 On the Prowl – The Panther Pulse
Oct 25, 2026
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A Spooktacular Week Ahead at El Portal!
Get ready, Panther families! We have a FUN-filled and action-packed week ahead at El Portal! From Red Ribbon Week spirit days to our Halloween festivities, our campus will be buzzing with excitement, creativity, and Panther pride!
RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE!
October 26–30 is all about making healthy choices, celebrating kindness, and showing our Panther spirit! We encourage all students to join in the fun with our daily dress-up themes:
 Monday, October 26 – PJ Day: Dream of a bright future! Tuesday, October 27 – Wear Red: Show your Red Ribbon Week pride! Wednesday, October 28 – Sports Day: Team up for healthy choices! Thursday, October 29 – Twin Day: Better together! Friday, October 30 – Halloween: Show off your Halloween spirit!
HALLOWEEN FUN IS COMING!
Friday, October 30, will be a day filled with spooky smiles and Panther fun! We're looking forward to our Halloween Parade, Monster Mash Dance, and Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We can't wait to see the creativity and excitement our Panthers bring to these special traditions.
A Few Friendly Halloween Costume Reminders:
We love seeing our Panthers get creative with their costumes! To help keep our celebration fun, safe, and appropriate for all ages, please keep the following in mind:
- Keep it kid-friendly! Please avoid costumes that are excessively scary, bloody, or gory. Weapons or weapon-like costume accessories are not permitted.
- Dress for a quick change! Students will need to change back into their regular school clothes following the parade. We highly recommend having students wear their regular clothes underneath their costumes to make changing quick and easy.
- Less is more! Please limit costume props and accessories. Not only does this make it easier for students to enjoy the day, but it also helps prevent items from accidentally being left behind at school over the Halloween weekend!
Thank you for helping us keep the day safe, organized, and enjoyable for all our Panthers, especially our littlest ones!
As we head into this busy and exciting week, thank you to our amazing staff, PTA, and families for helping make El Portal such a special place for our students. These are the moments that create lasting memories and make our Panther community shine!
Let's make it a SPOOKTACULAR week, Panthers!
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10/26 Monday
- Monday Motivation Assembly
- Pajama Day
- Early Dismissal
10/27 Tuesday
- Wear Red
- Young Engineers Club- 3:00
10/28 Wednesday
- Sports Day
- 7:30 AM Drama Rehearsal
- Recorders and Band Grades 3-6
10/29 Thursday
- Twin Day
- 7:30 AM Drama Rehearsal
- Music and Movement Grades TK - 3rd
- Love and Logic 5:00 pm
10/30 Friday:
- Wear Costume
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Halloween Parade
- Monster Mash
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HELLO, PANTHER FAMILIES!
We’ve got a fun and festive week ahead at El Portal! From Red Ribbon Week to our Halloween celebrations, there’s plenty to look forward to, and we can’t wait to see our Panthers enjoying it all!
RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE! October 26–30 is packed with Panther spirit! Here’s our dress-up schedule:
- Monday, October 26 – PJ Day
- Tuesday, October 27 – Wear Red
- Wednesday, October 28 – Sports Day
- Thursday, October 29 – Twin Day
- Friday, October 30 – Halloween
HALLOWEEN FUN IS COMING! Friday, October 30 brings our Monster Mash Dance, Halloween Parade, and Pumpkin Decorating Contest! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please visit the SignUpGenius in our Instagram bio and grab a spot to help make these events a success. Every helping hand counts!
IN-N-OUT TICKET SALES EXTENDED! You now have until Friday, October 30 to purchase tickets for our In-N-Out Truck fundraiser on Tuesday, November 3 at 5:30 PM! Tickets are $8 and include a burger, chips, and a drink. Find the ticket order link in our Instagram bio and get your orders in before the deadline! Tickets will be distributed at the event. 75% of proceeds benefit El Portal PTA, while 25% support the In-N-Out Burger Foundation, helping children and youth affected by abuse or neglect. Don’t miss out!
Thank you, Panther families, for continuing to show up and support our school! It’s your involvement that makes these special experiences possible for our kiddos. Wishing everyone a wonderful week filled with Panther pride!
Lorie McGill
Librarian
El Portal Elementary School
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Non-STUDENT DAY
No School November 2, 2026
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Just a friendly reminder that Monday, November 2, is a Non-Student Day! While our Panthers enjoy an extra day off, our teachers and staff will be participating in a districtwide Professional Development Day.
This dedicated day of learning gives our staff the opportunity to collaborate, strengthen instructional practices, explore new strategies, and continue growing as educators. Our goal is always to find new and meaningful ways to support student learning, engagement, and success!
Students will return to school on Tuesday, November 3. We look forward to putting our new learning into action for our Panthers! 
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11/2 No School (Non Student Day)
11/6 Tri 1 Quest
11/9-11/13 Conferences
11/11 Veteran’s Day No School
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Mon-Pajama Day
Tue-Wear Red
Wed-Sports Day
Thu-Twin Day
Fri-Halloween
