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🍃🔍 Patterns in Nature! 🍂✨

Mrs. Sotelo’s and Ms. Rodriguez’s classes stepped outside the classroom for an exciting nature walk! Our young scientists put on their observation hats to explore the outdoors and hunt for repeating patterns in the natural world. 🌿🔎
Great work, Cheetahs! 🐆
2 days ago, Hannah Higgins
An educator wearing a pink shirt and glasses holds up dried tree leaves to show a young boy in a green dinosaur shirt as he records observations on a clipboard. Other students participate in the outdoor science activity nearby in a sunlit field.
A close-up outdoor selfie of a smiling female teacher standing alongside two young female students, with small yellow wildflowers tucked behind their ears against a bright blue sky.
A female educator stands outdoors holding a small natural specimen, talking with a boy in a graphic t-shirt as he writes on a clipboard worksheet.
A group of students gather outdoors in a grassy area, taking notes on clipboard worksheets while an instructor holds up plant leaves for close inspection.
An instructor in a cap holds up dried leaves for students in a field setting as they fill out data collection worksheets on clipboards.
A close-up portrait of a young girl with a yellow wildflower tucked behind her ear, leaning her chin on a pencil while looking into the camera. In the background, a boy in a green shirt holds a clipboard during an outdoor learning activity in a grassy field.
A group of elementary students stand in a sunlit field near tall grass and trees, working on clipboards while talking with teachers during an outdoor science lesson.
A female teacher standing in a wooded area holds up a large oak leaf to demonstrate a concept for elementary students sitting on a log with clipboards.

🕵️‍♂️📚 Literary Detectives on the Loose! 🔎✨

A couple of 5th grade classes stopped by the Learning Hub today for an exciting Genre Scavenger Hunt! 🗺️💡

Students turned into book detectives to explore the shelves, hunting for amazing stories outside their usual go-to genres. From mystery and historical fiction to graphic novels and adventure, our readers discovered that trying something new can lead to their next favorite book! 📖🚀

3 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Two elementary school girls sitting on the library carpet reading books with clipboards nearby.
Two students sitting on the library floor holding open children's books and smiling.
Students holding clipboards and browsing bookshelves during a library scavenger hunt.
Elementary school students stand between rows of library book stacks, attentively reading and browsing through picture books and graphic novels displayed on top of low shelves.
Two young boys stand together in front of library book stacks. The boy in the bright blue shirt holds open a book about World War II, showing it to his classmate in a black hoodie who holds a clipboard.
A teacher assisting students as they examine library books during a group lesson.
A group of elementary students sit around large, curved blue tables in the school media center, raising their hands to participate in a lesson led by a teacher standing near the bookshelves in the background.
A boy writing on a clipboard at a library shelf labeled "Animal Stories".
A student in a white t-shirt and glasses leans over a wooden library shelf, intently filling out a "Library Scavenger Hunt" worksheet on a clipboard. A Bad Kitty book stands on the shelf next to a panda "Animal Stories" display, with artwork hanging on the wall above
Several elementary school students gather in a library aisle in front of colorful book stacks. Two boys kneel on the carpet floor writing on clipboards, while other classmates stand and crouch nearby browsing books on lower shelves.
📸 Picture Makeup Day is Tomorrow! 📸✨

If your student missed our first picture day back in August, tomorrow is their chance to get their photo taken for the yearbook! 🎒📖

📷 Who is taking pictures: Only students who missed picture day in August.

🛑 Who is NOT taking pictures: If your child already had their photo taken in August, they will not have one made tomorrow.
3 days ago, Hannah Higgins
A simple square announcement graphic set against a light blue grid background. Large blue text at the top reads "MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY" followed by the date "October 15th". Below a black-and-white line drawing illustration of a camera, text at the bottom reminds parents: "Make sure your child comes dressed in their chosen outfit and is ready to show off their best smile!"
🎃 It's time for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃🎨
It’s time to get creative with a fun activity for the whole family! 🖌️✨
🎃 No Carving: Decorate only!
📚 Designs must be school-appropriate.
📅 Bring to School: Monday, Oct. 26 (or any time before Friday, 10/30)
🏆 Judging & Pick-Up: Friday, Oct. 30 (Take home same day!)
🏷️ Important: Please label your pumpkin with the student’s name and teacher’s name.

