March 7 Kindergarten Registration
March 11 PTA Bingo--Doors Open at 6:30, Games Begin at 7:00
March 15 Parent Connect 6pm
March 15 Virtual PTA Meeting 7pm
March 16 Covid-19 Vaccine at Deep Run (school hours)
March 16 Early Dismissal at 12:55
March 21 Maryland Week
March 22 Wear Clothes With Sea Life
March 23 Maryland Day at DRES--wear red, black, gold
March 23 Maryland Game NIght 6:30-8:00
March 24 Wear a Jersey for your Favorite Maryland Team
March 25 Comfy Clothes Day
April 1 End of the 3rd Marking Period 3 Hour Early Dismissal
April 1 College Day--wear a college shirt or sweatshirt
April 6 Covid-19 Vaccine at Deep Run (school hours)
April 19 PreK Applications Open
Covid-19 Vaccines at Deep Run During School Hours
We are happy to share that HCPSS, in partnership with Giant Food Pharmacy, will be hosting an In-School Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic at our school. Students can receive the primary series of Pfizer vaccinations. The first dose will be given on March 16th and the second dose will be given on April 6th.
A Vaccination Clinic Flier/Permission Form from our school, including specific clinic dates, will be sent home today. Please complete and return the form to our Health Room no later than Wednesday, March 9, 2022 if you wish for your child to receive the vaccination series.
This is a voluntary immunization opportunity for children who have NOT received a primary Covid-19 vaccination series. Please note that parents whose children have been vaccinated previously and/or do not wish for their children to be vaccinated are not required to return forms.
Howard County Health Department Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics at Libraries
The health department is offering adult and children Covid-19 vaccines at libraries throughout the county. Read more
Kindergarten Registration Begins March 7th
Children must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child who is 5 years old by September 1 must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall or have an approved waiver.
More information about registering a Kindergarten student
PTA Bingo March 11th
Join family and friends for a fun evening of BINGO with lots of fun prizes!
Game starts at 7:00, doors open at 6:30
$3.00 per person (cash only)
2022 Summer Programs Registration
Online enrollment requests for summer programs will reopen on March 1 at 6:00 p.m. for the BSAP Summer Institute, Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development, Innovative Pathways High School (Math and Science only), and STARTALK Chinese Language Summer Camp programs. Please reference the HCPSS News posting (Links to an external site.). Families can find up-to-date course information and enrollment directions on the Summer Programs web page (https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/ (Links to an external site.)).
HCPSS/Council of Elders Community Academy
The Council of Elders of the Black Community in Howard County (TCOE) in collaboration with the Howard County Public School System will host a TCOE Community Academy on Substance Abuse on March 12 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. The session will provide information regarding substance abuse prevention and behavioral health within the Howard County community. Representatives from HC Drug Free will provide resources and education on prevention, risk factors, warning signs, and treatment. Registration is required at: http://tinyurl.com/2p9dnz8f (Links to an external site.). Flyers are located here (Links to an external site.).
Summer Sports Camp in Howard County
Come out to sports camp the week of June 27 and/or July 18 at Reservoir High School. Camp is hosted by Lime Kiln teacher and Reservoir coach Phil Ranker as well as other certified elementary and middle school teachers in the county and state. The camp is open to current K-8th graders and features many different sports and activities every day. If your child likes PE, they will love camp. Campers are split into age and ability groups to ensure that everyone has a fun and productive time. Full day and half day options available. For more information, please visit http://rankerssportscamp.weebly.com or email phillip_ranker@hcpss.org for questions!
Title I presents: Parent Connect: SEL March 15th from 6-7pm
Please join Deep Run staff and administration for a virtual Parent Connect session. We will focus on Social Emotional Learning curriculum and strategies families can use to support students at home. See attached flyer for joining information.
Título I presenta: Parent Connect: SEL 15/3/22 6-7pm
Únase al personal y la administración de Deep Run para una sesión virtual de Parent Connect. Nos centraremos en Plan de estudios y estrategias de aprendizaje socioemocional
las familias pueden usar para apoyar a los estudiantes en casa. Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener información sobre cómo unirse.
Learning Together Program--Prekindergarten
The Deep Run Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st or are already 4 may request an application. Applications will be available and accepted in mid February and priority will be given to applications received by April 1st.
HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, in person, or class quarantine). If you have any additional questions , please contact Ruth Gibson/Devin Blackwell at (410) 313-5000.
HC DrugFree Parent Workshops
HC DrugFree offers workshops for parents, and an opportunity to drop off unwanted and expired medications. The Guiding Good Choices virtual program is for parents of 9-14 year olds.
Life Skills Training Grades 6-9
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.