pointing up with a red foam finger.
Spanish-language graphic for City Park celebrating DHS Homecoming Spirit Day ("Día de Espíritu de Homecoming de DHS") on Friday, September 25 ("Viernes, 25 de septiembre"). Red angled text reads "¡ROJO! ¡ROJO! ¡ROJO!" accompanied by an illustration of the school's black panther mascot wearing a red cap, a red shirt that says "GO BIG RED!", and holding up a foam finger.
We will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, September 28.

Classes resume on Tuesday, September 29.

For Virtual Day, students should complete their work at home either via Canvas or via printed materials sent home by teachers
about 2 months ago, City Park Communications
English-language flyer announcing a Virtual Day for City Park School. Bold text at the top reads "VIRTUAL DAY! PLAN TO COMPLETE YOUR WORK FROM HOME ON THIS DAY." Adjacent to a calendar graphic, a framed box specifies the date as "Monday, September 28." Decorative graphics include paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the slogan at the bottom: "AT CITY PARK, WE MAKE GREAT GAINS ♡."
Spanish-language flyer announcing a Virtual Learning Day for City Park School. Prominent bold text at the top reads "¡DÍA DE APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL! PLANIFIQUE COMPLETAR EL TRABAJO ESCOLAR DESDE CASA ESTE DÍA." Below a calendar icon, a rounded box lists the date: "lunes, septiembre 28." The graphic includes red and black paw prints, hearts, a megaphone icon, and the school slogan across the bottom: "EN CITY PARK, LOGRAMOS GRANDES AVANCES."
Homecoming Spirit Week is almost here, Panthers! ❤️🖤 This year, we’re celebrating the many cultures that make our school—and our world—such a special place. Join the fun each day:

📸 Monday: Dress Your Best for Picture Day!
🌙 Tuesday: Pajama Day
🌺 Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
🎉 Thursday: Festival Day
❤️ Friday: Wear RED — Go Big Red!

From picture-perfect Panthers to pajamas, tropical vibes, celebrations around the world, and plenty of BIG RED spirit, it’s going to be a fun-filled week at the 405!
about 2 months ago, City Park Communications
Colorful City Park CATA-FEST Homecoming Spirit Week flyer with a world-travel theme, featuring cartoon panthers, international flags, landmarks, a globe, and an airplane. The flyer reads “CATA-FEST: Celebrations Across the World” and lists the spirit days: Monday—Dress Your Best for Picture Day; Tuesday—Pajama Day; Wednesday—Hawaiian Day; Thursday—Festival Day; Friday—Wear Red. The bottom reads, “One School ❤️ Many Cultures ❤️ A Brighter Tomorrow!”
🍧 Kona Ice is coming to City Park! 🍧

Students can enjoy a cool, colorful treat on Wednesday, September 23 for just $3. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our fourth-grade students.

Thank you for helping our Panthers while enjoying something sweet! 🐾🌈
about 2 months ago, City Park Communications
An animated shaved ice cup giving a thumbs-up icon next to a text box reading "Kona Ice", "When: Sept. 23, 2026", and "Cost: $3".
Our 5th Grade Spirit Cart Fundraiser is coming just in time for DHS Homecoming! 🎉 Stock up on fun spirit gear while supporting our 5th-grade students!

🛒 The Spirit Cart kicks off at Family Night on September 17 and will continue September 18–25 from 7:30–8:30 AM each morning.

❤️ Spirit Gear Includes:
Pom Poms – $1 • Thunder Sticks – $1 • Red Bows – $2 • Sunglasses – $2 • Tattoos & MORE!

📍 Where to Find the Cart:
7:30–8:00 AM: Outside the cafeteria near the bus loop — available to students and families
8:00–8:30 AM: Third floor — available to students in grades 3–5

Every purchase supports our 5th-grade fundraiser, so grab some gear, show your spirit, and help us get ready to GO BIG RED! ❤️🐾
about 2 months ago, City Park Communications
Header Section Megaphone Icon: A black megaphone on the top left printed with "GO BIG RED!". Main Title: "5TH GRADE SPIRIT CART FUNDRAISER" in large, textured red varsity block font with a black ribbon banner below. Large Paw Print: A red paw print on the top right featuring a black heart in the main pad. Event Kickoff & Dates Featured Banner: A red brushstroke banner stating: "The Spirit Cart kicks off at FAMILY NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 17 and continues SEPTEMBER 18–25!" Items & Pricing Grid Pom Poms ($1 each): Red and white pom poms. Thunder Sticks ($1 each): Inflatable noise sticks (one black, one red). Red Bows ($2 each): A bright red satin hair bow. Sunglasses ($2 each): Classic red frame sunglasses with dark lenses. Tattoos & More!: Temporary tattoos reading "GO BIG RED!" alongside paw prints and megaphones. Inflatable Sticks (Right Side): Additional black and red thunder sticks printed with "GO BIG RED!". Morning Sale Schedule & Locations General Hours: "SHOP EACH MORNING 7:30–8:30 AM" Location 1 (7:30–8:00 AM): Outside the cafeteria near the bus loop (Available to students and families). Illustrated with a paper lunch bag stamped with a red paw print. Location 2 (8:00–8:30 AM): Third floor (Available for students in grades 3–5). Illustrated with a backpack stamped with a red paw print. Footer Section Call to Action Callout: A black banner on the right reading "SHOW YOUR SPIRIT & SUPPORT OUR 5TH GRADE!" Bottom Bar: "GRAB SOME GEAR, SHOW YOUR SPIRIT, AND HELP US GET READY TO GO BIG RED! ♥"