🎃We can’t wait to see all of your amazing and imaginative creations! 🐯
8 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Illustrated flyer titled "LET'S HAVE A PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST!" decorated with vines, smiling pumpkins, and a cheetah mascot. Guidelines list: No carving — just decorating! Must be school-appropriate Bring pumpkins Oct. 26 → Take home Oct. 30 (judging day!) A fun family activity — we can't wait to see your creations! Please label the pumpkin with the student's name & teacher's name
Illustrated Spanish flyer titled "VAMOS A TENER UNA CALABAZA DECORANDO CONCURSO!" framed by cartoon pumpkin vines and a cheetah mascot. Guidelines and details state: Sin tallar, solo decorar! Debe ser apropiado para la escuela Trae calabazas el 26 de octubre → ¡Llévatelas a casa el 30 de octubre (día del juicio)! Una divertida actividad familiar: ¡estamos ansiosos por ver sus creaciones! Por favor, pon el nombre del estudiante y el del profesor en la calabaza.
Science came to life for Mrs. Dempsey’s class during STEM! 🔬✨ Our young scientists used magnifying glasses to examine preserved specimens and investigate cool animal traits. Way to go, future scientists! 🔍
8 days ago, Hannah Higgins
A boy with glasses uses a magnifying glass to inspect a preserved specimen in a jar at a classroom desk with a paper reading "Snail"
Two young girls lean over a classroom desk, using a magnifying glass to examine a preserved specimen jar next to observation notes
A teacher points to a specimen jar on a desk as a group of young students takes notes and observes during a classroom science activity
A boy in a red shirt smiles as he looks through a magnifying glass at a specimen jar while a girl in a pink jacket watches
Students work at classroom desks, with one girl writing notes next to a specimen jar while a boy holds up a magnifying glass
Is screen time giving your child more TRICK than TREAT? 👻🎃 Join us for our first workshop in our new parent series where we'll learn practical ways to help children build healthy screen-time habits. We hope to see you there! 
📅Friday, October 16 at 8:30 AM
9 days ago, DPS Communications
Halloween-themed flyer titled "PARK CREEK PARENT SERIES: PURPOSE IN PRACTICE" framed by hanging cobwebs, ghosts, bats, and pumpkins. Bold text reads "TRICK or TREAT" above the topic sentence: "ARE CHILDREN GETTING A TRICK OR TREAT IN THEIR SCREEN TIME? COME OUT TO LEARN!" Date and location details list Friday, October 16, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Park Creek Elementary School. An orange contact box at the bottom provides contact information for Cynthia Castillo (706-463-7646) and Stefanie Taylor (stefanie.taylor@dalton.k12.ga.us).
A Halloween-themed Spanish flyer titled "SERIE PARA PADRES DE PARK CREEK: PROPÓSITO EN ACCIÓN" decorated with cobwebs, ghosts, bats, and jack-o'-lanterns. Centered text displays "TRICK or TREAT" with the question: "¿LOS NIÑOS TIENEN ALGÚN TIPO DE TRUCO O TRATO MIENTRAS ESTÁN FRENTE A LA PANTALLA? ¡VEN A AVERIGUARLO!" Event details specify: Viernes, 16 de Octubre, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Park Creek Elementary School. The bottom contact box lists Cynthia Castillo (706-463-7646) and Stefanie Taylor (stefanie.taylor@dalton.k12.ga.us).
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families,
If your student has expressed interest in participating in the technology competition, we are having an informational meeting on Thursday, October 15 from 7:30 - 8:15. Students are welcome to bring their breakfast with them. We will hand out project rubrics, explain the different categories, review the schedule, and answer any questions.
Thanks!
9 days ago, Hannah Higgins
