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It's Red Ribbon Week at Carver! This year's theme is Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free. This week students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week and show our commitment to living a healthy lifestyle with spirit days each day this week. We encourage everyone to join in on the fun! This year's spirit days are listed below:

Monday, October 28th - Roll Out the Red Carpet (Wear Red)

Tuesday, October 29th - Life Is a Movie: Play Drug Free (Wear your favorite team jersey/colors)

Wednesday, October 30th - Inside Out Day (Wear the color of your favorite character or wear clothes inside out)

Thursday, October 31st - Book/Movie Character Day (Wear a school appropriate costume - no masks allowed)

Friday, November 1st - Big Screen Dreams (Wear pajamas or comfy clothes)

Have a great week,

Donna Thorstensen

• Monday, October 28th - First Day of OST
• October 28-November 1 - Red Ribbon Week
• November 5 - Election Day - No School for Students & 10/11 month employees
• November 8 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
• November 11 - Veteran’s Day – All Schools and Offices Closed

Please see the letter that is linked below for information about a change to our specials schedule that will take effect in the second marking period. The changes will only impact students in grades 3-5.

Carver Specials Change Letter.pdf

Carver Specials Change Letter_Spanish.pdf

When it is medically necessary for a student to receive medication in school, cooperation between the health care provider, the school and the parent/legal guardian is essential. In order for medication to be given during school, guidelines outlined in this linked document must be followed. Please contact Nurse Crystal if you have any questions or need clarification.

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!

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