Just 20 minutes of reading each day helps children grow stronger reading skills all summer long!
Join PAWZ and City Park Elementary as we READ ALL SUMMER! Share photos, favorite books, and reading adventures with us!
Looking for meaningful summer reading ideas for your child? The Georgia Reads for America250 initiative is a wonderful way to keep students reading while exploring stories about American history, Georgia history, and civic literacy. The elementary book list includes engaging titles like *Martin’s Big Words*, *The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America*, and *When You Grow Up to Vote*.
Families can also participate in the statewide reading challenge through Beanstack and visit their local library for additional activities and resources. The program was created to help students “reflect on America’s past” while building strong literacy skills for the future.
One of the best features is the digital flipbook that can be read online, making it easy for students and families to explore the reading list together all summer long. You can access the flipbook and learn more here:
https://www.georgiahistory.com/resource/georgia-at-the-us250-publication/#flipbook-df_68184/1/
The last day is also an early dismissal day, so please remember there will be no ASP. Students will be released at 12:15 PM.
Throughout the week, each grade level will report to the playground during their regularly scheduled specials time (except on the day of their awards ceremony). Students will have the opportunity to enjoy extended outdoor time with their entire grade level—a fun way to relax, connect, and celebrate together.
To make things even more exciting, we will have an inflatable slide for students to enjoy as they “slide right into summer!” This special addition has been made possible thanks to student participation and purchases from our Book Fairs, Santa Shop, and PAWp Up Shop—thank you for your continued support!
Please help your child come prepared each day by ensuring they wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for the playground.
We’re looking forward to a fun and memorable week for all!
The last day is also an early dismissal day, so please remember there will be no ASP. Students will be released at 12:15 PM.
Families are warmly invited to attend and join us as we recognize a wonderful year of learning and growth.
Please note a few important reminders:
For safety reasons, no balloons will be allowed.
Early checkouts on these days are not encouraged and will be unexcused.
During the ceremony, all classes will participate in our “Walk and Wave”, giving every student a chance to be recognized on stage.
While all families are welcome to attend, please keep in mind that not every student will receive an individual award. Families of students receiving awards will be notified in advance by their child’s homeroom teacher.
We look forward to celebrating together and appreciate your support in making these events special for our students! Awards Days dates and times are:
May 19, 2026 - Tuesday
Kinder–9:00-10:00
3rd grade–11:00-12:00
May 20, 2026 - Wednesday
1st grade–9:00-10:00
2nd grade–10:30-11:30
4th grade–1:00-2:00
May 21, 2026 -
PreK–9:00-10:00
5th grade–12:30-2:30
Throughout the week, each grade level will report to the playground during their regularly scheduled specials time (except on the day of their awards ceremony). Students will have the opportunity to enjoy extended outdoor time with their entire grade level—a fun way to relax, connect, and celebrate together.
To make things even more exciting, we will have an inflatable slide for students to enjoy as they “slide right into summer!” This special addition has been made possible thanks to student participation and purchases from our Book Fairs, Santa Shop, and PAWp Up Shop—thank you for your continued support!
Please help your child come prepared each day by ensuring they wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for the playground.
We’re looking forward to a fun and memorable week for all!
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Our awards day season officially kicks off this Tuesday with our first awards ceremony, but we wanted to begin the celebration early by recognizing one of our students for an incredible honor he recently received.
We are incredibly proud to recognize Luis Prieto for receiving the Rotary Club of Dalton’s “Charlie Bowen Service Above Self” Award for the 2025–2026 school year!
This special honor is awarded to one fifth-grade student from each school who demonstrates selfless service, kindness, compassion, and a willingness to cheerfully help teachers, classmates, and others. Students are selected not for academics or athletics, but for the character they show each day and the positive impact they make on those around them.
Luis was recognized as the overall winner during the Rotary Club of Dalton’s annual student awards luncheon held at the Dalton Golf & Country Club, where outstanding students from across Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County Schools, and Christian Heritage School were celebrated.
We are so proud of Luis for representing our school with such integrity, leadership, and heart. Congratulations, Luis, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the Rotary Club of Dalton for investing in and honoring students who truly live out the meaning of “Service Above Self.”
The last day is also an early dismissal day, so please remember there will be no ASP. Students will be released at 12:15 PM.
Families are warmly invited to attend and join us as we recognize a wonderful year of learning and growth.
Please note a few important reminders:
For safety reasons, no balloons will be allowed.
Early checkouts on these days are not encouraged and will be unexcused.
During the ceremony, all classes will participate in our “Walk and Wave”, giving every student a chance to be recognized on stage.
While all families are welcome to attend, please keep in mind that not every student will receive an individual award. Families of students receiving awards will be notified in advance by their child’s homeroom teacher.
We look forward to celebrating together and appreciate your support in making these events special for our students! Awards Days dates and times are:
May 19, 2026 - Tuesday
Kinder–9:00-10:00
3rd grade–11:00-12:00
May 20, 2026 - Wednesday
1st grade–9:00-10:00
2nd grade–10:30-11:30
4th grade–1:00-2:00
May 21, 2026 -
PreK–9:00-10:00
5th grade–12:30-2:30
Families are warmly invited to attend and join us as we recognize a wonderful year of learning and growth.
Please note a few important reminders:
For safety reasons, no balloons will be allowed.
Early checkouts on these days are not encouraged and will be unexcused.
During the ceremony, all classes will participate in our “Walk and Wave”, giving every student a chance to be recognized on stage.
While all families are welcome to attend, please keep in mind that not every student will receive an individual award. Families of students receiving awards will be notified in advance by their child’s homeroom teacher.
We look forward to celebrating together and appreciate your support in making these events special for our students! Awards Days dates and times are:
May 19, 2026 - Tuesday
Kinder–9:00-10:00
3rd grade–11:00-12:00
May 20, 2026 - Wednesday
1st grade–9:00-10:00
2nd grade–10:30-11:30
4th grade–1:00-2:00
May 21, 2026 -
PreK–9:00-10:00
5th grade–12:30-2:30