A tech-themed promotional flyer titled "DO YOU LOVE MAKING COOL STUFF? Join the Park Creek Technology Team!" Subtitle invites students to make a game, animate a story, build a robot, or create something awesome across various project categories including 3D Modeling, Animation, Audio Production, Digital Game Design, Digital Photo Production, Graphic Design, Multimedia Applications, Physical Computing, Programming, Robotics, Video Production, and Web/Mobile Apps. Ready to Join?: See Mrs. Higgins, Mr. Sanford, or Mrs. Pratt to get started. Sign up by: Wednesday, October 7 by the end of the day. Team meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30–8:15 a.m. in the Hub. District competition: Early to mid-November for Grades 3–4 and Grades 5–6. More info: https://rtc.nwgaresa.com/home
🎃 1st Grade Pumpkin Painting Fun! 🖌️✨
Our 1st graders had a fantastic time getting creative and painting pumpkins today! A huge thank you to all the amazing family volunteers who came out to lend a helping hand and make this activity so special. 🎨🧡
10 days ago, Hannah Higgins
A young boy in a striped shirt and a smiling adult female educator pose together at an outdoor table. In front of them are small pumpkins decorated with colorful paint and cups of water with paintbrushes.
Three elementary school girls sit at a table painting small pumpkins in vivid green, purple, yellow, and orange patterns. On the left, an adult man leans down to guide one girl's brush, while bottles of colorful craft paint sit on the table.
A group of elementary school children gather around an outdoor picnic table covered in an orange tablecloth. They smile and pose for the camera while holding small orange and white pumpkins, with plastic cups set out along the middle of the table.
Two elementary school boys sit side-by-side at a outdoor paper-covered table, focused on decorating pumpkins. The boy on the left uses a paintbrush to apply green paint in rings around his pumpkin, while the boy on the right paints red and yellow details near the stem of his pumpkin.
An adult man in an olive long-sleeve shirt leans in close to assist a young boy as he carefully paints red stripes onto a small pumpkin. Small plastic cups filled with paint and water sit on the orange table in front of them.
Two elementary school girls sit next to each other, looking down attentively as they decorate pumpkins with paintbrushes. Small plastic cups holding colorful paint sit on the craft table in front of them.
🌟 October Staff Spotlight 🌟
Meet Elizabeth Garcia, an ESS paraprofessional! Here is what she has to say about her job at Park Creek..
10 days ago, Hannah Higgins
An autumn-themed "STAFF SPOTLIGHT" graphic framed by a border of large orange pumpkins and autumn berries. On the right, a photo shows a smiling female educator wearing a tan jacket and shorts posing indoors while making a peace sign. To the left, a text block reads: "I’m so grateful to be part of the Park Creek cheetahs ! I love being at Park Creek because of the supportive staff, wonderful students, and the strong sense of community. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a positive difference in my students’ lives. I’m truly thankful to be surrounded by people who encourage and inspire me to be the best educator I can be!"
Parents, mark your calendars! 🧡🐾Our Parent Workshop Series: Purpose in Practice is here with four opportunities to learn, connect, and gain practical strategies to support our children.  Come join us for these informative and engaging sessions. We’d love to see you there! 
15 days ago, Hannah Higgins
English flyer listing schedule and topics for the Parent Workshop Series running October through November.
Spanish flyer listing dates and topics for the Parent Workshop Series held from October to November.
🎩 Hat Day is Coming This Friday! 🧢

