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Gum Springs Elementary
April 29-May 3, 2024
News and Updates
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please help us reach our school goal of 75% Family Participation in the annual Federal programs school survey. (Please note: this is a different survey than the one shared a few months ago.) Scan the QR code above or click HERE.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 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.
Registration is now open for our final All Pro Dad event of the year. We are excited to welcome special guest Victorious Martial Arts to GSES on May 7 at 6:00 P.M. for this fun event. All Pro Dad is open to any dads or male mentors and their students or mentees. Click HERE to RSVP. Chick-Fil-A box meals are available for pre-purchase as well.
Good Luck to our GSES Science Olympiad Team! This weekend, they will be competing in the State Science Olympiad Tournament. The team has worked hard all year and excited to show off at this weekend's tournament. We know they will make us Panther Proud!
Join us for Spirit Night at WNB Factory this Thursday, May 2nd. GSES PTO receives a percentage of all sales from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Join us for dinner and spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
We are excited to recognize our students' many accomplishments at this year's Awards 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: May 9
2nd and 3rd Grade: May 10
4th and 5th Grade: May 13
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.
This Week's
After-School Clubs
Monday: Science Olympiad Optional Bonus Practice (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
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.)
Thursday: Annie Rehearsal--EVERYONE this week! (pick up at 4:00 P.M.)
Annie Crew will NOT meet as a whole group this Thursday. Crew parents, check Remind for a message from Mrs. Hannifin about what day your child should stay after with a small group of crew members.
Upcoming Events
April 29-May 3: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade GMAS assessment
May 2: WNB Spirit Night; 4:00-7:00 P.M.
May 6-7: Kdg and 1st grade MAP assessment
May 6-8: 2nd Grade MAP assessment (Note date change)
May 6-10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 7: All Pro Dad with Victorious Martial Arts; 6:00 P.M.
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
May 15: Claw of the Year Parade and Glow Celebration (The whole school will wear the winning Claw Color. Stay tuned to find out soon!)
Share Some Sign Shout-Outs!
We'd love your help celebrating our AMAZING staff for GSES Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10. Click HERE to share a short surprise message for a staff member on our entrance sign!
Give your 5th grader a "Send-Off Shout-Out" on our school entrance sign! Click HERE to complete the form and share a photo of your 5th grader, then make your $5 payment on SchoolPay. All Send-Off Shout-Outs will be showcased on the LED entrance sign May 20-21.
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.
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 and sign shout-outs will be used to support GSES students and staff.
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!
The GSES STEM Camp age group has been extended to include current 5th grade students! Click HERE to register!
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
On Wednesday, April 24th we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day at GSES. Ms. Huguley, Mrs. Freyre, and Mrs. Walker are the wonderful team who keep GSES running! They are the friendly voices you hear on the phone, the sweet smiles you see at the front desk, the organizers, the money managers, the sign updaters, the event planners, the fixers of all things, and the best problem-solving team who is always there when we need them. We are so thankful for all they do for our school! Join us in wishing Ms. Huguley, Mrs. Freyre, and Mrs. Walker a Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Battle of the Best
5th grade is happy to have their first day of state GMAS testing under their belt after taking the science section of the test on Friday. Students had a fun time reviewing with an intense 6-day Battle of the Best tournament held each day during their science class, where six teams across six classes collected points to crown a Battle of the Best champion! Students enjoyed the games Pirate's Booty, Beanboozled, Stinky Feet, Connect 4 Race, Castles, and Crack the Code, which each reviewed a specific science unit they have explored this year. Congratulations to the Green Team, Team 4 who were crowned tournament champs!
The Floor is Lava!
Our 4th grade students have been working hard this week to review and prepare for their upcoming GMAS state assessments. This week, they became volcanologists, working through obstacles in an exciting game of The Floor is Lava that included core review skills. Students also enjoyed glow days to practice and review math and reading skills. Our students are ready to show off all that they have learned this year!
Busy Bee Update
Lyle's Busy Bees had a fun week learning about Earth Day. They explored how important it is for EVERYONE to do their part to keep our planet healthy. Even 4 year olds can do their part to help take care of our planet!
They also enjoyed having two of Mrs. Lyle's former students join their class as guest Pre-K guest readers. Hannah and Anderson were great examples to show our Pre-K students what great readers sound like!
PANTHER SUPPORTERS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Thanks to Mall of Georgia Indian Motorcycle for sponsoring a Surprise Snack Cart for our staff this week. Spring is a busy time of year, so this was such a nice mid-week treat for our staff. We appreciate your generosity and kindness.
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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