Owl Observer News
June 2, 2023
Upcoming Dates
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June 2: Wear the rainbow-dress in all the colors
June 5-9: PRIDE Week (More details below)
June 6: Kindergarten Celebration Day (more information will be shared by teachers)
June 6: RECC/Pre-K Celebration Day (more information will be shared by teachers)
June 7: Schools close 3 hours early
June 7: School-wide Fun Run-dress to be outside and running
June 8: 5th Grade Promotion (more information will be shared by teachers)
June 8: Dine & Dance 5:00-7:00 pm
Related Arts Color Days
A Message from Administration
It has been another fantastic week here at Ducketts Lane. Our 5th grade students made us proud. It was so awesome to witness their learning and hardwork come together as we watched them engage in our Simulated Congressional Hearings. Under the guidance of our amazing 5th grade teachers, and many teachers who volunteered their time to help students practice, our students truly were able to showcase their knowledge of our government and what it means to be a productive and proud member of our society.
Looking for your feedback on Arrival and Dismissal Procedures. Please take a moment and click on this link to complete a survey.
Individual pictures were sent home with your student's last week. Please keep the pictures you wish to purchase and return any unwanted pictures to the school.
You may pay for the pictures you are purchasing online at www.strawbridge.net using the code that is indicated on your student's pictures, or place cash or check (made payable to Strawbridge) in the envelope provided and return the payment to the school.
Our third graders have worked incredibly hard to learn recorder in their general music classes! Because they will continue to play the instrument in fourth grade, the recorders will stay at school for safekeeping over the summer. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Abrams (hana_abrams@hcpss.org) or Mr. Wagner (Christopher_wagner@hcpss.org).
Mrs. Caroland & Mrs. Folks
DLES RUN TO SUMMER CELEBRATION
As we close out another school year, we are happy to announce our 2nd Annual “Fun Run to Summer Event!” Each grade will have a theme and ‘Run to Summer’ during their Related Arts time.
You are cordially invited to run with or cheer our kiddos on as we celebrate another fantastic school year here at DLES! If you are interested in running or attending our event please click the link below.
Borrowed Instruments
End of School Year Health Room Steps
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 2023-24 school year until immunizations are updated.
Medications in Health Room for 2022-2023 school year
Students who require medications to be kept in the Health Room for 2023-24 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, 2023. We are unable to use orders from 2022-23 school year for next year (2023-24). 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.
DONT MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
We strongly encourage you to order online or with a check as to provide a receipt of your purchase. Fifth Grade students do not need to purchase a Yearbook, they will each receive a Yearbook as part of their Promotion ceremony.
HCPSS Pre-K Program
The HCPSS Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year with expanded eligibility criteria! Families of children aged four or five by September 1, 2023, may apply. The HCPSS Pre-K program is free to families; some 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 the program, and eligibility guidelines, please visit the HCPSS website or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.
ABC Countdown is underway
Read the Rainbow
Be sure to check out HCPSS PRIDE WEEK to see what HCPSS PRIDE events will be coming our way next week!
Join us virtually for FAMILY Read the Rainbow on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.with Dr. Michael Genhart
Join us to discuss They're So Flamboyant on Tuesday, June 6th 2023 at 6:00pm. You'll get to MEET authors Dr. Michael Genhart during our virtual book club. Recommended for families, students, parents, educators, librarians, community members, and supportive allies. This book club is open to all! The first 50 families with preschool and/or elementary aged children who register will receive a free copy of They're So Flamboyant
Below is the list of other activities during Pride week and a variety of community Pride events.
June 1st, 9:30am, George Howard Building, Pride Month kickoff and flag raising ceremony. Email fefacchine@howardcountymd.gov to RSVP
June 2nd, 8-10pm, HoCo Pride fundraiser at Busboys and Poets
June 3rd and 4th, 12-8pm, OEC Pride. CARY is the benefactor of choice for this event, thanks to the generosity of the business owners and organizers!
