Deep Run Digest 2-18-22

Thu, 02/17/2022 - 10:18pm

Feb 18        I Dream of Kindness--PJ Day 

Feb 21        Schools Open

Feb 21        Fireside Story Time 7pm

Feb 22        Two's-Day  Tuesday, 2-22-22--twin day--dress like twins with a friend

Feb 24        PTA World Culture Night 6:15-8:00--CANCELED

Feb 28        Fireside Story Time 7pm

March 7      Kindergarten Registration

March 11     Save the Date--PTA Bingo

March 15    Virtual PTA Meeting 7pm

March 16     Early Dismissal at 12:55

April 19        PreK Applications Open

News

Learning Together Program--Prekindergarten

The Deep Run Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2022-23 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 by September 1st or are already 4 may request an application.  Applications will be available and accepted in mid February and priority will be given to applications received by April 1st. 

 
HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, in person, or class quarantine).   If you have any additional questions , please contact Ruth Gibson/Devin Blackwell at (410) 313-5000.

Flyer in English

Flyer in Spanish

HC DrugFree Parent Workshops

HC DrugFree offers workshops for parents, and an opportunity to drop off unwanted and expired medications.  The Guiding Good Choices virtual program is for parents of 9-14 year olds.

HC DrugFree Updates

Guiding Good Choices

Life Skills Training Grades 6-9

Meet the Author at the Elkridge Library

Arielle Skinner is the author of I am a Sunflower, the Sunflower is Me. She will read and discuss her book on February 26 at 1:00 at the Elkridge Library.  

Worth Repeating

Howard County Family Institute Parent Workshops

The Family Institute is offering parent workshops in February and March focused on friendship skills and challenging behaviors. Read more

Howard County Library Pop-Up Library in Deep Run Mobile Home Park

The Howard County Library's Pop-Up Library is coming to Deep Run Park.  This is for children, ages infant to age 5, and their caregiver.  The Pop-Up Library will  be in Deep Run Park on February 23rd from 2-4 pm.

Pop-Up Library Flyer

Kindergarten Registration Begins March 7th

Children must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child who is 5 years old by September 1 must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall or have an approved waiver.

More information about registering a Kindergarten student

Staff Appreciation Throughout the Year

Parents often ask what they can do to support their child's teachers as well as the other staff at Deep Run.  A small snack item is always appreciated!  Consider ordering individually packaged snacks using the Amazon Wishlist below.  All items will be sent directly from Amazon to Deep Run and placed in the staff lounge for easy access by staff.  Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UXVY3291RBEF?ref_=wl_share

Volunteer/Observer Vaccine Requirement

All volunteers and chaperones who interact with students, and parents/guardians who are conducting classroom observations will be required to use the PinPoint platform to show proof of full vaccination at least five school days in advance. Read more

Covid-19 Self Screenings

All parents/guardians are to perform a COVID-19 health check every day before your student leaves home. Students are not to come to school if they are experiencing any symptom(s) associated with COVID-19 or other communicable disease.