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Gum Springs Elementary
April 22-26, 2024
News and Updates
Pre-registration for the 2024-25 After-School program is open through Friday, April 26th. Click HERE to register before the deadline.
We are looking forward to celebrating our GSES CLAW OF THE YEAR on May 15th! Students in the winning Claw color group will be rewarded with a special GLOW PARTY during each grade level's Specials time. If you are able to work a volunteer shift during that day, we would appreciate your help. Click HERE to sign up.
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 THIS WEEK 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--EVERYONE this week! (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Thursday: Science Olympiad Required Practice (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)Â
Thursday: Annie Rehearsal--EVERYONE this week! (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Upcoming Events
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
May 8: Pre-K + Adaptive Field Day
May 9: Kdg + 1st Field Day
May 9: School Musical Annie at 6:00 and 7:30 P.M.
May 10: 2nd + 3rd Field Day
May 13: 4th + 5th Field Day
May 13-17: Book Fair
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
Panther Proud!
Congratulations to our Panthers who had a great showing at Friday's JCSS Spring Special Olympics! Our students had a great time and showed their Panther Pride in many events. GSES staff and students enjoyed sending our competitors off in style by making a cheering tunnel for them to walk through as they loaded the buses to head to the big event. We are SO PROUD of our amazing Panthers! (Look for lots more photos coming to social media soon!)
Publishing Party
Kindergartners have been working hard to grow as writers all year. On Friday, they were excited to invite their parents to celebrate with them at their Kindergarten Publishing Party. Students' writing was published in a hardbound book for them to keep as a special memory of their growth this year. We loved hearing authors read their pieces with pride. Great job, Kindergarten!
Celebration of Culture
Mrs. Salom and many of our EL families enjoyed celebrating with our school system at JCSS' annual International Night on Friday evening. The evening was a true celebration of culture with special exhibits, performances, foods, and more that showcased the diversity of communities in our JCSS family.
Picnic Party
Mrs. Chandler's Kindergarten class has been working hard all year to show PAWS expectations. When they receive a compliment about their class from another staff member in the hallway, they earn points. Students were excited to recently have their second compliment party this year! Everyone enjoyed last week's beautiful weather by celebrating with a class picnic!
A-B-C Countdown to Summer!
The countdown to summer is on! Many of our classes are enjoying A-B-C countdowns and celebrating with special activities as they work their way through the alphabet to reach the end of the year. Mrs. Sapecky's 2nd graders really enjoyed taking their learning outside last week for "C"halk Day!
First Grade Field Trip Fun
First graders had a great time on their field trip Elachee Nature Center last week. They enjoyed learning about animal habitats by playing the Animal Wheel Game and hiking the outdoor nature trail. They also met Chewy, the one-eyed owl who was rescued and rehabiltated. Students were able to see some of Georgia's native snakes, turtles, and tortoises, and some students even pet Caramel the snake! It was a great day of learning and fun!
PANTHER SUPPORTERS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Jackson County 4-H is offering LOTS of fun and exciting summer opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students. Whether you are looking for day camps, a weekend camp, or even a full week spend-the-night camp, you'll find lots of great opportunities for a variety of interests in the Jackson County 4-H offerings. Click HERE for details.
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.
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