Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, October 9th 2026
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
Thank you so much for the love and appreciation shown to our teachers on Monday for World Teacher's Day whether it was snacks for the staff lounge, hand written notes, other gifts and more - we are truly thankful for your partnership in thanking them for the job they do each day!
As a note, I will be out of the school and in Philadelphia next week (Wednesday-Friday) for our annual Principal's Conference. I will have limited access to email, but will be available as I can check it throughout the day. Should you need anything urgent, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Haley. We will resume our weekly newsletter on Friday, October 23rd.
We are still in need of pumpkin and candy donations. Please see the sign-ups below. If you would like to enter in our chili cookoff that sign-up is below along with our Trunk or Treat sign up.
Just a reminder to our GA Pre-K Families that there is NO school for students on Monday, October 19th. This is a teacher workday.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments or concerns you may have - we are always here to help! :)
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
World Teacher Day Recap!
Now Accepting Candy Donations!
Save the Date: Fall Festival 2026! Please see the flyer for more details!
Please see the link below to donate pumpkins, sign up for chili cook off, or sign up to decorate your trunk for trunk or treat!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 9th-Cookie Friday & Football Friday
Monday, October 12th-Leave us a Google Review
Tuesday, October 13th-Pumpkin Donations DUE (2 per classroom)
Wednesday, October 14th-Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday, October 15th-Love like Dolly Day-Donate a Children's Book
Friday, October 16th-Cookie Friday & Football Friday
Monday, October 19th-Friday, October 23rd-Conference Week for our Private Programs
Tuesday, October 20th-Principal Office Hours 1pm-2pm
Wednesday, October 21st-Voting Begins for Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Thursday, October 22nd-Visit from the Fire Truck
Friday, October 23rd-Cookie Friday & Football Friday
Tuesday, October 27th-Candy Donations DUE for Trick or Treating on 10.30.
Wednesday, October 28th-Wear it Wednesday-Carrington Spirit Wear/Cheetah Print Day
Thursday, October 29th-Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 30th-Wear Halloween PJS to school, Trick or Treating, Class Parties, & Fall Festival 6pm-7:30pm
Meet the Team: GA Pre-K III
Mrs. Shrutika Nagarkar, GA Pre-K III Lead Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Shrutika, and I’m so happy to be part of the Pre-K family! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Piedmont University. I have been working with young children for nearly eight years, and I truly enjoy watching them learn, grow, and discover new things. I love bringing creativity, hands-on activities, and lots of fun into my classroom!
I live here in Georgia with my husband and our two wonderful daughters. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and making special memories together. As a teacher, I believe every child is unique and deserves a classroom filled with kindness, encouragement, and opportunities to explore. I’m looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, laughter, and happy memories!
Mrs. Swetha Komaravelli, GA Pre-K III Assistant Teacher
Hi My name is Swetha! With over 10 years of experience, I hold a master's degree. As a teacher, I am committed to create a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment for students. I believe that every child has the potential to succeed and that as educators, it's our job to help them reach their full potential. My sweet family is my biggest support and strength.
Click the link below to order your Spirit Wear for upcoming School Spirit Days!
Learning is so much 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!
Ms. Brittany Weber, Intermediate Support/Pre-K I Assistant Teacher
Who makes up your family? (Pets included.)My family my mom, dad, sister, and our family dog.
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? I joined Carrington academy in June 2019
What led you to work at Carrington Academy at Windermere? What led me to work at Carrington academy is the nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
Can you share what you enjoy most about working here?
What I enjoy most is seeing children learn, grow, and develop their little personalities.
Interesting fact about you that you’d like to share: Interesting fact is I love being outdoors and hiking.
Cheetah Crew of the Month!
The Gillian Family
Who makes up your family? Kyle, Abbey, Sutton (4) & Kynlee(7). Plus our zoo of animals- two cats (Jade & Jasper), a ball python (Lucy), and a leopard gecko (Peaches).
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere family? We joined Carrington back in January of 2023.
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy at Windermere? I toured 9 schools in the area but knew Carrington was our home when I first walked in. I loved the staff and calm environment.
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us? Both our children have learned so much during their time at Carrington. Most recently, Sutton can now name all the months of the year in order!
Are there any specific staff you’d like to highlight or thank? We have had so many great teachers but we love Ms. Vinutha! She taught Kynlee when she was in PreK in 2023 and now Sutton is in her PreK class this year.Interesting fact about your family that you’d like to share? As a family we love to camp, kayak, swim or really anything outdoors!
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