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Panther Post: October 18

Posted Date: 10/18/26 (03:00 PM)

2026-2027 Panther Post

October 18, 2026

Harvest Feast: November 4-6

A Note from Administration

We are excited to invite Gum Springs families to join our school family for the 2026 GSES Harvest Feast. Our cafeteria staff will be serving a delicious meal, and families are invited to join us for our holiday meal in the cafeteria as we celebrate this season of thankfulness! If you'd like to join your child for lunch, please note the following details to help us plan a fun and safe event:

* In order to accommodate our large student population, each class has been assigned a specific day and time during the window of November 4-6. Guests may only join students for lunch during their assigned time. Cafeteria seating is limited, so each student is allowed up to two guests. (See schedule below)

* Guest tickets must be purchased in advance if  you are planning to eat the meal. Guest ticket cost is $8. (Advance purchase helps cafeteria staff estimate total numbers of meals.) 
Click HERE to view our Holiday Feast menu.

*ALL GUESTS must pre-register by 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, October 29. Please complete THIS REGISTRATION FORM if you will be attending (even if you do not plan to eat a school meal) so that we can prepare for adequate seating. Please do not complete a registration form for GSES student meals. Only guests should pre-register. Payments for guest meals will be processed through School Window, and a payment link is included in the registration form.

* Students who prefer to bring lunch from home may bring their lunch boxes as usual, but guests may not bring outside food into the cafeteria. 

* Any visitors to GSES during the school day must have their driver's license scanned by our Raptor security system. The event registration link requires guests to enter their names as they appear on driver's licenses, as well as provide their date of birth. Providing this information allows us to pre-register guests through the security system and reduce wait time. On the day of the event, guests simply have to show their driver's license to pick up their visitor badge and pre-paid lunch ticket.

We are thankful to have such a supportive and generous Panther community, and we look forward to having you join us at GSES soon!
Harvest Feast Schedule
Harvest Feast Schedule

News & Updates

Next Week at GSES

Monday 10/19:
  • Gizmos until 4:30pm 
  • Odyssey of the Mind until 4:00pm
Tuesday 10/20:
  • 2nd-5th Art Club, Chess Club, STEM Club, 3rd Tech Club, Science Olympiad, Sole Sisters until 4:00pm
Wednesday 10/21:
  • All Pro Dads 6:15-6:45am
  • Fall Makeup Pictures
  • Lego Club until 4:00pm
Thursday 10/22:
  • Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
  • GS Singers & Stock Market Club until 4:00pm
Friday 10/23:
  • JCHS Pink Out!
JCHS Pink Out
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day October 22nd
 
All Pro Dads, October 21st 6:15-6:45am

All Pro Dads is back!

We will host our first event on Wednesday, October 21st from 6:15-6:45AM. 

All Pro Dads is a national organization where fathers and/or father figures and their kids gather at school to engage in meaningful conversations and activities that strengthens their relationship. During their time together, they will share breakfast, have discussions, and participate in character-building activities.

This event will be for GSES students and their father/father figure or guardian.  

Please help us plan by registering for this event. The last day to register will be Monday, October 19th at 12PM.

Red Ribbon Week October 26-30

Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 26-30

GSES will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! Red Ribbon Week is a time to encourage healthy choices, celebrate living drug-free, and remind students that they can make positive decisions to help build a bright and healthy future. ❤️🐾

We’ll celebrate throughout the week with fun theme dress-up days! Check out the graphic for each day’s theme and help your Panther join in the fun.

Thank you for partnering with us as we encourage our students to make safe, healthy, and positive choices every day! Together, we’re Leaving a Legacy at GSES! ❤️🖤
 

Picture Retakes & Makeups

Fall picture retakes will be this Wednesday, October 21st. Parents, if you would like for your child to have a picture retake, please send a note to your child's teacher requesting a retake. Only students who have a parent note or students who have enrolled since our original Picture Day on September 17 will have photos taken on Wednesday.
 
Veteran's Day Celebration

Veteran's Day: November 11th

We would like to invite ALL GSES families to contribute to our "Honoring Our Veterans and Current Service Members" slideshow that will be shown during our GSES Veterans Day Tribute program on Wednesday, November 11th. To contribute, please fill out the form below by Wednesday, November 4th. If there is more than one service member in your family to honor, please complete a separate form for each entry. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Ms. Laird at claird@jcss.us. Thank you for helping us recognize our VIPs (Very Important Panthers).

Jr. Beta Toy Drive flyer

🎁🚂 GSES JR. BETA TOY DRIVE! 🧸❤️

Help our Jr. Beta Club make the season brighter for children at CHOA! 🎄✨ Shop the Amazon Wishlist, and your donated items will be sent directly to the school.

📅 Order deadline: November 4, 2026

Scan the QR code on the flyer to shop and help spread some holiday cheer! Any donations should be new, unwrapped toys similar to those found on the Amazon wish list. ❤️🖤

 
26-27 GSES Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
26-27 GSES Yearbook Flyer
JCSS Apps for parents

Partners in Ed

Thank you Johnny's Pizza!
Thank you Johnny's Pizza!

Thank you Johnny's Pizza in Jefferson!

A huge THANK YOU to Johnny’s Pizza for treating our GSES staff to lunch yesterday as we kicked off our first day back from Fall Break! 🍕🎉

What a wonderful way to welcome our team back and add a little extra joy to the day! We are so grateful for our community partners who go above and beyond to support the teachers and staff who make GSES such a special place. ❤️
Business Spotlight- Takeuchi
Birthday Shout Outs- $6
Birthday Shout Out Form
Birthday Shout Out Payment
GSES Staff Snack Cart Sponsorship

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

Thank you to our Partners In Education!

Chick-Fil-A, Newell Orthodontics, Goosehead Insurance, North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry
Friends & Family Dentistry, Moss & Mane Hair Co., The Honey Baked Ham, Fizzy
Lanier Federal Credit Union, Bentley Photography, Resolute Training, Traditions Golf and Country Club, Sweet Maple Pediatric Dentistry, Sugar Hill Outdoors, Bingham Insurance Group, The Jefferson Church, Johnny's Pizza
Howell Orthodontics, Sense of Calm Counseling, Might Mabel Foundation, Jefferson Dental Care, Renewed Salon, Takeuchi, North Metro Baptist Church

PTO at GSES

PTO Spirit Wear on sale NOW!

Haven’t ordered yet? There’s still time! Order online now!
Spirit Wear Orders!
Become a PTO Sponsor
 
2026-2027 GSES Staff Picture
Gum Springs Elementary

Gum Springs Elementary

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