Panther Post: October 19th

Posted Date: 10/19/25 (02:00 PM)

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October 19, 2025

News & Updates

Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Next Week at Gum Springs

October 20th: Gizmos practice; pickup at 4:30pm
October 20th: K-Kids & Cooking Club (4th & 5th); pickup at 4:00pm
October 21st: Bus Driver Appreciation
October 21st: FCA (4th & 5th) @ 6:40am
October 21st: Gizmos practice; pickup at 4:30pm
October 21st: Tech Club (3rd grade) & Kindness Club; pickup at 4:00pm
October 22nd: Fall Picture Retakes
October 22nd: Lego Club & STEM Club; pickup at 4:00pm
October 23rd: GS Singers, Stock Market Club, and Science Olympiad; pickup at 4:00pm
October 23rd: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
October 24th: 2nd Grade Family Event
October 25th: K-Kids Scrambler 5K

Planning ahead for the school year? Check out the school calendar on our website to plan for upcoming events in the next few months!

Raptor Safe

We are thrilled to announce all JCSS schools are adopting the Raptor Safe mobile application as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety, while streamlining visitor management check-in at our schools. The Raptor Safe app builds upon existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for visitors. Learn more by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/raptorsafe.

Yearbooks on Sale NOW!

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).

Yearbook flyer

Scarecrow Scrambler

Attention Gum Springs Families!

The Jackson County Kiwanis (sponsors of our K-Kids club) are hosting a 5k on October 25, 2025. The race will start and end at the Jefferson Civic Center. The theme of the 5K is the Scarecrow Scrambler (Wizard of OZ costumes are encouraged, but not required). Below is a map of the race route and a link is included to register! This is a fun event for the whole family! Hope to see y’all there!

Scarecrow Scrambler 5K Signup

Go Falcons!

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.

JCSS Night at Athens Rock Lobsters

Mark your calendars! The Athens Rock Lobsters are hosting 4 JCSS Foundation nights! A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Foundation to support staff grants and student scholarships! Tickets are on sale now!

Visit www.jcssfoundation.org/upcomingevents.

Student Spotlights

Native Americans

Exploring American Indians and Their Regions in 3rd Grade!

Our 3rd graders have been hard at work diving into American Indians, their regions, and their contributions to American life in Social Studies!

They've explored this unit through creativity, hands-on learning, and technology:

🎨 Created totem poles inspired by the Northwest tribes.

❄️ Experienced the benefits of blubber in a fun, hands-on experiment connecting to the Arctic tribes.

🖍️ Practiced critical thinking and creativity by turning a simple squiggle into an illustration that represented a specific tribe and explained the connection.

💻 Showcased their digital design skills using Canva to create infographics about the regional tribe's geography, shelter, food, clothing, and contributions to American life.

We're so proud of their hard work and curiosity as they explore how these incredible cultures shaped our nation's history! ❤️

Helpful Tech Tips

Read Along with Me!

Have you noticed the QR codes on the front of some of our picture books from the library? Last year's 5th graders, recorded special read alouds for some of our books that our youngest readers enjoy. Simply scan the QR code with your phone, tablet, or laptop and follow along as students read the book to you!

Partners in Ed

Birthday Shoutout Form

GSES LED Sign Sponsorship

Gum Springs Elementary is looking to partner with businesses to build our Partners in Education program. One way we offer this is through our GSES LED Sign Sponsorship. Attached is the form to complete. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hannah Freyre at Hannah.freyre@jcss.us

LED Sign Sponsorship Form