June 5th - June 10th, HCPSS Pride Week
June 10th, 3-6pm, Catonsville Pride Festival
HoCo Pride T-shirt Art Competition (for K-12), deadline for submission is midnight on June 11th.
June 17th, TBD HoCo Pirate Adventures is hosting a Rainbow Pirate Adventure Day. Proceeds will benefit CARY. Details to come soon.
PRIDE IS HERE
HCPSS Pride Week at DLES June 5th-9th
Join us in celebrating all that makes our DLES students unique.
Focus: Be prideful of who you are, where you come from, and all that you have to share with the world whatever that looks like, sounds like, and feels like!
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.
Summer Reading Adventures! (Ages 0-10) (Jun 01 - Aug 31)
Participate your way and track your progress in Howard County Library System's (HCLS) Summer Reading program!
Read, play fun educational mini-games, and find missions full of activities. Discover HCLS eResources along the way. Earn points and unlock badges!
Read Books, including eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more.
Do Activities. Activities may be adjusted as appropriate for each child.
Win Prizes!
A new Mission will be added weekly starting June 1st. Earn 1 point for each Mission you complete or book you log. Missions may be completed in any order. Each book logged as part of a mission earns 1 bonus point.
When you reach a total of 10 points, you have officially completed Summer Reading. Finish summer reading and come into any library branch during the month of August to get a book or toy prize. (While supplies last)
Find more details at hclibrary.org/summer
Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System.
Summer Reading Adventures! (Ages 11-17) (Jun 01 - Aug 31)
Join Howard County Library System's (HCLS) program to track your reading, play educational mini-games, and complete missions! Complete 6 Missions to earn a finisher's prize. Discover HCLS e-resources along the way.
Every Monday, a new Mission will be added so you can earn points and unlock badges as you go.
Missions may be completed in any order and are worth 1 raffle ticket each. You can log each book you read as a bonus mission to earn an additional raffle ticket!
To redeem your Missions for raffle tickets and earn prizes, visit any HCLS branch.
You may adjust activities as appropriate for you.
Each mission for Teens (11-17) will feature a 10 to 20-minute activity that will help you celebrate all things summer. For our special reading missions, you are welcome to choose your own book, graphic novel, or magazine as long as it relates to the mission!
Happenings Around Town
We Promote Health, along with our many community partners, is hosting the 15th Annual Howard County Family Wellness day on June 4th from 8:00am-2:00pm at Centennial Park in Howard County MD. HCPSS is a partner organization. We are asking all Howard county schools to include the event information in your emails & newsletters, as well as any other communications leading up to the date of the event. Below you will find a short description to be included along with embedded links.
Here is the HCPSS community program page embedded link: 15th Annual Howard County Family Wellness Day
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15th Annual Howard County Family Wellness Day on Sunday, June 4th from 8:30am to 2pm at Centennial Park South, brings together the entire community, challenging every organization, public and private, and every citizen, to make a commitment to healthy living. HCPSS, as an event partner, invites you and your family for a day of fun & fitness in the park.
With games, crafts, performances, vital health screenings and health education, Family Wellness Day is a total community collaboration.
The event starts with remarks from our community dignitaries and the Matzohball 5K Run/Walk. For more information, schedule of activities, and booth space availability, visit: www.FamilyWellnessDay.org
free clothing/shoe distribution event
The Catholic Community of Ascension and St. Augustine will be holding a "gently used" free clothing/shoe distribution event at Ducketts Lane on Saturday, June 3 beginning at 10:00 am.
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. Folks Shateya_Folks@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
Health Room, Ms. Rocha Diann_Rocha@hcpss.org
Counselors, Ms.Diggs Jerrica_Diggs-Kissi@hcpss.org , Mr. Leisawitz Alexander_Leisawitz@hcpss.org, Ms. Plotkin Ryann_Plotkin@hcpss.org