GWC EAGLES' NEST

While the official start of winter is marked by the winter solstice, which usually falls on December 21st, many people consider December 1st to be the unofficial start of winter. These colder temperatures and the unofficial start of winter have me wondering...will it finally snow enough to give us a snow day??

Let's find out what you all think! Cast your vote below and let us know whether or not we'll have at least one snow day this winter.

Have a great week,

Donna Thorstensen

• December 4-18 - Book Fair (see flyer below)
• December 4 - Community Schools Chili Cook Off & Book Bingo
• December 5 - Judy Center Winter Wonderland (see flyer below)
• December 11 - PALS Virtual Meeting (see flyer below)
• December 20 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
• December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - No school for students

Picture retake day is this Thursday, December 5th. The order form can be accessed by clicking this link. Student pictures will only be taken if a student was absent on October 24th or if they would like to order new pictures.

Join us on December 4th from 5-7 for an evening of family bingo games and our annual chili cook off! A chance for friendly competition, and prizes/giveaways.

We want to send out BIG THANKS to the Nu Zeta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Ivy & Pearls of Southern Maryland Community Charities, and the Eva S. Chesley Leadership Development Institute for their Food 4 Thought partnership with Carver! We are grateful for their generosity not just during holiday times but throughout the year!

Beginning Sunday, December 1, at 10 a.m., the Chesapeake Public Charter School online lottery application will OPEN.

All interested families must fill out lottery applications online at CPCS Lottery Link during the open enrollment period. For the 2025-2026 school year, the online application link becomes LIVE at 10 a.m. on December 1, 2024 and closes at midnight on December 31, 2024.

There will be two in-person Q&A sessions this year to be held on the following dates. Use this Parent Information Session RSVP.

• IN-PERSON @ CPCS Wednesday 12/4 - 5:00-6:00 pm

• IN-PERSON @ CPCS Wednesday 12/11 - 6:00-7:00 pm

Can’t make it in person? Information can be found on the CPCS website https://schools.smcps.org/cpcs/charter-school/admissions

Please be sure to label your students' belongings (lunch boxes, hoodies, coats, water bottles, etc.) so that they can be easily found and claimed. Please encourage your students to check Lost & Found for any belongings they may have misplaced or left on the playground.

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!

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)

Principal - Donna Thorstensen

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