Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
THANK YOU for another wonderful week of learning, love, laughter and FUN here at Carrington Windermere. I am so thankful to have all of you as part of our school community here!
A reminder to please make sure you are labeling your child's belongings with their first and last name. If your child brings a packed lunch from home it has to be labeled with first and last name as well as the date. Thank you so much for your attention to this!
Should your child need camp for the week of Spring Break, please fill out the form below and turn it in to a member of the Administrative Team.
Monday starts priority enrollment! You will receive 50% off your registration fee if you register your child by March 23rd! We are so excited to have so many of our friends returning with us for the next school year!
We're hosting a friendly competition for our teachers this year, surrounding re-enrollment, and I know the team would love your help in this. For the class who reaches the highest percentage of re-enrollments in their classroom and does so the fastest, the teacher(s) will receive a $100 credit to Discount School Supply to pick out items for their classroom AND a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card to spend on themselves.
We will host our very first family bingo night. We hope that you and your family are able to join us. With us providing pizza, we will need a head count of who will be in attendance. Please stop by the front desk and let us know. See the flyer below for more details.
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
Join us for Family Bingo Night!
Sign up today for Spring Break 2026! See the attachment below!
Happy Holi from Ga Pre-K II
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 6th-Read Across America Week-Pajama Day!
Tuesday, March 10th-Leave us a Google Review
Wednesday, March 11th-Wear it Wednesday-Bow/Bowtie Day
Friday, March 13th-Cookie Friday
Monday, March 16th-Egg Donations Begin for Annual Egg Hunt (12 filled & tapped eggs per child)
Tuesday, March 17th-St. Patrick's Day-Wear Green!
Wednesday, March 18th-Wear it Wednesday-Animal Print Day!
Thursday, March 19th-Open House 4-6pm
Friday, March 20th-First Day of Spring
Monday, March 23rd-Family Bingo Night 6-7pm
Tuesday, March 24th-Prinicpal Office Hours 1-2pm
Wednesday, March 25th-Wear it Wednesday-Carrington Spirit Wear/Cheetah Print Day!
Friday, March 27th-Cookie Friday
Tuesday, March 31st-Egg Donations DUE
Click the link below to order your Spirit Wear for upcoming School Spirit Days!
Read Across America Week!
Important Reminders:
- 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 Kochhar Family
Who makes up your family? (Pets included)
Our family consists of Dhwani (mom), Karan (dad), Zayn, and little sister Nysa.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere?
We've been part of Carrington Academy at Windermere since August 2024.
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy Windermere?
As working parents, we were looking for a safe facility with caring and qualified teachers. We also wanted something close to our home with a structured curriculum focused on children’s development. We found all of that here, along with very spacious classrooms. That was especially important to us since the kids would be spending most of their time there.
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us?
Zayn has developed strong social, communication, and motor skills during his time here. Through daily interactions, he has learned how to share, take turns, express his thoughts clearly, and build friendships. With exposure to extracurricular activities like soccer, he discovered interests beyond academics and found something he truly enjoys outside of books and structured learning.
Are there specific staff that you'd like to highlight or thank?
Ms. Sunita is such a gentle and nurturing soul, giving the children the love and affection they need at that age while also carefully supporting their developmental milestones. Ms. Srilatha (Ms. S) works tirelessly to instill discipline and help prepare the kids for the next grade levels, building a strong foundation for their future learning. Ms. Pallavi is a kind teacher who ensures the children learn important everyday skills, with a special focus on strengthening their communication. She brings so much creativity into the classroom, making activities both fun and meaningful.
A special thanks to Ms. Meena for preparing delicious meals for the children every day, and to every other teacher and staff member who work so hard to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for our kids. We are truly grateful for everything you do.Interesting facts about your family that you'd like to share?
Our family is close-knit and loves spending time together, especially traveling with our kids.
Cheetah Star of the Month!
Surabhi Popli, Pre-K II Lead Teacher
Who’s in your family?
My family is my biggest support and joy. I have a loving husband and a wonderful 10-year-old daughter who inspire me every day to be my best, both at work and at home.
When did you join the Carrington Academy Windermere family?
I joined the Carrington Windermere family in July 2022, and it has been an incredible journey since then. I’m grateful for the opportunities to grow, contribute, and be part of such a supportive and inspiring team!
What made you decide to work at Carrington Academy?
I chose to work at Carrington Windermere because I wanted to be part of a team that values people and excellence. The supportive environment and opportunities to make a real difference inspired me to join, and every day here motivates me to grow both personally and professionally.
What do you enjoy most about working here?
What I enjoy most about working at Carrington Windermere is the sense of family and support among my colleagues. Every day, I feel valued, learn something new, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the camaraderie of an amazing team. The love from my children and their family is very rewarding .
What’s a fun fact about you?
An interesting fact about me is that I’m a bit of a ‘wizard’ when it comes to board games, and I love exploring new places I’ve lived in seven states and three different countries. I enjoy bringing that same sense of curiosity and fun to both work and family life.
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
