Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
I don't know about you all, but the month of April seems to have flown by! We are so excited for all the fun things May will bring! Please be sure to check the calendars and read the weekly newsletter so that you all can keep up with the fun and exciting things in our school community!
We still have not yet received our 2026-2027 school calendars. As soon as they are finalized we will be sure to send them out to you all.
As a reminder, we will be celebrating TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK next week! Please see the TAW section below for our theme days (if you wish to utilize them). We appreciate you celebrating our incredible teachers with us!
Don't forget to leave a Google Review for your child's Teacher!
Summer Activity Fees ($105/child for Toddlers and up) will be automatically withdrawn on Tuesday, May 5th for all students attending at least one week into the Summer. K Enrichment Fees ($70/child) will also be automatically withdrawn on Tuesday, May 5th.
Should your child be missing a jacket or any other items, please take some time to check the lost and found table for these items. If these items are not picked up by next Friday, we will plan to donate them.
As always, should you ever have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or a member of our leadership team and we'll be more than happy to help you.
Thank you for being the best part of Carrington Academy! We are truly so thankful for each of you.
With Love,
Ms. Ashley Chandler
25-26 Cheetah of the Year - Mrs. Sara Fusco-Abbott!
Teacher Appreciation Week! May 4th-8th
Save the Date: Muffins with Mom!
Teacher's Favorite Things List
Please see the attached list below for some of our teachers favorite things!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 1st-Cheetah (Teacher) of the Year Announced
Monday, May 4th-8th-Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, May 4th-8th-Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 4th- Questionnaire/Card for your child's Teacher!
Tuesday, May 5th-Stock the Staff Lounge!
Wednesday, May 6th-Rest and Recharge Items!
Thursday, May 7th-Stuff the Tote Bag!
Friday, May 8th-Please donate drinks and desserts for our Luncheon!
Friday, May 8th-Muffins with Mom 7:30am-9am
Monday, May 11th-Private Pre-K I Field Trip
Wednesday, May 13th-Wear it Wednesday-Carrington Spirit Day!
Friday, May 15th-Cookie Friday!
Monday, May 18th-22nd Spirit Week
Monday, May 18th-Cheetah Day
Tuesday, May 19th-Superhero/Princess Day
Wednesday, May 20th-Jersey Day
Wednesday, May 20th-Private Pre-K Graduation-Pre-K I 6:15pm & Pre-K II 6:45pm
Thursday, May 21st-Pajama Day
Friday, May 22nd-Class Color Day
Friday, May 22nd-End of the Year Class Parties
Monday, May 25th-School CLOSED for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26th-1st Day of Summer Camp
Friday, May 29th-Summer Kickoff Movie on the Lawn 6-7:30pm
Click the link below to order your Spirit Wear for upcoming School Spirit Days!
A BUSY and FUN week for our Carrington Cheetahs!
Important Reminders:
- Videography & Photography at pickup and drop-off is NOT permitted for the safety of the other children in the classroom.
- Parking Lot Safety: Please ensure that you are not allowing your children to play and run in the parking lot. Additionally, supervision must be maintained by parents once you've picked up your child - please do not allow your children to run into the parking lot unsupervised.
- Sunscreen: Sunscreen should be applied each day BEFORE coming to school; we will apply it in the afternoon only. (Summer Only)
- Outside food and/or drink: These are NOT permitted in the school for allergy and safety purposes. We appreciate your help and cooperation with this.
- No Zipper Bedrolls: The state does not permit us to have bedrolls with Zippers on them. Please ensure that when purchasing your bedrolls that it is
- Toys from Home: Toys from home are not permitted unless specified on the monthly calendar for special events/days. Soft, small loveys are allowed, but only for naptime, where applicable.
10am Drop Off Time: As mentioned previously, we want to ensure that all students are getting the benefit of our private preschool curriculum. With this, if you will be arriving for the day past 10am, please ensure you have called the school to notify us OR sent a message through Links 2 Home/Tadpoles. This also helps with planning teacher lunches for the day, and ensuring that the chef is aware of proper numbers for snacks/lunch as she prepares food for the day.
- If your child is out sick and diagnosed with an illness, please be sure to let the admin team know. This way, we can send out a notice of medical concern to the classroom so that parents are aware of any exposure to illness.
