Keeping Up with Carrington
A weekly newsletter from Carrington Academy at Windermere
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Happy Friday, Carrington Families!
What a great week of fun and learning we have had!
We're excited for egg hunts and spring parties this afternoon! Please remember to arrive on time (or a little before) for your child's class egg hunt as they do go quickly! Spring parties in the classrooms will immediately follow all egg hunts.
Safe travels to everyone traveling next week for Spring break! Have so much fun and we will see you all once you return. :)
Mark your calendars! We will host our 2nd Annual Spring Fling here at Carrington Windermere. See the flyer below for more details. We have raffle baskets up front. If you would like to donate to our raffle basket we ask that all donations are turned in by Monday, April 13th. You will also be able to purchase tickets that week as well.
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
It's Raffle Basket Time!
For the raffle, you'll see baskets in the lobby over the next few weeks where we're asking parents to donate items to these themed baskets! Please see the flyer below for more information.
Champ's First Birthday!
Help us celebrate Champ the Cheetah's first birthday on Monday, April 13th. We will have cupcakes in the lobby for you all to grab on the way out!
Save the Date: Spring Fling April 18th 2026!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, April 3rd-Spring Egg Hunt and Class Parties
Monday, April 6th-10th-Forsyth and Georgia Pre-K Spring Break-Camp Available
Monday, April 13th-Leave us a Google Review
Monday, April 13th-17th-Week of the Young Child
Monday, April 13th-Music Monday
Tuesday, April 14th-Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, April 14th-Spring Fling Auction Basket Donations DUE
Tuesday, April 14th-Tasty Tuesday
Wednesday, April 15th-Spring Picture Day
Wednesday, April 15th-Work Together Wednesday
Thursday, April 16th-Spring Picture Day
Thursday, April 16th-Artsy Thursday
Friday, April 17th-Family Friday
Friday, April 17th-Cookie Friday
Wednesday, April 22nd-Earth Day Celebrations-Wear class theme color
Thursday, April 23rd-Cheetah Teacher of the Year Nominations Close
Friday, April 24th-Cookie Friday
Wednesday, April 29th-Wear it Wednesday-Carrington Spirit Wear/Cheetah Print Day
Click the link below to order your Spirit Wear for upcoming School Spirit Days!
What a busy and fun week of LEARNING!
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 Sengupta Family
Who makes up your family? (Pets included)
Our crew consists of Arnab and Swati, our daughter Arika, and the newest addition to the team—her infant sister, Aryna. We’re a close-knit group that loves exploring the world together, usually with a diaper bag in tow and a lot of curiosity!
When did you join the Carrington Academy at Windermere?
We joined the school in summer 2024.
What led you to enroll at Carrington Academy Windermere?
As parents, we were looking for a high-quality learning environment that balanced nurturing care with a strong educational foundation. The warm atmosphere and the professionalism of the staff at Carrington made it the clear choice for our children’s early development.
Can you share what your child(ren) has learned throughout their time with us?
Arika’s vocabulary and social skills have absolutely skyrocketed! We’re constantly (and often hilariously) surprised by the new words, catchy songs, and big concepts she debuts at the dinner table. More importantly, she’s learning how to be a kind friend and a lifelong learner.
Are there specific staff that you'd like to highlight or thank?
A massive shout-out to Ms. S and Ms. Sunitha in the beginner classroom and Ms. Pallavi in the early intermediate room; their dedication and hard work are the backbone of Arika’s day. We also want to give a warm thank you to Ms. Ashley, Ms. Nicole and Ms. Haley. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the entire school feel like a second home for us.
Interesting facts about your family that you'd like to share?
We are a family of adventurers! Whether we are tackling a new DIY project at home, playing on the beach with Arika, or counting down the days until our mountain trip to Glacier National Park, we love staying active together. We are also huge 'foodies'—while we have deep roots in traditional Bengali cooking, we are just as likely to be out exploring Thai, Japanese, Mediterranean, or Mexican flavors. We’re basically raising two little travelers who are learning that the world is a very big, and very delicious, place!
Cheetah Star of the Month!
Sara Fusco-Abbott, Pre-K I Lead Teacher
Who’s in your family?
My little family includes my husband, myself, our three dogs, and one very patient cat who somehow puts up with all of us!
When did you join the Carrington Academy Windermere family?
I joined in May 2022. The past four years have been incredible!
What made you decide to work at Carrington Academy?
I have a passion for teaching Pre-K and helping young learners grow, which is what inspired me to join Carrington Academy. I love watching them build confidence, learn, and overall be an amazing student!
What do you enjoy most about working here?
What I enjoy most is teaching children and watching them grow, learn, and build confidence each day! It’s so rewarding to be part of their journey. The staff, administration, and families are incredibly kind and supportive, which makes Carrington feels like my second home!
What’s a fun fact about you?
My husband and I have recently started our own homestead journey, which has been an exciting and a great learning experience!
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
