Deep Run Digest 8-28-2020

Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:23pm

August 28, 2020

Important Dates

Sept 3    School Materials Distribution 9am-4pm

Sept 4    Student/Family Virtual Open House/Orientation (schedule below)

Sept 8    First Day of Virtual School for K-8  9:00

Sept 10  First Day of Virtual School for PreK/RECC  9:00

Sept 22  Virtual Back to School Night Prekindergarten-2 @ 6:30 pm

Sept 23  Virtual Back to School Night 3-5 @ 6:30 pm

Sept 24  Virtual GT Back to School Night @ 6:30 pm

News

Canvas Orientation for Families

This link will assist you in using Canvas for virtual learning.

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/9495

Pick Up Materials for Virtual Learning and Items left by students in March

Pick up Chromebooks, REQUIRED learning materials, and school supplies on September 3rd. Learn more about the process.

Emergency Card Procedures on Family File

HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Regardless of virtual or in-person learning, parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child. Parents/guardians can complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect, selecting the More Options tab on the left, and then selecting Family File in the center column. Family File guides are available online.

School Meals

The food services program during the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year will consist of Grab-and-Go breakfasts and lunches served Monday through Friday from 8–9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., beginning Tuesday, September 8. 

Parents of students who qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs) must submit a new application every school year. View program details and learn how to apply. 

 

Worth Repeating

Technnology Accounts for New Students and Information if You Forgot Your Password

Beginning August 10, 2020, families with students new to HCPSS and whose registration has been finalized will receive an email with account information for new HCPSS students.

Schedules for Virtual Learning

The 2020-2021 virtual instruction model provides students with, on average, 3 hours of synchronous learning with their teachers four days each week. The remaining instructional time is designated for students to complete asynchronous learning activities and assignments.

Students also have daily opportunities to access additional synchronous supports.

Schedules

School Supplies

School Supply List for 20-21 Prekindergarten-5

We plan to return the school supplies left by students last March when we distribute materials on September 3rd.

Los útiles escolares que dejaron los estudiantes en marzo se devolverán el 3 de septiembre.

We will have a limited number of pouches/bags of school supplies available for families in need.  They will be given out on September 3rd.

Contamos con útiles escolares para familias que necesitan ayuda. Se entregarán el 3 de septiembre.

Class Lists

Parents who complete/update the Family File will be able to see their child's teacher soon in Synergy.  Teachers will reach out to families prior to the Open House/Orientation on September 4th.

Tips for Creating a Successful and Inviting Digital Experience

We want virtual learning to be a positive experience for both our parents and students.  Please read the following tips we created for our families.

Tips for Creating a Successful and Inviting Digital Experience

Log in to Identify the Need for Internet

All elementary students will receive a Chromebook without request. Students will need to use a Chromebook from the school system so they can access all the applications used in instruction. Middle and high school families can request a Chromebook. All families can indicate a need for internet access.

Log in here to make a request for internet access:  https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2020/08/log-in-now-to-identify-need-for-chromebook-and-or-internet/

Covid-19 Community Testing Sites

Howard County General Hospital is bringing testing for COVID-19 to neighborhoods around Howard County. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged.

Back to School Resources for 2020

Learn about resources & updates to our VIRTUAL start of the school year!

Virtual Open House on September 4th

Deep Run Elementary will hold a Virtual Open House on September 4th.  Grade levels will meet at scheduled times throughout the day for a brief team orientation and opportunity for students to meet their teacher.

Virtual Open House Schedule