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Owl Observer News
May 31, 2024
A Message from Administration
Greetings Ducketts Lane Families,
We have had another fantastic week here at school. There were several fun moments that took place over the last week and none of them would have been possible without the amazing dedication of our staff and parent volunteers.
Last Friday, we had a wonderful #WeAreDucketts Day. The amount of smiles and laughter by all was wonderful to watch, and we are certain that everyone will remember this special day. This week, our 1st and 5th graders were able to go on a field trip and the discussions the students had once they returned, let us know that they enjoyed themselves.
We are also happy to report that all of our MCAP and MAP testing has been completed. Thank you again to our PTA for funding special incentive prizes for students who showed great effort and persevered through the challenging assessments.
Our lost and found area has become crowded again. Please remind your child to check the table and take home any items that belong to them. Any unclaimed items with be discarded at 12:15pm on June 5th.
JOIN US FOR THE DLES RUN TO SUMMER EVENT
As we close our wonderful school year, we are planning to celebrate with our students by doing a RUN TO SUMMER EVENT next Wednesday (June 5th). During this event, students will be trying their best to run around the entire DLES property. As part of this fun day, we are inviting parents/guardians to come out and run or cheer on their student as they participate. If you would like be a part of this special day please fill out the form below and we hope to see you there!
2024 DLES Fun Run to Summer!! - Google Forms
Run times are as follows:
4th grade: 9:05
3rd Grade: 9:35
5th Grade: 10:05
Kindergarten: 10:35
2nd Grade: 11:05
1st Grade: 11:35
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday.
Proudly Serving You,
Mrs. Caroland, Mrs. Van Osdel, and Mrs. Yerashunas
End of School Year Health Room Steps
IMPORTANT
End of Year Medication
If your child has medication in the Health Room at school, please be sure to pick it up during the last week of school. Please contact the school Health Room to arrange a time to pick up medication. Medication is not able to be kept in the Health Room over the summer and may be discarded if not picked up by last day of school. Please contact the school Health Room to arrange a time to pick up medication.
Annual Health Checkups
As you schedule your child/ren to have an annual health checkup, please remember to send completed forms to the Health Room.
Immunization Reminder
If your child/ren receive any immunizations, please be sure to provide a copy to the Health Room. Each year we must submit data to the State showing we are in compliance with student immunizations. If all required immunizations are not complete your child/ren may be excluded from school within the first few weeks of returning for the 2024-25 school year until immunizations are updated.
Medications in Health Room for 2024-25 school year
Students who require medications to be kept in the Health Room for 2024-25 school year, both Prescription and Over the Counter Medications will need to have new orders provided to the Health Room. New orders must be dated on or after July 1, 2024. We are unable to use orders from 2023-24 school year for next year (2024-25). Medication orders expire at the end of the school year. ALL MEDICATIONS, BOTH PRESCIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER REQUIRE A NEW MEDICATION ORDER EACH YEAR. Please note HCPSS Health Rooms do not provide any medication to students unless provided by Family with proper order form.
Borrowed DLES Band & Orchestra Instruments
If your child has borrowed an instrument from DLES this school year, Mrs. McKay will begin collecting those instruments during class time next week.
All borrowed DLES instruments must be returned to DLES by Friday, June 7.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McKay - amanda_mckay@hcpss.org
Return Borrowed Library Books
Please have your child their room, backpacks, closets, cars and any other location that a book may have been placed and return them to school as soon as possible.
Families will begin receiving an invoice for the cost of the book replacement. We will need the book returned or the funds required to purchase the book again. It is important that we all work together to get these books back so that they can be available next year.
If you have any questions regarding an overdue book, please contact Mrs. McAfee at rebecca_mcafee@hcpss.org or Mrs. Hastings at cathy_hastings@hcpss.org.
Save the Date
June 3: Family Dine & Dance 5:00pm
June 5: School-wide Fun Run-dress to be outside and running
June 5: Schools dismiss at 12:15pm. No half-day Pre-K/RECC
June 6: 5th Grade Promotion (more information shared directly by teachers)
June 11: Kindergarten Promotion (more information shared directly by teachers)
June 12: Students dismiss at 12:15. No Half-Day Pre-K/RECC
June 13: Students dismiss at 12:15. No Half-Day Pre-K/RECC
June 14: Students dismiss at 12:15. No Half-Day Pre-K/RECC ~ Last Day of School
ABC Countdown to Summer
Join in the spirit days and fun as we close out this school year!
Related Arts Schedule
Order Your Yearbook
Attention RECC - 4th Grade Students & Parents only
Yearbook order forms were sent home a few weeks ago. We have a limited number of Yearbooks for sale, please order early. Yearbooks will be given to students during the last week of school.
You may order online at www.strawbridge.net use online code:YB28570, or a check made payable to STRAWBRIDGE, or $10.00 cash, exact amount please. Please contact the DLES front office with any questions.
2024-2025 Bus Transportation Registration Open
Bus transportation registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open for parents/guardians of eligible students.
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will remain open through TODAY, May 31st. This registration will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy. Registration must be done for each eligible child.
To be eligible for bus service, your child’s home address must be outside of a school’s walk zones. You can verify address eligibility in the HCPSS School Attendance Area Locator. After inputting your address, a window will appear that will indicate either bus or walk for each school level. Please note, the attendance area locator also includes a link for the bus stop locator, which is set for the current school year. Bus stop information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in August.
You do not need to take any action if:
- Your child is not eligible for bus transportation
- Your child receives transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, or
- Your child is a graduating senior
Please click here for directions and registration in multiple languages, including English.
Happening Around Town
OMHS 50th Anniversary
OMHS is currently celebrating it's 50th year anniversary! We are hosting an Alumni dinner on June 7 and a 5K Run and Walk on June 8, followed by "ScorpFest". The June 7 activities are for Alumni only and the June 8 activities will be open to all communities.
Howard County Family Wellness Day (bring your children, neighbors & co-workers)
When: Sunday, June 9th from 8am – 1pm
Where: Centennial Park (South Gate entrance off Rt. 108)
Website: www.WePromoteHealth.org
HCPSS joins with other leaders in challenging our community to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into your daily life. Howard County Family Wellness Day brings families together each year to put the focus on wellness in our schools, workplaces and community. There will be lots of interactive booths and activities for adults and children of all ages. This year’s event kicks off with the 20th Annual Matzohball 5k run/walk. Family Wellness Day is free. There is a fee for participating in the 5k and the 1 Mile Fun/Run-Walk. All registration fees, when registering on the official website, benefit HopeWorks, DreamBuilders and GrassRoots.
Take part in our annual CPR Pump-A-Thon at noon and watch the Internationally acclaimed ”Kangaroo Kids” Performance at 12:30pm. There is something for everyone, even an area showcasing the many available resources to help our seniors age gracefully.
Visit www.WePromoteHealth.com for information.
Your Voice is Important
Please click on the Feedback Form to share your thoughts with how we can make DLES the best for everyone.
We are here to help!
Principal, Mrs. Caroland Molly_Caroland@hcpss.org
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Van Osdel Amy_Van_Osdel@hcpss.org
Leadership Intern, Mrs. Yerashunas Brianna_Yerashunas@hcpss.org
Principal Secretary, Mrs. Canter Teresa_Canter@hcpss.org
Registration Support, Secretary Ms. Lynette Carmen_Lynette@hcpss.org
Attendance, Synergy and Family File Support, Secretary Mrs. Forman Julie_Forman@hcpss.org
Counselor Mr. Leisawitz Alexander_Leisawitz@hcpss.org