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Panther Post: March 6

Posted Date: 04/06/26 (02:00 PM)


Panther Post 2025-2026

April 6, 2026

Spring Break April 6-10. No school!
Spring Break Claw Challenge

Gus' Spring Break Claw Challenge

Headed on an adventure for Spring Break? Enjoying a staycation? Whatever you do over Spring Break, make sure to wear your Claw shirt or colors and take a picture. Join Gus’ Spring Break Claw Challenge and show your Claw pride!

Send Mrs. Gassman 1 picture on ParentSquare of you in your Claw shirt or Claw colors, and we will share your fun on our school social media. Be sure to include your name, grade level, and Claw Color with the picture. 1 point for your Claw when a picture is shared! We’ll be accepting pictures from Saturday, April 4th through Saturday, April 11th.

We can’t wait to see all the fun things you do over the break!

News & Updates

Next Week at Gum Springs

Monday 4/13:
  • K-Kids & Science Olympiad (Group 1) until 4:00pm
  • Gizmos until 5:00pm
Tuesday 4/14:
  • Volleyball Club & Musical Cast Rehearsal until 4:00pm
Wednesday 4/15:
  • Claw Parade 7:50am
Thursday 4/16:
  • Stock Market Club & GS Singers until 4:00pm
Friday 4/17:
  • Kindergarten In-House Field Trip
 
JCSS Summer Camps
JCSS Summer Camps
 
Last Chance for 2025-26 Yearbooks
Order your Yearbook NOW!
 

Help the Gizmos Go Global!

After months of hard work, creativity, and teamwork, our Gum Springs Gizmos LEGO League team has had an incredible season, competing in multiple events and earning top recognition at the state level! Because of their dedication and success, they’ve been invited to represent our community at an international competition in Long Beach, California. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—but we need your help!

Throughout the season, these students didn’t just build a robot—they became real problem-solvers. They researched archaeology, met with experts in the field, and developed an innovative project inspired by real-world challenges. They also designed, built, and coded a robot to complete complex missions.
Now they’re ready to take their skills to the global stage and connect with teams from around the world. 

Your support will help cover: meals, team shirts, pit decorations to showcase their hard work, and cultural items to share with teams from other countries. Every donation—big or small—helps these students take this next big step.


Learn more about the team by watching our video!
 
Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Rising 6th Graders

WJMS Softball Tryouts
WJMS Competition Cheer Tryouts

Partners in Ed

Business Spotlight- The Jefferson Church
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
Bingham Insurance Group, Takeuchi, Friends & Family Dentistry, The Jefferson Church

PTO at GSES

March PTO Recap
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