The Panther Print - Week of November 17, 2025

Posted Date: 11/16/25 (06:00 PM)

The Panther Print

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Dear Panther Lake Families,

As the temperatures drop a bit and we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment on behalf of the entire staff to express our deepest gratitude for your continued partnership and support. Your commitment to your children’s education and your incredible involvement in our school community is truly what makes Panther Lake Elementary such a special place to learn and grow. We see the positive impact of your efforts every single day, and we are so thankful for the trust you place in us. Please note that the Thanksgiving break for students will be from Monday, November 24, through Friday, November 28. We wish all of our families a joy-filled and restful break. May you have time to relax, connect with loved ones, and reflect on all the good things in your lives. We hope you create wonderful new memories and enjoy this special time together.

We look forward to welcoming all of our students, our wonderful Panthers, back to school, refreshed and ready to learn, on Monday, December 1.

Warmly,

Dr. Christine Szymanski

Principal, Panther Lake Elementary

The Panther Lake Principal - A woman with brown hair smiles at the camera against a blue background.

Thanksgiving graphic with food imagery and the words 'Happy Thanksgiving'.

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Surprise Visit

A Marine in uniform interacts with students in a brightly lit classroom.

Last week, 4th grade student Valentina Oliveira Nunez Trevisan was surprised in class by her older brother who came home for a brief visit from the Marines.

Horizon High School Collaboration

Students sit at long tables in a brightly lit cafeteria.

Students listen to a presentation in a school cafeteria.

Students watch a presentation about folding the American flag in a school cafeteria.

A group of students carefully hold and fold an American flag.

Horizon HS JROTC Hawk Battalion marched to our school last week to demonstrate proper flag folding and explain what each of the 13 folds represent in our flag to our safety patrol students.

A group of performers sing to an audience of children in a school setting.

Two performers with flags stand before an audience of students in a school setting.

Students listen to a musical performance in a school cafeteria.

Three musicians play violins for an audience of students in a large room.

Horizon High School's Musical Department (Orchestra, Chorus, Band & Color Guard) stopped by last week to present to our 4th grade students during specials.

National School Psychology Awareness Week

Two women, the school psychologist and the principal, smile and pose for a photo in a hallway.

This week is National School Psychology Awareness Week! Thank you to our School Psychologist Erin Rogers for all of the hard work she does for our students and families!

Red Ribbon Week

A group of students in red shirts smile for a photo.

A group of elementary students and their teacher pose for a photo in their classroom.

A teacher and students pose together in a classroom, all wearing red.

A group of students smile and pose on a playground structure.

A group of students in red clothing pose for a photo in a classroom.

A teacher and students pose together in a classroom, smiling for the camera.

A teacher and a group of students pose for a photo in a colorful classroom.

A group of students and a teacher pose in a classroom, smiling.

A group of children sit in a circle, showing off their colorful socks.

A group of students and a teacher pose for a photo in a classroom during Red Ribbon Week.

A group of smiling elementary school girls pose for a photo outside.

Two girl students smile brightly, posing for a photo outdoors.

A special thank you to all of our students and families who participated in Red Ribbon Week!

FAST Testing

Yearbook

The 2025-2026 yearbook is now on sale! Use the link below to order!

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PTO

Mission-The PTO at Panther Lake Elementary is the connecting point between parents, school, staff, students and the surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students, families, and school staff to build long-lasting relationships and shared experiences outside the classroom, while supporting work inside the classroom through volunteer opportunities and fundraising activities!

PTO Website

Family Sponsorships

Support the PTO as a Family Sponsor for the 2025-2026 school year! Family Sponsors receive a free Panther Lake t-shirt (multiple options to choose from) and many additional benefits. Visit our sponsorship page for more details. We appreciate your support!

Become a Sponsor

Corporate Sponsorships

Want to get your business out in front of local families, while also supporting our school community? Consider sponsoring the Panther Lake PTO! We have a variety of benefits and marketing opportunities designed to fit your unique needs and budget. Plus, we're a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your sponsorship donation is tax-deductible! Visit the link below to learn more.

Become a Sponsor

Thank You to Our Diamond and Platinum Sponsors - We appreciate your support!

A thank you graphic from Panther Lake Elementary PTO to its Diamond and Platinum sponsors.

Upcoming PTO Meetings

A 'Save the Date' flyer for Panther Lake Elementary PTO meetings, with dates and times listed.

Mark your calendar for our 2025-2026 PTO General Meetings. We'd love to see you there!

Coming Soon: Wonderland Holiday Gift Shoppe

Our Wonderland Holiday Gift Shoppe will take place the week of December 8, during school hours. Be on the lookout for more details and volunteer opportunities coming soon!

SAC Schedule

An informational graphic for the Panther Lake Elementary School Advisory Council.

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