The Panther Post
Embedded Files
News & Updates from
Gum Springs Elementary
April 15-19, 2024
News and Updates
Spring and Class Picture Day is this Wednesday, April 17th. All students will have their pictures taken in their class group picture, but individual portraits will only be taken of students who pre-pay. Click HERE to order online by 9:00 P.M. April 16. See flier your child brought home or visit the website for package details.
We are excited to recognize our students' many accomplishments at this year's Award's Day celebrations! Guests are welcome to join us. Please add the dates on the schedule below to your calendars. Notifications will be sent home on May 8 to families of students who will be receiving an award.
Parents are welcome to come cheer for your child at this year’s Field Day festivities from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. GSES Field Days will take place on the WJMS football field. Due to the number of classes who will be participating in Field Day at the same time, we ask that all spectators remain on the track or in the bleachers. For the safety of our students, NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD.
Pre-K and Multi-Age Field Day: May 8
Kdg. and 1st Grade:Â May 9
2nd and 3rd Grade:Â May 10
4th and 5th Grade:Â May 13
5th grade families, if your child is interested in playing middle school volleyball next year, check out the graphics below for information about try-outs at both WJMS and LKMS.
GSES PTO invites families to join their celebration as they host a "Totally 90s" Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! See flyer below for how you can help show some love to our staff on May 6-10.
If your business would like to advertise on our full-color LED sign located at the school's front entrance, please complete THIS FORM. All money raised through advertisements will be used to support GSES students and staff.Â
Want to make your child feel extra-special on his/her birthday?! You can purchase a Birthday Shout-Out on our LED entrance sign for $5. Simply complete THIS FORM at least one week prior to your child's birthday, make your payment on School Pay, and submit a picture of your child. Details are included on the form link. If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Freyre at hannah.freyre@jcss.us.Â
This Week's
After-School Clubs
Monday: Science Olympiad Optional Bonus Practice (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)Â
Tuesday: Annie Rehearsal--only speaking parts, orphans, servants, and Sandy; no ushers; no New Yorkers (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Thursday: Science Olympiad Required Practice (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)Â
Thursday: Annie Rehearsal--only speaking parts, orphans, servants, and Sandy; no ushers; no New Yorkers (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Thursday: Stock Market Club (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Upcoming Events
Apr. 15: Half of 1st grade on Field Trip
Apr. 15: After-School Pre-Registration for 2024-25 School Year Opens
Apr. 16: Half of 1st grade on Field Trip
Apr. 17: Spring and Class Picture Day
Apr. 19: Kindergarten Publishing Party
Apr. 19: Special Olympics
Apr. 19: International Festival at 5:00-8:00 P.M. (JCSS Westside community event at Empower)
Apr. 26-May 3: 5th Grade GMAS assessment
April 29-May 3: 3rd and 4th grade GMAS assessment
May 1-3: 2nd Grade MAP assessment
May 2: WNB Spirit Night
May 6-7: Kdg and 1st grade MAP assessment
May 6-10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Sign Up for Summer Camp!
The Jackson County School System will be hosting summer camps throughout the district. Regardless of location, camps are open to students at any school in the district. Click HERE to learn more about the camps being offered. We are especially excited to be offering a fun STEM Camp right here at GSES! Scan the QR code below or go to SchoolPay to register and invite your child's friends to join us for a fun week too!
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
National Assistant Principals Week
This week was our chance to celebrate two very special people at our school, Assistant Principals Mrs. Alison Stover and Dr. Jennifer Hartwell. We appreciate their dedication to our students and staff and the many ways they go above and beyond for our school. Thank you for all you for us!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Hats off to our AMAZING team of GSES Paraprofessionals! In celebration of Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on Friday, April 12, we want to give a special shout-out to this WONDERFUL team for the many ways they support our school. We can't thank you enough for all you do!
Congratulations March Claw of the Month: GREEN CLAW!
We had fun on Thursday's Claw Spirit Day celebrating our March Claw of the Month with a GREEN CLAW PARADE! During the month of March, our Panthers earned 5,231 PAWS tickets for positive behaviors--showing PRIDE, having a positive ATTITUDE, doing their best WORK, and keeping our school SAFE. Green Claw earned 1,067 of those to claim the top prize for the month. This month's Honorary Grand Marshals, escorted by Gus to lead the parade, were GSES Green Claw members Mrs. Jackie Cooper and Mr. Bob Stone. Both of these Green Claw teachers will be retiring this year, and we loved getting to celebrate them during the parade too! Congratulations, Green Claw! (You can view more pictures on our GSES Facebook page.)
Future Panthers
Thanks to our Kindergarten team for working hard at JCSS Kindergarten Registration this week. We were so excited to get to meet some of our future Panthers and their families!
Sun-Sational!
While most of our students were headed home by the time it reached as close to totality as our region would see, we had a great time learning about this year's solar eclipse on Monday! The next time a solar eclipse will be visible in our area we hope some of our current students will be GSES staff members!
Panther Playoffs Party
Our 3rd quarter Panther Playoffs were held on Thursday, April 11th during "Specials Choice" to celebrate students who have shown PAWS expectations this quarter. Thanks to our specials teachers for planning lots of fun activities to make this a fun event for students!
Art with Heart
Pre-K had a fun in-house Field Trip this week. Thanks to The Rustic Easel for helping our students create some special Mother's Day surprises!
Grow, Grass, Grow!
Kindergarten has been learning about the needs of plants in science. Ms. Carter's students had fun planting grass seeds in front of their houses. These student scientists are excited to see how long it will take their grass to grow!
Tallest Tower?
Our After-School engineers love challenging themselves to building contests. Check out this amazing tall tower these smart AFter-School Panthers worked hard to build!
PANTHER SUPPORTERS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Tackle football and sideline cheer registration are open through Jackson County Parks and Rec April 1-June 2. Sign up at www.jacksonrec.com. Information is also available about summer camp opportunities.
The second Thursday of every month from 4:00 P.M. until supplies last, Free Chapel Braselton is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry. This will be an opportunity for families in need to receive FREE groceries. There is no sign up; all you must do is show up and receive your groceries. We appreciate their community support.
Want to know more about how you can support our school? Click below for details. Feel free to contact Mrs. Hannah Freyre at hannah.freyre@jcss.us with questions.
Page updated
Report abuse