Dear Panther Lake Families,

What a wonderful first week we’ve had together! It’s been such a joy to see our hallways filled with smiles, laughter, and eager learners ready to dive into a new year of growth. Thank you for your partnership in making the start of school so smooth and successful.

As we move into our regular schedule, I want to encourage everyone to keep building strong morning and evening routines. Consistency at home—such as getting enough rest at night, having a calm start to the day, and arriving on time—helps children feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Even small habits, like packing backpacks the night before or setting a regular bedtime, can make a big difference in your child’s success.

We appreciate your continued support and dedication to helping our students thrive. Here’s to another great week ahead!

ADDitions is now available for the 2025-2026 school year. Even if you were an ADDitions-approved volunteer last year, you will need to resubmit for this school year. Please make sure to take some time to sign up and/or renew your approval. This is the first step for being ready to take on volunteer at Panther Lake! 

Panther Lake ES recognizes that birthdays are a special day for our students. We must also ensure that party celebrations do not disrupt the learning process and adhere to food and nutrition guidelines. Birthday parties are not permitted at school. However, you may celebrate your child’s special day in one of two ways:

■ Our school cafeteria offers a birthday bites program, where you can purchase a special treat to be delivered to your child’s class during their lunch period. To participate in the birthday bites program, please click below to download the order form!

■ If you choose not to participate in the birthday bites program, you may send small treat bags for each of your child’s classmates that will be distributed at the end of the day to enjoy at home.

Attention Incoming Kindergarten Parents & Parents New to PLE! Take a virtual tour of our school and procedures using the link below! 

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!

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! 

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.

Build a Mascot will be held on Aug. 29 at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. Visit pantherlakepto.com/events for more details and to pre-order your Pouncer Kit!

Save the date for our annual Grandparents' Breakfast! This year's event will be on Sept. 5 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM in the cafeteria. Watch our PTO Facebook page and PTO website for more details and to RSVP. 

Join us for our first PTO General Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6:15 PM (following the SAC Meeting)

Parents, if you are in need of before or after school care, we partner with Champions! Please use the link below for more information.