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Panther Post: October 25

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (03:00 PM)

2026-2027 Panther Post

October 25, 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 10/26:
  • Red Ribbon Week= Pajama Day
  • Gizmos until 4:30pm
  • Odyssey of the Mind until 4:00pm
Tuesday 10/27:
  • Bus Driver Appreciation Day
  • Red Ribbon Week= Western Day
  • Diamond Art Club, Krafty Kinders, 3rd Tech Club, Science Olympiad, Sole Sisters until 4:00pm
Wednesday 10/28:
  • Red Ribbon Week= Make a Difference Day
Thursday 10/29:
  • Red Ribbon Week= Matching Day
  • GS Singers & Stock Market Club until 4:00pm
Friday 10/30:
  • Red Ribbon Week= Panther Spirit Day
Lost & Found items donated November 6th if they are not claimed
Merk Farms Haunted Maze October 31st
 
Red Ribbon Week 2026

Red Ribbon Week is here!

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! ❤️🖤
 
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. ❤️🖤

 
All Pro Dads November 11th
All Pro Dads Registration Link
 
26-27 GSES Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
26-27 GSES Yearbook Flyer
 
October Counselor Corner
October Counselor Corner
 
JCSS Apps for parents

Partners in Ed

Business Spotlight- Mighty Mabel Foundation
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