Ms. Pack fully embraces the Everything is Possible mindset. She always has a positive attitude and dreams big for her students. She believes in them and pushes them to be their best each day. She sets goals for herself and her students and works tirelessly to help them achieve those goals. We are thankful to have Ms. Pack positively impacting students and staff at Gum Springs!

Collyns Bailey believes that everything is possible if you believe you can do hard things. When things get hard Collyns takes a deep breath and tells herself I am going to make it a great day. Collyns tries to find joy in everything she does, including making the hard possible! Collyns dreams big by making sure to always include everyone and is willing to sacrifice to make another person happy! 

25-26 GSES Yearbooks are sale now! Order before October 31st and receive a 10% discount. Any orders placed before April 1st are eligible for 2 FREE custom pages in your child's yearbook.

Got questions? Contact Ms. Simmons (jsimmons@jcss.us).

The Jackson County School System Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with the Atlanta Falcons! The JCSS Foundation will be taking part in Jackson County School System Day with the Falcons when they host divisional rival Carolina on Nov. 16. Five dollars of every ticket sold will be awarded back to the JCSS Foundation! Purchase tickets online by visiting www.gofevo.com/event/jacksoncounty30.

Our Fall Book Fair will be held Monday, September 8th-Friday, September 12th. Classes will visit the Book Fair during the school day to shop. Parents can send in cash or purchase online gift cards. We will have a family shopping day after school on Wednesday, September 10th from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Look for the signs to enter through the back door to the library.

Did you know that reading can relax you when you are stressed? Reading also helps you learn new words. September 6th was National Read a Book Day! Let’s all read together! Don't forget to log your reading each day on your September Reading Log! Send us your pictures enjoying a good book at home in your favorite reading spot! Parents, message Mrs. Gassman on ParentSquare with your pictures.

Can you name this book? Look closely at a picture from the book. Need a hint? Here is one line from the book "That's right, replied her daddy. We're going home." Submit your guess on the form below by Monday, September 8th. 1 winner will earn a book token to get a book from the vending machine!

Today’s recipe for readers: A dash of curiosity, a sprinkle of literary elements, and a whole lot of excitement for book club! 🍎📖✨ Mrs. Smith’s 4th graders participated in a Book Tasting! Students explored a diverse selection of challenging, high-interest novels, reading short snapshots to explore different genres, authors, and styles. 🍽️📖 This engaging activity not only helped students practice literary elements, but also gave them a chance to preview and select their top choices for our upcoming class book clubs! 💡❤️We can’t wait to see which novels they choose to “devour” together!

Last week, Mrs. Clark’s class read "Here to There and Me to You" by Cheryl Keely—a book all about different kinds of bridges. After reading, students put their learning into action to design and build their own bridges! Using a variety of materials, they engineered creative ways for toys to safely cross a “pond” without getting wet. What an amazing way to celebrate Literacy Month—combining reading, creativity, and hands-on problem solving!

On Thursday 9/4/25, thirty-five 4th and 5th grade students were inducted into the GSES Jr. Beta Club. The Junior Beta Club is a student-centered national honor organization for grades 4-8 that promotes academic achievement, strong character, leadership, and service to others in the school and community. Members participate in activities like community service projects, developing life skills such as collaboration, creativity, and time management in a supportive environment of peers. We also welcomed three new officers, who were selected by their peers: Berkeley Doster (President), Alessandra Defuria (Vice-President), and Annie Perry (Secretary). A very special thank you to all of the Senior Beta Club members from Jackson County High School who volunteered and served at the induction ceremony!

Congratulations to our GSES Tome Reading Bowl Team! These students have already started reading and studying for their first competition. The Tome Reading Bowl team will compete in different competitions throughout the year. The team will read many different novels and answer quiz questions to prepare for competitions. Good luck to these students! Make us Panther Proud!

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