Get ready to top off your favorite outfit! Students can wear their favorite hat to school this Friday, October 2nd for just $1.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting our school! 🏫

We can't wait to see all the fun and creative hats around school on Friday! 🥳
Please note: Hats must be school-appropriate
18 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Side-by-side English and Spanish event flyer for Hat Day / Día del Sombrero on Friday, October 2 for $1.
Our Park Creek crew had a blast marching in the DHS Homecoming parade yesterday! From great costumes and a creative backdrop to huge smiles, our school proved that when we all come together, “It’s a Small World” after all! 🏰✨ 📸 Got photos from the parade? Drop them in the comments below—we’d love to see your favorite memories!
21 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Two people in vibrant red and yellow costumes smile and wave enthusiastically while riding on a parade float under a bright, sunny sky.
Parade float participants costumed as a teacher of the year, a person in a blue dress, and a cheetah mascot stand on a colorful "It's a Small World" themed float waving to the crowd.
A smiling woman wearing a floral dress, lei, and a championship belt waves to spectators from a parade float decorated with colorful geometric shapes
Parade participants in vibrant red, yellow, and traditional costumes wave and interact with spectators from the side of a parade float.
A large blue semi-truck pulls a long flatbed parade float filled with costumed adults and children waving to onlookers along a tree-lined stree
Four costumed parade participants stand atop a float, including two wearing lederhosen and traditional attire, waving and pointing toward the crowd

📣 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!

22 days 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.”
Reminder:
Tomorrow is an early release day. We release at 12:15. 

Monday is a virtual learning day! Students will complete work at home. 
23 days ago, Hannah Higgins
flyer for upcoming dates. Friday, September 25 is an early release day. Monday, September 28 is a virtual learning day.
Mrs. Black, Ms. Gabby, and Mrs. Katie's class did an apple experiment today! As a class, they made predictions on whether items would float or sink. Each student got to see if their apple would float or sink in the water. Together, they made a yummy apple snack after their science experiment! 🍎🍏😋
25 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Five young students sitting around a crescent-shaped table in a classroom, wearing paper crowns that say "Aa is for apple." They are participating in a lesson with a clear tub of floating apples in the center
A young student smiling at a table while wearing an "Aa is for apple" paper headband, with a paper plate of green apple slices and a Mott's apple juice box in front of them
A young student smiling at a table while wearing an "Aa is for apple" paper headband, with a paper plate of green apple slices and a Mott's apple juice box in front of them
A young student smiling at a table while wearing an "Aa is for apple" paper headband, with a paper plate of green apple slices and a Mott's apple juice box in front of them
A close-up of a young boy wearing a red plaid shirt and an "Aa is for apple" paper headband, drinking from a Mott's apple juice box next to a plate of sliced apples
A teacher assisting young students as they place apples into a container of water during a classroom learning activity. All students are wearing "Aa is for apple" paper headbands
A young boy wearing an "Aa is for apple" headband smiling at the camera, sitting at a table with a plate of apple slices and an apple juice box
A student in a maroon long-sleeve shirt and paper headband sitting at a table with green apple slices on a paper plate and a Mott's apple juice box
🍂🐆 Fall Festival is almost here, Cheetahs! 🎃✨ Join us October 2nd from 5:30–7:30 PM for food, fun, inflatables, trunk-or-treat, and MORE! 🎉🍬
26 days ago, Hannah Higgins
Flyer for Park Creek Fall Festival on Oct 2, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM. Pre-sale wristbands (Sept 21–29) are $5 ($7 day of) for bouncy houses, candy bags, and trunk-or-treat access. Extra activity and food tickets are $1 each.
Spanish flyer for Park Creek Festival Otoñal on Oct 2, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM. Pre-sale wristbands (Sept 21–29) are $5 ($7 day of) for brincolines, candy bags, and trunk-or-treat access. Extra activity and food tickets are $1 each
Ticket menu flyer for Park Creek School. Food and drinks range $1–$10 (tamales $20/dozen, T-shirts $15). Activities cost 2–5 tickets for inflatables, temporary tattoos, and a dunk tank
Spanish ticket menu flyer for Park Creek School. Food/drinks range $1–$10 (tamales $20/docena, playeras $15). Activities cost 2–5 tickets for inflables, tatuajes temporales, and tanque de inmersión
‼️Reminder‼️

🗓️ Thursday, September 17:
Literacy Night | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of fun reading activities, games, and literacy tools for the whole family!

🗓️ Friday, September 18:
Last day for Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cupcake Orders 🧁
We cannot accept late orders. Thanks for supporting our school!

