Important News

Makeup picture day is November 30, 2017. Students that ordered pictures should have brought them home today, November 21st. If your child missed picture day, or if you'd like them to retake their picture, they can take them on Nov. 30th. If you need an order form, contact your child's teacher or stop into the front office to pick one…

Deep Run Digest - 12/15/17 Dates to Remember December 15, 2017 Spirit Day--sweater day--wear your ugliest or most interesting sweater to school December 20, 2017 Quarter 2 Interims go home December 20, 2017 PTA Meeting 7pm December 21, 2017 Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra Concert 6:30pm December 22, 2017 Spirit Day--wear DRES colors or spirit wear Decemer 25, 2017 Winter…

Congratulations to the winners of the 5th grade t-shirt contest! The winning picture will be on the t-shirt. Winner: Alan B. Runners-up: Autumn B. Emma M. Shane M. Chandra K. Fifth graders can still bring in $5 for a t-shirt.

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures student academic abilities and is useful for educators to make course and academic program placements for students. This test is given to all third and fifth graders as one measure for possible GT placements CogAT Testing Testing window is 12/4- 12/15 Tuesday 12/5, Wednesday 12/6 & Friday 12/8 Grade 3 @ 9:30-10:20/10:35 Grade 5…

Parents, just a friendly reminder: all pledges for our Fun Run program are DUE!!! We need any outstanding pledges, money, or donations turned in by next week (11/21). **Remember to include student's name, grade, and teacher on any money brought to school - in an envelope or baggie.** You can also pay online at funrun.com or checks can be made…

During November conferences, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Wenzel will be providing support to guide you through the world of HCPSS online resources. This year, we will be offering informal drop-in information sessions on the HCPSS Technology curriculum as well as resources your child(ren) are using in class (and how to access them at home.) Technology sessions will be offered in…

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking public input as it moves forward with the process of selecting a permanent superintendent, who will be appointed to a four-year term to commence on July 1, 2018. Community members are invited to submit desired leadership characteristics and priorities by completing a survey. The survey responses will be shared with the Board…

This quarter we will begin recognizing our Deep Run Rangers' report card successes in a few new ways. Students in grades one through five can earn one of two academic certificates. The awards and criteria are listed below and will be sent home in students' report card folders on Friday. We delay the opportunity for students to earn academic awards…

Deep Run Elementary School has a tradition of purchasing Thanksgiving meals for families who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Our turkey "Dollar Drive" is all week this week. If every family contributes $1.00, we will raise enough funds for all of our Deep Run families to enjoy the bounties of the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fevers make you feel Hot, Hot, Hot! Here in the health room we are seeing an increase in fevers. It is not uncommon for this time of year but we would like to send you a few reminders. · If your child has a temperature greater than 100.0F they need to stay home · If your child has a fever…