GWC EAGLES' NEST
Hello Carver Families!
As you know, February is a time to celebrate Black History Month!
As we celebrate Black History Month, we proudly honor the legacy of George Washington Carver, the visionary scientist, educator and humanitarian for whom our school is named. Born into slavery, Dr. Carver used education, perseverance and innovation to transform agriculture and improve the lives of countless families, particularly in rural communities. He believed deeply in the power of education, service and using one’s gifts to uplift others; values that continue to guide our work at George Washington Carver Elementary School. His life reminds us that curiosity, kindness and determination can create lasting change and we are proud to carry his name and legacy forward as we nurture the potential in every child.
National School Counseling week
This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counselor Week and recognize the incredible impact our school counselor, Ms Nennah Byle, has on our students, families and staff. Her compassion, guidance and unwavering support help students grow academically, socially and emotionally each day. We are grateful for her dedication to ensuring every child feels seen, supported and empowered to succeed. đź’™
Stakeholder Meeting & Family Feedback
GWCES will host a Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, February , 2026 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This meeting provides an opportunity for staff, families and community members to share input on our Schoolwide Plan, including our Comprehensive Needs Assessment, identified student needs and how school funds are used to support learning. Your voice matters and we encourage all interested families and community partners to attend.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Warmly,
Ms. Morgan, Principal
A WEEK
Monday, February 2nd
- 2 hour delay 10:00 am - 2:45 pm
Tuesday, February 3rd
- Regular school day 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday, February 4th
- Regular school day 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Thursday, February 5th
- Regular school day 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
- Stakeholder meeting: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Cafeteria
Friday, February 6th
- Regular school day 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Facility Utilization and School Boundary Study
Updated December 12, 2025
The Redistricting Smore has been updated with new information. Please share the Redistricting Smore in your next Principal Smore.
The updated information is as follows and is all embedded in the Smore:- Timeline and Next Steps (a few pics if wanted needed)
- Board of Education Work Session - Slide Deck
- Board of Education Work Session - Video
Our school has a parent representative and staff representative on the district-wide Community Engagement Redistricting Team. The representatives will help ensure communication of the work, timeline, and community engagement opportunities by sharing information on surveys and community engagement events through school, community, and social media resources. You can reach out to them for additional information or to share your perspective.
- Brittany Atkins (bgatkins@smcps.org) - Parent Representative
- Jennifer Knight (jaknight@smcps.org) - Staff Representative
Questions
If you have questions and comments please submit them via email to: redistricting@smcps.org.
Parents who are in need of their HAC login information should email Ms. Smith at rsmith@smcps.org or Ms. Flippin at lmflippin@smcps.org. They will retrieve the information at their earliest convenience and will email the information to you.
We respect the many different ways that families like to recognize their child’s birthday. In addition to class recognitions of birthdays, we recognize birthdays during our weekly Community Gathering.
Although we have accepted edible treats in years past, we can no longer accept food items for birthday celebrations. We have an increased number of students with food sensitivities and schools have been encouraged to limit celebrations that involve food during the school day. Additionally, we cannot accept balloons due to latex allergies.
Some families choose to provide a small trinket or non-food based treat to mark their child’s birthday. If you are planning on providing something for the class on your child’s birthday, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
Inform your child’s teacher at least 3 days prior if you intend to provide something for the class on your child’s birthday.
- Trinkets/non-food items will be passed out by the child and his/her teacher near the end of the school day. This helps to minimize distractions to instruction and ensure that items are not lost or broken during the course of the school day.
[Optional] Student Accident Insurance
Recognizing that accidents do occur and understanding that each family's insurance situation may be different, St. Mary's County Public Schools has arranged with Bob McCloskey Insurance to offer student accident insurance.
Please click on the following documents for additional information:
Bus Routes are now available through the SMCPS online look-up feature. These routes and stops will be constantly updated between now and the start of school.
Select this link to learn how to view the real-time location of your child's bus. We highly recommend signing up for this helpful app!
HOME OF THE EAGLES!!!
Academic Dean - Cortney Dvorak
Assistant Principal - LaToya Fox
George Washington Carver Elementary School
A Title I, Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Judy Center and Community School
Website: https://gwces.smcps.org/
Location: 46155 Carver School Boulevard, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: 301-863-4076
Twitter: @gwces_smcps