🐾 Panthers, we’re BACK TO THE BLOCK AT THE 405! 🐾
The hallways are full of excitement and our teachers are ready for a year of Endless PAWSibilities!
📢 BIG NEWS: The very first edition of The Panther Press Parent Newsletter is here! 📰
Catch all the updates, events, and fun right here each weekend so you can prepare for the upcoming week!


🏁 START YOUR ENGINES, PANTHERS! 🐾
The 405 Block is back in action — and we’re cruising into the new school year with endless PAWSIBILITIES!
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Mrs. G— the District TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
She drove off with her Block Buddies in a BRAND NEW CAR — BEEP BEEP! 🏆🚗
As we roll into the 2025–2026 school year, don’t forget:
✅ Grab your school supplies this weekend
✅ Download our NEW school district app
✅ Update your contact info
📅 School starts next week — let’s make it our best year yet!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Amado Barragan as our new on-site tech support!
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!
PAWS welcomes Amado Barragan as our new on-site tech support!

🎉 Show Your School Spirit — Just in Time for Back to School! 🐾
We’re excited to announce that our City Park Spirit Wear Store is ONLINE! 🎽🧢 From t-shirts and hoodies to hats, water bottles, and more — there’s something for everyone to rep the PAW in style!
✅ A variety of sizes and styles
✅ Easy online ordering
✅ Ships straight to your home
Whether you're a student, parent, or proud supporter, there’s no better way to kick off the new school year than with official spirit swag from the CP!
🛒 Visit our store here:
https://cityparkspiritwear.com

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Raul Gonzalez as a Fifth Grade teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Crystal Locke as a new ESS teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes KimberlyGonzalez as a new ESS teacher!

PAWS has many exciting things happening this school year as we head BACK TO THE BLOCK and into a year full of Endless PAWSibilities!
We are SO excited to kick off the new school year with something *very special* — our brand-new **DaltonReads! Book Vending Machine** is officially here at City Park Elementary!
Students can earn **special coins** for positive behavior, great attendance, and other PAWsome rewards — and then **redeem them for a brand-new book** from the vending machine!
It’s a fun way to build a love for reading while celebrating student success!
Let’s get ready to read and spark adventure, one book at a time as we head BACK TO THE BLOCK!
Stay tuned for more exciting PAWSibilities from the 405!
We are SO excited to kick off the new school year with something *very special* — our brand-new **DaltonReads! Book Vending Machine** is officially here at City Park Elementary!
Students can earn **special coins** for positive behavior, great attendance, and other PAWsome rewards — and then **redeem them for a brand-new book** from the vending machine!
It’s a fun way to build a love for reading while celebrating student success!
Let’s get ready to read and spark adventure, one book at a time as we head BACK TO THE BLOCK!
Stay tuned for more exciting PAWSibilities from the 405!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Rachael Thornbury as the new PreK teacher!
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!
PAWS welcomes Rachael Thornbury as the new PreK teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Officer Steven Johnson as our School Resource Officer!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Cassie Chupp as a new Wee Cats teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Amy Bagley as the new Challenge teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Tichina Starling as a third grade teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Macey Cope as a new paraprofessional!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Kassie Ayers as a new paraprofessional!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Ariana Chavez as a third grade teacher!

Welcome to the BLOCK!
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!
PAWS welcomes Randi Allen as the new Tumbling/Dance paraprofessional!

Get ready to come back to the 405 Block and meet your teacher on Tuesday, August 5!
PAWS will be mailing postcards at the end of July to inform students of their homeroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year!

Deadline Approaching—Complete the Transportation Form!
Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input!
All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025.
Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both.
Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important!
⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment.
📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM
🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025


City Park is blessed with many great staff members! Each month, PAWS provides the opportunity for colleagues to nominate one another for a spotlight moment! PAWS nominated the entire City Park staff for the month of June! We hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!

