Deep Run Digest ~ Welcome Back to School Edition
Deep Run Digest ~ Edición de bienvenida al nuevo curso escolar
Friday, August 29, 2025
Mission: Deep Run Elementary ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student by celebrating our diversity, setting high expectations, and ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all learners.
A Word from You Administrators
Dear Deep Run Families,
It has been a great week at DRES! Students are settling into the classrooms and teachers are going over routines and procedures. here are lots of smiling faces in the building!
Kindly,
Nigel La Roche Jerome Pickens Colleen Golden
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Important Dates
Monday, September 1st: Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 9th: Grade Kindergarten & 1 Back to School Night (6-7:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 10th: Grades 2 & 3 Back to School Night (6-7:30 pm)
Thursday, September 11th: RECC/Pre-K, Grades 4 & 5 Back to School Night (6-7:30 pm)
September 17th: Schools close 3 hours early
September 23rd: Rosh Hashanah - Schools and Offices Closed
All School dates are posted on our Deep Run Community Calendar located on our Website
*HCPSS calendars can be found HERE. They can be downloaded, subscribed to and/or printed out.
*The HCPSS Related Arts Color Calendar for 2025/26 can be found HERE.
*News and Information ~ For more information about these and other events please check out the Deep Run News listings on our website (https://dres.hcpss.org/news)
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Update Your Family File
Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year. This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates including how and where to access. Full details on updating your Family File are available online.
One exciting new feature is that families now can submit a change of address via Family File, rather than completing a separate form and sending it to their school. Full directions and information for families on this new process can be found online.
Change of Address Reminder
Any change of residency must be reported through Family File within 10 school days of the move. Current residency documentation must be provided to the school each time residency changes.
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Breakfast and Lunch Program at Deep Run
Please be informed that Deep Run will continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school year 2025-2026 where all enrolled students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge each day.
Les informamos que Deep Run seguirá participando en la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) durante el año escolar 2025-2026, en virtud de la cual todos los alumnos matriculados tendrán derecho a recibir cada día un desayuno y un almuerzo saludables en la escuela sin coste alguno.
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School Supply List
The supply list for the 2025/26 school year can be found HERE. We encourage you to drop off your school supplies during Open House on August 22. Please be sure to clearly label your child's supplies with his/her name.
La lista de material escolar para el curso 2025/26 se puede consultar AQUÍ. Le animamos a que entregue el material escolar durante la jornada de puertas abiertas del 22 de agosto. Asegúrese de etiquetar claramente el material de su hijo con su nombre.
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Bus Locator Information
The HCPSS Bus locator will be updated before school starts. Please be sure to check your child's bus stop location, bus time, and bus number as they may have changed from last year. Please be sure to arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. https://www.hcpss.org/schools/transportation/
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Changes to Non-Transportation (Walk) Areas for the 2025-2026 School Year
Dear families,
Based on revisions to Board of Education Policy 5200 Student TransportationLinks to an external site., the distance students may walk to school has decreased. As a result, more households in our school community will be eligible for bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year.
Please view the online map MAP that shows the updated non-transportation (walk) area for our school. Families can use the 2025-2026 Attendance Area LocatorLinks to an external site. to verify their transportation status. Please note: bus stop information will be available in mid-August, prior to the start of the school year.
We will communicate any additional changes that take place prior to the start of the school year.
Ampliación de las áreas de transporte para el año escolar 2025-2026
Estimadas familias de DRES:
En base a las revisiones a la Norma 5200: transporte estudiantil de la Junta de Educación, la
distancia que los estudiantes pueden caminar a la escuela ha disminuido. Como resultado, más
hogares en nuestra comunidad escolar serán elegibles para el transporte en autobús para el
año escolar 2025-2026.
Por favor, vea el mapa en línea MAP que muestra el área actualizada sin transporte (a pie) para nuestra escuela. Las familias pueden usar el Localizador de áreas de asistencia 2025-2026 para verificar su estado de transporte. Tenga en cuenta: la información de las paradas de autobús estará disponible a mediados de agosto, antes del inicio del año escolar.
Comunicaremos cualquier cambio adicional que tenga lugar antes del inicio del año escolar.
Atentamente
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Help Keep Schools Pest-Free This School Year
I’m reaching out to ask for your help keeping our school pest-free all year long and want to share a few things to keep in mind as you send your child to school each day. Since food is one of the main reasons rodents try to get inside a building, please consider the following guidance:
- Send snacks and lunches in sealed, hard plastic or metal containers rather than loose in bags. Rodents can easily chew through paper and thin plastic.
- Use reusable lunchboxes with zipper closures, and make sure the zipper fully closes.
- Send foods with strong odors like peanut butter and sweet treats in airtight containers.
- Remind your child to bring home any uneaten food daily—don’t store snacks in desks, lockers or cubbies overnight.
- Make it a routine to empty and wipe down lunchboxes every day.
As a reminder, there is a lot of other helpful information about the 2025-26 school year on the HCPSS websiteLinks to an external site. including back to school night dates, school supply lists, transportation information, and much more.
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New PTA Board for the 2025-26 School year
The DRES PTA is excited to announce the New Executive Board for 2025-2026 school year!
- President: Adam Lowe
- Vice President: Melanie Gonzalez
- Treasurer: Eva Okoth
- Secretary: Heather Dexter
Thank you for a fantastic year! Join the PTA to get involved and stay connected to your child’s school. Reach out to info@drespta.org
Your VOICE matters! Join the conversation and help shape the future of our PTA!
en español
La PTA de los DRES se complace en anunciar el nuevo consejo ejecutivo para el año escolar 2025-2026!
- Presidente: Adam Lowe
- Vicepresidencia - Melanie Gonzalez
- Tesorero: Eva Okoth
- Secretario - Heather Dexter
Gracias por un año fantástico! Únase a la PTA para involucrarse y mantenerse conectado con la escuela de su hijo. Póngase en contacto con info@drespta.org
¡Su VOZ importa! ¡Únase a la conversación y ayude a dar forma al futuro de nuestra PTA!
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Student Enrollment/Registration for 2025-2026 School Year
Registration for new students for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, in order to enroll in kindergarten. Please call 410-313-5000 or email us at theresa_morgan@hcpss.org for more information. When completing the online enrollment, families MUST upload the following documents:
- Birth Certificate or other acceptable evidence of birth
- Immunization Records from physician
- Signed original, current complete lease (all pages) or complete recorded deed (all pages) with your address, valid dates, signatures
- Current utility bill with name and address (non-cellular telephone, gas and electric, cable bill issued in the last 45 days.)
- Any additional paperwork that may be necessary due to special living arrangements or circumstances.
- *Registering parent must bring their Picture ID to the front office to complete the registration.
All documents MUST be uploaded with your registration for it to be complete. Do not submit registration until all documents are uploaded.
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Pre-Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open
Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025 in order to enroll in pre-kindergarten. Anyone wishing to register must first complete an application reflecting expanded eligibility criteria that the HCPSS Early Childhood Office reviews for qualification. You can review more information about eligibility on the HCPSS website or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION
Please visit the HCPSS website Community News and Programs site for upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.
Visite el sitio web de HCPSS Community News and Programs site para conocer los próximos eventos y programas patrocinados por organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
For HCPSS Back to School Information please click on the following HCPSS Website link
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New HCPSS Resources For Families
New Resources for Families: A new webpage highlights HCPSS and community resources for families, including those related to food, shelter, financial assistance, and more. https://www.hcpss.org/supports/family-resources/.
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HCPSS Supports for Immigrant Families
The following this link has just been created to support immigrant families and students. Resources will continue to be added to the page as they become available.