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News & Updates from Gum Springs Elementary School
Week of January 16-20, 2023
News & Updates
Remember, there is no school this week on Monday, January 16th for the MLK holiday.
Good luck to 4th grader Ava McDonald who will represent GSES in the JCSS District Spelling Bee this week AND to the 12 GSES students who were district winners in the JCSS Technology Competition and head to the Regional Competiton this weekend. We know you will represent GSES with pride, and we'll be cheering for you!
Congratulations to our December Tribe of the Month: GERONIMO! The Georgia Bulldogs aren't the only back-to-back champions around here...Geronoimo clinched the title for the second month in a row! Students enjoyed celebrating their win with the student-selected prize of a Geronimo-only PJ Day on Tuesday.
Don't forget to register for the Bookin' It for Backer 5K and Blood Drive in honor of P.E. Coach Heather Backer. Registration closes THIS WEEK!
You can register for the race and pay your entry fee at https://www.schoolpay.com/link/Bookin-It-for-Backer. If you are a business or family who would be willing to donate $500 or more to offset costs as an event sponsor, please complete the online Sponsorship Form at tinyurl.com/BackerSponsorship.
Click HERE to sign up as a blood donor.
Download this flier you can share with family and friends or print to post in the community (PDF file / Image file)
Mrs. Hannifin and our art students are busy at work finalizing their masterpieces for the Original Works art program! Information will shared soon about how you can order custom products featuring your child's own original artwork.
WJMS PTO is sponsoring a Community Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance at WJMS on February 11. See information below and reserve tickets HERE.
This Week's
After-School Clubs
Tuesday: Panther LEGO League
Thursday: Science Olympiad Team (pick-up at 4:00)
Secret STEM Club (pick-up at 4:00)
Drama Club Cast and Ensemble only--no Crew (pick-up at 4:30)
Upcoming Events
January 16: MLK Holiday (No School for Students)
January 17-18: 4th Grade Field Trip to Elachee Nature Center (See information from your child's teacher about which day your child's class will be going.)
January 18: Bookin' for Backer Registration Deadline
January 20: Picture Day for any students enrolled since October 20 (new students only; no retakes)
February 1: Pre-K Registration Window Opens
February 2: Bookin' It for Backer Blood Drive
February 4: Bookin' for Backer 5K Race
February 9: "Setting the Stage for STEM" Family STEM Night (Details coming soon!)
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
MINDSET WINNERS
We are excited to honor GSES Mindset winners for being “100% Accountable.” Congratulations to 5th grader Bryce Bruce and teacher Mrs. Casey Bray!
Bryce is a highly respectful leader at GSES who is always seen following PAWS expectations. He works diligently to accomplish his goals and is a role model to his peers.
Mrs. Bray always has a positive attitude and is intentional about spreading happiness among our staff. One of this Mindset’s lessons is “Focus your Energy,” and Mrs. Bray does just that by being intentional about building positive relationships with students and staff. Thank you for being examples of what it means to be 100% Accountable!
AUTHOR STAN TUCKER VISITS GSES
AUTHOR STAN TUCKER VISITS GSES
GSES students and staff enjoyed a visit this week from Literacy Advocate, Kindness Ambassador, and Author Stan Tucker. He shared a message of kindness with students focused on three key points: 1-Treat everyone with kindness and respect; 2- Always give your best effort in everything you do; and 3- Do the right thing, even when no one is looking. A few of our students were big winners with prizes that he gave away during the Read n' Roller game. Tucker also hosts a children's show called The Very Airy Library and has been featured on The Ellen Show. We loved having him visit us at GSES! You can more about him and his mission at https://www.stanleytucker.com/.
KINDERGARTEN LEARNING HITS the RoAD!
KINDERGARTEN LEARNING HITS the RoAD!
This week, Kindergarten students enjoyed a trip to the Aurora Theater for a fun learning experience. They enjoyed a live production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. (Many students also enjoyed their very first ride on a school bus!)
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