Deep Run Digest ~ Edición de bienvenida al nuevo curso escolar
Monday, December 17, 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,
This week we would like to take a moment to recognize our DRES PTA for organizing a wonderful Winter Festival. This is one of those few times when our families can come and simply have fun!! Please join me in thanking Ms. Baker and friends for her efforts to make this event happen!
We would also like to thank the families who have donated gift cards for staff. These small gestures make all the difference and will put a smile on our teacher's faces. If you would like to donate a gift card under $20 please drop off at the front office.
Warmly,
Estimadas familias de Deep Run:
Esta semana queremos dedicar un momento a reconocer a nuestra PTA de DRES por organizar un maravilloso Festival de Invierno. ¡Esta es una de las pocas ocasiones en las que nuestras familias pueden venir y simplemente divertirse! ¡Por favor, únanse a mí para agradecer a la Sra. Baker y a sus amigos por sus esfuerzos para hacer posible este evento!
También queremos dar las gracias a las familias que han donado tarjetas regalo para el personal. Estos pequeños gestos marcan la diferencia y harán sonreír a nuestros profesores. Si desean donar una tarjeta regalo de menos de 20 dólares, por favor, déjenla en la oficina principal.
Atentamente,
Nigel La Roche Jerome Pickens Colleen Golden
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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Important Dates
December 15th-19th: "Hour of AI" Technology Week. See Information Below
December 19th: Pop-Up Food Pantry outside Cafeteria (9-9:30 am.)
December 19th: 4th Grade Field Trip to University of Maryland (9:30-1:30 pm.)
December 23rd: Last Day before Winter Break
December 24th-January 2nd: Schools Closed - Winter Break
December 24th-25th: Schools and Offices Closed
January 1st-2nd: Schools and Offices Closed
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Staying Connected!
DRES Spirit Days ~ Deep Run School Spirit Days-25/26 School year
All School dates are posted on our Deep Run Community Calendar located on our Website
HCPSS calendars ~ found HERE. They can be downloaded, subscribed to and/or printed out.
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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Registration for Deep Run Winter Before and After School Programs
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Fall School Pictures
School pictures have shipped to Deep Run and we should be receiving them in the next few days.
For parents who still need to order pictures, Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. They can simply scan the QR code below and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
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Counseling Corner: December
Click here to view the December Counselors Newsletter
Haga clic aquí para ver el boletín informativo de diciembre para consejeros.
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The Hour of Code is returning to DRES, but with a twist! This new Hour of AI is an introduction to coding, AI and computer science. We will be asking students to participate in different activities that highlight skills needed in coding and AI identification and application. We will be hosting Hour of AI from December 15-19, but we have been prepping and introducing students to a variety of coding and AI activities.
During the hour long Media and Technology classes, all students in grades K-5 will participate in coding stations. Students will rotate between stations with online tutorials and games, coding robots, as well as unplugged programming activities. These activities introduce students to basic computer programming skills to develop problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition, AI identification, generative AI activities and AI simulations.
Be on the lookout for Canvas announcements from technology teachers sharing more information about the Hour of AI and how students can work on coding activities outside of school.
Ms. Yang and Ms. Sampogna ~ DRES Technology Teachers
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HCPSS Launches Safety Net Supply Closet: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Community
HCPSS is pleased to announce the launch of our new Safety Net Supply Closet, a vital resource designed to help families prevent elopement and wandering, especially for children with special needs. This initiative provides essential equipment to create safer home environments and offers crucial peace of mind to caregivers. The Safety Net Supply Closet is currently stocked with important protective equipment, provided to caregivers free of charge, including:
- Door locks
- Childproofing supplies
- GPS trackers
Families interested in requesting these items to help prevent elopement and wandering can do so by completing this form. Thank you to our Glenelg ALS and Career and Community Exploration (CCE) students for their help in fulfilling these orders and to the Family Support and Resource Center for disseminating the orders to families.
Acknowledging Our Partner This program is made possible through the generous support of a grant from the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund (JPMF). The JPMF is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs and their families, founded by Robert and Paola Pizzano in honor of their son Joey. Their mission includes a strong focus on water safety education, which is critically important in the context of wandering and elopement prevention. We believe the Safety Net Supply Closet will serve as an important layer of support for our community.
Please complete the request form above to request Safety Equipment.
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Deep Run Pop-Up Food Pantry
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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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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.