Title I Annual Meetings and Back to School Nights
The Title 1 Annual Meetings and Back to School Nights are next week. We are looking forward to seeing all our parents on September 18th for Grades PreK-2 and on September 19th for Grades 3-5 starting at 6:30 pm in your child's classroom. We have important information to share with you about Title 1 and your child's educational program this year. We will have computers set up in the cafeteria for families who need to complete the Family File and FARMS application.
Community Conversation about Restorative Justice
Community conversation about Restorative Justice on October 7th from 6-8 pm at Wilde Lake HS. Read more
PARCC Scores for 4th and 5th Graders
PARCC scores from the 18-19 school year will go home in Wednesday folders.Read more
Cell Phones
Students in elementary school do not need cell phones. If students need to contact their parent during the school day, they may use the phone in the front office. If a student brings a cell phone to school it must remain off in their back packs while on school property. For the safety of your child, we encourage you to wait until your child is in high school to get a cell phone.
Changes to the Elementary Report Card--Learning Behaviors
Beginning this school year, you will see changes to the Learning Behaviors section of the HCPSS report card. These changes are in alignment with the updated Elementary Grading and Reporting Policy. Please use this link to learn more about Policy 8010: https://www.hcpss.org/policies/8000/8010-grading-reporting-pre-kindergarten-grade-five/.
Learning Behaviors are learned actions that enable students to access learning and interact with others productively in the community. These behaviors are developed in and outside of school. Additionally, Learning Behaviors help with understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions that are essential life skills. The learning behaviors also complement the curriculum content taught in the elementary grades and are a natural part of learning about oneself while interacting with others. These new learning behaviors were collaboratively developed with teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, and parent advisory committees.
Please use this link https://www.hcpss.org/academics/learning-behaviors/ to learn more about the Learning Behaviors.
Use this link for information in Spanish.
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Arrival and Dismissal and Parking
Please do not park in the townhouse or apartment neighborhoods near Deep Run. Please walk or use our car loop. U-turns are not allowed on Old Waterloo Road during arrival and dismissal. Please drive safely!
Family File
We do not have up to date emergency card information completed for over 50% of our students. Please complete the Family File now on HCPSS Connect:
https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
Free and Reduced Meals Program
HCPSS participates in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) program. Students (PreK-12) who meet the federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Applications are available on-line or in paper forms. A new application needs to be submitted each year. Please complete the application (Spanish and English) as soon as possible to avoid delays in your student receiving a meal. Go to http://www.hcpss.org/food-services/farms/
School Attendance
Regular, daily attendance is very important for learning and the overall success of your child at school. Read more
Back to School GT Information Night
Back to School Information Night for the Gift and Talented Program at Deep Run ES on 9/24 at 6pm Read more
Deep Run PTA
Please support the Deep Run PTA. Our students and teachers count on the many activities PTA provides for our school. Membership is only $15 a family. Volunteers are needed to support many different activities.
Welcome from the Health Room
Please read this back to school news letter from the Deep Run Health Room.
Wednesday Folders
Important information and flyers about community events will go home in Wednesday Folders. This will give families time to review the information and return completed information to school before the weekend. Please be sure to check Wednesday folders on a regular basis and return them to school.
Parent Volunteers
We welcome volunteers at Deep Run Elementary. Before you volunteer, according to HCPSS Board Policy, all parent volunteers must complete a Confidentiality Training Course about protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and school. The online course will take about 5 minutes. After completing the course, please bring your completion certificate to the front office at school. Click here to access the course
Deep Run Elementary School Based Wellness Center
DRES has a school based wellness center! Children can receive medical care while they are in school by using telemedicine technology. A secure, two way, real time video link is used to connect the school nurse and your child to either his or her medical provider or a Howard County General Pediatric Emergency Room physician. Parents must complete the enrollment forms for their children to receive services and the school nurse will call you before visits. If you have a smart phone or computer, you may participate in the visit and talk with the doctor.Telemedicine visits are free or cost the same as a regular office visit, depending on the child’s health provider. Click here to see a video of how the program works.
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.