Sept 25 Spirit Day--wear Deep Run spirit wear or blue and white
Sept 28 Schools Closed for Yom Kippur
October 7 MAP Testing Grades 2-5
October 14 MAP Testing Grades 2-5
Title I School Annual Parents Right to Know Letter
Please read the annual Parents Right to Know Letter explaining parents rights to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child's classroom teacher and paraprofessional. Read more
Join the Deep Run PTA!
Join the PTA! Our DRES PTA membership drive is kicking off. While we missed seeing you at Back to School Night this year, we're hoping you still become a PTA member to help support the DRES school community. All sign-ups are now online at https://deeprunpta.new.memberhub.store. Membership dues are $15 for the 2020-2021 school year. If you wish to make an additional tax-deductible donation, you can do so online in the MemberHub store. Thank you!
PTA Membership Information English and Español
Grades K and 1--Primary Talent Development
The DRES GT Program is excited to provide optional enrichment opportunities to extend learning experiences for all students in Kindergarten and Frist Grades through the county’s Primary Talent Development Program. Students can access the first quarter lessons asynchronously. The second quarter lessons will be provided synchronously in students ELA classrooms. To access these modules go to the Primary Talent Development link via your student’s Team Canvas Page for grade K or 1.
Assistance for Families--Columbia Community Care
Columbia Community Care provides families in the community with food and supplies. Read more
Asistencia para familias--Columbia Community Care
Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar a las familias de la comunidad alimentos y suministros. Read more
BSAP Fall Saturday Math Academy--Register on Saturday
Looking for a little extra math help for your child/children? Well, look no further! The BSAP's (Black Student Achievement Program) Fall session for Saturday Math Academy is about to get underway once again....and yes, though it's all virtual, it is still the highly sought after resource that it has been for 28 years. SMA provides all certified teachers who help enrich the math experience for ALL students on ALL levels. Students are grouped according to their current ability and taught strategies that will help them excel to the next level. Finally, classes fill quickly for below, on, and above grade levels. Don't miss this opportunity. The real testimony...Our students say it's fun learning the lifelong skills that SMA teaches! So, sign up for the six week Fall session on Sept. 26, 2020. The cost is $80 ($40 FARMS) for the entire session for each student. Hope to see your child's smiling face in the space BSAP SMA Virtual Fall 2020 Program.
BSAP SMA Flyer
BSAP SMA Flyer Spanish
BSAP Register
BSAP SMA FAQs Fall 2020
Save the Date! Council of Elders Community Academy
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System will sponsor a series of parent workshops beginning on October 17th.Read more
Flu Vaccine Clinics (Deep Run on 10/13)
A flu vaccine clinic will be held at Deep Run on October 13th from 4-6 pm. Read more
Register for Orchestra and Band
Register NOW for Band and Orchestra. Read more
4th and 5th Graders are Invited to Songbirds (Chorus for 4th and 5th Graders)
The Deep Run Songbirds Chorus is open to all interested students in 4th and 5th grades. Read more
GT Seminars
The DRES Gifted and Talented program is offering virtual seminars for students in Grades 2-5.Read more
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment for Grades 2-5
On Wednesday October 7 and Wednesday, October 14, students in grades 2-8 will take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.Read more
Student and Parent Handbook for 20-21
The Student & Parent Handbook is available online.Read more
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.
Information and Application for the Free and Reduced Meals Program
HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. If financial circumstances have changed for your family due to Covid-19, please check to see if you are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Meals program.
Families currently eligible must submit a new application each year.
For more information and to apply on-line. Click here.
The HCPSS website provides a list of the benefits provided to children who are eligible for FARMs.
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. at Deep Run ES.
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.
Trouble with Technology for Learning?
After receiving a Chromebook, families can use the directions for connecting a Chromebook to Wi-Fi to connect it to their home network. Students who forget their username or password can use the Account Self Service directions to retrieve their account credentials. A variety of common self-help resources can be found on the Student Technology Resources Canvas community. If you or your child has questions on how to use the technology to access instruction please contact your child's teacher. If you are having technical issues and have tried all the above resources, please complete the Deep Run Tech Help Form and a staff member will contact you.
Attendance During Virtual Learning
Active student participation is the key to student achievement, both in the classroom and during distance learning. Teachers will design engaging lessons and activities, both for virtual live classes and online assignments. Regular participation is essential for student growth, and students are expected to engage in learning activities every week.
Student attendance for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday instruction will occur as follows:
Student attendance for Wednesday instruction will occur as follows:
Absences from school require a note with the date and reason for the absence. Read more