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Panther Post: November 1

Posted Date: 11/01/26 (03:00 PM)

2026-2027 Panther Post

November 1, 2026

A Note from Administration

Our Harvest Feast celebrations kick off on Wednesday, November 4th. We are excited to
have a large group of guests joining us at GSES. Please note the following information if
you are registered to attend:

  • Click HERE to view the schedule for arrival and lunch times or view the schedule below.
  • Please plan to park in the main front parking lot. Golf carts may also park on the concrete pad (our daily drop off and pick up location for golf carts). There will be 10 handicap parking spaces available along the front sidewalk.
  • All lunch guests will enter through the main front entrance of the school.
  • All guests must show photo ID upon arrival, so don’t forget to bring your driver’s license. Each guest will be provided a pre-printed Raptor Security badge once ID is verified.
  • We’d love for all of our students to stay at school all day, just as they would on a normal day, but if you do plan to check out your child, you will be able to do that before eating lunch.
  • We will not be able to accommodate walk-up registrations.
  • Please be sure to share this information with grandparents or guests who are registered to attend who may not receive ParentSquare messages.

Thank you so much for joining us. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Harvest Feast Schedule
Harvest Feast Schedule

News & Updates

Next Week at GSES

Monday 11/2:
  • Gizmos until 4:30pm
  • Odyssey of the Mind & K-Kids until 4:00pm 
Tuesday 11/3:
  • FCA (4th & 5th; Library) 6:40am
  • 1st Art Club, Diamond Art Club, 4th/5th Tech Club, Science Olympiad, Sole Sisters until 4:00pm
Wednesday 11/4:
  • Harvest Feast Day 1
Thursday 11/5:
  • Harvest Feast Day 2
  • GS Singers & Stock Market Club until 4:00pm
Friday 11/6:
  • Harvest Feast Day 3
Saturday 11/7:
  • Gizmos District Scrimmage 9:00-1:00 (SJES)
 

JCSS Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Jackson County School System will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to assist with families in need this holiday season. JCSS will be accepting donations of the following items on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Empower College and Career Center Gymnasium. 
 
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
 
UGA Baseball Camp Information
 
26-27 GSES Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
26-27 GSES Yearbook Flyer
 
JCSS Apps for parents

Partners in Ed

Business Spotlight- Bentley Photography
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

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