October 12, 2018
Flu Vaccine Clinic
This is a reminder that the flu vaccine clinic will be held at DRES tomorrow for all students who submitted their consent forms. If your family submitted a consent form and your child later received the vaccine elsewhere, please notify the health room right away on Friday morning. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Room staff at 410-313-5000.
October PTA Meeting--Guest Speaker
Officer Viou from the Howard County Police Department will discuss several topics related to online usage, behavior, and safety. Read more
DRES PTA Trunk or Treat--October 18th
Come to the Deep Run lower parking lot to Trunk or Treat on October 18th from 6:30-8:00. The fun begins at 6:30. Click here for more information in Spanish and English. Rain Date is October 19th
Wanted: Gently Used Essential Elements Books for Orchestra
Mrs. DeBella is looking for some extra Essential Elements books for the orchestra. The title is Essential Elements book 1 for violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will be using them for lessons and concerts. If you have a child who is no longer participating in strings and are willing to donate the book, she will gladly take it. Thanks for your help!
MSDE Climate Survey
Deep Run will administer a state mandated school climate survey to all fifth grade students. The 20-30 minute computer based survey is scheduled for the week of October 22nd and will be conducted during Technology classes. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of the school learning environment to help school administrators and teachers support student learning. The students' responses will be reported out for our school and the overall district. Students' individual responses will remain confidential, and will not be reported to the school or district. For more details on the survey please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2018/10/msde-school-climate-survey-to-be-administered-this-fall/
Save the Date--PTA Holiday Shoppe Coming December 7th
Mark your calendars! The Holiday Shoppe is coming, the Holiday Shoppe is coming! Enjoy a wonderful evening of shopping fun for parents and children! The children shop for family and friends in the cafeteria, with the help of “elves”, who help with selection and budgeting. Items range in price from $0.25 ‐ $10.00. While the children are making their purchases, and having them wrapped, parents can enjoy shopping at the holiday craft fair located in the gymnasium. Refreshments and entertainment enjoyable for the whole family! Click here for more information.
Worth Repeating
3rd Grade Recorders
As part of the general music curriculum, all Howard County students in third grade play the recorder, a small woodwind instrument, in their music class. Recorders can be purchased through the school for $4. Payment can be by cash, or check payable to DRES. Payment can also be made through Online School Payments at dres.hcpss.org/resources (4% processing fee).
Como parte del programa de música, todos los estudiantes de tercer grado juegan la grabadora, un pequeño instrumento de viento, en su clase de música.
Grabadoras se pueden adquirir a través de la escuela por $ 3.95. El pago puede ser en efectivo o cheque a nombre de DRES. El pago también puede hacerse en línea. dres.hcpss.org/resources (Tasa de procesamiento de 4%).
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing
We began administering Fall MAP assessments in reading and mathematics to all DRES students in grades 1-5 this past week. Read more
Parking at Arrival and Dismissal
Please do not use the Sherwood apartments parking areas at arrival and dismissal. This is private property and they will contact the police and/or have cars towed.
Car Loop and Student Safety
Car Loop and Student Safety/Carril de Coches donde se dejan y se recogen los estudiantes y seguridad del estudiante Read more
School Based Wellness Center
Deep Run is pleased to provide a school based wellness center. Read more
Please visit the Community News and Programs page at http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.