Dear Panda Families,
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, our school is launching an exciting and purposeful transformation—our 3rd-5th grade hallways are becoming Panda Bootcamp Training Zones as we prepare for the FAST assessment.
This is about building confidence, motivation, and belief in every one of our students.
At Team Panda, we believe:
Students rise when they feel encouraged
Growth happens when students are engaged and supported
Success comes from effort, mindset, and consistent practice
Our Bootcamp Theme is designed to:
Build student ownership and agency
Increase engagement and excitement around learning
Reinforce that we are training for growth—not just preparing for a test
🪖 How Families Can Support
We are asking for your partnership in helping us create motivating, high-energy classroom environments where students feel proud, focused, and inspired.
If you are able, we are collecting donations to support our Bootcamp Classroom Transformation, including:
Small incentives (stickers, snacks, etc.)
Classroom decorations (camo items, military hats, banners, flags)
Encouragement notes/cards for students
💬 The Most Important Contribution: Encouragement
More than anything, your words matter most.
We encourage you to:
Remind your child: “I’m proud of your effort.”
Ask: “What did you learn today?” instead of “What did you get right?”
Celebrate growth, not just results
Reinforce that mistakes are part of learning
When students feel encouraged at school and at home, their confidence grows—and that is what truly leads to success.
🎯 Our Goal
Together, we are working toward our school goal of #467, and we know we can get there by building strong, confident learners who believe in themselves.
Thank you for being an essential part of our Panda Family. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make all the difference.
Let’s finish the year Panda Strong! 🐼💚