- Outside food and/or drink is NOT permitted in the school for allergy and safety purposes. We appreciate your help and cooperation with this.
- Hazardous Items in Bookbags - We ask for your partnership in helping to ensure that hazards are not in your child's bags and accessible to children throughout the day. Please be sure there is not chap stick, necklaces, choking hazards, medicine, plastic bags, etc. left in your children's bags. If needing to bring such items, please give them to an admin team member or your child's teacher when dropping off. We appreciate your help with this!
Enrichment Programs: Enroll NOW for the 2025-2026 school year!
Kids in Motion Dance Class (ages 3+)
Kids in Motion offers fun and imaginative dance classes in a positive and nurturing environment. Steps, positions, movement patterns, and routines are taught using fun props and music. An off-site recital will be held in May and is optional. 30 minute classes are held every Monday at 9:30am. Price is $55.00/month. FULL FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Amazing Athletes (ages 2+)
30 minute classes are held every Wednesday at 10am. Price is $75.00/month.
Soccer Stars (ages 2+)
30 minute classes are held every Tuesday at 10am. Price is $80/month with a one time $30 registration fee.
GA Pre-K Soccer Stars
Classes are held every Tuesday after dismissal until 3pm. Price is $80/month with a one time $30 registration fee.
N Zone TBall (ages 2+)
30 minute classes are held every Friday at 10am. Price is $80/month with a one time $15 registration fee.
Please see the attached UPDATED Ancillary Registration Form below.
*Georgia Pre-K students are not permitted to participate in enrichment programs if they fall during their instructional class time.*
Monthly Menu:
Calendars:
Cheetah Crew of the Month!
The Mate Family
Who makes up your family? (Pets included)
Our family includes Shenal, Nakul, and our daughters Alina and Ayva. We are also joined by our beloved Grandparents.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere?
We joined the Carrington Academy Windermere community in Fall 2025, and it has been a wonderful journey for our family ever since.
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy Windermere?
We were looking for an environment that balanced a strong educational foundation with a nurturing, community-focused atmosphere. Carrington Academy Windermere stood out to us because of its reputation for excellence and the welcoming energy we felt from the very first visit.
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us?
It has been incredible to watch the growth in Ayva. Beyond the academic milestones, she has developed significant social confidence, curiosity about the world, and a genuine love for learning. She often comes home excited to share new stories, activities, songs, and skills she picked up during the day.
Are there specific staff that you'd like to highlight or thank?
We are grateful for the entire team, but we’d especially like to thank Ms. Brianne and Ms. Vinutha for their dedication and for making our daughter feel so supported and inspired every day. The care the staff shows truly makes a difference.
Interesting facts about your family that you'd like to share?
We are a family that loves to explore! We enjoy traveling internationally and discovering new cultures together. At home, we are big fans of board games and global cuisine—we love cooking, playing games, swimming, and spending time together as a family, whether we are gearing up for a beach vacation or just exploring new cities.
Cheetah Star of the Month!
Mrs. Swetha Komaravelli, Lead Afterschool Teacher
Who’s in your family?
Husband - Ravi Kiran
Sons - Kridhay and Shriyan
When did you join the Carrington Academy Windermere family?
May 29th, 2024
What made you decide to work at Carrington Academy?
I love working with kids. Carrington academy provides that opportunity in a high standard environment with good work life balance.
What do you enjoy most about working here?
Good work culture and friendly co-workers and management.
What’s a fun fact about you?
My younger son Shriyan attended GA Pre K program in 2016 in this same location I am working now. I used to come daily to pick him then and now as a teacher. This is the first ever preschool I know when we moved to Georgia.
Child Care Weather Watch Chart
- Green zones - all scheduled outdoor time is permitted
- Yellow zones - limit outdoor play to part of the time scheduled and watch for signs indicating the children need to go inside
- Red zones - scheduled outdoor time is NOT permitted; Flex room will be utilized during these times
Thank you for partnering with us on your child's early educational journey!
If there is ever anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to reach out - we are always happy to do so!
About Us
Email: ashley.chandler@carringtonacademy.com
Website: carringtonwindermere.com
Location: 4410 Front 9 Drive, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770.888.8011
