Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, September 11th 2026
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
We had a short, but great week this week here at Carrington Windermere, and we hope the same for each of you! As a reminder, we'll have cookies and lemonade in the room behind the front desk this afternoon from 2-4pm today for any grandparents to come and celebrate with their grandchildren. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend celebrating Grandparent's Day on Sunday! :)
Thursday, September 17th-Carrington Academy Early Release. All students should be picked up by 4:45pm!
Just a reminder that Fall Break forms will need to be turned into a member of the Admin Team by September 18th.
We have loved seeing our Early Intermediate - Pre-K 2 students in their uniforms! Thank you for ensuring your children are staying compliant with our Uniform Policy!
We wanted to let you know that we have made a slight change to our upcoming Parent Grab & Go Breakfast. The new date will be Thursday, September 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Please see the flyer below for additional information. We look forward to treating our amazing Carrington parents to breakfast!
Thank you for being the best part of Carrington! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments or concerns you may have - we are always here to help!
With Love,
Ms. Ashley Chandler
Mr. Mike & Mrs. Nicole's baby is here!
I am so excited to announce that Mrs. Nicole Freeman, our Assistant Principal, along with her husband, Mr. Mike, welcomed another baby girl on Tuesday Afternoon.
Tessa Evermore Freeman was born Tuesday, September 8th, weighing 8lbs 10oz! Both Mrs. Nicole and Tessa are home and doing great!
Many of you have been asking of ways to support The Freeman Family. I setup a meal train for their family, along with the option for donations and gift cards for meals. If you'd like to participate, please visit the link below!
If purchasing a meal gift card for the family through the meal train, please use Mrs. Nicole's personal email address as her work email address is deactivated while she is on leave. That email address is nfiechter@yahoo.com.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!
Parent Grab & Go Breakfast! Thanks for all you do!
Fall Break Camp Registration
Fall Break is almost here, and we’ve got an exciting program planned full of fun and learning! Don’t miss out—spots fill quickly. Be sure to register by September 18th to save your child’s spot!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 11th-Grandparents Event 2pm-4pm
Wednesday, September 16th-Wear it Wednesday-Wear Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
Thursday, September 17th-Carrington Academy Early Release (Pick up by 4:45pm)
Thursday, September 17th-National Working Parents Day-Parent Breakfast 7am-9am
Friday, September 18th-Cookie Friday & Football Friday
Monday, September 21st-Leave us a Google Review
Tuesday, September 22nd-Principal Office Hours 1pm-2pm
Wednesday, September 23rd-Wear it Wednesday-Carrington Spirit Wear/Cheetah Print Day!
Thursday, September 24th-Carrington Family Game Night 6pm-7:30pm
Friday, September 25th-Johnny Appleseed Day
Meet the Team: Intermediate
Ms. Brittany Weber Intermediate Support Teacher/Pre-K Assistant
Hi I'm Brittany Weber Pre K Assistant/Intermediate Support. I joined Carrington in 2023. I like to create a warm welcoming environment and watch kids learn and grow! Seeing their personalities shine bright is the highlight of my day! I'm looking forward to another amazing school year with you and your child!
Mrs. Prasanna Earle, Intermediate Assistant Teacher
Hi! My name is Prasanna Earle. I joined Carrington June 22nd of this year. My favorite part of teaching is building relationships with children and watching them learn and grow. I am caring, hardworking, patient, and always willing to learn. I have a small loving family which consist of me, my husband, and our two children. In my free time I enjoy gardening, nature, listening to music, and trying new foods and recipes!
Click the link below to order your Spirit Wear for upcoming School Spirit Days!
Learning is FUN!
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:
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.
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.
N Zone TBall/Pickleball (ages 2+)
30 minute classes are held every Friday at 10am. Price is $80/month with a one time $15 registration fee.
White Cobra Karate (ages 2+)
30 minute classes held every Thursday at 9:45am. Price is $75 a month!
*Georgia Pre-K students are not permitted to participate in enrichment programs if they fall during their instructional class time. We will offer Soccer Stars, N Zone TBall, and Karate after dismissal.*
Monthly Menu:
Calendars:
Cheetah Star of the Month!
Mrs. Prasanna Earle, Intermediate Assistant Teacher
Who makes up your family? (Pets included.) My family consists of my husband, son, daughter, and me. We love and support one another, and we enjoy spending quality time together. My family is very important to me, and I am grateful for the love, happiness, and beautiful memories we share. They bring so much joy and meaning to my life.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? I joined the Carrington Academy at Windermere family on June 22, 2026.
What led you to work at Carrington Academy at Windermere? I was drawn to Carrington Academy at Windermere because I value creating a positive and nurturing environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. I am passionate about supporting children during their early years and was excited to become part of a school that values children’s growth, development, and well-being. Additionally, Carrington Academy is conveniently located close to my home, making it a great fit for me both professionally and personally.
Can you share what you enjoy most about working here? What I enjoy most about working here is the wonderful relationships I have built with my students and coworkers. I love watching my students learn new things, grow, and become more confident each day. Even the little milestones and moments of success are so special and rewarding to see.
I also enjoy building positive relationships with parents and families and working together to support each child’s learning and development. I am very thankful to the management team for their support, encouragement, and trust. I truly feel valued and appreciated here.
Being chosen as Star Cheetah of the Month is such an honor, and I am very grateful to be part of this amazing school community.
Interesting fact about you that you’d like to share: A few interesting facts about me are that I am a hardworking and caring person who enjoys learning new things. I absolutely love working with children and truly enjoy spending time with them, helping them learn and grow.
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening and spending time in nature. I also love trying different cuisines and creating new dishes for my kids. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music. I also love finding fun and meaningful ways to bring joy, happiness, and learning experiences to the children I work with.
Cheetah Crew of the Month!
The Urbina-Sandoval Family
Who makes up your family? Our family is made up of Iron (dad), Veronica (mom), Catalina and Chocoflan ( recent kitty).
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? We joined the Cheetah crew in the beginning of February of this year.
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy at Windermere? Catalina’s reaction helped us choose Carrington. We are very selective about how she feels more because she spends most of her day there!
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us? Catalina has learned to be more expressive which is hilarious. She also has been writing a lot more being more about drawings. It’s amazing what her mind comes up with.
Are there any specific staff you’d like to highlight or thank? If I want to highlight a staff who gets asked about a lot it would be Ms. Subha we hope she is doing well. We also hear a bunch about Ms. Sarah how fun she is and her robot expressions.Interesting fact about your family that you’d like to share? We are a mixed cultural family Veronica is Salvadoran and Iron is Mexican making Catalina a fun mixture asking for pupusas ( Salvadoran dish) while also eating Pozole ( Mexican dish ). We also like to learn new things. Catalina is trying to learn Korean currently.
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