The Panther Print - Week of September 28, 2026

Posted Date: 09/27/26 (06:00 PM)

The Panther Print

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

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

Dear Panther Lake Families,

Our annual School Book Fair is right around the corner! Soon, our media center will be transformed into a vibrant pop-up bookstore filled with engaging, age-appropriate titles for every grade level. Students will have the opportunity to attend the fair with their classes and parents are welcome to visit during our special family shopping hours.

Beyond the excitement of new stories and bookmarks, the Book Fair serves as a great reminder of the power of reading at home. Developing strong reading habits outside the classroom is one of the most effective ways to support your child’s academic and personal growth:

Independent Reading: When children choose their own books and read on their own, they build vocabulary, strengthen focus, and develop confidence. Even 15 to 20 minutes a day of independent reading makes a lasting impact on reading fluency.
Family Reading Time: Reading together—whether taking turns reading chapters aloud or sharing picture books before bed—fosters connection and deepens comprehension through conversation. It also shows children that reading is a valued, lifelong activity rather than just a school assignment.

Thank you for partnering with us to foster a love of reading in our school community. We look forward to seeing our young readers discover their next favorite book!

Warmly,

With Panther Pride,

Dr. Christine Szymanski

Principal

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Book Fair

A promotional image titled 'Prepare for the Fair' with a pink section about eWallet and a yellow section about Share the Fair.

The book fair will be at PLE from October 2-9! Parents can shop cash free with eWallet! See link below to add money to your child's eWallet.

Add Money to eWallet to Shop

Rock Your School - October 9

A vibrant comic book style poster for Rock Your School 2026, featuring a cheetah superhero and text that reads 'October 9, 2026'.

Help our teachers by purchasing items off their grade level wish lists for this amazing day!

See wish lists below.

SAC Meetings

An informational flyer for the Panther Lake Elementary School Advisory Council with meeting dates for 2026 and 2027.

Food & Nutrition Services

Students enjoy healthy meals in a school cafeteria with text overlay 'ALL STUDENTS ALL MEALS NO CHARGE'.

See Meals

Upcoming Events

A graphic promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13, featuring a pink ribbon and a cute cartoon lion.

A bright orange poster for Unity Day on October 21, 2026, featuring a cartoon lion and the text 'Wear and share orange to encourage kindness, acceptance & inclusion'.

A promotional flyer for Red Ribbon Hero Week at Panther Lake Elementary, featuring a superhero panther mascot and daily themes.

A flyer for Storybook Character Day on October 30, 2026, featuring event details and illustrations of characters at the bottom.

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

Halloween Spirit Shop

Our limited-edition Halloween Spiritwear shirts are available now, along with spooky Halloween costumes for your Build A Mascot and his friends! 🎃

Shop our Halloween Spirit Shop

Candy Monster Collection Begins October 1!

A flyer for Panther Lake Elementary PTO's Candy Monsters Trunk or Treat, asking for candy donations between Oct. 1 and Oct. 21.

Our Candy Monsters will be arriving in the front office to help us get ready for Trunk or Treat! Please help feed these hungry monsters by sending in a bag (or a few!) of candy with your student. Every donation helps make Trunk or Treat a success!

See Wish List Here

Trunk or Treat is Almost Here!

A flyer for Panther Lake Elementary PTO's Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Panther Lake Bus Loop, featuring a cartoon panther in a witch hat and cape holding a pumpkin bucket.

Grab your costumes and join us for a night of trunk-or-treating, music from our DJ, food trucks, and Panther fun for the entire family!

Friday, October 23
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Panther Lake Bus Loop

Want to help make the night magical? Sign up to decorate a trunk and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters!

The Panther Print - Week of September 28, 2026