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Owl Observer News
June 7, 2024
A Message from Administration
Greetings Ducketts Lane Families,
We have had another fantastic week here at school. Thank you to Mr. Abramson and Mr. Anderson for setting up our Fun Run Into Summer on Wednesday. We also want to thank our PTA for providing all students with a snow cone at the end of the run.
Everyone gets excited for the start of summer and counting down the days of the school year but it is always bittersweet for us to say goodbye to our 5th graders. Thank you to all the teachers and staff who helped make yesterday's promotion a wonderful experience for all.
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 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.
PreK Registration
We Will Have a FULL Day PreK Program HERE Next Year-Complete Registration & Spread the Word
The HCPSS Pre-K program is accepting applications. for the 2024-2025 school year with expanded eligibility criteria. Families of children aged four or five by September 1, 2024, may apply. The HCPSS Pre-K program is free to families; many locations. are full-day. Families can submit a completed application to hcpss_pk@hcpss.org or their local elementary school. For an application, information about available programs, and eligibility guidelines, visit the HCPSS website or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.
You can find more information in different languages below.
Summer Curriculum Resources
The elementary curriculum offices have compiled several activities and strategies for students to enhance their learning during the summer. The resources can be found on the Canvas Parent Pages and can be viewed by grade level and subject. Additional resources and suggestions can also be found on the Parent Pages. These resources include games, strategy instruction tips, field trip suggestions and much more.
Happening Around Town
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