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Dear Carver Families,

October is nearly here which means a special day of celebration is just around the corner. On October 2nd we recognize Building Service Worker Appreciation Day!

We have an amazing Building Service Team at Carver! Our dedicated team of building service workers works tirelessly to keep a safe and clean learning environment for our Eagle Family. We are so grateful and fortunate to have this fantastic team working at Carver:

• Ms. Tiffany Thompson, Building Service Manager
• Mr. Tylik Neal, Building Service Worker
• Mr. Alan Courtney, Building Service Worker

Please encourage your students to say "thank you" when they see a member of our building service team this week!

Have a great week,

Donna Thorstensen

• Monday, October 14th - Two Hour Early Dismissal - Parent Conference Day
• Wednesday, October 16th - Unity Day
• Friday, October 18th - Two Hour Early Dismissal
• Thursday, October 24th - Fall Picture Day

We are recognizing classes each day who have:

Perfect

Attendance and

No

Tardies.

Be sure to ask your student(s) if their class earned their PANTS each day!

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise, story, or news about successes in your school or department!

The school nurse will be starting vision and hearing screenings on Pre-K students, Kindergarten students that were not screened last year, all 1st grade students, and new students to SMCPS. The screenings will be conducted as time permits over the next several months.

Vision and hearing screening is a relatively short process. Screenings are not diagnostic, but instead, are used to identify a child at risk for vision/hearing problems. Screenings do not replace examinations performed by a health or eye care professional that provide diagnosis and treatment, if indicated. Vision/hearing problems that go undetected or uncorrected may impair a child’s development, lead to behavior problems in school, interfere with learning, and impact health and well-being into adulthood.

A student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) objects in writing to hearing and vision screening, on the basis of the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member, may not be required to take these screenings. Please contact Nurse Crystal if you have any questions or want to opt out of these screenings. Thank you!

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host FREE drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for children ages six months to 18 years. No appointments are necessary.
Clinics have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:
Great Mills High School

• Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Mary’s County Health Hub

• Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown

• Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

“Annual flu vaccinations are the most effective tool we have for preventing infection and serious illness from seasonal influenza,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We hope parents will take advantage of these convenient drive-thru clinics to get their children vaccinated and help us prevent influenza complications in our community. Local pharmacies and medical practices are also offering flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine.”

For more information about seasonal flu, please visit smchd.org/flu.

Please see the flyers below for information about training opportunities that are available to Title I families. What a great opportunity to learn more about how to support your students!

On October 10, 2024, Frank Kros will present, ‘A New View of ADHD for Parents: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why’ from 6 pm- 8 pm at the Forrest Career & Technology Center, Dohrman A. The workshop is free but registration is required via email to partnersforsucess@smcps.org

SMCPS believes volunteer service to our schools is an essential component of student success. The support of parents, grandparents, other significant relatives, and community members creates an environment filled with opportunities for our students. Ensuring the success of students is a partnership between the school and home.

Click here for information on how to become an SMCPS volunteer.

Families may shop the Community School clothes closet for gently used clothes/ shoes or drop off donations of gently used/new items by appointment from 10 AM- 1PM. (Bilingual services available)

Families may shop at the Community School food pantry by appointment (while groceries last) from 10 AM - 1 PM. (Bilingual services available)

Assistant Principal - David Chilson

Academic Dean - Rhonda Morgan

George Washington Carver Elementary School

A Title I and Community School

Website: https://gwces.smcps.org/
Location: 46155 Carver School Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: 301-863-4076
Twitter: @gwces_smcps