GWC Eagle's Nest
Week of November 22- November 28
Hello Carver Family!
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
During these unique times with online learning, please be aware of background noise and disruptions while your child is participating in synchronous live Google Meets. These disruptions not only impact your child's learning but also impacts the learning of others during Google Meets. Thank you for your help with this.
On behalf of the Carver Family, we wish your family a happy, safe and grateful Thanksgiving holiday.
Calendar Updates
- Nov 16-Dec. 4- ALL Students are VIRTUAL- No students are in the building.
- Nov. 23- Family Schoology Night - Virtual Meeting, Spanish Session 4:00-5:00, English Session 5:15 - 6:15
SMCPS 2020-2021 School System Calendar - **UPDATED 9/9/20
Reopening Schools Presentation
2020 has been a challenging year. One of those challenges has been attending school virtually. We would like to highlight the efforts of our educators. Have you seen or experienced some excellent online instruction? Teachers and staff who have gone the extra mile to make online content engaging? Let us know!
Family Schoology Night!!!
4:00-5:00 Spanish Session
5:15-6:15 English Session
Come and learn all of the basic ins and outs of Schoology. If you did not register for the Family Schoology Night, but would still like to attend here is the link to the Spanish Meeting and here is the link to the English Meeting.
School/Family Learning Compact
Do you want to participate in a Fundraiser for Carver???
Mindful Movements
In this section, you will find fun and easy ways to get your child/children and yourself moving. There will also be healthy tips!! We encourage you to take pictures of your Mindful Movements at home and add them to the Carver Twitter account. There will be an incentive for families who participate!!
This week, Pick a song of the day. Each person in the family picks a song they want to dance to during a break. Who had the best dance moves?
COME GET SOME LUNCH!!!!
Drop by G.W. Carver on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11-1 for FREE breakfast & lunch pick up for students! ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!!!
Please follow THIS LINK for as modified schedule for the week of November 9.
ALL MEALS ARE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS AGE 18 AND UNDER!!!
Wanna Stay in the Loop?
Click on THIS FLYER for more information, or HERE FOR SOME FAQ.
News from the Front Office!
Health Department Offers Flu Clinics
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is partnering with St. Mary’s County Public Schools to offer free drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for children (ages 3 – 18 years) at locations throughout the county. Children must be residents of St. Mary’s County though they do not need to be enrolled in the public school system. Advance registration is required at www.marylandvax.org in order to ensure adequate vaccine supply.
We know that returning to the building raises some questions. The link below will provide some guidelines that we will be enforcing here at G.W. Carver. Please read through this document carefully. There is a link in the document to use if you have any questions.
Return to School Parent Communication
Please see the following link, which provides the guidelines to follow should your child exhibit symptoms that resemble those that come with COVID-19 or what to do if your child should come in contact with someone that tests positive for COVID-19.
Do you need to know which bus your student will ride? Follow the link below to the SMCPS Department of Transportation website and visit the Bus stop locator. Here you will find Bus #s, times, and bus stop information. Once you click the link, click on the SMCPS Elocator.
In addition, we encourage you to use the "Here Comes the Bus" app. This app lets you track the bus in real time. All of the buses will be running more than one route due to safety measures and precautions. It is very important that we show them grace and patience. They may arrive later or earlier than their scheduled time. Using the app will let you stay on top of their location. Directions for downloading the app are linked below in both English and Spanish.
If your child will be carpool for the return to school, please read the procedures carefully, print, complete, sign and return the document to the school. Hard copies are also available at the school to pick up during lunch pickup times.
Below you will find a link that will give you more information about that cleaning procedures that will take place in all St. Mary's County Public Schools.
School Building Cleaning Document
If you are having any issues with your SMCPS issued device, please use the resources below to troubleshoot. You will need to complete a Help Ticket.
Tech Support
Reach us via phone: Information Technology Help Desk (301)475-2138
or by EMAIL: helpdesk@smcps.org
Also, please see the troubleshooting page on the SMCPS Schoology Google Site for additional tech help.
***If you need to come to the school for any reason, you must make an appointment. Call the school office at 301-863-4076. We cannot accept walk-ins per SMCPS and CDC guidelines.
Masks are required for all students that will be riding the bus and coming to the school building. Before your student returns to school, please work with them on best practices when wearing a mask. Please no loose fitting bandanas, scarves, or gators.
Let's Stay Connected
Check out the links below to find us on Instagram and YouTube. You will be able to keep in touch with us, interact with us, and see what everyone is up to. We will be posting important videos, updates, and tips and tricks to our social media throughout the year, so make sure you bookmark them to your device so you can find them quickly! Our Instagram handle is @carvereaglessoar
Just click each picture and it will take you to our Social Media pages.
Updates from Central Office...
Here is the most recent letter from the Superintendent about our return to school plan.
All of the Board of Education Meetings and Town Hall meetings that have happened during the shut down and over summer break are available for you to view. In order to stay informed, please view them by clicking on the link below:
Watch SMCPS Board of Ed Meetings and Town Halls HERE
There is now a new program that is more reliable than the HotSpots that were given out. Please click the link below to learn more.
In addition to the Internet Assist mentioned above, the county commissioners are working to try to bring other broadband options into St. Mary's County. Take a look at the article linked below. There is also a survey within the article that we highly encourage you to complete. The more the county hears from the residents, the more they will understand that we need options.
Broadband/Wifi Expansion Article with Survey
Please click on the link below to read a Press Release about the Reading for St. Mary's Heroes Initiative
Students MUST be logged into their STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNTS, not their parents’ accounts when attempting to get into Google Meet and Schoology.
Students MUST use Google Chrome in order to use Google Meet, they cannot access it through Internet Explorer.
***Please click on the presentation BELOW to learn more about how parents can access Schoology.***
Media Center News!
If you would like more information on how to set up your child's public library card please contact Ms. Cannon at mmcannon@smcps.org. Students will be able to use their card to access ebooks from the public library.
......From Mrs. Fox
Attention Grown-Ups!!! You have probably heard the words Conscious Discipline many times. Now, it is YOUR TURN to learn ALL about it. You have the opportunity to attend a FREE parent seminar that will be led by 2 of Conscious Discipline's MASTER INSTRUCTORS!!! There are 2 virtual sessions available. One will be in English (pre-recorded), led by Amy Speidel, and the other in Spanish, led by Lety Valero. Click on the links below for more information.
Please take a look at the form below if you would be interested in Group Counseling with Mrs. Fox.
There are Mental Health Resources for all ages provided below. Click on the various buttons to access the resource you need.
Click on the Bitmoji Calming Room below. It will open in a new page and you will be able to explore different ways to regulate your emotions. Thanks Mrs. Fox!
Our Digital Wish Well Board is STILL ACTIVE!!!
What's the Word???
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gwces/
Location: 46155 Carver School Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: (301)863-4076
Twitter: @gwces_smcps