Deep Run Digest ~ Edición de bienvenida al nuevo curso escolar
Monday, October 20, 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,
Thank you to all of our students, families, and community members who joined us for Grades 3–5 Math Night! Your enthusiasm, participation, and support helped make the evening a huge success. It was wonderful to see families working together, exploring math games, solving challenges, and celebrating the joy of learning.
A special thank-you goes to our dedicated staff and volunteers who planned engaging activities and supported our students throughout the event. We appreciate the time and energy you invested to create a fun and meaningful experience.
We are grateful for a community that values education, teamwork, and student success. We look forward to more opportunities to learn and grow together!
Warmly,
Nigel La Roche Jerome Pickens Colleen Golden
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Important Dates
October 21st: Family Resource Center Office Hours (9:30-11:00 am.)
October 22nd: Unity Day! Wear Orange to show how WE ARE ONE at Deep Run
October 24th: PTA Trunk or Treat in Parking Lot at 6:30 pm.
October 30th: Rain Date for PTA Trunk or Treat in Parking Lot
October 31st: Schools Close 3 Hours Early (12:55pm.) No AM/PM Preschool.
October 31st: End of Marking Period for Q1
November 5th & 6th: Dental Clinic at Deep Run Today (Information Below)
November 6th: "Fall into Cozy Night of Reading" Night
November 10th: Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued (4pm)
November 11th: Veteran's Day
November 12th: Family School Partnership Virtual Meeting (8:40-9:10 am.)
November 12th: Schools Close 3 Hours Early (12:55pm.) No AM/PM Preschool.
November 14th: PTA Bingo Night (More Information to Come)
November 24th & 25th: Schools Close 3 Hours Early (12:55pm.)No AM/PM Preschool.
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Staying Connected!
Deep Run School Spirit Days-25/26 School year (See also below)
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)
*PTA Facebook Group ~ Stay Connected to all things PTA by joining the PTA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YyViTX3U1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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DRES School Spirit Days
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Deep Run Elementary School's PTA Trunk or Treat Is Coming! October 24 (rain date October 30) from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Come and join the Fun!!!
Your help is needed to make this a success! Please consider:
- Donating candy or small non-candy items (e.g., stickers, erasers) by dropping them off in the monster boxes in the school lobby.
Make it easy and ship items directly to school by shopping our Amazon wish list!
- Decorating your trunk and passing out goodies at the event.
- We are still looking for additional volunteers to make this event a success:
- 🚗👻 Trunk decorator: Decorate your trunk and pass out candy!
- 🏃 Candy runner: Deliver candy to trunks during the event so they don't run out!
- 🛑 Entry monitor: Make sure only children with sensory-friendly passes enter during sensory-friendly hour.
Volunteer or to decorate your trunk: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DAAAE2DAAFA7-58778192-dres
¡Se acerca el baúl o la golosina!
24 de octubre (fecha de lluvia 30 de octubre)
La PTA de la Escuela Primaria Deep Run organizará el evento anual Trunk or Treat viernes el 24 de octubre (con fecha de lluvia del 30 de octubre). ¡Ven y únete a la diversión del otoño!
6:30-7:30 pm
¡Necesitamos tu ayuda para que esto sea un éxito! Por favor considera:
- Donar dulces o artículos pequeños que no sean dulces (por ejemplo, calcomanías, borradores) dejándolos en las cajas monstruosas en el vestíbulo de la escuela.
¡Hágalo fácil y envíe artículos directamente a la escuela comprando en nuestra lista de deseos de Amazon! - Decorar tu baúl y repartir golosinas en el evento.
- Voluntariado para asistir el día del evento.
Regístrese para decorar su baúl o sea voluntario para ayudar
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Christmas Angel Tree Program 2025
Please review the following information to identify how this program can support those in need this holiday season. Read More
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Deep Run Clothing and Shoes Collection
Our Deep Run Clothing Bin accepts a variety of items. Thank you for participating in our Clothing to Cash Recycling Program. Our school gets paid for every bag of clothing, shoes and textiles placed in this bin. The bin is located in our parking lot. Read More
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Attendance-The Importance of Showing Up "On-Time and Every Day"
Here is our attendance so far this school year compared to other years. Way to go to our students for showing up everyday. Thank you parents!!! Our grade that has the highest attendance is 4th grade-Well done!!
Please take a moment to review important attendance information, including procedures for when your child is absent. Read more
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Smile Maryland Dentist
The Smile Maryland Dentist is coming back to Deep Run Elementary School on November 5th and 6th
- Sign up online or complete all sections of the paper application sent home in your student's backpack and return it to the health room by Nov 4th.
- Please do not send/complete an application if your student has already been seen by a dentist in the last 6 months. They will not be seen by the school dentist if this is identified.
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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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Supports for Families During Federal Government Shutdown
As many HCPSS families are impacted by the federal government shutdown, we understand that many people in our community may experience financial hardship or uncertainty. HCPSS remains committed to supporting all students and families during this time. Please see more information at this link.
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Personal Technology Device Reminder
Families are reminded that students must abide by Board of Education Policy 8080 Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media, and specifically Standard E. Student Use-Technology, please see below for additional information or visit the linked policy above.
- No students, PreKindergarten-12, will be permitted to use cell phones and other personal technology devices during the student day except for reasons detailed in a student’s IEP, 504, or health plan.
- Students may be in possession of personal devices, but they must be “away and silenced,” meaning devices are not able to be seen by either the student or staff member and are set to make no noise. Additionally, devices may not be a distraction.
- Smart watches will be permitted to be worn to check time but may not be a distraction.
- School administrators and school administrators’ designees may authorize use of a personal device in rare instances such as an emergency for communication purposes.
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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.