"PAW"etry!
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 that February is Black History Month--join PAWZ in celebrating!
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 that February is Black History Month--join PAWZ in celebrating!
It's School Counseling Week and PAWZ has this to say about Ms. Jones and Mrs. Marcus:
You fill our hearts with kindness, acceptance, love, understanding, safety, and security. Our hearts are full of love for you.
Thank you for all you do for City Park!
Today was World Read Aloud Day! In honor of this event, Mrs. Talley visited classrooms today to introduce our students to "PAWetry"! Students heard poems from books by Brod Bagert, and they interacted with the PAWetry through performance and choral reading!
It's almost time for mid-winter break!
Monday, February 16 is a staff and student holiday. No school for students and teachers!
Tuesday, February 17 is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. No school for students!
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Wednesday, February 18!
Monday, February 16 is a staff and student holiday. No school for students and teachers!
Tuesday, February 17 is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. No school for students!
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Wednesday, February 18!
If you give a Panther...some blocks, some time for creating, and a library...they will do great things!!!
Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause! 🍪
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with Chick-fil-A Cookie Grams! Families may pre-order cookies Monday–Friday, February 2–6, from 8:00–8:30 a.m. outside the school office. Cookies are $3 each or 2 for $5 (cash only, exact change please) and will be delivered to classrooms on Friday, February 13. Proceeds benefit our Student Council—thank you for supporting our student leaders!
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with Chick-fil-A Cookie Grams! Families may pre-order cookies Monday–Friday, February 2–6, from 8:00–8:30 a.m. outside the school office. Cookies are $3 each or 2 for $5 (cash only, exact change please) and will be delivered to classrooms on Friday, February 13. Proceeds benefit our Student Council—thank you for supporting our student leaders!
It's Library Lovers Month, and PAWZ loves when readers complete the latest reading challenge!
Our readers are up for the February reading challenge!
PAWZ loves PAWetry!! Here's a fun Groundhog Day PAWem just for you!
This week's Panther Press Newsletter is here:
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-115460
https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/city-park-school/newsletters/the-panther-press-115460
"PAW"etry!
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 that February is Black History Month--join PAWZ in celebrating!
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 that February is Black History Month--join PAWZ in celebrating!
The February lunch menu is here!
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, Mrs. Allen was nominated. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit more about this outstanding educator!
PAWZ is proud to have this team repping the PAW today at the Northwest Regional Tech Competition in Rome, GA!
Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause! 🍪
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with Chick-fil-A Cookie Grams! Families may pre-order cookies Monday–Friday, February 2–6, from 8:00–8:30 a.m. outside the school office. Cookies are $3 each or 2 for $5 (cash only, exact change please) and will be delivered to classrooms on Friday, February 13. Proceeds benefit our Student Council—thank you for supporting our student leaders!
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with Chick-fil-A Cookie Grams! Families may pre-order cookies Monday–Friday, February 2–6, from 8:00–8:30 a.m. outside the school office. Cookies are $3 each or 2 for $5 (cash only, exact change please) and will be delivered to classrooms on Friday, February 13. Proceeds benefit our Student Council—thank you for supporting our student leaders!
Ms. Jimenez is learning about living and non living in science! They researched snakes yesterday using books and videos. Today Mrs. Hannah brought in snake skins to compare the difference between a living and non living snake.
Spring Picture Day is coming! Be sure to dress your best and wear your best smile on Friday, February 13!
Second graders are working on their Savvas project based inquiry project with Mrs. Talley and Ms. Hewitt. They are using Canva to write persuasive letters to Ms. Rhyne about the implementation of a new City Park tradition. PAWZ can't wait to see what PAWSibilities these writers come up with!
Remember that our City Park Elementary Spirit Wear Store is open online at https://cityparkspiritwear.com/
Shop Panther tees, hoodies, hats, and cozy winter gear for the whole family!
All items are shipped directly to your home, and all payments are made directly to the company—nothing is ordered, collected, or handled through the school. Wear your Panther pride to school events, Panther Fridays, and in the community. Thank you for supporting City Park Elementary!
Shop Panther tees, hoodies, hats, and cozy winter gear for the whole family!
All items are shipped directly to your home, and all payments are made directly to the company—nothing is ordered, collected, or handled through the school. Wear your Panther pride to school events, Panther Fridays, and in the community. Thank you for supporting City Park Elementary!
PAWZ was so proud this week to see our student artwork featured in the Dalton Daily Citizen Newspaper!
