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Schools will be closed this Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day. "Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world." We encourage everyone to get out and vote this Tuesday!

Feel free to share the video(s) below with your students. In "Duck for President," a disgruntled farm duck named Duck, unhappy with his assigned chores, decides to run for election against Farmer Brown, eventually becoming the farm leader. However, he soon realizes the difficulty of the job and goes on to campaign for higher office, becoming governor and eventually president. Duck discovers that even the highest position comes with a lot of hard work, leading him to return to his original farm chores where he started.

Have a great week,

Donna Thorstensen

• November 5 - Election Day - No School for Students & 10/11 month employees
• November 6 - Report Cards available on HAC
• November 8 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
• November 11 - Veteran’s Day – All Schools and Offices Closed
• November 14 - Crockin’ with Ms. Christine - Judy Center Event
• November 15 - Impact Aid Forms due
• November 20 - Title I STEM & Literacy Engagement Event
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

SMCPS Superintendent, Dr. James Scott Smith, and Ms. Hannah Heisler, the Student-Member-of-the-Board, visited Carver last Wednesday. Dr. Smith and Ms. Heisler met with our 5th grade students to discuss how SMCPS and Carver HEAR by being Here, Engaged, Approachable, and Renewed. Our students had the opportunity to share their insights on what makes Carver unique and how, as a school, we embody the principles of HEAR.

Thank you for visiting, Dr. Smith and Ms. Heisler! We enjoyed our time with you.

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.

Report cards will be available in HAC on November 6th. Your student's progress towards end-of-year expectations will be provided on the report card. Please remember that we are at the beginning of the the school year and the goal is for students to achieve mastery by the end of the year. Click here for information about standards based report cards in St. Mary's County.

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