Gator News

October is here, and we have so much to look forward to at Arbor Springs! One of my favorite parts of being your principal is watching our Gators grow in confidence, take on new challenges, and celebrate their accomplishments—big and small. There is so much to be proud of, and we are just getting started!

At Arbor Springs, we encourage our Gators to Dream Big. Work Hard. Make It Happen. We want our students to believe in themselves, keep trying when learning gets challenging, and feel proud of their progress along the way. You help build that confidence every time you read together, celebrate their effort, or remind them, “You can do hard things!” Thank you for helping us turn those big dreams into little victories each day.

We cannot wait to see everyone at the Gator Run on October 2! Thank you for the encouragement, generosity, and school spirit you have shared throughout our fundraiser. We are excited to cheer on our students and celebrate together. Get ready to bring that Gator energy! 🐊 The Wonderland Bookstore will be here as well if you would like support our Media Center for Gator Literacy Legacy. More information found below!

Mark your calendars for Literacy Family Night on October 29! Come wearing your costumes and prepare for a fun and spooky time! We look forward to an evening of reading, learning, and making memories with our Gator families. It is going to be a spooktacular night! 🎃📚 Thank you for the many ways you support your children and our school.

Let’s make October another wonderful month to Dream Big. Work Hard. Make It Happen. We love our Gators! 💙💚

With Gator Pride,
Dr. Adrienne Kocin
Principal, Arbor Springs Elementary School

October 2: Gator Run

October 5: Fall Picture Day Retakes

October 9 & 12: NO SCHOOL-Fall Break

October 13: Chick Fil A Spirit Day

October 16: Report Cards Issued

October 29: Literacy Family Fun Night 6-7 (doors open at 6). Enter through cafeteria doors.

November 6: Championship Martial Arts Spirit Night

*All dates may be subject to change. Always check monthly newsletters for updated dates and/or times.

Wonderland Bookstore will also be on campus for Gator Run for Gator Literacy Legacy!

Please use the car line every morning.

For everyone’s safety, do not pull around to the flagpole—even when running late. Buses and student transfers are moving through this area.

A few extra minutes can make a BIG difference in keeping our Gators safe!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This October, take a few minutes to talk with your child about what to do if they ever feel unsafe. Make sure they know their full name, a parent's phone number, and which trusted adults they can turn to for help. Remind them that it's always okay to speak up when something doesn't feel right.

A simple conversation today can help keep your child safe tomorrow!

– Officer Jacob, School Resource Officer

We are excited to introduce a new way for our families to celebrate special moments while helping our Media Center continue to grow — Gator Literacy Legacy!

Through the Gator Literacy Legacy, families can donate a new book to the Arbor Springs Elementary Library in honor of their child, a teacher, staff member, or someone special. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate while leaving a lasting gift that our Gators can enjoy for years to come!

We are especially excited to have partnered with The Wonderland Bookstore to help bring this program to life! Through this partnership, books will be selected and ordered especially for our library, helping us add wonderful new titles to our collection while supporting a local bookstore.

You can celebrate all kinds of special moments — birthdays, reading milestones, academic achievements, character recognition, Pre-K or Kindergarten milestones, 5th grade graduation, reaching a reading goal, honoring a favorite teacher or staff member, remembering someone special, or simply “just because!”

Once you submit the request form and payment, we will select and order a brand-new library book based on the information you provide. When it arrives, we’ll add a special bookplate recognizing the occasion. Your student will then have the opportunity to be part of the Gator Literacy Legacy moment on GNN and be among the first to check out the new book!

Every donated book becomes part of our library collection, which means your family’s story becomes part of Arbor Springs’ story, too.

Simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer to get started!

Thank you for helping us Leave a Legacy. Grow a Reader. Build Our Library.

Best Regards,

Nikki Adams-McGinnis

Arbor Springs Elementary

Media Specialist

The SMILE dental van will be coming to our school November 4th, 2026!!

If you would like to sign up your student to receive dental care during that school day please fill out the dental form that was sent home in the beginning of school and return it to the front office. (Additional forms are available. If you need another, please email me at janell.grammer@cowetaschools.net)

You may also sign up online

Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/ASCCGA_schsrm

Did you know that reading to your child every day can make a huge difference in their vocabulary, brain development, and future success?

Visit this video to discover the benefits of reading with your child daily:

À la carte sales ($0.50–$2.00) begin Sept. 23 for breakfast and lunch! Students need account funds and parent permission to buy (no charging permitted). Set up permission at schoolcafe.com (prior year letters remain valid).

Thank you,

Cafeteria Staff

Another Gator Run is in the books! We are so thankful for everyone's hard work and impressive contributions... Arbor Springs Elementary brought in just shy of $40,000 this year!! $4,000 will be sent back to the classrooms for the teachers to use, and the rest will help cover software, field trip transportation costs, reading garden hammocks, our courtyard beautification project, and more! Please check us out on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all of the wonderful things PTA is working on. Thank you all so much for your efforts and we look forward to another excellent year!

Every day at Arbor Springs is another opportunity to learn, grow, and take the next step toward success. Being at school every day helps students build strong habits, meaningful friendships, and the confidence to reach their full potential. We know life happens, but whenever possible, please schedule appointments and family trips during school breaks. Every day matters because every day is another chance to make your next move count.

We use SchoolCafé to:

• Make Payments
• Set up Auto Pay
• Set Purchase Restrictions
• Get Low Balance Alerts
• Submit Meal Applications
• View Letters
• View Purchases
• View Menus

1. What is an FRL Application? Application provided to families for school meal assistance and access to quality school meals

2. What is the purpose of the FRL Application?

-help economically challenged families

-helps Georgia students get maximum funding through the Federal Title 1 Program. These applications provide data on the poverty % for each school. Title 1 school allocations are dependent on these applications.

1. Who might contact parents: Cafeteria Manager, CCSS School Nutrition Program, Title 1 Family Engagement Person (Open House)

2. Where are the applications? QR Code (School websites)

Principal: Dr. Adrienne Kocin

Assistant Principal: Lynne Pence

School Counselor: Jazmin Virgil

Literacy Coach: Rebecca Key

Email: adrienne.kocin@cowetaschools.net

Website: arbor.cowetaschools.net

Address: 4840 US-29 Newnan, GA 30265

Phone: 770-463-5903

Facebook: Arbor Springs Elementary