Deep Run Storytime
Kids Heart Challenge--Hoops for Heart--Today, February 28th
Parents, it’s that time of year for your child to show heart! This year, Deep Run has teamed up with the American Heart Association’s new program Kids Heart Challenge. During the Month of February our students will be learning about heart health while spreading the word and raising funds to help further develop heart treatments. Your child/children should have brought home an information envelope this week in their Wednesday (January 29th). More information about our event will be coming out next week in a canvas announcement.
Below is a link to sign-up early
http://www2.heart.org/goto/deeprun
Thank you for supporting the physical and emotional well-being of our students and the American Heart Association.
Kindergarten Registration March 9-13
Kindergarten registration will take place March 9th-13th from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Appointments before or after these hours can be made by calling the front office at 410-313-5000. Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2020 to be eligible for Kindergarten.
Please begin the registration process online. Click here to register for kindergarten.
After completing the online registration, you will still need to visit Deep Run Elementary during Kindergarten registration week to complete the registration in person. If you are unable to register online, please bring all documents with you to Deep Run the week of March 9th between 10 am and 3 pm. NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the front office at 410-313-5000.
Registration for PreK begins March 16th.
Girls on the Run--Spring
Register for the Spring Season of Girls on the Run: Girls on the Run® inspires girls in grades 3-5 to be joyful, healthy, and confident by using running to teach valuable life skills. Teams of 15-20 girls meet twice weekly after school for 10 weeks. Each season concludes with the girls and their running buddies completing a 5K run. Registration opens Sunday, February 9 at noon. The Spring season will start the week of March 15, with the season-ending 5K scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Columbia, MD. Program registration fee is $175 and includes 20 lessons, 5K registration, water bottle, t-shirt, and all program materials. Financial assistance is available – no girl is turned away. Visit www.gotrcentralmd.org for a list of program sites and to register. Questions? Call 443-583-7740. Click here to view the flyer.
Let Me Run
Let Me Run is a wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. There are options for a stand along program for 3rd graders and a program for 4th and 5th graders. Twice a week for 7 weeks the boys meet with two trained coaches. The program ends with a 5K race festival. Please contact Mrs. Lancaster at denise_lancaster@hpss.org if you would be interested in coaching a Let Me Run program at Deep Run Elementary.
Does Your Child Use a Contigo Water Bottle?
We know many of our students use a Contigo water bottle. Please click here for a recall notification.
Howard County Lacross Program for Girls and Boys--Special Offer for Deep Run Students
Worth Repeating
Join us for an hour of parent learning. Members of our student services team will share valuable information during the third session of our Title I Learning Series. Managing emotions is a skill that can be learned! In this session, we will give parents strategies to help children match the size of their problem to their reaction and to develop a box of "tools" that children can use to calm down when they are upset.
Read Across Deep Run Elementary! A Celebration of Diverse Books!
March 2nd–6th, 2020
Please help us celebrate with the following activities:
Come join family and friends for Bingo Night on March 6th. Doors open at 6:30 and games start at 7:00. The cost is $3 per person. 5th grade will be selling pizza and snacks.
Career Day 2020--Presenters Needed
Deep Run will be having Career Day on Thursday, April 2nd. We need presenters to share their careers with our students. Click here for more information. Please RSVP to our school counselor, Carolyn Wohnsigl, at carolyn_wohnsigl@hcpss.org or by calling 410-313-5000.
First Day of School Next Year--August 25, 2020
The school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year is approved. Click here to view it. Please note the first day of school will be Tuesday, August 25th. Please plan your summer vacations with this date in mind. We will have New Student Orientation, Kindergarten Orientation, and the Open House on Monday, August 24th.
The PTA is Selling Discounted Tickets to Hershey Park
The Deep Run PTA is selling discounted tickets to Hershey Park for almost 50% less than the regular price. The tickets can be used during the regular 2020 season. Orders must be submitted by March 6th. See the flyers below for more information and order forms:
Box Tops for Education
The Deep Run PTA is still participating in Box Tops for Education. With a new app for your phone, it can be really easy to participate and raise money for our school. Click here to learn more.
Regional Early Childhood Center Learning Together Program Applications
The Deep Run Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs are now accepting applications for classes for the 2020-2021 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 and 4 years of age for the 2020-2021 school year may come to school office for an application package beginning February 3, 2020.
The monthly fee for the preschool program will be between $180.00 and $290.00 depending on the number of hours your child participates in the program.
All applications must be returned by February 28, 2020. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted.
The Howard County Public School System continues to offer a PreK program for income eligible children who will be four years old by September 1, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Gibson at ruth_gibson@hcpss.org or call 410-313-5000.
Kindergarten registration begins March 9, 2020. Details will be shared at a later date.
Please visit the Community News and Programs page at http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.