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Panther Post: January 11

Posted Date: 01/11/26 (02:00 PM)


Panther Post 2025-2026

January 11, 2026

News & Updates

MLK Day- No School

Next Week at Gum Springs

  • January 12th: Cooking Club (2nd & 3rd) & K-Kids; pickup at 4:00pm
  • January 12th: Gizmos practice; pickup at 5:00pm
  • January 13th: Musical Cast rehearsal; pickup at 4:00pm
  • January 13th: Gizmos practice; pickup at 5:00pm
  • January 14th: Blue Claw Parade 7:50am
  • January 15th: Science Olympiad & GS Singers; pickup at 4:00pm
  • January 17th: Gizmos Super-Regionals Competition

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

2026-27 Pre-K Registration is Now Open

Registration for the 2026-27 Pre-Kindergarten Lottery is now OPEN! Families can visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/prek to learn more about eligibility requirements. Pre-K programs are available at all seven JCSS elementary schools. The lottery drawing will take place in March, and families will be notified of their enrollment status. Please pass along this information to friends and family who have Pre-K age children.
260 Student earn tickets!

Athens Rock Lobsters...Here we come!

WOW! Our GSES Panthers showed up and showed out for the Athens Rock Lobsters Reading Challenge! We had over 260 students read at least 1,000 minutes from September to December. Each student who read the 1,000 minutes earned a FREE Athens Rock Lobsters ticket for one of their games in March. Way to go, Panthers!

Parents, please check ParentSquare for information from the district for claiming your child's ticket to one of the available games in March. Please reach out to Mrs. Gassman in the library if you have any questions. We can't wait to see your pictures from the game!
 
January 2026 Counselor Corner
PTO Glow Bingo
Purchase Bingo Tickets HERE!
 
Yearbooks on sale now!

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).

Raptor Safe app

JCSS 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.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Student Spotlight

EL International Breakfast

New Year's Around the World

We had a wonderful morning on Wednesday celebrating our annual EL New Year’s Around the World event at Gum Springs Elementary! Students, families, and staff came together to share cultural foods and traditions from around the globe. This special event highlights the diversity and connections that strengthen our school community. We are grateful to our families and staff who helped make this celebration such a meaningful and memorable day! 🌎🎉

Seasonal Art Display

Art All Year!

Students in Mrs. Lankford’s class have been creating beautiful artwork all year long with Mrs. Hannifin, exploring a variety of art techniques and tools each season. From painting and printing to cutting, gluing, and mixed media, each project reflects both creativity and growth. ✂️🖌️

STEAM Adventures

🚍2nd Grade STEAM Adventure! 🔬

Our 2nd graders had an exciting hands-on learning experience while visiting the STEAM Bus! Students explored motion and discovered how different surfaces affect the way objects move. They designed and built their own ramps, made predictions, and tested what would happen when a marble rolled down different surfaces. Through experimenting and observing, students learned how speed and motion can change based on materials and design. Science, creativity, and curiosity were rolling!

Exploring Moon Phases

🌙 Exploring Moon Phases 🔦

Mrs. Carpenter’s 4th grade class took their learning on the road with a visit to the STEAM Bus! Students explored the phases of the moon using flashlights and hands-on investigations to see how light and position change what we observe from Earth.

By experimenting, observing, and asking great questions, students gained a deeper understanding of why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month. Science came to life in the brightest way!

Partners in Ed

Business Spotlight- Johnny's Pizza
Birthday Shout Outs
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
Staff Snack Cart Sponsorship

Thank you to our Partners in Ed!

Patriot Heating & Air, Slater Carts, Jefferson Animal Hospital, Legacy
Putt Athens, SFC, Matrix Mitigation, Traditions Golf & Country Club
Barberitos, Bistro to Go, Legacy, Sugar Hill Outdoors
HOwell Orthodontics, Traditions Dental, Sweet Maple Pediatric Dentistry, Jefferson Dental Care, Newell Orthodontics, North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry
Chick-Fil-A, Legacy Karate, Lazy Grass
Town of Braselton, C & C Garage, Pasta Masters, North Metro Baptist Church

PTO at GSES

December PTO at a Glance
Thank you to our PTO Business Sponsors
 
2025-2026 GSES Staff
Gum Springs ES

Gum Springs Elementary

600 Gum Springs Church Road
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-654-5580