The Panther Print - Week of October 12, 2026

Posted Date: 10/11/26 (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,

As the first quarter comes to a close, I want to thank you for the support you give your children each day. Our students have worked hard, built new skills and grown as members of our school community.

Parent conferences are now being scheduled. These conversations are a valuable chance to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss areas for growth and set goals together for the months ahead. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please connect with your child’s teacher.

In early December, students will complete their second progress monitoring assessment. This midyear check-in will help teachers see how students are progressing and plan instruction and support for the second half of the year. We will share your child’s results and what they mean for their learning.

Thank you for your partnership. I look forward to all we will accomplish together as the year continues.

Warmly,

With Panther Pride,

Dr. Christine Szymanski

Principal

Visit Our Website

A smiling student peeks from behind a teal wall next to Orange County Public Schools text.

IXL Masters Challenge

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'.

A promotional graphic for National School Lunch Week, featuring a circus theme with a clown juggling, a milk carton lifting weights, and pizza slice pennants.

See Meals

Wear Pink Tuesday!

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

A promotional graphic for Disability History and Awareness Weeks featuring icons for sign language, mobility, vision, and cognition.

Unity Day

A teacher and a young student paint together at an easel for National Lights On After School Day on Oct 22, presented by Orange County Public Schools.

A graphic announcing Daylight Saving Time, reminding people to turn back their clocks on Sunday, Nov. 1, with Orange County Public Schools branding.

Red Ribbon Week

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

A smiling student holding a notebook with text reading AMERICA'S SAFE SCHOOL WEEK OCT. 18-24.

A graphic honoring National First Responders Day on October 28, featuring icons for police, medical, fire, and emergency services.

Storybook Character Day

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

Field Trip Shirts

A plain blue t-shirt shown from both the front and back against a white background.

Attention parents: Field Trip Shirt Orders: Deadline Monday, October 12
If you plan to purchase class or chaperone shirts from the PTO for upcoming field trips, orders must be placed no later than Monday, October 12 to guarantee the shirts arrive before the trip.
This deadline applies to the Kindergarten and 1st Grade field trips on October 23 and November 5.
The link to purchase shirts is:

Purchase Shirts Here

Please Note: The Spirit Wear store will be closed on 10/13 and will reopen in November.

Huey Magoo's Spirit Night!

Promotional flyer for a Huey Magoo's fundraiser featuring chicken tenders, fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and dipping sauce.

Join us for a night of spirit and giving back! 15% of all eligible orders will be donated to Panther Lake Elementary when you dine at Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders. 1 attachment
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Huey Magoo's, 9250 Miley Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Phone: 321.329.8589
Grab your family and enjoy dinner out while supporting our school. Every order helps!

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 October 12, 2026