Congratulations to Our Deep Run Young Authors
This year we had writers in first through fifth grades submit poems and/or short stories for the writers contest sponsored by the State of Maryland Literacy Association. These students will now move on to the county level for judging. Congratulations to the Deep Run Young Authors:
Short Story
1st Grade: First Place--Olivia, Runner Up--Quinn
2nd Grade: First Place--Brayden, Runner Up--Niveditha
3rd Grade: First Place--Ameilia, Runner Up--Alana
4th Grade: First Place--Benjamin
5th Grade: First Place--Ruthravasan
Poetry
First Grade--First Place--Fiona
Second Grade--First Place--Kendall, Runner Up--Niveditha
Third Grade--First Place--Nisithasai
Fifth Grade--First Place--Ruthravasan, Runner Up--Jonah
Mayfield Woods Middle School Information Night
Attention 5th grade parents: Save the Date! Mayfield Woods Middle School will hold an information night on January 14th at 5:45. The snow date will be January 21st at 5:45.
Title I Learning Day Series--January 13
Supporinting your child in developing attention and organization skills. Children can learn how to develop their abilities to sustain attention to school work and organize tasks and materials. We will share some facts about children's developing brains and how you can support your child in learning and practicing skills that will help them be successful in school.
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January is Maryland Reading Month and National Book Month
Deep Run will celebrate Maryland Reading Month and National Book Month with a spirit day on Friday, January 17th. Choose a favorite character from a favorite book and dress like the character!
Worth Repeating
Road to Kindergarten
Road2KEvent: Information session for parents about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System:
Outdoor Recess during Winter
We believe children greatly benefit from having daily physical activity in the fresh air. We will be following the guidelines from HCPSS Policy 9090 regarding outdoor recess when temperatures are cold. Administrators in a school make the decision about outdoor or indoor recess. These are the considerations: temperature, wind chill, age of the students, length of time outdoors, adequacy of children’s clothing and precipitation. Generally, HCPSS is assuming children will be outside for recess when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees. Please be sure children have appropriate clothing to participate in outdoor recess. We have coats for children to keep or borrow. We also have hats and gloves. Please let your child's teacher know if you need assistance with clothing for the cold weather.
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.