Deep Run Digest 8/6/19

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 11:04pm

Dates to Remember

  • June 21              Last Day of School, Dismiss at 12:55
  • June 24              Summer Lunch Program Begins 12:30 - 1:30 at DRES
  • June 26              Report Cards Mailed Home
  • August 30           New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5 9:30am
  • August 30           Prek and K Orientation 1:15pm
  • August 30           Open House for all grades  2-3 pm
  • September 3       First Day of School for Grades K-5
  • September 5       First Day of School for RECC and PreK
  • September 18     Back to School Night PreK-2
  • September 19     Back to School Night Grades 3-5

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News and Events

Last Day of School--Today!

Today is the last day of school!  We wish all our families a safe, relaxing, and fun summer break.  We will begin dismissal today at 12:45 and will "clap out" our 5th graders to celebrate them as they move on to middle school. All grades will exit out the main front doors of the school as a grade.  We will begin with 5th grade and end with Kindergarten.

Moving?

If you are moving this summer please let us know so we can assist you in the process of enrolling your child in their next school.  If you are moving to another school in Howard County, you can go directly to the new school with your new lease or deed.  You will complete a form that will enable the new school to request records from Deep Run.  Some schools will require a transfer packet and we are happy to put the packet together for you.  If you are moving to another county or out of state, we will prepare a transfer packet for you to take to the new school. 

If you are moving to a new home within the Deep Run attendance area, please bring the new lease or deed to school so we can update our records.

Please note:  Parents must live in the attendance area of the school where their children will attend. The children must live in the residence with the parents.

More information is available on the Howard County website.

 
Playdates for Incoming Kindergarten Students and Their Families

Join us this summer at one or more of our play dates for incoming kindergarten students.  Meet us at Waterloo Park to get to know other Deep Run families and make new friends before school starts. 

Monday, July 1st from 6:30-8:00 pm

Tuesday, July 16th from 6:30-8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 31st from 6:30-8:00 pm

Thursday, August 15th from 6:30-8:00 pm

Saturday August 24th from 9-11 am

Deep Run School Supply List for the 19-20 School Year

Deep Run School Supply List PreK -5

Worth Repeating

ATTENTION!  PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH MEDICATION IN THE HEALTH ROOM

All medications in the health room will need to be picked up by a parent no later than Friday, June 21 by 1 pm.  Any medication remaining will be disposed of properly.

Summer Lunch Program Includes Snacks for the Weekend

Weekend Warrior Snack Packs: FREE bag of snacks available on FRIDAYS to provide nutrition over the weekend during the summer months for youth, ages 18 and younger. 

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Summer Meals Program at Deep Run this Summer

Deep Run will be hosting one of the Howard County Summer Meals programs from June 25-August 16th from 12:30-1:30 in the cafeteria.  Please read the following flyers for more information.

Summer Meals Program

Summer Meals Program FAQ

Free Summer Fun for Families

Summer break is just two weeks away.  Take a look at all the summer fun available to families for FREE!

Free and Cheap Summer Calendar

DRES Free 2019 Summer Fun

Upcoming HCPSS Boundary Review Process

This past January, the Board of Education directed that HCPSS initiate a systemwide school boundary review, which could potentially impact any or all of the 74 comprehensive schools in our county. This review will begin on June 13 with the presentation of the 2019 Feasibility Study and is critical due to population growth that has resulted in crowding at many schools while schools in other areas are underutilized.

Families are encouraged to remain informed and engaged throughout the process and there will be multiple opportunities for you to participate. As Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano said earlier this week, a successful outcome for this process depends directly on the level of respect, empathy and careful listening that we as adults model for our children. We must remember that they will follow our lead in responding positively to the challenges and changes that are inevitable throughout life. I ask our community to practice civility during what can be an emotional process.

Please be sure to visit the boundary review page on the HCPSS website for more information, resources, a timeline, and ways to participate. Additionally, HCPSS staff would like your questions related specifically to the way the boundary review process is being conducted and communication and engagement efforts.

Kindergarten Registration

Online registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year! Online registrations can be finalized in person at school. 

Parents/guardians of children who will be five as of September 1, 2019 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents may begin the enrollment process online, followed by completion of the registration process at Deep Run Elementary. Online registration is not required and parents may elect to complete the full registration in person.

This link provides detailed information about the kindergarten registration process.
More information about enrollment in HCPSS can be found here.

Friday, March 15th is the last day for walk in kindergarten registration between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00 PM.   K registrations can be completed after March 15 by appointment only - please call 410-313-5000 if you need to schedule a time.

PreK Registration

Pre-K applications for 2019-2020 and processing will begin the week of March 18th.

Clothing Collection Bin

Community News and Programs

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.