General Smallwood Middle School
Career and Counseling News for November 2024
🚨CTE Spotlight🚨
Dr. LaRhonda Brown, Founder & CEO of LBR Impact Innovation spoke to students who identified the biomedical field as an area of interest on their Xello College & Career Readiness profile. Thank you for providing this enriching experience for our students!
💡Career Events Showcase💡
AVID Field Trip to Bowie State University
Bowie State University
Bowie State University
Bowie State University
Bowie State University
Bowie State University
Bowie State University
CTE Information
CCR Night
Thank you to Christina Jones and Kevin Reisinger for your wonderful CTE Presentation!
CCR Night 2024
CCR Night 2024
CCR Night Presentation Power Point
Presentación de la Noche CCR en Español
McDonough CAPA (Dance and Theater) Program Presentation
CTE Application Process
CTE Application Information
CCPS CTE Website
CCPS CTE Programs by School
💡CTE CORNER💡
🚨CTE VIRTUAL SHOWCASE🚨
CTE Pathways Available in Charles County
CTE Pathways by Career Cluster
Blueprint for Maryland's Future
The Holland Code theory uses the acronym RIASEC, which stands for realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising and conventional, to describe the main six personality types.
💡PPW Information💡
November Story Hours
Family Advocacy Academy
Teen Court Newsletter
School Counselor Corner
Welcome our new 6th Grade School Counselor Mrs. Stokes
I'm Mrs. Stokes . I have five years of experience as a school counselor in both middle and high schools, I am passionate about supporting our students' academic, social, and emotional needs. I am a licensed counselor, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Relations and a master’s degree in School Counseling Urban Youth from Trinity Washington University. Outside of work, I enjoy coffee, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I am eager to help all students thrive.
Hazel Health
Our district is offering all students free online counseling services with a licensed therapist, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% confidential, and completely free for families. Enroll your student in under 5 minutes at: hazel.co.
Hazel Health Flyer (English)
Hazel Health Flyer (Spanish)
Charles County Hazel Health (Spanish)
Upcoming School Events
Trade Skills Career Expo
The Trade Skills Career Expo is the perfect opportunity to engage with the pros located right here in Charles County. There will be equipment demonstrations, chats, and opportunities to learn more about your future.
Learn more and register online at https://t.co/wyQEqB6d8R
*As a disclaimer this flyer is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes. Charles County Public Schools does not endorse or sponsor this program.
GSMS SGA Winter Coat Drive
GSMS SGA Food Drive
The Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge
The countdown has begun for Maryland's 2025 Polar Plunge. YES! General Smallwood is going and YES! it will be one of the biggest events of the school year. Our team of Whatley's Warriors will be established in the near future. Further details to come.
💡 Reminders 💡
📆 IMPORTANT DATES 📆
- November 3rd: Fall Back (Clocks go back 1 hour)
- November 4th: CoGAT Screening Window Opens
- November 5th: Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed for Students)
- November 6th: GSMS PTO Meeting from 6-7PM
- November 7th: NJHS Toy Drive with Children's Aid Society Begins
- November 8th: CTE Application Window closes at 5pm
- November 11th: Veterans Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
- November 12th: Report Cards Posted
- November 14th: Middle School Archery Tournament (Milton Summers M.S.)
- November 20th: 2-Hour Early Dismissal
- November 27th: Thanksgiving Break Begins(Students return on Monday, December 2nd)
CTE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Important CTE Links for Charles County Public Schools
1) CTE Overview
Attendance Matters
Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement may appear early in a child's school career.
Ms. Immler: School Counselor
Mrs. Stokes: 6th Grade Counselor
Email: fstokes@ccboe.com
Mrs. Calacan: School Counseling Secretary
Email: ccalacan@ccboe.com
Phone: 301-753-1786
Mr. Yake: Career Coach
Ms. Flournoy: Student Data Technician
Email: dflournoy@ccboe.com
Phone: 301-753-1786
Mr. Bankenstein: PPW
Email: nbankenstein@ccboe.com
Phone: 301-753-1786
Dr. Brewer: School Psychologist
Email: sebrewer@ccboe.com
Phone: 301-753-1786