GWC EAGLES' NEST
A WEEK: NOVEMBER 25-29
Maya Angelou wrote, “When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace, love, prosperity, happiness ... all the good things.”
We are so grateful for our students and staff and wish everyone joy as we head into this holiday season.
Have a great week,
Donna Thorstensen
UPCOMING EVENTS
- November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 4-18 - Book Fair (see flyer below)
- December 4 - Community Schools Chili Cook Off & Book Bingo
- December 5 - Judy Center Winter Wonderland
- December 11 - PALS Virtual Meeting (see flyer below)
- December 20 - Two Hour Early Dismissal
- December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - No school for students
SINGING EAGLES
Thursday evening was our 1st and 2nd grade concert. Students sang about being thankful and being happy. They sounded great!
THANK YOU ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
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!
BOOK FAIR IS COMING
BOOK BINGO & CHILI COOK OFF
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.
CAMP CARVER
We had an awesome Title I Parent Family Engagement event last week! Parents learned about how to support their readers at home. Our students had a blast building constellations, making fossil imprints, and designing shelters out of recycled materials. What a fun way to learn!
PALS MEETING INFORMATION
CPCS LOTTERY INFORMATION
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
LOST & FOUND
SCHOOL HEALTH REMINDERS
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.
SPOTLIGHT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
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!
COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS
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)
GWCES Clothes Closet
GWCES armario de ropa
GWCES Food Pantry
GWCES Despensa de alimentos
How can the Judy Center help?
¿Cómo puede ayudar el Centro Judy?
Threes & Fours Playgroup
Grupo de juego de tres y cuatro
November Playgroups
Grupos de juego de noviembre
Baby & Me Diaper Closet
Armario de pañales para bebé y yo
HELPFUL LINKS
HOME OF THE EAGLES!!!
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