During a PD session our staff worked on creating question stems for Costa's Levels of Thinking to help our students improve their writing skills. #Smallwoodstrong

• Our News team had the unique opportunity to interview some of the incredible CTE instructors at Henry E. Lackey High School. These interviews included CMSgt. Browning (Air Force JROTC), Mr. Fawcett (PLTW Biomedical Sciences), Mr. Liston (PLTW Engineering), Mrs. Patterson (Pro-Start/Culinary Arts), and Mrs. Wash (Computer Science.

  This was an amazing chance to gain insight into the programs offered to incoming students, and we're grateful to the staff at Henry E. Lackey for staying late and accommodating us.

  Below, you'll find links to each interview as well as the link to our Bulldawg News Channel. Please take a moment to watch the videos, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

  
  

  • CMSgt. Browning: Click Here
  • Mr. Fawcett: Click Here
  • Mr. Liston: Click Here
  • Mrs. Patterson: Click Here
  • Mrs. Wash: Click Here
  • YouTube Channel: Click Here

Our Vex Robotics team took second place among middle schools in Charles County Public Schools! We are so proud of this group. Special shout-out to coaches Ms. Henderson & Mr. Moran for their hard work with the team. #Smallwoodstrong

Members of our Kindness Club have been working on a Kindneess Chain during lunches. Students write a kind act or words on strips of paper to make the chain. #RandomActsofKindness #Kindness #Smallwoodstrong

The Sweetheart Dance was a great success. Everyone had a terrific time hanging out with friends and classmates

Today we celebrated our Honor Roll students with some snacks and free time in the gym! #HonorRoll #Smallwoodstrong

We are excited to start preparing for our upcoming Career Day, and we would love to invite you to be a part of it! Career Day will be held on Thursday, March 13th, from 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM, and we are currently seeking presenters to share their experiences and insights with our students.

As a thank you for your time and participation, presenters will be treated to a light breakfast and lunch! If you or anyone you know (friends, family, colleagues) is interested in participating, please click the link below to fill out the form. I will then reach out with additional details.

Click Here :https://bit.ly/gsmscareerday2025

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me directly. We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event!

Mr. Yake

Email: nyake@ccboe.com

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.

• March 3rd: MISA (Science) Begins
• March 3rd: Read Across America Week (Wear a shirt with an Animal or Animal Print)
• March 4th: Read Across America Week (Wear Crazy Socks)
• March 5th: Read Across America Week (Wear Your Favorite Hat)
• March 5th: Two-hour early dismissal for students
• March 5th: Spelling Bee @ Stoddert MS (6 - 8 PM)
• March 6th: Read Across America Week: Wear Neon Colors
• March 7th: Lackey Jr ROTC Presentation for 6th and 7th Grade
• March 7th: Read Across America Week: Wear a high school, AVID, or College Shirt.
• March 8th: International Women's Day
• March 9th: Daylight Savings Time (Turn Clocks Forward an Hour)
• March 13th: Career Day!
• March 14th: Schools closed for students and teachers
• March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
• March 18th: All County Band Sectionals @ Mary B. Neal ES
• March 19th: ESOL/ELD Community Night
• March 20th: Middle School Basketball Tournament Day 1
• March 21st: Middle School Basketball Tournament Day 2
• March 25th: Maryland Day
• March 28th: End of the Third quarter
• March 31st: Fourth quarter begins