8th grader Callie Neal & ACHIEVE teacher Ms. Dukes were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to General Smallwood at the April meeting of the Board of Education! We are so proud of them both! #Smallwoodstrong

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Assistant Principals – Dr. Adams, Mr. Mosey, Mrs. Hancock, and Mrs. Hinds – for your leadership, dedication, and daily support of our students and staff. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙💛 #APWeek #BulldogPride #ThankYouAPs

Students experienced a BMX bike show & pep rally to get psyched up for our upcoming MCAP testing. Such a cool experience for everyone! #Smallwoodstrong

Sheriff Berry and Charles County Sheriff's Office members visited our school on April 25th.

We are so proud of our outstanding 6th-grade students for the 3rd quarter. They were selected by the 6th grade team for demonstrating #PBIS characteristics and for their outstanding academic achievement. #Smallwoodstrong

We are inviting all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to participate in our Children’s Mental Health Awareness Contest. Students can submit an original piece of artwork, poetry, or a short story that promotes mental health awareness, encourages seeking support, or shares a message of hope and resilience. Submissions can focus on one or more of the following themes:

• The importance of mental health and self-care
• Coping skills and emotional wellness
• Encouraging kindness, empathy, and support for others
• Breaking the stigma around mental health challenges

All entries must be the student’s own original work. Winning submissions will be recognized and shared with our school community to help promote awareness.

SUMMER IS COMING SOON! HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. ALL CCPS STUDENTS HAVE A VIRTUAL LIBRARY CARD. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

General Smallwood Middle School is a PBIS Rewards School.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide framework that aims to create a safe and effective learning environment for students:

• Goal

  PBIS aims to improve student outcomes in social, emotional, behavioral, and academic areas. It also aims to improve the school climate and teacher health and wellbeing.

• Approach

  PBIS is a preventative, research-based framework that uses a tiered system to support students. It involves:

  • Establishing positive expectations and behaviors

  • Teaching and encouraging expected behaviors

  • Discouraging inappropriate behaviors

  • Using data to guide decision-making

Students at General Smallwood Middle School can earn PBIS points based on our TERK Principals. They are TEAMWORK, EFFORT, RESPECT, and KNOWLEDGE. Points are given by teachers and administrators in the building throughout the school day. Points are stored in student accounts and can be spent at our School Store for items such as chips, cookies, candy, juice, and water.

• May 2nd: School Lunch Hero Day
• May 5th: CCPS Children's Mental Health Awareness Week begins
• May 5th: MCAP for ELA Begins
• May 6th: MCAP for ELA Day 2
• May 6th: National Teacher Appreciation Day
• May 7th: National School Nurse Appreciation Day
• May 7th: Two-hour early dismissal for students
• May 9th: National School Communicators Day
• May 12th: MCAP for Math Begins
• May 12th: Interims Posted
• May 13th: Mr. Moran's Field Trip to the National Cryptology Museum
• May 14th: Melodies in Bloom Spring Concert
• May 15th: Two-hour early dismissal for students
• May 15th: CCPS PPW Community Resource Day @ North Point High School
• May 23rd: 8th Grade Field Trip to Kings Dominion
• May 26th: Memorial Day- Schools and Offices Closed