Week of January 9th
NEWS & UPDATES
We are excited to welcome author Stan Tucker to WJES this week! Mr. Tucker is a published author, literacy advocate, kindness ambassador, and children's show host. His encouraging message of perseverance is one that we can't wait for our students to hear as we kick off another semester of growth and learning at WJES!
January 9: DAWG Day! Wear RED and
Black or UGA attire.
January 11: Author Stan Tucker visits
January 13: PBIS Wow Event (donuts and hot cocoa)
January 16: MLK Holiday (No School for Students)
January 26: All Pro Dads Meeting
January 31: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (4:00-8:00)
Check out the Breakfast & Lunch Menus HERE.
Upcoming Staff Birthdays:
Jan. 11th: Kathryn King
Jan. 16th: Jennifer Lord
Jan. 20th: Rebecca Norris
Jan. 24th: Angie Konarski & Tammy Latty
Jan. 27th: Diane Mergele
spotlight: Georgia STEM Scholar Award
Congratualtions to Dr. Stephanie Westhafer and Mrs. Ruthie Dryden for being recognized as GYSTC STEM Scholar Award Recipients!
The Georgia STEM Scholar Award recognizes teachers who are working hard to integrate effective STEM education in their classrooms. Georgia STEM Scholar teachers demonstrate a passion and determination to provide students with innovative and challenging STEM experiences. Georgia STEM Scholars create an atmosphere of exploration that excites, energizes, and equips their students to pursue enhanced educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Dr. Westhafer and Mrs. Dryden will be recognized at the Capitol on January 31st!
Bookin' It for Backer 5K race
On Saturday, February 4th, the Gum Springs Elementary School family is hosting the "Bookin' It for Backer" 5K race. We'd love for you to join us to run or walk in honor of P.E. Coach Heather Backer and the many lives she has impacted. Funds raised at the event will be donated to Coach Backer.
You can register for the race and pay your entry fee HERE. Specific details about entry fees, prizes, and more are included in the registration form. If you don't want to register for the race but would like to provide monetary support, you can also make donations using the same link.
In addition to the 5K race, GSES will be the host site for an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Coach Backer's honor from 12:30 to 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 2nd. Go to this link and "Book It for Backer" with the life-saving gift of a blood donation.
Please visit the Gum Springs Elementary School Facebook page for additional race information.
The 100% Accountable mindset teaches the importance of being responsible for our own happiness and success. Being 100% Accountable means deciding not to be victims of the past and recognizing that the future is not predetermined, so our lives are what we choose in the present moment and each one moving forward. In these lessons, we help students focus on recognizing our fears and excuses. This mindset is about the importance of breaking down barriers and taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions. It also allows us to free our minds and focus our energy on taking the critical steps towards our goals.
Pre-K Regisration Information
Pre-K Registration for the 2023-24 school year is rapidly approaching! The Jackson County School System is proud to be a part of the Georgia Lottery Pre-K Program. Applications will be accepted Feb. 1 — Feb. 28 at the child's zoned school. The lottery drawing will be held Tuesday, March 14!
2nd Semester Update from Mrs. King
2nd Semester Update.MOV