Deep Run Digest 2/14/2020

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 7:05pm

Dates to Remember

  • February 14          Early Dismissal 12:55 No 1/2 day PreK and RECC
  • February 17          President's Day--No School
  • February 18          PTA Meeting 7:00
  • February 21          Spirit Day--wear DRES shirts or colors
  • February 27          World Culture Day/Night
  • February 28          Kids Heart Challenge
  • March 2                 Read Across Deep Run Week
  • March 3                 Restaurant Night at Modern Market
  • March 5                 Read Across Deep Run Day
  • March 6                 Quarter 3 Interims Go Home
  • March 6                 PTA Bingo--Doors Open at 6:30

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News and Events

Deep Run Storytime

We are excited to announce Deep Run Storytime!  Every Friday, we will send a link to a new read-aloud video read by a Mystery Guest Reader.  Who will it be?  What will they read?  Be sure to check the DRES Digest or the DRES website every Friday find out!  
 
This is a perfect opportunity to instill a love of reading at home.  Send your students into the weekend with the power of reading! 
 
 
PTA Family Night Bingo

Come join family and friends for Bingo Night on March 6th.  Doors open at 6:30 and games start at 7:00.  The cost is $3 per person.  5th grade will be selling pizza and snacks.

Bingo Flyer English

Bingo Flyer Spanish

Lost and Found

We have three tables of lost and found items on display in our front hallway.  Please be sure to stop by and check to see if any items belong to your child.  All items left will be donated on February 20th.

Worth Repeating

Career Day 2020--Presenters Needed

Deep Run will be having Career Day on Thursday, April 2nd.  We need presenters to share their careers with our students.  Click here for more information. Please RSVP to our school counselor, Carolyn Wohnsigl, at carolyn_wohnsigl@hcpss.org or by calling 410-313-5000.

How Girls Code--Tynker Programming

How Girls Code will be offering the Tynker Programming class at Deep Run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm.  Classes start February 21st and run through March 18th. Classes are free for Deep Run students. 

This course is only available to girls who have not previously taken the Tynker Programming class.

How Girls Code Tynker Flier

First Day of School Next Year--August 25, 2020

The school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year is approved.  Click here to view it.  Please note the first day of school will be Tuesday, August 25th.  Please plan your summer vacations with this date in mind.  We will have New Student Orientation, Kindergarten Orientation, and the Open House on Monday, August 24th.

Pediatric Dental Hygiene Day--February 17th at HCC

February is National Children's Dental Month!  The Dental Hygiene Center at Howard Community College is offering free exams and cleanings on February 17th (Presidents' Day--no school).  Call 443-518-1570 for an appointment.

Dental Hygiene Pediatric Day flyer

World Culture Night--Participants Needed

World Culture Night participation sign up form! Noche de Culturas del Mundo - si quieres participar, lee esto!

Get Ready for the Kids Heart Challenge

Parents, it’s that time of year for your child to show heart!  This year, Deep Run has teamed up with the American Heart Association’s new program Kids Heart Challenge. During the Month of February our students will be learning about heart health while spreading the word and raising funds to help further develop heart treatments. Your child/children should have brought home an information envelope this week in their Wednesday (January 29th). More information about our event will be coming out next week in a canvas announcement. 

Below is a link to sign-up early
 
http://www2.heart.org/goto/deeprun

Thank you for supporting the physical and emotional well-being of our students and the American Heart Association.

The PTA is Selling Discounted Tickets to Hershey Park

The Deep Run PTA is selling discounted tickets to Hershey Park for almost 50% less than the regular price.  The tickets can be used during the regular 2020 season.  Orders must be submitted by March 6th. See the flyers below for more information and order forms:

Hershey Park Tickets--English

Hershey Park Tickets--Spanish

Great Opportunity for Parents of 4th and 5th Graders:  Guiding Good Choices

Guiding Good Choices is a 4 week program taking place on Tuesdays in March.

Box Tops for Education

The Deep Run PTA is still participating in Box Tops for Education.  With a new app for your phone, it can be really easy to participate and raise money for our school.  Click here to learn more.

BSAP and GT Summer Institutes Registration--February 1

On-site/online enrollment requests for Summer Programs begin Saturday, February 1.

    • BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9)

    • Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8)

    • Innovative Pathways High School (Entering Grade 9 and Current Grades 9-12) - Math and Science courses only

Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or achievement liaison. Before submitting an enrollment request on-site or online, please review the program descriptions, dates, times and locations on the Summer Programs website (https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/). Early registration is highly recommended. Program availability may be limited during the later registration dates.

Regional Early Childhood Center Learning Together Program Applications

The Deep Run Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs are now accepting applications for classes for the 2020-2021 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 and 4 years of age for the 2020-2021 school year may come to school office for an application package beginning February 3, 2020.

The monthly fee for the preschool program will be between $180.00 and $290.00 depending on the number of hours your child participates in the program.

All applications must be returned by February 28, 2020. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted.

The Howard County Public School System continues to offer a PreK program for income eligible children who will be four years old by September 1, 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Gibson at ruth_gibson@hcpss.org or call 410-313-5000.

Kindergarten registration begins March 9, 2020.  Details will be shared at a later date.

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.