Important News

Energy Conservation Week January 25-29

The Deep Run Green School Committee is pleased to announce, Energy Conservation Week. Energy Conservation Week is celebrated in many parts of the world and we are excited to celebrate it virtually this year! On January 25th-29th you can join us by learning more about energy and its conservation. Access the DRES Energy Conservation Week calendar and have fun! As…

Lightspeed Coming February 8th

Beginning February 8, 2021, our school is participating in the use of Lightspeed, a platform and instructional support tool that helps teachers keep students on track and safe as they navigate online learning. Lightspeed enables teachers to link students’ HCPSS or personal Chromebooks and HCPSS Dell laptops into a single virtual classroom for synchronous lessons, giving teachers the ability to…

Deep Run Digest 1-22-21

Important Dates January 22 Spirit Day--Bring a stuffed animal to virtual classes January 25 Energy Conservation Week January 27 Parent Connect 6:30 Spanish January 28 End end of Quarter 2 Marking Period January 29 No school for students--Professional Work Day February 3 MAP Assessment Grades 1-5, 9:00-11:00 February 3 Parent Connect for Parents of 5th Grade Students 11:30 February 5…

Parent Connect for 5th Grade Parents on February 3

There will also be a special Parent Connect Meet for 5th Grade Parents on Wednesday, February 3rd at 11:30 am (code: DRESConnect). This meeting will guide 5th-grade families through the Middle School Articulation Process, including the procedure to choose your child's middle school electives and complete class placement request forms in Synergy.

No Change to Quarter 3 Schedules

At the Thursday, Jan. 21 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano reversed the earlier announcement regarding schedules for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school year and announced that no changes are being made to student schedules at this time. Sample student schedules for all grade levels is provided online.

Parent Teacher Conferences in February

We are planning to offer parent teacher conferences on February 10th and 11th. These two days are half days for students and conferences will take place in the afternoon. Based on the school calendar, there is less time available for conferences in February than in November. To sign up for a conference, starting on January 29th, please log in to…

Meal Service Adjustments in January

Howard County public schools will not be in session Friday, January 29 for a professional work day. There will be no meal service on this day and additional meals may be picked up in advance of the closures. Click here to learn more.

5th Grade T-Shirt Sale

As so many things are different this school year, we have decided to keep some traditions so our 5th graders get to experience some of the fun aspects of being the "seniors" in our school. That is why we are moving ahead with our special 5th grade shirt sale. The form includes a sample of the t-shirt. If you would…

Kindergarten and PreK Registration

Kindergarten Registration is available now. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2021. Registration will take place on-line at Kindergarten Registration. Families are encouraged to visit the Grade K Family and Community Resources page for more information about the kindergarten instructional program and ways families can support their children at home. Pre-K Registration is open now. Children must…