Dec 22 Schoolwide Pajama Day
Dec 23 Winter Break
Jan 3 Back to School
Jan 7 Spirit Day--Football Friday
Jan 13 Parent Connect 6:30
Jan 17 No School--Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 19 Early Dismissal 12:55
Jan 21 Spirit Day--Crazy Hair Day
Jan 21 End of Quarter 2 Marking Period
Jan 24 No School
Jan 27 Band, Grade 3 Strings, Songbirds Concert 6:30
Jan 31 Report Cards Available in Synergy after 5 pm
The Deep Run Staff wishes our entire school community Happy Holidays and a safe and healthy winter break. Please refer to the quarantine procedures on the HCPSS Website if your child or a member of the family has Covid like symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19 during the break. Please perform a health check prior to sending your child to school on January 3rd.
It's Time to Plan Your New Year--First Day Hike
Start the new year off on the right foot! Maryland State Parks will be offering hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2021 through January 2, 2022. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of the new year!
Two types of hikes are available: Ranger-led hikes with specific start times (may require pre-registration), or self-guided hikes, available throughout the weekend, on well marked trails. The First Day Hikes website has the information about hikes near you. First Day Hike “I Hiked” Stickers will be available while supplies last!
Young Author's Contest
A few weeks ago a packet was sent home in all first through fifth graders’ Wednesday Folders. Please encourage your child to submit an original poem and/or short story. Attached is the explanation on what is required at each level and how to submit your child’s work. All entries are due by January 20th, 2022. If you have any questions, please email Audrey_owens@hcpss.org.
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Students Ages 5-11
Through a partnership with the Howard County Health Department and several local pharmacies, HCPSS is pleased to provide students ages 5-11 the opportunity to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the HCPSS website to view upcoming clinic information and make an appointment.
Virtual Family Fun with Recorded Classes the Howard County Library
Check out these recorded classes from the library. Just scan the bar codes for the classes you would like to take. These actiities will be great during the holiday break or cold winter months.
Impact Aid Forms Due December 31
Parents/guardians who work on a federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service qualify HCPSS to receive additional federal funding. The Federal Impact Aid programs provide financial assistance to school districts that enroll federally connected children. At HCPSS, Impact Aid supplements the operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms.
If you work on federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service please go to the HCPSS Website to learn how to apply. Impact Aid supplements the HCPSS operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms. Forms are due December 31.
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.