An Important Message about Attendance and Grading for the 4th Quarter
We have completed three weeks of the full online distance learning program and we are very proud of the hard work of teachers, parents and students. We have accomplished a lot in the past few weeks and there is still a lot of learning to take place until the end of the school year. The information in this message provides further clarification and expectations for attendance and grading. This is in addition to information previously shared from the HPCSS website.Read more
DreamBox and Lexia Core5--Resources for Parents (English and español)
These resources will assist you in understanding and monitoring your child's progress in DreamBox.
DreamBox Best Practices and Tips--English and Espanol
This video provides helpful tips for working with the Lexia Core5 program.
Link to Spanish Video for Lexia: https://youtu.be/QHQaWfl69q4
Link to English Video for Lexia: https://youtu.be/iCkRZWYwNOo
Deep Run Virtual Art Galleries
We have been so pleased to see our Deep Run Rangers engaged in the related arts activities provided by our related arts team. Many students have been sharing their art projects with Mrs. Bianco and Mrs. Nussbaum and we have been very impressed with our students' creativity. Please enjoy these virtual art galleries!
Nuestro objetivo es proporcionar a las familias de la comunidad alimentos y suministros debido a los efectos del Coronavirus como el desempleo y desafíos financieros.
Si está necesitado y NO tiene transporte a alguno de nuestros cinco locales*, puede pedir una entrega a su vivienda llenando este formulario. Tome en cuenta de que la entrega será entre 10-15 días.
Si está necesitado urgentemente y tiene transporte, le urgimos que visite a alguno de nuestros locales para servicio más rápido. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a columbiacommunitycare@gmail.com.
*Nuestros locales son:
•Swansfield Elementary School
•Wilde Lake Middle School
•Oakland Mills Middle School
•Lake Elkhorn Middle School
•Howard High School
Estamos abiertos entre las 11:30am-1:30pm todos los días
Columbia Community Care provides families in the community with food and supplies due to the effects of Coronavirus such as unemployment and financial challenges. If you are in need and have NO transportation to one of our five sites*, you may order home delivery through this form. Please note that delivery will take between 10-15 days. If you are in urgent need and have transportation, we encourage you to visit one of our sites for faster service. If you have any questions, please email columbiacommunitycare@gmail.com.
*Our sites are:
•Swansfield Elementary School
•Wilde Lake Middle School
•Oakland Mills Middle School
•Lake Elkhorn Middle School
•Howard High School
We are open from 11:30am-1:30pm everyday
Deep Run Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Deep Run Online Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! Come support Deep Run's Media Center from the comforts of your own home. The online book fair will be open from May 18 to September 4.
• Visit Deep Run's book fair by clicking this LINK. You will need to enter an email address and create a password before you can shop.
• Orders are delivered direct to your home.
• Free shipping on BOOK-ONLY purchases over $25
• Sales will continue all summer long, so order as many times as you need to
• 25% of sales will go to Deep Run's Media Center to purchase new books for the library and resources for classroom teachers.
Adjustments to Weekly Check-ins
Beginning May 18th, students will have a Homeroom/ELA check-in and a math check-in each week.Read more
Google Meet Privacy Expectations
To assure confidentiality for students and teachers during virtual check-in sessions, we remind parents/guardians and students that Google Meet sessions should not be recorded, screen captured or transmitted in any other way, including not posting on social media platforms. Please review these Google Meet privacy guidelines.
Little Free Library at Deep Run
If you are looking for new books to read, the Little Free Library at the entrance to Deep Run is fully stocked. You are welcome to take a few books or donate books in good condition. Please do not leave books outside of the Little Free Library. Enjoy reading!
Meal Pickup Guidelines
The Meal Request Form form and complete information are provided on the HCPSS website.
Families in need of additional assistance obtaining meals should contact Mrs. Lancaster at denise_lancaster@hcpss.org.
Worth Repeating
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Home Reports
Home reports for students in grades 1-8 who participated in the February MAP assessment have been posted in Synergy.Read more
School Counseling Newsletters
These newsletters are a great resource for students and parents to read together.Read more
Mayfield Woods Middle School PTA Needs 5th Grade Parents for Next Year
You’ve heard the expression “It takes a village.” This is so true when it comes to providing an amazing learning environment for our children. We need more parents to help fill the following PTA positions. Training will be provided for all positions. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Carmesha Young at Carmesha.Young@marriott.com.
On-line Streaming and Video Services
To supplement instruction during distance learning, many teachers are sharing age-appropriate and course-specific video content.Read more
Change in Canvas Completing Weekly Tasks
Canvas pages and tasks for Science, Social Studies, and Health will have a link for students to visit to mark the completion of the weekly task.Read more
Quarter 3 Report Cards
Quarter three report cards were not be printed. Report cards were posted online on Wednesday, May 6: