Panther Pamphlet
September 13th, 2026
⭐First Full Week ⭐
Dear Panther Families,
As we gear up for our first full 5-day week, we are excited to keep our positive momentum going strong. Tomorrow, September 14th, marks an exciting day as we warmly welcome our PEEP students for their very first day. Our PEEP teachers are ready to greet these students with open arms and big smiles!
🍨 Ice Cream Party Celebration
We are SO proud of our Panthers! 🎉 Every classroom reached our start-of-the-year attendance goal of 90% or more during the first 8 days of school. (As a reminder, excused absences did not count against a class’s goal.) To celebrate, we’ll be hosting ice cream parties tomorrow during recess. 🍦 If your Panther is feeling healthy, we hope to see them at school so they can join in the fun and enjoy their well-earned treat. Way to start the year strong, Panthers! 🐾💙
🏫We’re also thrilled to invite everyone to our Open House this Thursday from 5:00–6:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about the great year ahead. More details are included below.
📸Picture Day is Coming this Friday, September 18th
Please mark your calendars to ensure your child looks their best for this special day!
Volunteer Background Check Information
We love having volunteers who support our school community in so many ways—field trips, Popcorn Fridays, Panther Prowl Fundraiser, library restocking, classroom reading, and more. To keep all our students safe, volunteers entering the building where students are present must have a background check on file. Forms are available in the office if you’re interested in becoming an approved volunteer. Once approved, the background check is valid for 6 months before needing renewal. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Here’s to another amazing week of learning, growth, and community!
Warmly,
Principal Jessica Rosecrans
Email: rosecransje@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Phone: (269) 337-0720
Picture Day this Friday!
Picture Day this Friday!
Congratulations Charlotte Richardson
🎨 Congratulations to our two talented Panthers whose artwork was selected to be displayed in a Lansing State Representative’s office, where visitors from across Michigan will have the opportunity to see their amazing creativity! We are so proud! 🐾💙
Congratulations Jayden Cole
Congratulations to our September Star Students!
Star Students are nominated monthly by their teacher for demonstrating PURRS, strong attendance, and hard work during learning time!
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Mobile Health
Mobile Dentist
Dates to Remember:
Sept. 14th- First Day for PEEP students
Sept. 17th- Open House 5:00-6:30
Sept 18th- Picture Day
Sept. 30th- FDSF Shoe Distribution
Oct 9th- Annual Panther Prowl- School Fundraising Event
Oct. 20 PreK-12; no students
Oct. 30 PreK-12 half day; records day 12:00 Dismissal
Nov. 5. K-8 half day 12:00 Dismissal
Nov. 6 K-5 half day 12:00 Dismissal
Nov. 13 PreK-5; no students
Nov. 20th PTO Sponsored STEAM Fair
Nov. 25-Nov 27 Thanksgiving Break; all buildings closed
Dec. 9 PreK-12; no students
Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break
