Feb 4 Last Day to Schedule Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 4 Class Picture Day
Feb 7 Fireside Story Time 7pm
Feb 10 Dismissal at 12:55, Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 10 The Greene Turtle Restaurant Day/Night 11 am--11 pm.
Feb 11 Dismissal at 12:55, Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 14 Kindness Week
Feb 14 Wear Red or Pink
Feb 14 Fireside Story Time 7pm
Feb 15 Peace, Love, Kindness--Wear Tie Dye or Rainbow Colors
Feb 15 Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at Deep Run for Dose #2 4:30-6:30
Feb 16 Team Up for Kindness--Wear Favorite Team Spirit Wear or Work-Out Clothes
Feb 16 Early Dismissal 12:55
Feb 17 Hats off to Kindness--Wear A Hat
Feb 18 I Dream of Kindness--PJ Day
Feb 21 Schools Open
Feb 22 Two's-Day Tuesday, 2-22-22--twin day--dress like twins with a friend
Feb 24 PTA World Culture Night 6:15-8:00
Feb 28 Fireside Story Time 7pm
Class Group Pictures on Friday, February 4th
The photographers will be at Deep Run on Friday, February 4th to take class group photos. The class pictures are $10 each. You can order online at:
Click order pictures and enter this code: FM355387
Paper ordering envelopes were sent home in Wednesday folders on February 2nd.
Rockin Ranger Shop--School Store Hours
The school store will be open next week (2/7-2/11) for shopping! Please be sure to bring your money safely to school on your grade's scheduled shopping day:
Monday-5th grade
Tuesday-4th grade
Wednesday, 3rd grade
Thursday, 2nd grade,
Friday, 1st and Kindergarten
The store will be open from 9:10-9:30 in the morning. See you at the Rockin' Ranger Shop next week!
Young Authors Contest Winners
Thank you to all the students who participated in the Young Author’s Contest this year! We had over 40 students in grades first through fifth write a poem or short story. Some students submitted both! All the submissions were creative and interesting to read! Here are the winners in each grade:
The WINNERS are:
First Grade:
Poetry: Yayin A Spooky Halloween Night
Short Story: Lena The Little Kitty, Tigress
Second Grade:
Short Story: Christina The Little Bunny and The Big Bad Wolf
Third Grade:
Poetry: Niralya Fall
Short Story: Olivia 4 Big Dreams
Fourth Grade:
Poetry: Samuel Raindrops
Short Story: Niveditha 4 Daisy Dolphin's Life at the Carnival
Fifth Grade:
Poetry: Alana Balloon1
Short Story: Tanisi A Pet Named Sunny
Congratulations to the Winners and all the Participants!
Reminder: The Greene Turtle Restaurant Night February 10th
Come hang out with Deep Run at Green Turtle for restaurant DAY on Thursday February 10th! If you stop in don't forget to say "HI" to Tommy the Green Turtle who will be around for high 5's. Who knew that the logo turtle was real? Not ready to eat out? Don't worry you can hang in and order to-go!No one wants to cook on conference night anyway. Bring our flyer into Green Turtle ALL DAY to help support 5th grade! OOPs, forgot your flyer? That is ok, just show the staff a picture of the flyer and the school will earn 20% for the night! Hope to see you there!
PTA World Culture Night February 24th 6:15-8:00
World Culture Night is a great opportunity to showcase the diverse heritage of our school community.
We invite you to show pride in any country, culture or heritage. All are welcome, including families who sign up to showcase Maryland or American culture.
Options to participate:
1. Culture Tables- Create a trifold board with your child(ren) to display pictures and/or share artifacts and have a table in the hallway,
AND/OR
2. Have you and/or your child(ren) go on stage as part of our Parade of Cultures (see below to learn what this entails!). Trifold boards will be provided if you do not have one.
World Culture Night will be Thursday, February 24th from 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm.
SCHEDULE:
5:45 pm - Parents who sign up can begin setting up tables in the hallway
6:15 to 7:00 pm - Families circulate throughout hallway areas to explore the culture tables
7:10 to 8:00 pm - Parade of Cultures on stage - parents/children sign up in advance to showcase clothing
(fashion show, song, dance, story, poem or other). PERFORMANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES
If you would like to participate by creating a trifold board to share your culture or by performing in the Parade of Cultures, please complete the form below no later than Friday, February 11th.
REMINDERS:
1. Masks are required in the school building.
2. There will be no food or drinks allowed.
3. In order to keep students, families and staff safe and healthy, we ask that parents/guardians perform a COVID symptom check for EVERYONE attending the event before leaving home.
PTA Mutiny Scratch Kitchen Gift Cards: $5 for a $10 Gift Card
5th grade is selling $10 gift certificates for Mutiny Scratch Kitchen for the low price of $5. Please help support 5th grade end of the year activities and follow the steps on the flyer for more information about purchasing. We only have 60 left! Please get them before they are gone!
HCPSS Vaccine Clinics for Students
Ages 11+
Long Reach High School February 9th
Ages 5-11
Cradlerock ES February 4th
Deep Run ES February 15th
Swansfield ES February 25th
Information in English and Spanish
2022 Summer Program Registration Open Through February 15th
Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students is open now through Tuesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. Please reference the HCPSS News posting. Families can find up-to-date course information and enrollment directions on the Summer Programs web page
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Parent Teacher Conferences on February 10th and 11th
Thursday, February 10th and Friday, February 11th are designated for Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences following early dismissal for students. We will be holding 20-minute conferences, with a focus on math. All conferences will be held virtually with your child’s math teacher. A google link code for your conference will be sent to you with your confirmation email.
Today is the last day you can log on to HCPSS Connect at www.hcpss.org/connect to access Synergy Conference Management and schedule a conference. You can then choose your desired 20-minute conference time from the math teacher’s availability. Click here for directions to schedule your conference. Parents needing assistance should contact our front office staff at 410-313-5000.
Tips for Scheduling Conferences:
We look forward to conferencing with you about your child’s progress!
The Greene Turtle Restaurant Day/Night on February 10th
Please help support 5th grade end-of-the-year activities by participating in the Greene Turtle Restaurant Day/Night fundraiser.
February 10th from 11 am-11 pm
Dine in or Carry Out
Bring this flyer with you to the restaurant.
Howard County Library Pop-Up Library in Deep Run Mobile Home Park
The Howard County Library's Pop-Up Library is coming to Deep Run Park. This is for children, ages infant to age 5, and their caregiver. The Pop-Up Library will be in Deep Run Park on February 9th and 23rd from 2-4 pm.
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
Staff Appreciation Throughout the Year
Parents often ask what they can do to support their child's teachers as well as the other staff at Deep Run. A small snack item is always appreciated! Consider ordering individually packaged snacks using the Amazon Wishlist below. All items will be sent directly from Amazon to Deep Run and placed in the staff lounge for easy access by staff. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UXVY3291RBEF?ref_=wl_share
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.