See you all tomorrow evening! 💙✨
about 1 month ago, Hannah Higgins

🌿🔎 Mill Creek Observation Day! 🔎🌿

Yesterday, students from Mrs. Canchola and Mrs. West’s classes took a closer look at Mill Creek! Students observed their surroundings, recorded notes, and gathered facts and details to help them with their upcoming brochure project. 📝📚

We had a great time learning, exploring, and being scientists right outside our school! 💚🌱

about 1 month ago, Hannah Higgins
A large group of elementary school children gather closely together on a dirt path under the canopy of trees. They look up and smile at the camera, with many holding clipboards, pencils, and worksheet papers.
A teacher wearing a yellow shirt stands alongside four students holding clipboards in a dense forest setting. They all smile toward the camera during an outdoor learning activity amidst the trees.
A small group of elementary students stand on a sunlit dirt path surrounded by tall green trees. Four boys pose together in the foreground holding wooden clipboards, while other classmates walk along the woodland trail in the background.
Two young girls pose arm-in-arm along a dirt path framed by trees. The girl on the left wears a black shirt with a pumpkin print, while the girl on the right wears a graphic tee with a gummy bear that says "Sweetie." Both hold clipboards with activity sheets during an outdoor lesson.
Four elementary school girls stand on a fallen leaf-covered trail surrounded by trees. The girl in front wears a purple top and black skirt while posing with a clipboard, as her friends behind her make peace signs and smile for the camera.
Sunlight filters through a forest canopy onto a dirt path where a young girl in the foreground writes on a clipboard. In the background, four classmates stand in a line looking upward into the tall trees during an outdoor science observation.
📚 Literacy Night is Almost Here! 📖✨

Bring the whole family for a fun evening dedicated to reading and learning!

🗓 When: This Thursday, September 17

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🍧PTO will be selling concessions & Kona Ice will be available for purchase.

See you there! 👋
about 1 month ago, Hannah Higgins
Light green promotional flyer surrounded by cartoon illustrations of open notebooks and stacked books. Center text reads "Join us for Park Creek LITERACY NIGHT" above a bright pink banner with date details: "September 17 from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M." Bottom text notes, "Concessions & Kona Ice will be for sale!"
Light green promotional flyer decorated with illustrated stacks of colorful books. Central text reads "Acompáñanos a nuestra Park Creek NOCHE DE ALFABETIZACIÓN" above a pink bar displaying the event date and time: "17 de septiembre de 5:30pm a 7:00pm". Bottom text states, "¡Habrá puestos de comida y se venderá Kona Ice (Raspados)!"
🎉 Homecoming Week is coming up, Sept 21–25! Get your outfits ready for a fun week of spirit days! Also, don't miss the Dalton High School Homecoming Parade at 4 P.M. on September 25! 🎉
about 1 month ago, Hannah Higgins
Illustrated flyer titled "HOMECOMING WEEK" detailing daily theme dress-up days from September 21–25: Monday, Sep 21: Pajama Day (Wear your pajamas) Tuesday, Sep 22: Western Day (Wear your best cowboy outfit) Wednesday, Sep 23: Hawaiian Day (Wear your best Hawaiian shirt) Thursday, Sep 24: Hispanic Heritage Day (Wear your heritage clothes) Friday, Sep 25: Red Out (Wear your Dalton red) The flyer is accented with thematic illustrations next to each day including pink pajamas, cowboy boots and hat, a red Hawaiian shirt with a flower lei, a folkloric dancer holding a sombrero and flag, and a red Park Creek School spirit shirt with a pom-pom.
llustrated flyer titled "HOMECOMING WEEK" outlining Spanish dress-up themes for the week of September 21–25: Lunes, Sep 21: Día de Pijama (Ponte el pijama) Martes, Sep 22: Día del Oeste (Ponte tu mejor atuendo de vaquero) Miércoles, Sep 23: Día Hawaiano (Ponte tu mejor camisa hawaiana) Jueves, Sep 24: Día de la Herencia Hispánica (Usa tu ropa tradicional) Viernes, Sep 25: Rojo (Ponte tu Dalton rojo) Graphics surrounding the schedule boxes include pajamas, cowboy boots and hat, a Hawaiian shirt and lei, a traditional folkloric dancer with a flag and sombrero, and a red school spirit t-shirt alongside a pom-pom.