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September 20, 2026

Posted Date: 09/20/26 (03:41 PM)


A cute bobcat wearing a lei of blue and white flowers sits among tropical foliage.

Bobcat Blast

Weekly Edition: September 20 2026

Principal's Message

Ohana,
 
It’s Sunday and you know what that means…Are you ready for some READING? Be honest, some of you thought this week's message might be about football. Haha! 😊

What a great week we had at Baldwin Park! It was wonderful to see our Bobcats celebrating reading in so many fun ways. Several classes welcomed Mystery Readers, and many of our students earned Brag Tags for reading and taking AR quizzes. I love seeing our students get excited about books and take pride in their reading accomplishments! Progress reports also went home on Thursday. As you review your child’s progress, please reach out to their teacher if you have any questions or would like to connect about their learning.

And now…get ready, Bobcat Ohana, because this week is PACKED! 📚 Our Book Fair is here, and we welcome parents to visit and shop with their children, as long as they are ADDitions-approved volunteers. We also have our PTA Fall Clothing Drive this week—a great opportunity to clean out those closets while giving back to our community.

We are also excited to participate in Start with Hello Week! 💚💙 This special week is all about spreading kindness, creating connections, celebrating our differences, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. Each day, our Bobcats will have a fun theme and dress-up opportunity to help bring these important messages to life. From “Say Hello in Green” on Monday to “We All Belong Team Day” on Friday, we hope our students will have fun while learning that a simple hello, a kind word, or including someone can make a big difference. Be sure to check out the flyer below for all of the details and join us in making Baldwin Park a place where everyone feels seen, welcomed, and connected! 💚

You will not want to miss our PTA September General Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24. Come learn more about what our PTA has planned for the year and how you can get involved. Then, stay on campus for our annual International Night from 5:30–7:30 p.m. and enjoy an evening celebrating the many cultures that make our Bobcat Ohana so special! 🌎❤️

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our school family. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday, and I look forward to another great week!

Go Bobcats! 💙🐾

Sincerely,
Mrs. Galvin-Prepetit
 
A colorful flyer for Baldwin Park Elementary's Start With Hello Week, detailing daily themes and dress ideas from Monday, 9/21 to Friday, 9/25.
 

Upcoming Events

  • Week of September 21 - 25: School Book Fair & Fall Clothing Drive
  • Thursday, September 24: PTA General Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 24: Resiliency Day
  • Wednesday, October 7: Walk-n-Roll
  • Friday, October 9: Rock Your School
Example calendar with dates pinned
 

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A friendly bobcat mascot points forward next to the text "Bobcat Fridays!" and "Bobcat Boutique" on a white background.
 
Baldwin Park Elementary School logo featuring a bobcat and school name.
 
School Information:
Baldwin Park Elementary School
1750 Common Way Road
Orlando, FL 32814
407-897-6400